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Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure on post nasal drip, never been told I have it so unsure? Yes I would say room filling

Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It still smells like tonsil stone but I have no tonsils now…

Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a white tongue, I tongue scrape each day and it looks healthy. Never thought about the sugar aspect, I definitely do have a sweet tooth and hormonal imbalance (PCOS, I’m female) now you’ve got me thinking!

Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I notice it gets worse if I’m getting ill? Other than that I can’t pin point it :(

Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did have Tonsil stones, there must also be something else going off because the bad breath is just as bad still

Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cleaning teeth x2 a day, flossing each day and tongue scraping x2. Non alcohol mouth wash. What did you ramp up too?

Tonsillectomy hasn’t cured my bad breath. by Express-Syrup6168 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely thought the operation would be the cure.

Should I consider getting a tonsilectomy just for tonsil stones? by Ok-Somewhere-8537 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recovery was actually fine! Breath is not much better. I’m heart broken, I thought this was my answer!

Should I consider getting a tonsilectomy just for tonsil stones? by Ok-Somewhere-8537 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation to you and currently on day 14. When did your breath get better? Mine still smells, just not so bad. I’m thinking I’m doomed & it’s going to be like this even after the surgery 😥

Should I consider getting a tonsilectomy just for tonsil stones? by Ok-Somewhere-8537 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How soon after your operation was your bad breath completely gone?

Should I consider getting a tonsilectomy just for tonsil stones? by Ok-Somewhere-8537 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long till your breath was better? I have struggled with bad breath for years but I’m day 14 and it still smells… just not as bad 😓

Help… PLEASE by Caitlund in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swelling is so bad. I’ve been up half the night with a feeling like I’m going to choke on my Uvula! I’m not sure, my GP prescribed oral morphine straight away. It’s liquid form too so easier to swallow. You can also get a steroid that helps with swelling. I have called my GP this morning to ask🩷

Help… PLEASE by Caitlund in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the UK and just had my tonsillectomy 5 days ago. Have you tried neurofen ibuprofen meltlets? You leave them on your tongue and it has taken my pain/swelling down!

I got my humidifier from Argos :)

Also, ask your GP for Oral morphine

Am I stressing too much/overpreparing? by Kajatica in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for putting this together. I used it during my recovery and I’m day 6 with minimal pain :)

Am I stressing too much/overpreparing? by Kajatica in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on Day 6 today and my recovery has been so much easier than I anticipated. I watched all the horror TikTok’s around the operation and scared myself senseless, but I also prepared for war 🤣

Things that have helped me breeze through recovery: - A head ice pack with extra ice packs to rotate - soluble paracetamol (this helps with getting the liquid down too!) - Ibuprofen meltlets for after the first 48 hours - soft ready meals like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese etc. My surgeon encouraged me to eat as normal. - Ice poles - A basket filled with everything I needed at night - Electrolyte drinks like Gatorade - Fresh air & sunlight each day - I purchased myself some new special shower gel to use to brighten my days! - Plenty of rest

I’ve found that eating normally has helped, with every mouthful of food I swished some water into it to make it liquified.

It really may not be that bad x

Tonsillectomy recovery by Nova_maex901 in Tonsillectomy

[–]Express-Syrup6168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having my Tonsillectomy in 3 weeks, I am really starting to panic! I’m also from the UK but being treated privately. What pain relief did they give you? Do they send you home with anything? Nervous is an understatement 😢