Tonsils out????

Having my tonsils and my adenoids removed tomorrow. I was told by the doctor to expect my worst sore throat ever multiplied by 10.

Anyone have theirs removed as an adult? What was it like?

I had mine out last year but you really don't want to hear my story because it will really freak you out. What happened to me is VERY rare.

As for the result, it really is the worst times 20! Eat as much as you can now. Stock up on popsicles and pudding and ice cream. They will tell you not to eat dairy but really the doctor says that if you can wat ANYTHING, do it. Take your pain medicine regularly. It works WONDERS. And you'll talk funny for a while.

When you wake up, the drugs they give you are amazing and you talk like normal. The first thing I did when I woke up was ask for my "mommy" and I really said mommy lol.

Good luck and I send you all my best and your in my prayers! Keep us updated on how you feel!

I had them out at 38, and the sore throat afterwards was nothing compared to the one I had immediately before they were removed. For the first two weeks I had an orange liquid to drink before eating, which prevented any pain. The first few days in the hospital (I was there a week), my food was all pureed, and then from about the fourth or fifth day I was told to eat bread to remove the scabs from the incisions.
I did have a very hoarse voice, and for a few months would sometimes lose it completely mid-sentence (which my students thought was hysterical). Good luck. It's really not all that bad.

I still have mine Good luck!!

Originally Posted by Oscarsmommy

I had mine out last year but you really don't want to hear my story because it will really freak you out. What happened to me is VERY rare.

As for the result, it really is the worst times 20! Eat as much as you can now. Stock up on popsicles and pudding and ice cream. They will tell you not to eat dairy but really the doctor says that if you can wat ANYTHING, do it. Take your pain medicine regularly. It works WONDERS. And you'll talk funny for a while.

When you wake up, the drugs they give you are amazing and you talk like normal. The first thing I did when I woke up was ask for my "mommy" and I really said mommy lol.

Good luck and I send you all my best and your in my prayers! Keep us updated on how you feel!

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I would really love to hear your story. Seriously. I understand that cases are rare. I bet that my hysterectomy story (which is VERY RARE) could freak anyone out that is due for a hysterectomy.

I has mine out at the age of 21 durring Christmas break. Jell-o and pudding are good for the first few days, but the best has to be mashed potatoes with lots of gravey. My Cousin taunted me all christmas with the whole missing the turkey and pumpkin pie. I did get the last laught because the next year on thanksgiving she had to have her wisdom teeth out *evil grin*
Best of luck and keep to the soft stuff that you don't need a lot of effort to swallow

Wisdom teeth hurt I had one removed, it was impacted!

I had mine out 3 years ago at 23.
I was terrified of going since I had never had any type of surgical procedure. I couldn't sleep the night before and was literally shaking like a leaf when I walked through the door of the hospital.

When I got back to my room the nurse had to insert the IV. This was tough for her as I couldn't keep my hand still enough for her to do it. I kept jerking it away. I didn't mean to, it just happened. After that they wheeled me over to the pre op area where I met with the anesthesiologist. I had a lot of questions for him! I had to fill out the standard paperwork authorizing the anesthesia stating I understood death could occur and it scared me. He gave me something in my IV to calm me down a bit because I was so nervous. They let my fiance stay with me up until they wheeled me out of that room into the operating room. I forgot to mention, one reason I was so scared is because my doctor told me that most doctors use laser surgery to remove tonsils now but he preferred the old way of using a hot knife.

I was wheeled into the operating room and the thing I remember is that it was really cold in there and it smelled so clean. It was just like the way you see it on tv. The swapped me over to another bed and put a mask over my face and had me count backwards from 100. The next thing I remember is waking up in the recovery area but not being able to move. I was strapped down at my arms, legs, and chest. I started hyperventilating and literally freaking out. My doctor rushed over and informed me that I had made him late for his next surgery because I had punched him and then went back to sleep and wouldn't wake up for him. They had told my fiance I would be back in my room in at most 30 minutes, but it was 2 hours. Apparently they had to give me morphine and I became violent which was why I was strapped down. After they unstrapped me and my breathing returned to normal I got very nautious. They gave me something in my IV to help with that and about 10 minutes later I was being wheeled back to my room.

My throat was sore, but not too much because it was still numb. I got back to my room and stayed there for about 30 minutes. They made me suck a little ice and drink a bit of water before they would let me leave.
On the way home my fiance stopped to get my prescription filled, antibiotics and a large bottle of liquid vicoden and then he ran in at the grocery store to get popsicles. I had all ready shopped for other stuff but the doctor recommended the icepops. We got home and I layed on the couch for a bit. I was very groggy and went in and out of sleep. Then it hit me, I was no longer numb and the pain was the worst I had ever felt. (I haven't had any kids though ). I couldn't even swallow the pain medicine. It's not that your throat is irritated but the mucles hurt so much that the action of swallowing hurts. The only thing I could manage was ice in the blender and letting it slide down the back of my throat. I managed to sip the pain medicine but it was tough. Once thing I found that helped was taking the pain medicine then getting in as hot of a bath as I could stand and soaking all the way up to my neck in it. I always fell asleep so it got to the point I would write my fiance a note (couldn't talk) that I was taking a bath and that he would have to get me out before I drowned!

The pain went on like that for about a week. I remember that on the 3rd day I was home alone and I just sat in the hallway crying. I called my mom but couldn't talk, all she heard was me crying and she tried to comfort me but it was just a hard time for me. I tried going back to work after 4 days but my boss sent me home. I was too weak and had all ready lost weight. I weighed 135 at the time and ended up losing 17 pounds in 2-3 weeks (great weight loss program). I just couldn't eat anything. After the first week it got a little easier. I managed to drink Carnation Instant breakfast and my other survival food was stuffing. I went through 3 bottle of liquid vicoden, but I survived!

