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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey you! If you've stumbled upon this video because you're uber nervous about an upcoming tonsillectomy, then fear no more. This is a day by day (missing a couple days) vlog of my experience where I hope to put your mind at ease.
All opinions on the following experience are just that, opinions. I am not a health professional nor do I claim to be remotely amateur when it comes to the science of the body. All tips are simply what I found best for me.
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Tips/things I forgot to mention:
1. The natural taste in your mouth will not be the same for weeks (Im going on week 6 and still have a weird taste in my mouth)
2. You will have an excess in mucus production that is incredibly annoying but totally natural. This will stop once you hit two weeks.
3. Your breath will also take a hit for the first couple weeks, no matter how much you brush.
4. Don't workout for the first two weeks.
5. You will experience minor ear pain.
6. DO NOT USE A SPIT CUP! SWALLOW AS MUCH AS YOU CAN NO MATTER HOW INFREQUENTLY. It's all a part of the healing process (at one point, I was swallowing once every 10 minutes. None the less, I always swallowed).
Thank you for watching!
For everyone: TRY NOT TO BURP! I JUST BURPED AND I FEEL LIKE SOMEONE CUT MY WHOLE NECK OPEN
Good luck to everyone on their tonsillectomy :) I hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery! Don’t forget the benefits are worth it!
Im on day 8, feeling so much better. Cant wait to get to 2 weeks 😀
Lolol I cracked up when you used your voice on day 10. I have to have a tonsillectomy. I still have to call to schedule it but should be sometime in March. I’m excited to not have tonsil stones anymore but scared of the surgery. Thanks for the video!
Haha my family was cracking up at me too! Thanks for watching my video! The nerves are honestly the worst part of the whole process. Get it scheduled and I hope your healing is quick and easy!
HK Frith was that the main reason why you got them out?
On day 7, looking forward to having food again one day
With me eating was getting better the 3rd week
Me tooo
@@v.aicul_ you. will. get. there.
I’m on day 5 and man it’s been a tough week… on day 3 I was so nauseous and throwing up because of the pain medicine I was prescribed so now I’ve switched over to Tylenol 😭 I can’t wait for things to get better, I’ve struggled with chronic sore throats for the past 2 years so I pray this will be the solution!
let me know how you’re feeling!! I’m sorry you get nauseous, is Tylenol working better for you? I got tonsillitis 3 times within these last 2 1/2 weeks and my tonsils cover up my entire throat, I can’t swallow my antibiotics without shoving it down with a LOTTT of water. Hopefully that will be the solution to you too!!
Have things gotten better for u
I know this is old, but still relevant - you have such a sweet, genuine, earthly energy about you. I can't not point that out!! sweet video💛makes me feel less alone in my recovery!
* awe I just realized you remind me of my most adored friend, she is a genuine angel and spark of joy, best wishes to you💞
this was encouraging! other videos people are saying they couldn’t handle the pain even with narcotics. i can’t take narcotics due to severe allergies so it was super awesome to see your recovery without narcotics. i feel like i can do it!! super nervous but it will be worth it. thank you for sharing!!
Hey Madison! Thank you for watching and commenting, I'm so glad you can feel some relief! It is definitely manageable without narcotics. The pain is not fun, but like, it won't make you cry (the only time I cried was because I was hangry and couldn't eat what I wanted).
I’m on day 6 😭 I’ve seen other videos and your video the only I can relate too I’ve been feeling burning sensation in my ears and throat! Can’t wait for it to be over .
How are you doing on day 9??
I'm on day 3 rn and my doctors told me no advil bc of bleeding it can cause and no whispering bc it actually strains your throat more than just talking low.
GIRLLL IM GETTING MINE DONE THIS THURSDAY!!! IM SO SCARED!!!!! BUT YOUR VIDEO HELP ME TO RELAXED AND KNOW MORE ABOUT RECOVERY THANKS!!
Thank you for posting this, I just had surgery yesterday and I’m having a hard time and it’s only post op day 1, your video has been very informative for me!
Hello Harley, thank you for supporting my video. I assume you are on day 3 now, so it's probably getting worse for you at this point. Trust me, you will feel better at around day 9. Until then, watch/do things that make you happy (within reason of course, nothing crazy that puts your body at risk) and know that you will get better.
