Wellness

[lolakimono]

I had mine done at 22, after chronic tonsillitis. Mine were so inflamed they were almost touching. I was barely there in the hospital for 23 hours before they gave me the boot. Honestly, the recovery wasn't any worse than the original pain from the swelling/infection that I had before.

[Annabellethecat66]

A friend of mine had her tonsils out and had a terrible time after. She had one complication after another. I don't know her exact age but she's at least 45 years old.

She was in perfect health until she had her tonsils out. Things happen. Who knows what it triggered.

Everyone is different. I'm sure the OP is going to be fine. Follow Drs orders but don't take it lightly.

The fact is that when you are no longer a child (even then it isn't easy) getting your tonsils out is serious. Do what your Dr says. That is a time to take it easy and recover slowly.

[emmysmom]

I was in my mid thirties when I had mine out..I'd had tonsilitis more times then I can remember. I was single, came home the next morning and was able to take care of myself. The pain was nothing like the throat infections all those years. Just get plenty of rest and fluids afterwards..hopefully someone can give you lots of TLC, ice cream etc!

[gazelle77]

Back in the 1950's they just took took tonsils out of kids like clock work. I had mine out a age 5. I am glad they automatically cut them out back then. One less thing to worry about as an adult.

[vaberry]

I had mine out in my 40's. I had issues with them all my life and now they are gone, no more health issues. So worth it!

If you smoke, this is the time to stop. For the first few days, cool liquid. Then soft foods with no spice which includes no salt. Soft boiled eggs and mash potatoes were my choice. Take it easy. You don't want to do things that increase the blood flow in your sinus areas.

[adelle38]

On 10/24/2014 gazelle77 said: Back in the 1950's they just took took tonsils out of kids like clock work. I had mine out a age 5. I am glad they automatically cut them out back then. One less thing to worry about as an adult.

Tonsils can grow back. It's rare but it happens.

[Sunshine]

My father had his out as a kid and they grew back. I remember when my brother had his tonsils out at 20 and I was wondering why he was crying at the hospital. Then I had mine out at 20. It was painful to swallow, but I was OK after a day or so in the hospital. I didn't get ice cream either. It was worth it not to get tonsillitis anymore. I'm sure all will go well for you.

[pistolino]

I think after having as many bouts of tonsillitis as you've probably had, you'll be relieved to have them out.

If you're worried about bleeding/receiving blood transfusions in an emergency, bank your own blood before.

[ID2]

Well I don't know how any of you that had your tonsils out as an adult can sit here today boasting that it was a breeze! I'm flabbergasted! I had mine out about 15 years ago and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy! I don't know how kids do it? I was on all the pain meds but suffered excruciating pain afterward! The only good to come out of it I lost about 18 lbs! Good luck OP.

[Desertdi]

On 10/24/2014 RedTop said: I had my tonsils removed at 19, just a couple of weeks before I got married. This was before Day Surgery, so I spent 2 days in the hospital and all meals were broth, jello, and ice cream. The day I came home from the hospital I ate fried chicken livers, and also went out for a hamburger and fries that night; recovery was a breeze for me, and the surgery put an end to my chronic tonsillitis. My oldest daughter had her tonsils removed at age 30, also because of chronic tonsillitis; her last round with it, resulted in5 days of outpatient IV treatment. Surgery and recovery was a breeze for her as well. The key is to drink a lot of fluids to keep your throat moist at all times; seriously, every 15 minutes or so you need to take a drink of something, let ice melt in your mouth, or eat a Popsicle. The DON I was working for at the time my daughter had her surgery, told me that the reason children usually have post-op bleeding, is because they won't drink fluids because their throat is sore, and the throat tissue dries out completely and bleeds. She told me to push the fluids on my daughter round the clock for the first 3 days, in order to keep her throat moist and help it heal. My daughter kept a glass of something by her bed, and we took turns setting our cell phone alarms to wake us, so that she stayed on her drinking schedule through the night. She had her surgery 10 days before Christmas, and was eating ham, turkey and dressing with us on Christmas Day. The olives on the veggie tray stung a little, but she ate them anyway! Her scabs came off right after Christmas, she had a recheck on the 28th, and with doctors permission, she drove to Myrtle Beach for New Years. Like anything else, I think you have to go into it with a good attitude and the determination to make it a success. Best wishes to you with your procedure.

I know this is a serious subject......but when you mentioned working for a DON, I cracked up. So sorry.............