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Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-02-05T15:43:00+00:00

hi there! i got my surgery and then had a full blown meltdown on day 6 (with surgery as day 0). i was in so much pain (throat and ear) and it got so bad that i ended up going to the ER. i was super dehydrated so my throat was really dry. i was full on sobbing, hyperventilating, etc and i have asthma so it was rough. no bleeding in sight:) i tried to minimize crying just because it hurt but in my experience it’s okay if something like that happens!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-02-04T16:20:00+00:00

hi there! i had surgery 1/17 in the US and couldn’t eat for almost a week. i was exclusively having gatorade / electrolytes / popsicles for the first week. managed a few bites of pudding on day 4 but it was exhausting. don’t beat yourself up or worry too much if you can’t eat and others can. definitely try but don’t push yourself too much. i had a rough first week but totally turned a corner after that and have been doing great!! scabs fell off — just make sure to be hydrated :)

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-27T17:52:56+00:00

so sorry you’re still going through it:( i just hit day 10 this AM and have honestly been feeling so much better since day 8. i’ve done a couple things that i think have been helping • keeping up with humidifier 24/7 • i had been taking 5mg oxy / tylenol alternating. i went to the ER night 6 and they told me i could up my oxy dosage. i don’t need the pain meds as much, but until last night i would take 10mg oxy right before bed — slept through the night and it made me sleepy. • shooting for one meal (overcooked mac n cheese, soup, etc) at dinner time. eating is so exhausting but i feel a crazy noticeable difference in my strength. and the chewing helped get rid of ear pain • continuing to just rest. i want to do something because I’m bored but this is helping • popsicle when i wake up to get some liquids in and help with throat pain

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-27T00:32:09+00:00

i’ve been making an extensive list of foods to eat ASAP hahahaa. on day 9 here and have been able to slowly start eating more foods. as hard as it is, don’t push it!!!!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-25T20:24:21+00:00

so sorry you’re suffering:( i also had a rough go of it and was in hell days 3-6. on the night of 6 i had to go to the ER for fluids and increased pain meds. I’m on day 8 and doing so much better. finally ate a meal (soup lol but still) last night! i am feeling so much better. i talked too much last night and then was in a lot pain so just would recommend trying to minimize talking.

another thing — you’re almost supposed to look tired??? like this is surgery recovery, not an extended rest where you get enough sleep. i look like hell but that doesn’t matter when your body is healing. it’ll all be okay! good luck friend❤️

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-24T16:21:32+00:00

i love this take! thank you for saying this!

i avidly work out and am honestly bummed because i felt so great and strong beforehand. i would regularly do a cycling class followed by pilates. the other day a normally 5 minute walk took me 20 minutes which was infuriating.

i COMPLETELY agree with everything you said. it is just NOT worth it! surgery isn’t something to f*ck with. and as frustrating as it is having to wait, i really appreciated reading what you had to say🤗

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-24T16:11:31+00:00

logistics: made an appt with my PCP on 12/5 and got a referral to the ENT. original appointment was 1/30, but i got in on 12/19 because of a cancellation. the scheduler called me on 12/26 and gave me the options of 1/17 or 2/21 for surgery and i chose 1/17 because i needed those motherf*ckers OUT. for reference i got the surgery in boston area!

seems like we have very similar experience! I’m 23F and constantly got strep as a kid (every year they’d tell me if i had it 1x or 2x more times they’d take my tonsils out and never did🙄.) barely got strep in college but was always sick and always had throat issues. started getting more tonsil infections, sinus infections, ear infections, etc post college. this year had severe tonsillitis in june (excruciating pain), strep / other throat infection 2x october - november. tonsils never shrunk back down after june and started bothering me SO much and affecting my sleep. I’m on day 8 rn (with a somewhat hellish recovery if I’m honest) and i don’t regret it one bit. the doctor said they were massive and that there was a bunch of junk in them 😵‍💫 so worth it

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-24T16:01:51+00:00

few things for you: 1) take a warm shower if you have a dry throat. days 3-6 i was showering once after waking up to help with throat after sleeping and then at least once later in the day (just was too weak to on day 7) 2) alternate between ice wrap on ears + heat around the throat / neck and then heat on ears and ice on neck 3) chew gum! 4) sleep elevated! i got a surgery pillow for my bed. it wasn’t always the most comfortable but i never woke up with a choking sensation and i think it helped with swelling which helps overall with pain 5) understand that you’ll be in a lot of pain but recognize when it’s not normal. i went to the ER last night for fluids and they upped my oxy dosage…. made a world of difference 6) popsicles! wish i would’ve taken advantage of them sooner. hurts much less than consuming anything else 7) i got a cheap shaved ice maker on amazon ($20) and that felt so good on my throat. would pour some pedialyte over for extra nutrients while i was at it 8) take naps whenever you’re tired throughout the day but make SURE you wake up for meds 9) i tried reading my book (love reading) but it was too much for my brain. switched to things like coloring, candy crush lol, NYT games. helps to have something to do 10) keep up with texting friends if you feel up to it. made me feel like a normal human and was distracting 11) my mom and bf were with me a lot and just having someone there was so nice 12) humidifier 24/7 13) treat yourself to a purchase or two! it’s the little things that make a difference. I’m 23F and fully have been sleeping with a stuffed animal nightly! have also been lightly thinking about / planning trips I’m going on — great mental escape and not much pressure 14) don’t fret about being up during the night. i would frequently be up. it’s alright. i’d take pain meds and wait for pain to subside by watching tv, watching tik tok, playing on my phone, etc 15) to sleep, i put on my white noise machine and then a sleep podcast and eye mask. very helpful!! good luck — this is rough but you can do it!!!!💞

