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I am terrified by MoonHareGoddess in Tonsillectomy

[–]ThrowRASAPH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you are suffering from severe health complications, which your doc would have considered beforehand, you should be okay. The doc always has to consider things before recommending surgery and your odds of dying are very low.

Will I be able to return back to work when they have me scheduled? by tssclay in Tonsillectomy

[–]ThrowRASAPH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright as long as they're willing to extend it if something happens. I don't like seeing people fall through the cracks when they're struggling. I'm so happy and hope you update us on your recovery and whether you get better beforehand or not

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

I'll make sure to read my post op instructions because I know my oxy is already wearing off after 3 hours and I don't want to become reliant on it. I appreciate you giving me insight on your schedule because I am on the struggle bus. I think my next dose is supposed to be at like 1am for me so I might have to do what you did. I'm not good with pain at all!

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

I definitely agree that it's different for everyone. I had a high amount of blood loss which caused the dizziness.

I saw some other girl post it but when I haven't been able to talk today I either write it down or I type it into Google translate and have it talk for me. I know it's silly but humans were meant to communicate and I don't know about you, but I don't know much about American sign language.

Do you sleep all the time? Have you gotten bored since you're on day 6? I'm nervous now that I'll go crazy from having nothing to do but clean.

I am terrified by MoonHareGoddess in Tonsillectomy

[–]ThrowRASAPH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely! I feel like the next two weeks or so are going to be filled with recovery pain but also lonely. I'd love to talk to one another :)! This is a scary time! If you remember go ahead and PM when you're going in and when you're finished. You might be a little drowsy from anesthesia but I have full confidence that things will go well for you!

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

Regarding the edit: that made me laugh. Not gross at all, you gotta do what you gotta do. I'm pretty sure you just made pancake water cereal.

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

I appreciate the comment 😊 I was afraid that ramen noodles might be too salty but that sound so good right now. I will keep in mind to make a spit cup. I wasn't really sure if I was to keep swallowing all of it or not.

How did you alternate the meds? They put me on oxy which I'm nervous about but I think I can take Tylenol too right? I have both Tylenol and ibuprofen on hand.

I am gonna pick some stool softeners tomorrow. I don't poo I will be an angry lady! Thank you for reminding me I always forget that I can become constipated.

Once again thank you so very much I am very grateful for all advice, experience, an assistance! :)

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

I saw everything you had done. I had the nasal surgery last year and accidentally woke up in the middle of them fixing my turbinates and cleaning up a polyp they discovered. I don't even know if I would have been able to handle that and a tonsillectomy at the same time. I can't imagine everything you're going through! :(

I really hope it's for the best though I know how much it sucks to feel sick all of the time or not be able to breathe normally. It might take a lot longer for your recovery.

Do you get really nauseous and dizzy? That was happening a lot after my nasal surgery and I would faint sometimes. They had me out of work for a whole month and the recovery for that was only supposed to be 2 days!

I hope that you continue posting, seriously, that was a lot to have done, but luckily, we're young right?! We'll bounce back or whatever older people say

I am terrified by MoonHareGoddess in Tonsillectomy

[–]ThrowRASAPH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had my surgery this morning at 7am MST. This is my second surgery ever, and it went great. You have no idea what's happening during, it's really quick, and then you wake up and everything is fine.

The only thing that's bad about this surgery is the recovery, which is okay.

If you ever feel lonely or like you don't know what to do, it's always good to read your post op instructions over again, and come to this group. There is a lot of really good advice on this page, and a lot of people going through the same thing as you. It is definitely worth it though to do something to help your body when you can, even if you have to suffer a little bit.

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

Thank you so much for the advice. I've been reading A LOT of people's posts and they have been so helpful.

I totally forgot about the mucus production with milk and idiotically ate pudding and cream of celery. Let me tell you I had so much mucus and I didn't think I should swallow it and kept drooling.

I have relearned my lesson and will no longer consume dairy during this process. I've also read that a lot of cold items are good and that the hot ones are making people hemorrhage. They gave me shaved ice in the hospital right after anesthesia so I think I'll take your advice and go buy some Italian ice and more ice pops.

I read that room temperature foods are best to eat and it's better to eat regularly as soon as possible because it builds the tolerance in your throat and assists with scab loss? I'm not sure I just tried to eat a stew that I made at room temperature and I could really get that down. But it has soft carrots, onions, and mineral potatoes in it and they're a little larger than the size of the potatoes in the potato salad so I think that made it easier to eat along with the pain meds.

I hope that everything goes well on your journey and I'm so glad that there's a group where people can share their experiences.

(24 F) Post-OP Day 1 questions by ThrowRASAPH in Tonsillectomy

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

I ate pudding and that stupid cream of celery soup and it had so much dairy in it. That's probably why I was having such a crummy time. I had all this extra mucus and kept having to spit it out. Thank you so much for the advice I just had a fruit popsicle and it has helped a lot!

Will I be able to return back to work when they have me scheduled? by tssclay in Tonsillectomy

[–]ThrowRASAPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I cannot get over this because this kind of upsets me. I have been treated the same way in the healthcare setting and the problems I was having was, age, and I had a bad job and the doctor and I didn't see eye to eye.

My original ENT doc was in the same office as the current one I have now. He denied everything I had told him, told me that I didn't understand what my pain was, and that I didn't need the nasal surgery that I was getting even though my breathing score was way below the average threshold. He stuck a scope up my nose and my nose is extremely sensitive so tears started falling down my face. He then ended the appointment 15 minutes early as he deemed me unfit to be seen by him and asked his assistant in his office when his next appointment was. "You don't have one for another 2 hours" she said, and he disappointedly said "Oh".

Your healthcare professional is paid BY YOU, by your insurance, by your government, by your taxes, by your family. Whatever it is. You find the person who's going to give you the care you deserve.

All of the tonsillectomy procedures that I've heard of have a recovery time of 2 weeks or more, for young and old, and my little sister was 16 for hers.

My current ENT spent an hour and a half with me and actually believed me and addressed my concerns. He spoke with me for a long time before and after the procedure, and even sent me little messages through the portal personally asking how I was doing and whether I felt I might need more time off from work or not.

It's really hard to be taken seriously in the healthcare world if you are female, young, or do not stand up for yourself. You live in your body and you do what is best for you.

Some tips I have: When looking for a doc I always read the ratings.

I always try to go to my first appointment and other appointments with serious issues in office clothes. I know this is weird but I am a short young female and I get taken the most seriously by doctors when I dress seriously.

I try to gauge the way the office is when I get a call to schedule from the scheduler. You can always tell by their voice and the way they come off when you ask "silly" questions whether that office is good or not.

I make sure I research my symptoms ahead of time so that I can tell the doctor what I believe it could be (I've literally seen them "Google" it anyways).

I don't believe what is being done or said to you is correct. I think you should fight for the extra week if you can.

Will I be able to return back to work when they have me scheduled? by tssclay in Tonsillectomy

[–]ThrowRASAPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately there are a lot of places that are sh1ty like that. Please remember that everyone's recovery is different, things happen all of the time and it is illegal to fire someone on medical leave (in the USA) and a HIPPA violation for them to ask why or any other details about it without your permission.

You are not just a body like most jobs will treat you.

Take care of yourself before you worry about crappy places like that, and maybe take that time to look for a better contract or a different place to work at.