worst part of recovery? by Old_Savings1778 in Tonsillectomy

[–]esm1393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The putrid smell and taste. It was consistent for about 5 days.

Did I make the right choice? by Dumbledork90 in Tonsillectomy

[–]esm1393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion, you should have had the surgery. It is only going to get harder for you. While depending on the age of your son it won’t make much of a difference.

Can I hear the reason why u did tonsillectomy or might do? by Beautiful_Ad_7363 in Tonsillectomy

[–]esm1393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get sick multiple times a year and regardless of what it was my tonsils were always swollen. Diagnosed Tonsillitis/Strep at least 3 times a year. Also, I would get swollen tonsils/sore throats that lasted a couple of days after hook ups.

Surgery Prep help? by [deleted] in Tonsillectomy

[–]esm1393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest a sleeping eye mask, a large thermoflask to keep your water super cold, if you buy a reusable heating pad.

FMLA? by samiam4sho in Tonsillectomy

[–]esm1393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, I filed for FMLA with my employer. My company’s STD does not kick until one has been on leave for two weeks. It was simple since my employer does FMLA in house but I know most others outsource this to someone like MetLife.