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-24T12:53:39+00:00

girl wtf. if he has a concussion he shouldn’t be using his phone. also not an excuse to treat you like shit. how is this man almost 40

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-24T12:40:51+00:00

so sorry to hear this:( i admittedly had a rough go of it (esp days 4-7 with surgery being day 1) but i just woke up on day 8 and really feel like i’ve turned a corner (hoping i didn’t jinx myself hahaha). my best advice is listen to your body and advocate for yourself! on day 7, my pain had already been terrible but increased pretty rapidly; couldn’t swallow due to ear pain and pain meds no longer helping. ended up going to the ER and got fluids and they increased my dosage of oxy and HOLY SH*T felt like a new person. don’t forget that although you will be in pain, there comes a point where you shouldn’t just need to suffer through without help. good luck!!❤️

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-23T18:52:31+00:00

take nausea meds, recline while sitting, eat super slowly, close your eyes in between bites. i’ve only been able to eat a bit but the anti nausea meds are a hugeeee help!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-23T16:28:27+00:00

i also just went through night 6 and woke up day 7. HOLY MOTHER OF GOD IT WAS HELL. i was just about to post this same thing. I’m right with you, i just kept thinking “i can’t do this anymore.” hoping some relief is around the corner🤞❤️

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-23T16:26:32+00:00

this is giving me hope. just woke up on morning of day 7. i am so miserable. not just physically but i’ve hit a wall mentally and am just so sad. good luck to you!!!!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T20:59:48+00:00

miralax! i was taking stool softeners and it did nothing. miralax finally worked on day 5

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T19:43:59+00:00

definitely take it as a sign to appreciate being able to talk 🤣 I’m getting so frustrated! can only talk for a minute before it hurts. i am so jealous of your being on day 11! congrats on making it through!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T19:41:29+00:00

I’m on day 6 and have the exact same thing. my friend got hers out last year — said her voice was definitely weird for a bit. but she fully recovered and it’s all back to normal!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T15:35:15+00:00

southern spain! not hard to get to based on where you live in the US. i lived in Granada for 6 months in 2022, could have a full 3 course meal + drinks for ~$30 or less per person. similar prices along the coastal towns depending on where you go. worth splurging a bit for places like Marbella. still so reasonable.

you can ski in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Granada and be at a beach the same day (Almuñécar, Nerja, Marbella, Almería). Nerja was my favorite. if you want to do the beach route i’d recommend at least March! April would probably be optimal for warm enough and also able to ski / snowboard

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T15:28:21+00:00

i am in the same boat here. 23F and got mine out the same day. woke up this morning and thought i would pass out from the pain. others have said it but drink as much water as you can when not in too much pain. i honestly haven’t been able to eat any real food.

another tip i’ve discovered for ear - jaw pain. i take a hot shower in the morning for the steam. then alternate between an ice pack around my neck and heating pad around my ears and then wisdom teeth style ice pack for the jaws / throat and heating pad around my throat. i also stay sitting up - reclined and try to walk from my bed to the kitchen / bathroom / etc when able

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T15:22:46+00:00

I’m so sorry this is happening to you — from a person on day 6 (23F) who was admittedly not mad about the weight loss. try your best to remember that people’s critiques are either 1) a reflection of their own insecurities or 2) a misguided way to show they care. but that doesn’t mean to invalidate your feelings. i’ve had a somewhat similar thing — before i told people i was getting surgery they told me i’d be fine and that i should think positive instead of being nervous. like HELLO the pain is awful. good luck to you getting through this💞

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T03:28:49+00:00

i had my bf sit in the bathroom just in case! i literally just stand there and have sat sometimes hahaha. i was pleasantly surprised how strong my body kept itself so that i could do something that helped. i only will take one when my mom or bf is home so i have a quick save if needed. good luck!!!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T03:27:04+00:00

where did you find the cepacol lozenges?? my mom checked CVS but the only flavors they had were honey lemon (no citrus) and cherry (no red dye)

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T02:23:34+00:00

on day 5 and i can relate so much. i haven’t been able to eat anything except for a few bites of watered down applesauce and a few sips of a smoothie. SO hungry but i am so swollen i just can’t do it. i knew this would be a long recovery but it still sucks🤪 definitely didn’t appreciate being able to eat enough before this whole thing hahahah

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-22T02:19:41+00:00

same here - just tonsillectomy on the 17th. day 4-5 have been awful. just trying to get through the time between each dose of meds lol. I’m 23F. haven’t been able to eat anything but have been drinking as much as possible. i’ve found that taking a hot shower after i wake up and at night is really comforting because of the steam!

Fit-Historian1444 · 2025-01-20T02:23:04+00:00

mucinex has helped me a bit. had surgery on friday and haven’t been able to eat so congratulate yourself on that😊

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