Talking after Tonsillectomy

My son had tonsils and adnoids out 6 days ago. He still has pain but has been able to eat soups and soft foods (not a lot). He sounds like Erkle (from Family Matters) and I could also say he sounds like a deaf person sometimes. He had a really deep voice for a six year old but now sounds like a baby Erkle that may be hearing impaired! Oh and that "1 wk" of being out of school is out the window!! Tomorrow will make 7 days and he's nowhere ready for school. Maybe if he where older but certainly not elementary.

I had my tonsils out two days ago, im femal and 17 and really strugaling to speak i feel the exact same way that i sound simalr to a deaf person, but ive also had no energy what so ever and i fainted last night and ever since have been stragiling to leave my bed is this normal i need advice asap!

Me too I was talking after I was out of surgery an now it's day 5 and it's hurts do do anything. The only good things were ice cream pudding and juice.

I am 59 years old, I had a tonsillectomy, uvulectomy and adnoids taken out July 27/15. When you get home be sure to keep ice packs on your throat as much as possible for the first three days. When taking meds, crush them in a pistol, drink down with cold water. Write down the day and time so you don't forget to take them or you'll be in incredible pain. Sleep in a recliner. I lived on Glucerna (no milk and low sugar) and ice pellets for the first week. Drink some before taking meds, less nauseating. Do not try to talk just write, have bell or clap for help and text. Day four don't be surprised if you throw up. Second week pain changes, keep up with meds but include top ramen with eggs mixed in a blender. Third week you can eat normally and not take the meds quite as often. Be careful with talking or whispering. If you talk too much, your throat swells. I'm almost four weeks post-op and still cannot talk without swelling. I have no regrets. Still very glad I had this procedure. Get plenty of rest and drink a lot. Have a water bottle with you all the time but squirt it into your mouth.

Hi! I'm 16 too and got my tonsils out just two days ago. My throats making weird noises too without me trying. Maybe it's just air?
It's so painful I want this to end...

Hai, I'm only 11 years old and I can't talk at all! It's the first day after my surgery. All I did yesterday was throw up. I haven't eaten for almost 2 days now. But I'm just trying to sleep away the pain. I'm so miserable! Ugh.

I am on day 4 after tonsillectomy..so far I have eaten fried rice, chicken noodle soup, grouper, Mac and cheese, applesauce, and ice cream. I think that Gatorade is the best drink EVER. I'm 16 and I'm not gonna lie this is the worst pain ever. I get no sleep because of pain. But there's hope guys, I started taking this medicine called cepacol. As soon as I took it, I could talk 10x better and felt better. It numbs your throat so you don't feel anything! I race motocross and I even went and rode my bike today. I also went for a jog. I know it says your not suppose to but I was feeling great. But it seems it gets worse at night time for now I can't eat or sleep again. So it has its days. Overall this sucks. So I'm hoping for a fast recovery because talking and eating are my favorite things to do! LOL

Im getting mine out April 14 and i breastfeed age 16 I dont no how it will work i need answers.

Hello. How are you now? Can you speak well now? Can you pronounce the right way the words? I' m asking becouse my doughter has tonsiloctemy 7 days ago and has the same problem. I am very worried. please help!

Hi I just had my tonsils out 4 days ago and it hurts so bad !!! Especially my tongue when I am eating !! I cannot talk. All that comes out is noises soft noises! Is this normal!!????!?!!!

Hi, I am 14 and got my tonsils out 10 days ago.... still cant talk right and I have a lot of ear and throat pain. My sister said that talking will perminetaly ruin your throat I am freaking out now.

If you brush your tongue gently the white will mostly go away!

Im 19 i was talking when i g ot mine out yesterday still doesnt hurt as bad as swollowing but im tired of trying to talk and some people tell me to repeat myself it makes me want to scream and kill them so bad its pretty much day one and i already wanna die it hurts hella bad.

Ok when u posted this u said it was your first day but u said that about 13 days ago can u please tell me how it's been for you I'm on day 6 I think... I have pain one one side then the other but it's not that bad I have a ton a spit but I can't talk I kinda gag when I talk but yesterday I was whispering i want to know when do you start sounding louder or when your able to just be able to talk and about the scabbing how do you know it comes off and do you feel it ? Sorry I'm pretty concerned

I know the recovery is fairly long for a tonsillectomy and it sounds like it's taking a long time to be able to speak. But does anyone know the difference in getting the tonsils shaved and not totally taken out? I had this done yesterday and am hoping I won't not be able to speak for a whole week!