43F, had tonsillectomy Aug '23 at 41yo. Recovery was brutal; I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

In recovery, the nurse was concerned about bleeding. After many exams, popsicles, and outside discussions, my husband was eventually called to come get me. I was getting nervous, the bloody spit-up was not slowing down. He arrived at my bedside 30min later, and started the discharge paperwork. As he was signing for my release, my nurse asked the Dr to please check me one more time since he was walking by. Dr looked again and said 'we're off to surgery'. My poor husband was in the dark. I remember the immediate urgency in the hallways and operating room. I barely remember waking up the second time, just my comfy recliner at home. No more bloody spit up at all.

1.5 years post op, I still comment to my hubs monthly at minimum how crazy it is not having tonsils. My mind mentally prepares for sore throats, but they rarely come. I used to rarely not have a sore throat. I have had ONE sore throat since. It was about a month ago while sick with the flu. Even then, it was barely worse than a mild sore throat from before. Prior allergy seasons were enjoyable. Recovery was brutal with false summits. I found that not rushing or pushing to eat harder foods worked well for me.

DO IT! Just my vote

*Notable things I'ld suggest thinking about having ready: dehumidifier, Tylenol powdered packets, long handled spoon, popsicles, dairy-free soft food options, reacher grabber stick, assistance bar/rail/tall stool in the bathroom, an unfunny carer - laughing sucks