Tonsil Stones - My Tonsillectomy *21 Days After*

.im having my tonsils out.And.tongue coblation.in.a.month Im 41 And have severe sleep apnoea...And alot.of tonsilitus...this Is.so.helpful to read of your experience as.doctors who.havnt.had.surgery.can.only know.so.much..thankyouxo

I have had sinus surgery and that was awful! Worst pain I went through. I have been noticing a huge increase in my tonsil stones since. Maybe because I have more post nasal drip. I also purchased Dr. Katz tonsil stone kit. I am on week two of using the kit and it doesn't do a thing! I used my cell flash light to look at my throat and once again low and behold those yellowish white gunk in the crevices of my tonsils!!! I feel like I have tried everything. Nothing is working! Your story totally resonates with me, all the self consiousness, all of the mints, gum, gargling solution. I think my only option at this point is to see a good ENT about a tonsilectomy. I am so sick of this problem. I am just so fearful of the pain.

Sincerely,
32 year old female

Hi, I am 36 and just had my tonsils removed just over a week ago! OMG! NEVER thought it would take so long. I mean my doctor was extremely honest with me but I really thought in the back of my mind, because I have a high tolerance to pain, that I'd be fine. Today is day 11. I was getting better but yesterday and today the pain has been a little elevated, nowhere near the first week though. But I still cannot eat real solid food. I managed mashed potatoes with gravy, small things like that but now my right side is hurting the most especially in my ear. And I will agree with you 100% how bad is sucks. Hope my results are as good as yours.

I'm 21 year old female and I saw your article a couple months back as I've struggled with tonsil stones for the past three years and I could tell they won't be stopping anytime soon. After contemplating and your article giving me hope I went to my ENT a month ago and now I'm on day 3 post surgery. I've been having food get caught in my sockets which I'm hoping won't continue after everything is healed... So far so good as long as I take my hydros regularly otherwise it hurts to talk or swallow. Thank you for your article it was definitely what I needed to read and I hope others who suffer from tonsil stones gets the courage to do a tonsillectomy! Perhaps I will update on my final results after everything is healed. :)

Wow excuse you! Brushing your teeth during a tonsillectomy doesn't feel too great because of all the pain and medications. Just so you know I brushed my teeth twice a day and flossed regularly and still had persistent tonsil stones that wouldn't go away. I also had sore throats, ear infections and tonsillitis when I was younger too. Quit being a judgmental a**hole.

I am a 29yr female on day 10 of my post op for my tonsillectomy. I knew I needed my tonsils out two years ago, but when my ENT quoted me the price and time I needed out for work I put it on the back burner because I had just started a new job with zero personal time accumulated. Anyway, last Tuesday I went in and had it done. I have read stories about the procedure before and after my surgery and my consensus is that the majority of the stories have really sound advice. Things that I have heard repeatedly and that definitely made a difference for me. 1. DRINK, DRINK, DRINK even if it burns, stings, hurts, or you feel like you've already drunk a bathtub full of water it is the only thing that will save you more pain and suffering in the end. I had one morning-just one when my throat dried out and I felt like I was swallowing glass. Never let that happen again. 2. Take ample time to heal. For some strange reason the worse of the pain for people seem to happen on the second week and not the first so taking only one week off work is not sufficient. Besides all the sleep deprivation you will feel trying to baby your throat will take its told. You need rest. 4. Elevate the head while sleeping. If you have to sleep sitting up do so. I did my first night. The reason being that everything will be swollen after surgery for a few days: Throat, tongue, uvula and this will make you feel like you are choking if you lie flat on your back on on your side. 5. Apply ice to the outside of your neck and/or suck on it. Helps with the swelling and pain. 6. Eat what you can tolerate. There is some debate about he soft food diet during the early days of recovery depending on country and state. In the UK the consensus seems to be that eating regular foods is the way to a speedy recovery and helps keep your strength up. On the other hand UK patients, correct me if I am wrong, stay overnight after surgery for observation. Think it was the same way in Australia. In the US you go home same day after minimal observation which was fine with me as I did not want any more bills and I cannot sleep in strange places unless I am under general anesthesia. lol US patients are largely advised to adopt a liquid diet to a soft diet and finally a regular diet as tolerated. I COULD NOT tolerate a soft diet or regular diet at first. My attempt to nibble on a sandwich was one of my worse mistakes ever. Mashed, soup, and iced seemed to work for me. Be your own judge. 7. To talk or not to talk. I did not talk for 6 days. I kept a pad and pen on hand for things I couldn't gesture. Some folks spoke every day and even if it was terribly painful. I didn't see the need. If you don't feel like talking. Don't. 8. Be proactive not reactive. Take your meds as instructed even when it doesn't hurt. It is easier to prevent a fire than to put one out. 9. Be prepared for weird and know the risks. As of yesterday I started to taste metallic in my mouth. I see my ENT tomorrow but accounts I have read people have experienced this. I sincerely hope it is limited to a few days and not a few works or shudder…years as people report. Side effects never covered by ENT are the risk of permanent or long term impairment to your taste buds. My mother had her tonsils removed when she was 48 and suffered lost of taste for over 6 months. 10. Is it worth it. Have troublesome tonsil stones? Sleep Apnea? Chronic Tonsillitis? Despite the risks of bleeding, blog clots, and taste disturbance you should strongly consider getting your tonsils out if they are doing more harm then good. I dealt with chronic fatigue and tonsil stones for a very long time when I didn't have to. And remember the older you get the harder it will become.

Wondering if anyone can help me ??? Son just got his out 3 days ago and now really having a problem with acid relux making it worse on him ..What would help??

Ty I'm day 9...pain level bad n just thirsty as hell drinkin best I can when I can

I had a tonsillectomy at age 35..i was very nervous and almost backed out but i am so glad i did it. I feel better and love seeing those nasty tonsils gone. Surgery wasnt bad and the recovery wasnt easy. Drink lots of ice water, use humidifier, warm rice bag on throat and i used doterra oils for healing.

How long ago has this happened and could your breath like clear a room

You sir are amazing i am getting my tonsils removed soon and this helped me a lot god bless you

Thanks a lot...I am a 33 woman and can totally relate. I had my procedure about 3 weeks ago and I feel much better. My experience was very much like yours except I wasn't nauseous. I wish I had done this sooner @18 8f not sooner. I think your post will be very helpful to those contemplating a tonsillectomy or undergoing one soon! Finally fresh breath!

Where did you have your tonsillectomy done and by what doctor. What type of procedure? was it laser surgery? Thanks so much!

I had mine taken out on 10/8/15 and am now on day 14 of recovery. I wish I had found this earlier in my suffering honestly, hearing experiences from others is reassuring. I happened to be on the bad side of this surgery sadly, day 5 I wake up and go to the bathroom to look at my throat and I notice a thin line of blood. Next thing I know, I've got a waterfall of blood pouring from my right side wound. I was severely dehydrated and had to get transferred from the emergency room in my town up to the one at the hospital where my surgery took place. So they burnt the wound shut. They only kept me for one night for observation, though I wish I had stayed (I refused morphine at an 8/10 because I felt bad that my brother was sleeping in a recliner in the room and had to go to work and they wouldn't let me leave if I had taken more). Still kinda peeved for not receiving any IV fluids during my stay, I had to go to the ER again two days later for dehydration.
So for the 98% who don't go through the bleeding, you're welcome

I should probably add that I'm a 17 y/o female