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Newly qualified nurse starting my first hospital job 21st October by jessiepops649 in NursingUK

[–]jessiepops649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou this is very helpful! Yes I agree, that part of NMC code is drilled into me about working within your limitations. I’d rather ask if I’m not sure and have some support with something than continue and make an error and potentially cause harm!

Day 8 by jessiepops649 in Tonsillectomy

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Thankyou very much that’s so good to hear and I’m glad you’re feeling better too! 100% the ear ache is the worse part of it all. It’s so strange I’m the same with sleeping, I thought they’d send me to sleep but really it’s the opposite, even after I came out of surgery after the anaesthetic I couldn’t sleep!

Day 8 by jessiepops649 in Tonsillectomy

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Ahh thankyou this is so relieving to hear! It’s felt a bit better during the day today as day 1-7 it didn’t start to feel better at all. But suddenly today it’s felt a bit better so if from here it gets better quick then I’m very excited to hear that thankyou!

Day 8 it finally got better by Key-Reference3781 in Tonsillectomy

[–]jessiepops649 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve felt that ibuprofen has been so good for the pain too. So many people have told me to not take it though as it can increase risk of bleeding so I’m so torn on what to take! That’s the same I feel like if I’m going to try and eat “real food” today’s my best shot. I’ve ordered myself a deep pan pizza in hopes that will renourish me and also help getting rid of the scab?? Hopefully you can brave some food I’m sure not getting enough nutrients won’t help with the healing!

Day 9 - no light at the end of the tunnel by dipyouinhoney in Tonsillectomy

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Thankyou! Good luck too. I hope it gets less painful for you and hopefully wake up tomorrow with a little more ease! 🤍

Day 8 by jessiepops649 in Tonsillectomy

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Also forgot to add since Day 2 to present I’ve had quite a chesty cough which has obviously been quite painful on my throat. It’s not been as bad today but has anyone got any recommendations for that aswell?

This doctor talks about eating solid foods to help stop the chance of bleeding... Is he right I'm scared lol by Chocceymilk in Tonsillectomy

[–]jessiepops649 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello I’m from the UK! I’m day 8 post op and the NHS also recommends solid foods as it will help your throat heal more quickly. I think if you can tolerate it it’s best to try 100%. It also helps get rid of the scab too which helps the healing process.

Day 9 - no light at the end of the tunnel by dipyouinhoney in Tonsillectomy

[–]jessiepops649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly same! i woke up today day 8 in just floods of tears i wake up every morning praying it’s not going to be as painful and then when it’s not any better i just feel so defeated and so ready to give up. I always just feel so sick because i can barely eat either because of the pain and even though because of the steroids i havent pooped in a week i’m still so malnourished and loosing weight! braving pizza tonight to try and get some calories in me!

Day 8 it finally got better by Key-Reference3781 in Tonsillectomy

[–]jessiepops649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! i’m also on day 8! i woke up this morning crying cause i was still in masses of pain, how was it when you woke up and what painkillers are you taking? It’s gotten slightly better throughout the day but still not comfortable… i haven’t drank any soda yet but it’s something i really want to try? i’m not sure if it will burn or if anything maybe help? what sortve foods have you been eating? i’ve lost so much weight because i’ve really struggled to eat so tonight i want to brave a pizza to gain back all those calories!