... My 5 year old son is scheduled for a complete tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in a few months due to obstructive sleep apnea. I am especially concerned about the painful recovery, as he has autism. ... (0 replies)
... I'm 32 years old by the way so maybe we'll recover in a similar way? ... (4 replies)
... Until I took a pain pill during my last episode with strep I didn't realizine how much misery I was in constantly...day to day. ... (385 replies)
... ue to my tonsils. I didn't realize how chronically awful I felt since it had become "normal" for me. So anyway, don't worry yourself sick. It will be worth it in the end. ... (385 replies)
... they have the surgery, get lots of ice cream and are eating normal food, playing in the playground in just a few days. With adults it's a bit more difficult. ... (719 replies)
... I think we had our tonsils out a day apart, so we are both on the road to recovery at the same time. I seem to remember you are in your late teens or early 20s, and lucky for you that should speed up the process. ... (18 replies)
... I just had my surgery yesterday morning. Woke up this morning in pain. Lesson learned, do not miss a pain med dosage. ... (5 replies)
... I had my tonsils removed on August 1st and I am now absolutley fine! However, as my previous messages on this board have detailed, it was not an easy recovery but you have to remain positive and accept the mashed and soft food as it is not worth risking something sharp which might encourage a bleed. ... (129 replies)
... if I took Tylenol Extra Strength Syrup in between doses. ... (72 replies)
... ation and fever. So now I'm taking extra strength rapid release Tylenol which seems to be doing the trick. I take it every 4 hours on the dot, otherwise I am in excruciating pain . Should I still be feeling a lot of pain after 9 days? ... (129 replies)
... Best wishes to all of you in a speedy recovery!! ... (32 replies)
... I find that with three days and some odd hours left until my surgery, that I am having to fight the urge to pig out just cause... a little voice in my head is saying you are going to lose it all back anyway. Anyone else get these strange urges preop? ... (25 replies)
... restricted airway effects and bleeding side effects. It is rare that one stops breathing as a result of surgical swelling, but if such occured with out the tube in place... it would probably require a trach tube insertion... which has its own complications. ... (22 replies)
... The child's pediatrician will detect the hole or defect in the drum. The first order of treatment is to dry the ear. Antibiotics, decongestants and ear drops are also prescribed. ... (3 replies)
... This is a copy of LisaMP's excellent Guide to Adult Tonsillectomy for Family and Friends. ... (1 replies)
... I am do to have my tonsil and adnoids removed as well as a partial pallet and uvula removal and full sinus windows done at about the same time as you, so we can be miserable together. ... (7 replies)
... my recovery. My "first" tonsils were removed at age 4 and now again at the ripe old age of 50! I guess they grew back or were never properly removed the first time around. ... (89 replies)
... I am also 36 so I fall into that "age sensitive" category where recovery can be an unpleasant experience. ... (37 replies)
... I am glad to hear that your DD, got into an ENT now than later. This is one of these surgeries that children and adolescents do better than adults. The younger she is, the easier time it will be for her. ... (333 replies)
... It's been a few days since I've had time to post, hello to the newcomers! ... (385 replies)
