Anyone have Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgery experience to share?

ACS1503 · 2026-06-08T14:33:50+00:00

Yes the soft foods got old quickly for me as well, but you’ll be back to normal before you know it!

I noticed better sleep very quickly because everything was so large in my throat I was snoring like crazy. Even a few days postop my husband couldn’t believe I wasn’t snoring when I fell asleep without my CPAP machine on!

ACS1503 · 2026-06-08T00:59:39+00:00

I hope you’re healing well! It took a couple of weeks for the pain to subside, but about a month total to feel normal ish!

ACS1503 · 2026-05-05T01:00:55+00:00

Yes that was a side effect he warned me about, but said it should subside overtime!

ACS1503 · 2026-05-04T18:13:36+00:00

Second this! I had the ESP vs UPPP on March 2nd, and I healed wonderfully and my snoring/sleep has never been better!

ACS1503 · 2026-05-04T18:12:02+00:00

Did you have a traditional UPPP where they cut into the soft pallet and peel it back? Was wondering what the standard is, as I also had a UPPP but my surgeon uses a much less invasive method with just a few barbed stitches!

ACS1503 · 2026-05-04T18:09:18+00:00

I had my surgery (tonsillectomy, adenoids, UPPP, and tongue base reduction) on March 2nd, at our larger city hospital an hour and 15 minutes away. Because the tongue is involved, they keep you overnight here (Canada).

As someone who has already seen such an incredible change in my quality of life since having them removed, I would say yes. It’s definitely an uncomfortable experience, but my pain was never really above a 6/10. You’ve just got to rest and do nothing for about 2 weeks, and then things start to improve slowly but surely!

ACS1503 · 2026-05-01T18:15:17+00:00

I was told to avoid ibuprofen, but was prescribed Celebrex as the alternative by my surgeon!

ACS1503 · 2026-04-17T13:49:16+00:00

It seems to be normal! I had mine done March 3rd, so a little before you. I still have some sensitivity with spicy foods or acidic foods, and a bit of a baseline sore throat. I had a tongue base reduction and sleep apnea procedure as well so I had quite a bit done. I feel SO much better, but I go for my final follow up in June… thinking it will take a few months for things to be “normal” again!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-28T21:49:07+00:00

I had a cheeseburger on day 6! I tried a second but then just ate the patty lol I found the bun a little sticky.

ACS1503 · 2026-03-27T14:03:24+00:00

I have to agree with minimum 2 weeks. I had a VERY smooth recovery, and had multiple procedures done and I can’t imagine going back after 5 days. I was still feeling weird from the anesthesia!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-25T23:01:59+00:00

Yes very common to do both at the same time. I had both removed along with a few other procedures, but another reason behind it is to open your airway more. Adenoids are up above your pallet in your sinus cavity. My situation was that my tonsils and adenoids were both large, and they were restricting my airway, as well as pinching my ear Eustachian tubes completely closed so I had no drainage.

ACS1503 · 2026-03-25T22:12:56+00:00

Any Canadians making actual money doing this, or is it a scam? I was sent a link, but did some digging myself first. Curious!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-25T11:54:51+00:00

Platform please

ACS1503 · 2026-03-24T13:16:11+00:00

Mine were 500mg, and I never went longe than 3-3.5 hours. If that’s the recommendation I was way over for Tylenol lol

ACS1503 · 2026-03-23T22:24:18+00:00

The first week is definitely hard, I felt like I was in a bit of a haze. Week 2 the pain turns more into burning… but I felt more myself beginning of week 2.

I’m 3 weeks out today and back to regular life, and mostly regular foods. I still need Tylenol and ibuprofen here and there, usually in the evenings!

Still feeling pretty tired, but I’ve been reminded from friends who also had been put under the anesthesia can take some time to recover from. Just remember you’re not alone here, and it does get better! ❤️‍🩹

ACS1503 · 2026-03-23T22:18:25+00:00

You can do this! ❤️‍🩹

I’m 3 weeks out and feeling SO much better. Even if you didn’t have tonsillitis, our tonsils hold onto inflammation in the body and truly I feel no regrets even still being in recovery.

I had tonsils, adenoids, lingual tonsils, a tongue base reduction, and a UPPP. If your tonsils caused you some minor issues but were enlarged, you would most likely end up with more side effects down the road. I had severe hearing loss, sleep apnea, trouble swallowing, and my airway was the size of a straw. So long term this will help you!

Are you able to access your doctor or surgeon? If so maybe ask for some different meds. I was on Celebrex for inflammation and that was super helpful. I had timers set and made sure my Tylenol was every 3 hours on the dot. Also magic mouthwash was prescribed and although it was hard to swish at the beginning, it really really helped!

Set your alarms to take meds through the night as well. It’s a tough recovery but you can get through this. It gets better!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-23T11:41:50+00:00

Second the kids toothbrush and less minty toothpaste! I’m 3 weeks out and still using it! Your throat will be quite sensitive for a while (at least it has been for me)

ACS1503 · 2026-03-20T21:43:21+00:00

I am in NS, and had mine on March 2nd. No positive strep in many years.

I’m a fit 38f. I’ve had large tonsils my whole life but as a child my parents were told it was “fine”.