Harley j do you have any tips for day 1 cause I’m getting mine out in about 2 weeks
I get mine out in a week Soo nervous this made feel a bit better about it 😬 I'm so excited to never have tonsils stones again though
Im glad that my experience could bring you some peace of mind! Your nervousness should subside soon after it's done. Yes, I HATED those stones. Such an uncomfortable sight and sensation. It's so nice to be stone free haha.
How was it?
Katrena was that the main purpose you go them out? And have you got any stones since
@@brazzy_jasmine8376 literally the worst experience I have ever gone through. I got a really bad cold symptoms with it. I couldn't eat for a week. Couldn't even drink water without it hurting sometimes. I lost 12 pounds from not eating anything at all.
I had to go to the emergency room because I cough too hard and ripped a scab off and was coughing up blood. They tell you not to cough but for me that was literally impossible..
@@nybombay3378 Some people do because they cause irritation and sore throats. But they don't bother everyone. Some people go because they get strep throat and tonsillitis often.
The pain definitely depends on the person I’m on day 5 I haven’t had much pain I haven’t been taking much strong pain meds just Tylenol just drink a lot of water like a lot and I’ve been taking a lot of showers bc that’s what makes me feel better but it also helps the throat bc if the steam and the humidifier at night has been a god sent. Just know it’s not all horrible , that’s just their reaction to it’s and their experience, yours is going to be completely different
Couldn't have said it better mtself!
I’m on day 4 too, I haven’t felt any pain yet. Just discomfort. Hope it stays the same throughout 🤞🏾
I’m on day 9 and I feel like I could eat if this dumb and extreme ear pain didn’t bother me when I start to eat anything. And then I drink water to wash down whatever food could be in the throat and even the water burns it!! I’m so done
ah i feel your pain im on day 8 and ive given up trying to eat at this point it hurt way to much
I’m on day 7 and my tonsils have barely any white “scabs” on them and I didn’t bleed once! Still having minor discomfort (including ear pain) but nothing crazy. Stay hydrated and keep using your throat (talking, eating, drinking water) as much as possible.
I’m on day 7 right now & it’s the same for me I barely have any white since your over with it what day did the scabs develop & fall off for you?
I’m on day 8 and I have a couple of tips for anyone who may be getting the surgery soon or in the future.
Day 8 is when I started to feel better but I could eat solid foods with minimal pain and even drink water as normal. (Don’t be like me and smoke cigarettes while your recovering, probably the worst idea I’ve had, use it as a opportunity to quit smoking.)
The night of day 7 I was in intense pain to the point I went to the emergency room because I had no more pain killers and Tylenol was not working, they gave me 600 mg ibuprofen for pain and then some throat numbing medicine, I forgot the name but when I find it I will edit this and come back.
Diet: the first few days do NOT eat anything solid you will hurt like hell instead eat popsicles and dairy free ice cream (dairy causes saliva build up in the back of your throat). Try avoiding oily foods because that does the same thing. Eat soup and drink chicken broth, don’t make it to hot though it may hurt.
If you can’t drink water normally chew on a lot of ice not only will it numb the pain but it will also hydrate you.
Play alot of video games to keep your mind off the pain.
Save your pain killers for the very moment after you wake up because that’s when the pain is the worst. Try not to talk so much until around day 5.
Take long relaxing baths with Epson salt and light candles and play peaceful music. Rest as much as you can and try to eat as much as you can because it will help the healing process.
Don’t eat anything with citric acid or drink sprites. Or sodas in general.
The pain is unbearable until after day 7 I promise you! You will be okay!
This helped me so much I’m currently on day 7 and I feel so sad because I don’t know when I will be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel it feels like forever 🥺
Was anyone else just thinking about how GORGEOUS she is the entire time?
Her: DO NOT YAWN!
Me: You do know when someone says or yawns, I literally yawn..
