I am 43 years old and this is day 7. I cried all morning. My perks are out and my Doctor is have a Thanksgiving holiday. So nice for him! I haven't ate nothing in 7 days! Cold is worse for me then warm temps. So I would try that if your having troubles drinking. Would I do this again. Not till they came up with a new way of pain control. Eating doesn't bother me that much I lost 10lbs so far! I hope for 5 more. The scabs are gross, I just try and think I am almost over this. Good luck in you decision on having a tonsillectomy.