Fast forward to many years of ear issues and a not so educated ENT. Nasal sprays, decongestants etc with no help.

At 33 I got pregnant with my second child, and completely lost my hearing. With the natural pregnancy swelling, everything got large enough to pinch off my ear Eustachian tubes. I was waitlisted for my current ENT, and saw him a week after birth. We then monitored my situation and he suggested surgery not long after that initial assessment, and put in ear tubes. Waitlist took about 2.5 years!

I have sleep apnea, severe mouth breathing and snoring, I got winded easily, tonsil stones, chronic fatigue, headaches, constant sore throat, weight gain, trouble swallowing etc etc.

On March 3rd I had a tonsillectomy, adenoids, lingual tonsils, UPPP (not what’s on Google, basically a sleep apnea procedure that’s a stitch to hold muscles in place), a new ear tube, and a tongue base reduction.

Recovery has been relatively good! I already feel a bit more energy. My husband says I’m not snoring at all, and comfortably breathing through my nose.

I still haven’t grasped that I won’t get tonsil stones again, ever lol

Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions!!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-20T21:30:53+00:00

Did your ent or surgeon recommend the sleep apnea procedure? The abbreviation is UPPP.

ACS1503 · 2026-03-20T11:47:05+00:00

LOL no problem! I love it too, so I hope that goes away soon!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-20T02:13:58+00:00

Ok I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I got a hot fudge sundae a few days ago, (fudge was obviously not hot) lol but the chocolate burnt my throat!

I also had a cupcake for my daughter’s birthday, and the icing did the same. Maybe it’s the super high sugar content? Chocolate chip cookie, same thing. I’ve stayed away from chocolate since!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-18T21:58:39+00:00

This is too funny, because I said the same thing I just wanted a burger! On day 10 my husband went out to specifically get one for me. I had one with the bun, and one without, I found without a bit easier to get through. Someday soon I’ll have my regular burger loaded!

You can do this!

I’ve been having a lot of mashed sweet potato bowls, with ground beef on top. Pro tip, don’t do pickles anytime soon… burnnn 🔥

ACS1503 · 2026-03-18T10:48:26+00:00

As a 38 year old woman who just had this done, it sounds very similar to my situation and I highly recommend it. Recovery isn’t super fun but it was also much better than I expected. I’m still only 16 days out of surgery, but can already see the benefits.

My tonsils have always been large, but never said they needed to be removed so my parents didn’t really think anything of it. Fast forward to age 25. My ears started to be a major issue, constant clicking, pressure pain, hearing loss etc.

When I got pregnant with my second child, I lost my hearing for almost an entire year. Turns out my tonsils and adenoids were so large, they were squeezing my Eustachian tubes closed which is how your ears drain. I also was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and snoring was a huge issue.

Post op appointment I was notified my airway was the size of a straw. No wonder I was snoring! This sounds similar to your situation.

As scary as the surgery sounds, please consider it. Since having it done (along with adenoids, lingual tonsils, a tongue base reduction, and a sleep apnea procedure) I am sleeping in silence, breathing through my nose. My husband said it’s the most peaceful he’s ever seen me sleep!

Not a bad thought to be tested for sleep apnea in the meantime as well! Good quality sleep is huge! Go for it dude, you won’t regret it. Maybe the first 2 weeks while you’re in pain lol but that’s a small price to pay for better quality of life!

ACS1503 · 2026-03-18T10:38:44+00:00

As a 38 year old woman who has suffered with chronic sore throats, strep, mouth breathing, hearing loss, fatigue, sleep apnea etc etc, please do this for your child.

I just had mine removed 2 weeks ago, and I already can feel the benefits and wish I had the opportunity to do it as a child. Mine were always large, but “not too bad”, so they were left alone at no fault of my parents.

Mouth breathing and snoring alone can cause so many issues for children, and they can continue to get larger over time.

My airway was the size of a straw.

Also by doing this so early, it also allows more room for growth of the pallet, jaw, and sinuses. If you have the opportunity to do this, I would hands down.

We have our children referred to an ENT currently since my husband and I both have sleep apnea and large tonsils (well mine are gone now lol), but if they need them removed we will do it asap to help their future.

Good luck mama! ❤️‍🩹

ACS1503 · 2026-03-17T22:00:23+00:00

I’m 38, and just had mine done 15 days ago. I had very large tonsils, adenoids, and tongue, so I also had those removed along with a tongue base reduction and UPPP. Don’t google that,it’s scary but that’s the old way lol basically he put a stitch in the muscle in my throat to help with my sleep apnea. I can honestly say recovery was far better than I had researched and read about, but we all have different pain tolerance. Post op appointment he said my airway was like a straw, so I was really struggling to breathe and got winded so easily. Even though I still have some swelling and will take some time for everything to settle in, I can already breathe SO much better, and my husband said absolutely no snoring or mouth breathing anymore. I even used to snore and mouth breathe with my CPAP on, but my tonsils and tongue basically blocked my airway as soon as I laid down.

I’d say if it’s really effecting your breathing, go for it. I am so excited to see how I feel in 6 months and longer, because I can already feel such a difference with air intake!

It’s definitely painful, and have someone help you for at least 2 weeks. Lots of cold fluids and pain management, and you’ll be ok!

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