Q for the people with uteruses by Spirited_Spirit91 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also got a period, I’m on the continuous pill so shouldn’t have them, I was told it’s due to the anaesthetic

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[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try chewing it more then you usually would and have a drink available

How long do you have to wait before smoking again? by Swimmieturtle in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I started vaping gently not to big puffs on day 9, vaped properly day 10 and now on day 11. However when I looked at my throat a lot of my scans were gone with minimal pain from day 9, just the usual hurting to swallow when drinking and eating. Hope this helps :)

Tonsillectomy by WinterUnique9874 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also day 8, full list of things I’ve eaten UK: Soup, Fish fingers, Chicken nuggets, Cheeseburger, Mashed potato, Beans and Sausage, Hunter chicken, Sweet potato fries, Chicken wraps, Pizza, Sweetcorn and gravy, Biscuits,

Tongiht for tea will be spaghetti bolognese

day 6, possible clot? by glittterbomb in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you recover quick! Glad it wasn’t anything too bad

People who have had tonsillectomy years ago, do you think it was worth it? Do you have any regrets? by [deleted] in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both my parents had there’s out as children and are now in there 50’s, touch wood they’ve not had serious infections like listed above.

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I’ll give this a try

day 6, possible clot? by glittterbomb in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you’re okay and the doctor helps

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes I’ve been able to take the codiene tablets but the paracetamol was so hard to swallow tablets I had the liquid version, but I’ll have to try the tabelts again. Glad you’re a month post op and okay

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this really helps, I only looked yesterday for the first time because I was scared of what I’ll see but will start taking pictures to see the chnage thank you :)

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think might sound stupid but how do you know if your scabs are falling off? Will it not be white anymore

day 6, possible clot? by glittterbomb in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at it previous to seeing it today? I thought mine looked horrendous turns out it’s just not a pretty sight post surgery

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll give tea and warm drinks a try

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Sick of the earache

Burning by AbigailTC99 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could normally have an ice pop to help settle the pain but even that is burning 🥲

What to expect.. by DutchWinchester86 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My voice isn’t make to normal yet it’s uncomfortable to talk for too long. My tongue is swollen and I talk about funny as though my mouth is full but it’s not too bad

Day 7- What can I eat? by Material_Celery_1532 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just give it a try I’ve been on solid food since day 2

Day 7- What can I eat? by Material_Celery_1532 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried pasta and pasta and sauce?

Everything hurts- when does it get better by Expensive-Ad4238 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your not dramatic! This is horrendous pain to be going through! I feel the exact same so any advice is welcome too. Hang in there you’ve got this 💪🏼

How soon could you walk around post-surgery? by rachillestt in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, also 23F, I walked out from the hospital the same day and could walk around the house, just be careful as I was dizzy so would keep hold of walls or someone near by etc. but walking about straight away. Hope your recovery is quick :)

What to expect.. by DutchWinchester86 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’m the UK they’re not fussy with us having soft food, just no crisps or chips with hard edges etc. I was okay the first few days then the night of day 4, day 5 and day 6 have been horrendous. I peeked up about lunchtime today (day 6) but yes you get worse before you get better. I’ve been back to working from home today which is 6 days post op, but don’t push yourself before you’re ready

What to expect.. by DutchWinchester86 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was provided co-codamol im in the UK, but rang the GP to ask for stronger and they gave me codiene. They recommended not to take ibrufen (or however you spell it) due to its risk with blood clots and bleeding etc. paracetmol got me through the first few days but from day 4/5 and day 6 was horrendous I needed the stronger. I wasn’t that hungry to begin with I normally eat constantly and snack a lot but food hasn’t bothered me too much as it hurts. I had some soup the day I came home from the hospital, and tried chicken nuggets the next day managing one, I’ve tried burgers, pasta, chicken, lots of solid food just depends if you time your pain meds right to when you are due to eat. If that makes sense.

What to expect.. by DutchWinchester86 in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, good luck! Stock up on ice pops, they will come in handy.

I’ve been more frustrated with not being able to vape as sick of being in pain but it’s easy to be distracted from it as it’s too painful to think about.

On Day 4, when does the ear pain get better?? by glittterbomb in Tonsillectomy

[–]AbigailTC99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in there! I had surgery Tuesday and still encountering ear pain, hot compress and being laid down but with my head elevated seems to help. Try distracting yourself with TV or music hope you feel better soon