*_-Artiiq Gacha-_* just me reading this comment made me yawn
Update: I got my tonsils removed 7 days ago , the first day was awful, then it started to get better and ease up a lot. I’m officially on day 7 and mannnnnn this is bout like day one all over again. It’s almost like I back-tracked 😂😂. When I eat I feel like the sides of my neck have pressure. I’m so over this shit , just when I thought I was Gucci 😂😂😂. P.s. do not stay on the pain meds they give you, horrible side affects like extreme nausea especially with codeine ! The scabs look like the have a bit of blood on them also tho 😕. I haven’t spit any out tho.
Mans I’m on day 7 today. This shit is painful. It was doin better then on day 5 it got bad again. Barely can swallow my own spit yk.
@@elizafaye735 same I’m on day 7 I tried eating ice cream but even that it hurts even before I take my pain meds I feel like this really really painful telling I’m my throat any advice
Do you mean withdrawals? I saw that mentioned in the pamphlet. I don’t have codeine though and mine were only prescribed for 5 days. I cut them in half though.
This video made me very hopeful for my own recovery, thank you for sharing!
Hey Jessie! Glad I could provide you that feeling! Thanks for watching
Katrena: “do no yawn” Me: *yawns
i just had my tonsils and adenoids removed last tuesday! i got mine removed bc they were large and caused me to snore. so i didn’t have the issues that a lot of people have (reoccurring sickness and tonsil stones). so im assuming that they played a role in my recovery also bc im on day 11 and i feel great! your vids helped out a lot and i took everything you said into consideration, thanks a lot girl!
Hey Zoenoe, congrats on being on day 12 of your recovery! I cannot imagine getting both out at the same time. I'm delighted that my video brought you some help, thanks for watching!
zoenoe hi! That’s me too! How was your recovery? They say thy support the immune system, so I do get a little confused.
I got mine out on August 5th of 2019. I was only 19 almost 20, I couldn’t eat anything for 2 weeks.
Girl you’re RIDICULOUSLY gorgeous
Last I was told you're not supposed to take ibuprofen because it's an NSAID and thins the blood. If bleeding were to occur it makes it harder to clot. I personally did bleed on day three because of a hiccup. Luckily it clotted, but yea that's the only thing I'll say. Consult with your doctor mine told me to take liquid Tylenol(Acetominophen) if I had problems with the hydrocodone.
Also one other tip if you have the liquid hydrocodone with Acetominophen and Alcohol. Measure out your dosage and then dilute with water. It'll make the alcohol burn way less and make it easier to go down. I personally went to walmart and in the kitchen section found a measuring shot glass basically because my bottle didn't have one. (1 table spoon = 15 ml)
The alcohol made it a nightmare to swallow. for a little it got stuck in my nose, drinking water was hard for a couple days felt like I was drowning(same sense if you've been in a pool and had water go in your nose). If that happens I'd say go get jello. A large pack is 4 cups of water and when it fully sets it wont go up your nose.
Just for anyone who does take the pain killer they get. It really helps and makes me feel normal. I've had some pretty bad ear aches and it makes those go away.
Ah gotcha, I had only a slight clue about all of that haha.
I'm on day 4 and I'm fine! Just sooo hungry and tired from the medication, all I want is pizza, pasta, burgers, sushi and doritos
i dident go threw any pain. got my removed 2 week ago and was suprised there was no pain in those 2 weeks.
Well you are very very lucky!
I’m on day 8 & I’m trying macaroni & soup today.! I hope it goes well 😫. Can’t wait to eat actual seasoned, good food again.!
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that freaks me out!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have stayed awake if you would have tried or is it impossible? Haha. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
Why hello there, thank you for your compliment! I was so afraid for that part too! Like, what if I wake up during surgery and my life becomes a horror film?! But trust me, the surgeons who perform the anesthesia know what they are doing and will prep and assure you beforehand. Many questions are asked to ensure your safety before you go under. Girl, I tried to fight it. It is impossible. They give you laughing gas before which makes you feel weird but not in a bad way (I actually started laughing and had to fight myself to stop). Then there is the injection through your arm which again, is impossible to fight. It's like the sleep process but rapidly sped up. Your eyes will start to feel heavy, and then you're out. Next thing you know, they will be waking you up (they don't wake you up for a while initially). I remember about 20 seconds after they put the mask over my face (this releases the laughing gas), I slowly said "This tastes really bad." Immediately after I said bad, I was out. You will be fine :)
Thanks for making this video! Laughed a lot on day 10. Looks like you had a pretty good experience despite not taking the prescribed painkillers.