After 2 weeks I was still eating somewhat soft food, nothing crunchy of course but I was feeling better. When my throat was healing it went through several different phases. I remember it feeling a little itchy when it was scabbing, but that didn't last for too long. I would say it took a good month for me to be 100%.

One tip for you, make sure to use lots of chap stick or vaseline in the corners of your mouth before you go in for surgery. If not, your lips will split from the things they use from holding your mouth open. The inside of my lips got pretty irritated but thankfully someone gave me the advice about the corners before I went so I was spared that part of it.

Also, you might want to run to the store and pick up a few things (if you haevn't allready) such as: gatorade (not red, because you won't know if you are bleeding, and don't eat red popsickles), eggs (you might be able to handle soft scrambled after a few days), popsickles, have ice on hand, pudding, jello (again not red), carnation instant breakfast, milk....

One other thing I forgot to mention about the blood. I did bleed a little bit the afternoon and next day after the surgery. If I spit I could see it. The doctor said not to worry as long as it didn't get worse. I am sure your doctor will discuss that with you though

Before getting myt onsils out I got strep throat all the time. While the surgery wasn't enjoyable in the least bit I guess if I had to do it again I would. It is worth it now not being sick all the time. I wish you the best of luck through the procedure. I know that everything is going to go just fine. You won't be able to talk much, but you will be able to type so we'll be here for you. Please let us know how it went as soon as you are feeling up to it.

Originally Posted by Sibohan2005

I has mine out at the age of 21 durring Christmas break. Jell-o and pudding are good for the first few days, but the best has to be mashed potatoes with lots of gravey. My Cousin taunted me all christmas with the whole missing the turkey and pumpkin pie. I did get the last laught because the next year on thanksgiving she had to have her wisdom teeth out *evil grin*
Best of luck and keep to the soft stuff that you don't need a lot of effort to swallow

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Me too! I had mine out a week or so before Christmas and it was even worse having to watch everyone else eat. My fiances mom was the best though. She got me some of those soft peppermint sticks that almost melt in your mouth. I sucked on those all of Christmas Day.

They're all gone, and today was suprisingly not as bad as I thought. However.... My doctor called me from her home tonight to check on me, and informed me that it would be even worse tomorrow... In fact, I already feel it. It is REALLY starting to hurt. I've got tons of meds, which make me very sleepy , which is fine, because my mother is here taking care of my boys for me. They will be going to their Dad's tomorrow, so that will be good to have silence so I can rest.

The surgery went well, no complications. However, my uvula (the thing that hangs in the back of your throat) is HUGE because of the presure that was put on it, and I feel like I'm going to swallow it. This ever happen to anyone?

Just thought I would update you all... I'm going night night now... I feel a little like this guy.... LOL

I guess when it comes to this, I'm lucky. I had to have mine removed when I was 2 years old. So, I don't remember a thing about it.

I'm so glad your procedure is complete and you're handling everything so well! You're so smart to have your Mom watching over your boys during your recovery period. Please get plenty of rest, taking special care to nurture yourself! Prayers that you will soon return to perfect health!

Glad it went well. As for your uvula, you're bound to have swelling, in any surgical area. I'm presuming that the doctor has you on an anti-inflammatory, for that.

Originally Posted by DinahCat

The surgery went well, no complications. However, my uvula (the thing that hangs in the back of your throat) is HUGE because of the presure that was put on it, and I feel like I'm going to swallow it. This ever happen to anyone?

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Yes, mine was huge! I forgot to mention that on my post. I couldn't even see around it to the back of my throat!

I am glad the surgery went well. I was so worried after my post that I might have posted too much info and made you worry more. Before I had mine out I didn't care much about the recovery, I was more worried about the surgical procedure itself. I thought maybe if I described everything it would help.

Ah, the wonders of modern drugs. Take them and enjoy the effects.

I had mine out at age 5. Afterwards, whenever we had smoked sausage, mom would remove the casing. Ate sausage like that years later!

Apple sauce is good, too. And can help counter the effects of the drugs on the digestive tract - if you know what I mean.

I'm glad to hear that everything went well...and I'm sending many healing vibes. I had my tonsils and adnoids out when I was 5..but I don't really remember it.

Sounds as though I'm in a minority - 47 and still have my tonsils.

This morning I woke up in EXTREME pain. Brought me to tears. I've been taking my meds religiously.... my antibiotics and my pain meds. The apple sauce is a good idea. I think that I will have my mom pick up some this evening.
The boys are at Daddy's house, and mom is visiting a friend down the road for a few hours (she flew in from Virginia, so she doesnt get to see much of her family & friends) She will be back in a few to make me dinner and such. I'm just about to take some more meds and go to sleep for a while. Like I said... alot more painful today....

The most annoying thing though is my Uvula... I seriously feel like I am going to swallow it.

Originally Posted by Miss Mew

I'm glad to hear that everything went well...and I'm sending many healing vibes. I had my tonsils and adnoids out when I was 5..but I don't really remember it.

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The only reason I remember having my tonsils out is because I screamed all the way from my room to surgery (children's ward on the 6th floor, surgery on ground floor). I was one scared and traumatized kid. this was years before the pre-surgery visits they have for kids now to familiarize them with the hospital.

Glad you like the idea of apple sauce. It's bad enough the pain from your throat. You don't need pains from your colon.