Nervous about tonsillectomy [Archive]
I did ask if I could have mine. My ENT said he had to sent them out to pathilogy, I believe. HE!! HE!!
No stitches. Mine were cut out. The area was burned while he was cutting, cauterization. Yes, there was a huge scab. Extremely gross looking. Disturbing in a way. But I couldn’t stop looking at it. HA! I kinda spit some out. But most of it, I guess I swallowed. I didn’t notice it was coming off until after the fact and it burned like crazy.
It is hard to open your mouth to brush your teeth and all. Just try to do the best you can.
Chewing gum helps to work the muscles back there. I could not yawn it hurt so bad. It made my crazy!! Gum chewing has loosen it up. I still can’t get a good yawn in. And sneezing hurt too!
No, I never threw up. Some people do. I can only imagine how awful that must feel. Alleycat, did you get sick?
I never had any bleeding afterwards either. I was lucky.
It’s different than a toothache. At least that’s how I compare the two. I had no energy to really do anything. I would be able to get my broth or a drink. But nothing strenous. I took a nap almost every day for 9 days. I was just drained. I would take a shower, and feel a little better, but when I sat down, forget it!! I was done!!
I had mine out because of tonsil stones. So I can’t say I feel healthier. I just will never have to pick those things out. I still get real tired at the end of the day. Can’t say if that’s lingering from the surgery or from my MS. It could be both.
Your doctor really should take the time to answer your questions. But we can help. Also, before your surgery the nurses and the anestesiologist should talk with you to tell you what to expect. I was told I would have a breathing tube in an dit would be removed right as I was waking up. Some people have vaseline or tape over their eyes. I understand that can be scary if you don’t know ahead of time, and try to open your eyes.
Hope that helps. Any more questions, let us know!
Amy
I never got sick after the surgery I felt nauseated so they gave me a shot for that. I did get sick later on in the week but I think it was because I couldn’t eat anything and then when i finally was able to it made me sick.
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