Haha Jolly Paul, thanks for watching! Glad you had a good laugh. I did indeed.
I took that as well. In addition, I did the Tylenol dissolvable packets. Keeping up on that and not over doing it with regular food is what helped the most. I also iced and had a humidifier going it all times.
The reason why they didn’t prescribe Advil is because Advil is a blood thinner and can increase your risk for hemorrhage so it’s a bit dangerous for some patient, but I’m glad it worked well for you! I’m on day 5 of my tonsillectomy, this evening has been the worst of all :( I’m also cravinggg real food.
Oh seriously? I never knew that. Shoot I'm glad everything worked out for me. Maybe because it was children's advil it wasn't as strong. Thanks for the info! I think you're on day 8 now so hopefully things should be getting better for you, only a week more before better food!
Day 5 and I have never craved a SALAD so much in my life!! I would devour anything really but I am just so tired of not being a normal human.
Hahah oh Taylor I know exactly how you were feeling. I believe you are around day 11 now? So food should be a tad easier. Thanks for commenting!
Definitely better lol. Still some pain, but I am feeling like a human again. Day 5 was actually my worst day and the turning point for me!!
I'm on day 7 and I CAN NOT! I woke up in so much pain and I cant sleep. I was doing so much better yesterday, and I cant move my tongue left or right it hurts so bad is that normal or should I be worried?
Hey, I hope that you are feeling better now! I experienced that too.
@@katrenathings it still hurts hopefully it gets better
Thanks for this, I'm 25 and just got mine taken out 2 days ago. The day after was bad for me, but now on day 3 I'm feeling better, but I'm not going to get over my head and think it's good from here, even though I hope it is lol. I've been going every 4 hours switching tylenol and ibuprofen, even if I'm not in pain I take it, because they said if you don't and wait til you are in pain that will be worse. My stomach is growling so much, literally withdrawing from good food😂 been on mac and cheese, water ice, mashed potatoes, ice pops, soup. Ughh I can't wait til it's over. Also, when did your scabs fall off? Again, thanks for doing this.
Hahahaha everything you said, yes! Hunger withdrawals on level 100. You crack me up. But your food choices are the staples of the recovery. Careful because the ice pops might start hurting. Aw Bri I wish I could tell you when they fell off, but I was far too scared to look back there. I feel like I remember the sensation of something coming off the back of my throat around day 10. Thanks for watching!
My doctor say, i must eat to stop bleeding... Eat normal, still pain but doctor say eat pain killer.... Eat eat eat......
I had surgery 2 days ago but when i cough or sneeze it doesn’t hurt at all. It’s still pretty swollen but it looks like it’s healing abnormally fast. I am in no pain at all and i wish i could eat a bag of chips now because i am hungry and already tired of only drinking water and eating yoghurts
Omg, going in for my surgery this Tuesday n so grateful I come across your video ♥️ I’ve been so stressed thinking about it, n your video helped me a lot. Thank you for the advice n tips 🥰♥️ you are appreciated
So glad that my experience helped you a bit. Thanks for watching Lyssa, your support is greatly appreciated! I hope that your recovery has gone smoothly
i loved that beautiful poem in the beginning !! ;)
Hahaha Mithzy! Thank you, I'm so glad someone appreciated it
Thank you so much for the video ! I have my surgery in 2 days I'm so so scared now. I'm glad I watched this because I bought all pill medication, going to get liquid pain killers now ! I'm due to start my period on the day of my surgery, I'm going to feel so shit and so nauseous! Thank you again
Thank you for watching Iabake! I think you are on day 2 now. I hope that your surgery went well. Remember to stay positive and things sometimes get worse before they get better!
Katrena Roberts thank you for replying ! I'm on day 5/6 just trying to count down to day 10. This is hell I can't wait for it to be over
Also never laugh it hurts a little.
True. That.
I'm getting my tonsils and adenoids removed next week and I'm nervous but I know that it will help my sleep.
How did it go
You are so beautiful! I’m going to have my tonsils removed in 9 days! I can’t wait for it!
Aw thank you Maria! You are too! Yes, get those suckers out of there.
