I'm a 15yog who got their tonsils out last Monday and it is now Wednesday so I'm on day 9/10. The scabs have just started to fall off (barely, just a little piece) and the skin is pink like any other part of my throat. aka, normal. BUT when I swallow anything, the portion where the scabs fall off stings incredibly. I was wondering if anyone else had this? btw, I had a very smooth recovery. little pain, haven't cried once. only have been drinking and have had only soft foods.