Omg tonsillectomy is somethig that should only be done if really needed. Things that work: 1.Apple juice - This is the best thing that happened to me. And some medication causes constipation but apple juice will help you go to the bathroom. 2. ice chips- Sucking on them and letting them melt is the best way because it helps it go down without edges hitting your throat. 3. Gatordae. This was another life savor... but make sure that you dont have any liquid that is ice cold ... room temperature is the best or else it will sting. For those ear aches- 1. Chew gum it realy helps. 2. Place ice directly on ear for 20 minutes or sleep with heating pad under ear MAKE SURE YOU ICE YOUR NECK- even if you feel you dnt need to it will help you so much. And btw im only on day 11 and im eating mcdonalds already :) But to those about to get it done think of it as one day till i eat my favorite food!