How did it go??
How does it feel now that you got them out? Do you regret it? Do you get the tonsil stone taste anymore? Are u officially free from those gross nasty little evil things that are horrendously horrific???? Does your breath smell different now?
Hey! I will NEVER regret this surgery. To never see, smell, taste a tonsil stone is reward enough. And as long as I keep a good relationship with my toothbrush and avoid cheez-it's, my breath is fresh and free!
For me it’s day 12, and I’ve stopped taking my pain meds and I’m eating normally. It still hurts to eat a tad bit but I be STARVING😂
going on day 7 and i just cant WAIT to eat food. i have been living off of only popsicles for the cold and oatmeal to put something in my stomach so i dont feel like im going to puke. i have written an extensive list of foods i cant wait to eat and watching tons of mukbangs lol. hope you recovered well!!
Cecelia Grace ME TOO, I wrote down every restaurant I was craving lolll😂
Cecelia Grace and thank you so much, I definitely did recover amazingly well. It is not day 17 and I eat whatever I want now. I would recommend going out, and being active even if it’s just going shopping for the pain. Just to distract yourself
Miah Moore that’s awesome haha i’m on day 12 now and i’m so excited to eat lol. the only thing i’ve had a problem with eating is strawberries but everything else is fine. super glad you healed up well!!
I know, the new levels of hunger at that time were craaazy. I remember dreaming about eating haha. Hope you are feeling nearly normal now!
Crazy you went home directly after surgery. In Germany you stay in Hospital for 5 days ordinary.
Yo teeth mad perfect. Dayum.
Why thank you, I cannot lie, I owe them to braces and the privilege of good insurance.
I’m on day 7 today and I really wanted to try puréed potato soup and I was so sure I could do it. Nope nope nope. It burned like heck. I have only been getting around 3 hours of sleep at a time because even though I try to drink at least a glass every hour, my throat gets so dry. As my mom says I sleep like “a dead horse” with my mouth hanging wide open, so it’s normal for me but it HURTS SO BAD NOW.
Ugh drinking smoothies hurts right now😭 It makes my ears and throat hurt immediately. I still take the medicine the doctor recommended me but only at night. I can’t wait to eat. I’ve literally been dreaming of food.
Hey Cathryn, I hope you are through the hard part now and back to eating as usual! The taste is weird in the beginning, but it will go away!
Thank you Katrena! My throat is still getting used to talking and eating. It still sometimes becomes a little sore but so happy I can finally eat😊
Okay this happened to me on Friday. I assumed it was because of the passion fruit. It probably was that too.
Im on day 14 still having pain well eating.... major ear pain well eating cold things...... omg i just yawned hurts bad .... coughing majorly hurts keep hydrated as much as you can.
Hey a question what day will your drink normal bc when I drink I drink a second time or third I’m scared
i doubt you'll see this because its 3 yrs later but you're sooooo pretty!
I’m on day 3 and the medicine doesn’t even work 😭😭 literally the worst
Thanks so much for this video ♥️ having surgery next week and pain killers don’t work well for me, so been trying to soak up all the info I can to speed up recovery process. I hope you’re doing well now! I suppose this is not a great question considering you don’t like pills, but when do you think you would have been able to take non liquid medications? I’m worried about being off some of mine for so long 😅 I also have no idea what I’m gonna do with myself for two weeks... did you sleep a lot? Thanks again x 😚
Hi Jeff, thanks so much for watching and commenting. I slept quite a bit the first few days, but then I had a difficult time sleeping because of the pain I allowed myself to endure. Haha when it comes to pills, if I took them, I would be able to take them around day 9. I hope that your surgery went/goes well this week!
day 10 sounding like a kardashian lol
doee it gives you fresher breath now?
Great question. It took 2 months for my breath to be normal. It took 4 months for my taste to be normal. So yes, now my breath is much more fresh haha.
love it
Kuya Jepoy 4 months??
Did you have problems with bad breath before tonsillectomy, because of tonsil stones, and how about now, is your breath okey? And how big did your uvula get?
I did. Once the tonsil stones showed up, the bad breath did as well. I had the stones for three consecutive months before I couldn't take it anymore and requested the surgery. My breath is back to normal now! And I did not notice an increase in my uvula.
