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re: Getting my tonsils and adenoids out soon.. Today is the day...nervous
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:12 pm to lsu480
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:12 pm to lsu480
All kinds of things can happen when you get older to have them removed. An increase in infections, enlargement that causes obstruction issues, etc. I've never had mine out because there's never been a reason to take them out.
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Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:42 pm to BluegrassBelle
When you first come out, you are going to think, this isn't that bad. Do not get pulled into thinking you don't need pain meds. Take them. I'd also recommend that when you take pain meds make ourself drink a good bit of water. You don't want those scabs to get too dry and crack. Days 3 and 4 are going to be a bitch.
This post was edited on 12/17/14 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:46 pm to KingRanch
I still have my appendix, I just always thought tonsils and andoid issues usually developed at a young age. Shows what I know I guess....
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:46 pm to guttata
DUH, who would turn down pain meds? 
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:54 pm to SATNIGHTS
UPPP. The most painful case in the head and neck realm
This post was edited on 12/17/14 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 12/17/14 at 10:17 pm to Mr. Blutarski
Kinfolk had tonsils removed one year and brain surgery the next. Said she would rather have the brain surgery again that the tonsils. (and the b. s. was 6 hours and recovery was very tough).
Posted on 12/17/14 at 10:21 pm to jeffsdad
forgot the advice.........assume and prepare for it to be the worst pain you have ever felt for 7 days. whatever you can think of/// ice cream, throat longues, throat pain spray ----whatever....get as much as you might possibly need. take pain meds as prescribed. and dont have any other plans for 7 days. Prepare for worst, hope for best
Posted on 12/17/14 at 10:56 pm to jeffsdad
Don't forget you'll probably have diarrhea from the antibiotics.
My scabs ruptured while I was on the toilet. Pretty horrific experience.
They'll bleed ALOT. Just gargle ice water if they do.
My scabs ruptured while I was on the toilet. Pretty horrific experience.
They'll bleed ALOT. Just gargle ice water if they do.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 10:57 pm to Brodeur
quote:
My scabs ruptured while I was on the toilet. Pretty horrific experience.
They'll bleed ALOT. Just gargle ice water if they do.
I was told if I had any bleeding in the first two days to go straight to the ER.
Was also told that I would probably have some light bleeding after 2 weeks, which I did, and that was normal and not to freak out.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:20 pm to SG_Geaux
Lidocaine lollipops. And ask for something stronger than hydrocodone. Seriously. Have a supply of soup on hand that you like. Try Gatorade first; if it doesn't work then pedialyte should. Good luck.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:39 pm to Tyler9258
Laser surgery is the only way
Posted on 12/18/14 at 2:10 am to Tyler9258
Had them taken out a year ago. I'm 25.
Water water water. I had a cup of water in my hands for 2 weeks. Even when it hurts to swallow keep drinking water.
Water water water. I had a cup of water in my hands for 2 weeks. Even when it hurts to swallow keep drinking water.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 2:25 am to SG_Geaux
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Had mine taken out with robotic surgery at age 36
They pulled out the robot for just Tonsils?... or did you have surgery on your tongue/lingual tonsils for sleep as well?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 2:28 am to Lithium
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Laser surgery is the only way
More than one way to skin a cat. Laser has fallen more out of use. Only seen a few people who still use the laser for tonsils.
The recent trend has been coblation, which supposedly reduces post-op pain. Not sure how much of a believer I am of it for that reason.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 2:30 am to Mr. Blutarski
Had that at the same time
Posted on 12/18/14 at 4:31 am to Tyler9258
Definitely quit smoking cigarettes if you do. Your doctor will tell you to give up anything that requires a sucking motion, like smoking, drinking from a straw, or sucking dick.
Skip the pain pills and go straight to heroin ftw.
Skip the pain pills and go straight to heroin ftw.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 4:41 am to Tyler9258
Make sure you have somebody stay with you for a few days. A guy I went to high school with died in his sleep. He bled out. 
I am serious.
I am serious.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 4:43 am to Tyler9258
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Getting my tonsils and adenoids out soon.. Any advice?
The older you are the longer it takes to heal and it'll hurt like a mother for a week or two.
My advice: milk it for all it's worth.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 2:28 pm to ManBearTiger
So it happened today. I just got home and I'm feeling alright. The pain is pretty bad but I can handle it.
I got drugs, and I'm staying hydrated. Off work until feb 9
Thanks everyone for the help!
I got drugs, and I'm staying hydrated. Off work until feb 9
Thanks everyone for the help!
Posted on 1/26/15 at 2:45 pm to Tyler9258
Good luck man.
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