It's hell. It's also very much worth it and one of the best decisions I ever made. I was off work for a full week, and I spent most of my time on the couch. Day 3 was the absolute worst for me. Follow all doctor instructions, stay hydrated, stay ahead of the pain by taking the meds, even wheny you think your fine.
I was really sore for 5-7 days, but really, it was worth it. I didn't realize how unhealthy/sore my throat had felt for years, until it healed. Life changing!
Stock up on soup, make mashed potatoes, and sleep with a humidifier on.
Mine was unpleasant but I thought it was mostly because I caught a cold and was coughing the week I was recovering. Ouch. I was in college & it was Christmas break so I can't remember how soon I would have been ready to get back to work as I wouldn't have been doing much besides lying on the couch all break anyway.
Post by UnderProtest on Jul 31, 2014 10:41:14 GMT -5
I had mine out at 26, it was a full two week recovery (I only took one week off work, stupid me) and it was bad. The ear pain was unexpected and horrible. But I'm so glad I did it. No more tonsil stones and no more catching every single little illness anyone around me has.
I had mine out at 26, it was a full two week recovery (I only took one week off work, stupid me) and it was bad. The ear pain was unexpected and horrible. But I'm so glad I did it. No more tonsil stones and no more catching every single little illness anyone around me has.
Can you tell me more about this? I have tonsil stones and I feel like I get sick more often than most people, in spite of eating well and good hygiene. Could my tonsils be to blame?
I had mine out at 26, it was a full two week recovery (I only took one week off work, stupid me) and it was bad. The ear pain was unexpected and horrible. But I'm so glad I did it. No more tonsil stones and no more catching every single little illness anyone around me has.
Can you tell me more about this? I have tonsil stones and I feel like I get sick more often than most people, in spite of eating well and good hygiene. Could my tonsils be to blame?
Tonsil stones are food particles and bacteria stuck in your tonsils. It makes sense that because your body is constantly fighting that bacteria, that it has less reserves to fight off other stuff. Plus, add in that they are just gross and smell horrible (and bothered me so I picked at them), it was an easy decision to have them removed. I stopped getting every little illness that people brought into the office, so I feel there was some truth to it.
Best decision I've made. Seriously worth the pain and suffering. I was out of work for a week, day 4ish was the worst. I remember the lowest point-DH came home from work and I was sobbing (OW) that I was so hungry but it hurt so bad to swallow. Staying hydrated was tough, but drinking chicken broth helped me keep drinking since I would get more thirsty due to the salt.
Post by schitzengiggles on Jul 31, 2014 11:57:26 GMT -5
I wasn't an adult, but I was 17 so still old to have it done. It was a pretty miserable recovery. I've also had back surgery and the tonsils out were way worse.
BUT - it was worth it. I seemed to stay healthier after that, and no more tonsil stones. Ew. The doctor said that my tonsils literally fell apart after removal, so it was needed.
Post by WinterWine on Jul 31, 2014 12:20:38 GMT -5
I had mine tonsils out at 24 and it was the best decision! I had strep and pneumonia all the time and have not had either since. I felt okay after the first week but still needed pain pills which made me extremely sleepy. I was fuy back to normal after 2 weeks.
Tough, but worth it. I had tonsil stones and chronic sinus infections. Mom took my sister and me over Christmas break in college. I'm a wuss, but the pain was pretty bad. I had tonsils/adenoids removed and finished my bottle of pain meds, my refill, half my sisters bottle, and her refill. (She obviously had a higher pain tolerance/better recovery). I drank cool water and a ton of protein shakes. After about 2 weeks I could eat real food if it was smooth and lukewarm. Soup didn't really work for me because the salt or tomato-acid or the heat just burned. I have myself a month before I ate normally. Totally worth it but I'm glad I had 2 weeks of nothing to recover. I wasn't achey and didn't feel bad, but I was pretty doped up.
Can you tell me more about this? I have tonsil stones and I feel like I get sick more often than most people, in spite of eating well and good hygiene. Could my tonsils be to blame?
Tonsil stones are food particles and bacteria stuck in your tonsils. It makes sense that because your body is constantly fighting that bacteria, that it has less reserves to fight off other stuff. Plus, add in that they are just gross and smell horrible (and bothered me so I picked at them), it was an easy decision to have them removed. I stopped getting every little illness that people brought into the office, so I feel there was some truth to it.
Thanks. Yeah I remove mine myself, they bother me so much. I wonder if I'm not supposed to do that LOL. I've never been to the doctor for them, I always assumed it was just a crazy quirk about my body. But seeing other people have them makes me wonder.
Post by wanderlustfoodie on Jul 31, 2014 14:02:29 GMT -5
I was 16, and the recovery was brutal. The only thing I could eat the entire first week were frozen ices. Now whenever I see them at events, I have a visceral reaction. I don't think I was eating real food for at least 2 full weeks.
Post by tripleshot on Jul 31, 2014 14:04:07 GMT -5
DH had it done a few years ago. They also removed his uvula and a bunch of extra tissue in his throat. I'm not going to lie, it was hell. It probably took a week or so before he didn't feel horrible all the time.
Ugh! I think this recovery will be longer than I anticipated from the sounds of things! I was planning on 3-4 days.
I would give yourself at least 2 weeks, if not longer. I had originally planned to go back to work at the 2 week mark but waited an extra 2 days. Even then, I went into work and came home early because it was too much. I wish I had given myself 3 weeks because I really needed to catch up on sleep once I felt better.
Post by londoncalling on Jul 31, 2014 14:56:23 GMT -5
I had them out at 20, and recovery was about a week+ with days 2-3 being really bad. Painful recovery, but it was the best health decision I've ever made.
Post by DefenseAgainstTheDarkArts22 on Jul 31, 2014 15:21:17 GMT -5
I had mine out at 21 and it was horrible. I took off a week from work and had to go home early the first day back since I was crazy nauseous. Had someone else drive me home nauseous. They also gave me the wrong dosage of pain medication so the dosage was only 1/3 of my body weight. Then to combat the nausea they gave me a pill to take... like you can swallow pills!
Advice, when you are physically feeling better but can't get rid of the gross in the back of your throat feeling a shot of whiskey clears that feeling right up. Make sure you are mostly healed or have scabs or that will hurt like a bitch.
Tonsil stones are food particles and bacteria stuck in your tonsils. It makes sense that because your body is constantly fighting that bacteria, that it has less reserves to fight off other stuff. Plus, add in that they are just gross and smell horrible (and bothered me so I picked at them), it was an easy decision to have them removed. I stopped getting every little illness that people brought into the office, so I feel there was some truth to it.
Thanks. Yeah I remove mine myself, they bother me so much. I wonder if I'm not supposed to do that LOL. I've never been to the doctor for them, I always assumed it was just a crazy quirk about my body. But seeing other people have them makes me wonder.
I did that too, but I would inevitably make myself bleed in my attempt which probably wasn't a good thing. My dentist didn't know what they were and my GP knew, but sent me to an ENT. I definitely don't regret having them out. You just have to be prepared for the pain/recovery.