Katrena Roberts So i had my tonsillectomy yesterday, and had 4 or 5 cups of soup and one cup of tea , and after taking my antibiotics I vomited 5 times.. i went to hospital and stay all night, they put me two times on the infusion. Now i am home and had some mashed potatoes and tee and i vomited that too... is this condition normal ? I feel really depressed because of this ...
Lamija Zecevic how did it go? Did you find out why you vomited ??
omg i just had mine taken out 8 days ago and i sneezed the other day, i cried 5 mins straight
Day 5, I sneezed through my mouth. Paaaaainful.
I’m 24 and I’m getting my tonsillectomy done in 4 days I’m so scared. Wish I didn’t have to go thru with this to get rid of these gross tonsil stones. Wish me luck.
Good luck bro I am on day 7
All k can say is get some hydromorphorm(morphine) pills 💊 they help put alot but your pain will still be at a 7 out of 10
Keep up to date with meds or else you will be so fucking sore 😩
No dairy products it will produce mucus on your scabs which is fucking brutal it hurts like hell
If you smoke absolutely do not until your all healed up
Or just use this to quit all together and keep hydrated as much as possible
Best of luck bud 👍
@@frederick-2k I fucking hate this shit hurts so fuckijg bad and I'm so fucking hungry
Got mine on Monday 21st September 2020.
Didn’t even think about the sneezing 🤧 and yawning 🥱 ... oh gosh.
Same day done fr me... hw r u?
Divya S.S ... The first few days were not too bad.
However, as soon as day 7 hit.I started to really feel it.
Sneezed so hard I thought my soul flew out my throat. Then an onset of earache which refuses to leave.
How are you getting on since your surgery?
@@francescapowell1538 im really dying.... its paining lyk hell frm the first day nd still continues... earache nd cough is killing me
Divya S.S
Oh no, you’ve got a cough too.
I’m so sorry to hear that.
Hope you start to feel better soon ☺️
@@francescapowell1538 tnku.. u too
I am on day 13 right now and I was just wondering how long it took before you were able to talk normally again? Thank you for posting this!!!
Thank you so much for watching! It took me about 20 days before I spoke normally.
Thank you so much for making this video. It did help ease my mind a bit.
Thank you so much for watching! It really is not as scary as you would think.
how are you doing now? i had a tonsillectomy one month ago but i am still not a 100 percent.. i do not have pain and i can eat anything i want, however, it feels like something is occupying the space the tonsils used to occupy.. it feels like i have got food particles at the sides of my mouth (the tonsil area).. i have looked into my mouth and i cant find anything but the feeling still persists. it is quite frustrating as i no longer enjoy eating as much or brushing in itself. when i brush i subconsciously poke the area like i have got food remnants.. please let me know if you felt this way as well. if yes, i would appreciate any tip or tricks that would help..
girl 😂. i’m on day 4... i was done taking that medicine too on the 2nd day; i just can’t with taking it every 4-6 hours and on top of that i barely eat. i love your short hair 🥰.
Thanks Jordyn! Ugh right? I was very done with it. Not sure what your reasoning is but I hope you found a good alternative for the pain. Happy healing!
Am so confused cause so far every video I've watched people have been asleep for this, and unless I miss heard the lady, I thought she said that I could not be iv sedated, sooooo am hella scared and confused
As far as I know, there should be no way that they would even consider keeping you awake during this procedure. Maybe there was a miscommunication. They will definitely put you to sleep.
It's rare for adults to be kept awake, but it happens if there's to great of a risk.
Currently on day 5 of septo/turbinoplasty/tonsillectomy. Day 3/4/5 are by far the worst days.
I’m on day 3or 4 and I keep referring back to your video because it was most helpful. lol thank you !!!
Hi I had tonsillectomy 9 days ago I was wondering when were you able to eat solids cuz I try but it hurts up to my ear !
Hey! It definitely was not comfortable to eat regular solids (bread, pasta, rice, veggies, meat) until 3 weeks. But I was so hungry, I definitely attempted all of those things after a week and a half. I do not recommend that you do that. Stay positive!
