Day 7 of recovery. I am 40 yes old and wouldn't wish this pain on anyone.. Please ask your doc to prescribe 'merocaine' lozenges for you aswell as all other meds - I took one of these at 3 am in morn after wakening in agony - they work like an anaesthetic and numb the throat - my father in law had given me some ages ago when I had tonsillitis and I just remembered that I had some last night - the doc or hosp won't prescribe these so ask.. I have rang my doc today for prescription.. Horrible slow recovery.. No appetite or energy, constant pain - tryin to drink water as much as poss - sore to talk - Hope it's worth it in the end..Best of luck to anyone in the same boots x