I learned I have Tonsillitis and my doctor wants to remove them on Oct. 10. I am a little nervous as this is my first surgery. Anyone else had a tonsil removal? How was the operation for you?
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Had a tonsillectomy (they also took my adnoids) when I was about 5--but that was in @1948 (ouch) It was a common operation then and I doubt you will find many people of my generation with their tonsils/adnoids intact. I remember the smell of ether and being sick when I woke up. But oh my--the ice cream and popsicles they gave me for 2 days were wonderful! You will be just fine; the drugs don't make you sick and the surgery is less invasive. Get lots of popcicles and ice cream in your freezer and enjoy. PS-if you ever have an appendectomy, I can tell you about mine in 1959! LOL +5
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I had mine removed when I was 17. Piece of cake. Nothing to worry about. Besides, they give you jelly and ice-cream afterwards!!
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I had mine out 2 months ago. It wasn't that bad for me, but it's supposed to be worse as you get older. So if you're going to get them out, do it now. The worst part I think is just the smell and taste of your mouth. That sucks. And the weight loss makes you feel weak. Other than that, it's pretty mild.
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I had my tonsills removed when I was 6 years old and I still remember a really, really sore throat. Make sure you ask the nurses what you should report while in the hospital.
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I've had my tonsils removed when I was 20 yrs. old! You get to eat lots of ice cream and jello! It's not too awfully bad!
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hello, i was a toddler when mine were removed,i was 4 years old,it was a little uncomfortable,but you can eat as much ice cream as you want,it cools the pain of swallowing.look at all the attention youll get! good luck my friend.
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Never had that done but I hear it's not terribly bad...all the ice cream you can eat is what I've been told. Best wishes to you, it will all go well :)
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I was about 16 years old, and I was nervous too. But my throat was sore for alil while, I could not eat stuff like salad dressing it burned my throat. But it was over and I was home before you knew what had happened. It was good so that I did not get pus in throat again. I use to get tonsiitis alot. Now its all good.
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