Not sure if it happen to anybody else but I’m going into my third day post OP and my ENTIRE body more then anything is insanely sore like it hurts to get out of bed. Throat pain hurts but the body soreness is killing me.. I imagine it’s a side effect of the general anesthesia?
How long did it take for the white thing in the mouth to go away?
Ariana I wish I could tell you but I can't, I never looked at the back of my throat, I was too afraid!
day 4 today, freaking starving i blended my chicken soup and it helped so much to drink with a straw. I also shredded a piece of bread into my cooled coffee and ate it with a spoon, yes it was soggy but if was so filling. Im in so much pain, my ears hurt as well. Just glad i haven't hemorrhaged or anything like that
Hello LaMonalisa, you should be about 10 days in now. I hope it's getting better. One more week and solid foods will be a lot nicer to you!
@@katrenathings yes! once i made it to day 10 i started eating just about everything, i lost close to 10lbs in those 10 days and now ive just about gained it all back😔 i was sooo hungry
@@maryie9876 Wow. I’m on day 5, and I’ve lost a little over 10 lbs. 🤯I’d rather not eat because it’s painful. Soggy bread is good.
Imma make a list
*List of Don't* (or try not tos)
Don't yawn
Don't cough
Don't sneeze
Don't burp
*Things to sooth the pain*
Cold food (Popsicles, slushies)
Day 4. This is the worst pain of my life. I have other health issues,so I thought this would be more tolerable.
I'm on day 4 and I can't stop coughing with mucus build up. I woke up at night in pain.
Was day 7 bad?
I’m so nervous I’m getting this done next Wednesday with a septoplasty I really hope the pain killers help…. I’m 20
I thought I was the only one who hurts with cold food. Im on day 9 right now, the nights are sooo bad
You are not alone there!
I did tonsils, adenoids and deviated septum at the same time. Biggest mistake lol So hard to deal with tonsillectomy while having tubes in my nose/ not being able to breath out my nose🤦🏽
same. It sucks, I’m on the night of day 4 and it hurts so bad 😭. I hope your doing better
The Awkward Band Nerd aw damn.. I am thanks! Brace yourself ! To be 100% honest each day after became worse... Day 15 I started to feel back to normal.. minor throat pain now on day 19... I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Holy cow Cameron, you are a champ for taking that all at once. I would have not survived!!
Katrena haha you would of! So much more manageable then it sounds! But I would have done my deviated septum separate had I known what I know now 😂
@@cameron30333 omg I can’t imagine! I need both of these procedures as well! How was the septoplasty? Was it helpful? Did you also get your turbinates reduced?
I get mine out Thursday and I’m terrified. I just turned 30 may 8th
How did it go??
I’m on day 2 & I heard all of these pain stories but so far I haven’t felt pain it just feels like when you normally get sick from tonsillitis I’ve been eating a lot it’s not bad at all hopefully my recovery stays like this!
what about now
@@crinklecutchip there’s some pain but it’s not bad at all I think it’s just different for everyone because my experience hasn’t been as bad as the stories I’ve seen:)
@@diana._.1128 i hope mine goes smoothly i’m really scared
@@diana._.1128 thanks for responding
@@crinklecutchip I was scared too but it happened so quickly & I’m chewing gum rn it really helps, good luck !
Hi!! Did your voice change ?? I’m getting mine soon I’m freaking scared 😭 I get anxiety i pray the surgery goes well, also are we asleep during this lol
Hello Alexandria! My voice overall did not change. However, I do have a slightly different way that I have to say my L's now which is weird. And you will definitely be asleep!
I just got mines out Monday and this have been the worst of any pain I’ve felt 🥴
Relatable.
I’m definitely not recommending anyone older to have them taken out unless they have a high pain tolerance because not even because I don’t take pain medicine but because it came to the point I did and it definitely didn’t help
Lol guys. Please don’t let this scare you. Albeit, very painful - I’m @ day 10 rn and I’ve been essentially pain free for 3 days. Days 2-7 are fucking horrible. But it rapidly decreases @ 7-9
Do you have any advice for the bad breath and bad taste in ur mouth while recovering ? Cuz it’s like the main thing that’s bothering me rn 😑
I’m only on day 3 as I type this and I ate two hotdogs today it did hurt like allot but I was so hungry
JD Light, I totally get you. There is honestly nothing that can be done besides the temporary relief of brushing your teeth and chewing gum/mints. What you can do to not make it worse is avoid the foods that make the taste worse (for me it was fruit). Your mouth will go back to normal on its own.
