Im 25 yr old female who had my tonsils out almost a month ago and it seems like the worst thing I have been through. THe first few days post op was fine but when the 3rd day came all hell broke lose. My throat was so swollen, I could not eat much let along drink, but tried to stay hydrated with water. The pain med lortab only works for about an hour tops. Then I had to start taking milk of mag because it was making me constipated. My neck was stiff and I could not lay down and sleep until this weekend, third weekend. Minimal right ear pain but severe headaches. I finally could get down popsicles and chicken broth, which I got sick of. The phlegm was so bad it disgust me. Almost 4 weeks later I have little pain and sleeping but still not eating. I have lost about 15 pounds and shoot Im so ready to eat and gain it back if I have too. I dream of eating food I rarely eat. Now Im in a stage where everything taste bad and even water doesnt keep my mouth moist.