@@Kfceater420 haha that was me! Except with alfredo.
Katrena Roberts okay thank you so much :) and haha I just ate Alfredo pesto paste the other day but it tasted funny cuz of the weird taste in my mouth thing😑
I’m getting my tonsils out in 3 days , and I am more terrified about being put to sleep and complications during then the procedure itself. I’m trying to find peace by watching vlogs but I’m still terribly nervous.
I know I’m a bit late on the reply, but usually it goes well! I was nervous for it when I got my wisdom teeth out. But before I got my tonsils out, I was very calm, due to also having wonderful doctors and surgeons
Is a dry cough and congestion normal?
Hi Dina, I definitely had a dry cough (that I fought against like crazy). I did not experience congestion, but I would assume so because the surgery does deal so much with the ears, nose, and throat. I would definitely send a quick email to your doctor just to be safe.
Katrena Roberts I have had it for about a week now and it’s the worst. Can barely sleep because of it. I can’t even fight mine ugh the absolute worst
CAN U PLEASEEE HELP ME I GOT MINE PUT RIGHT NOW.. AND IM LITERALLY DYING.. I ALREADY TREW UP 2 TIMES.. CAN U PLEASE TELL ME THE AMOUNT U TOOK FOR THE ADVIL KIDS.. PLEASE
Guys i am on day 7 and eagerly wants to eat potato chips and other stuff like that do i? kindly tell me is that okay? To eat these kinda' things on day 7... waiting for your replies coz you all had an experience...
day 3.. i'm ok, ate solids today but couldn't finish it... the meds are doing me bad lol
I’m so scared getting my out on Saturday 😭
Hello Aforke! Trust me, you are not alone there. You have every reason to be scared, and you've got this!
Get a cool mist humidifier! Do not talk at all and ice your throat to minimize the swelling so you can swallow better. Drink plenty of water and go on walk!! Your spit will be thick so when this happens I gargle cold water to help loosen it up. It doesn’t make it go away but it helped loosen it for me.
Anyone get an early period after their surgery?? I think the reason I got and early cycle was because of surgery but I’m not sure and I’m scared..
Hey Kaitlyn, I dont remember this being a thing for me. But definitely a good question! Your body may have felt the stress and started earlier than normal.
When did your uvula get normal ?
Just got mine removed ,this is awesome👌
I’m on day 9 and I was wondering when does your scabs fall off and how bad does it hurt?
Hello Paigelyn, I honestly coudn't tell you for sure. I was way too afraid to look at the back of my throat so I never saw them. All I know is, I remember feeling random, uncomfotable burning in the back of my throat when I would eat sometimes. I was pretty sure that was the scabs coming off. That was at the end of my second week. So, if that was it, it doesn't hurt too bad. It's just a quick burn and then gone.
Hi! You talked about swollen uvula, how long did it take you to not feel uncomfortable in your throat? Im on day 7 and my uvula is terrorizing me:(
Hello SubPrime16, honestly that has been the most frustrating part of my experience. My surgery was 7 months ago, and that weird uvula feeling is just starting to fade away. Your experience might be different, I hope it will be!
Thank you for responding! I went to ER and they inject me something that took this swelling off a bit, but still can feel uvula in my throat. The ONLY negative side of my surgery lol..
Hey what about you voice now you told it was 95percent
Does it affect your voice for long time
It did affect my voice much more than I thought. I actually have to pronounce L's in an entirely new way. I think they botched me a bit tbh. But other than that, it's probably at 98.99% :)
What about brushing your teeth? I saw a video where the doc said not to do it
I got mine out 7 days ago and I brushed mine on the 2nd day just we careful not swallowing the paste & brush slowly
@@diana._.1128 I’m really not looking forward to this surgery 😂
My overall mouth (teeth and gums) are really, really sensitive/numb in other areas. The contact with the toothpaste to the enamel was hellish.
thank you 🙏🏾
Your hair is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Devin! I cut it myself ;)