How long will it take my 19 year old daughter to bounce back after a tonsillecto!
Question: She is having them taken out on Monday, Dec. 17 and I*m hoping she*ll be feeling well enough on Christmas eve to go to my mom*s which is an hour away.
Answers: She is having them taken out on Monday, Dec. 17 and I*m hoping she*ll be feeling well enough on Christmas eve to go to my mom*s which is an hour away.
A tonsillectomy is usually done on an outpatient basis, with the child returning home the same day as the surgery. Rarely, the child is observed overnight in the hospital and returns home the day after the surgery. Complete recovery can take 2 weeks.
Expect some throat and ear pain in the first days following surgery. Ice packs can help relieve pain, and sucking on an ice cube or eating ice cream may provide some comfort. In addition, pain-relief medication may be prescribed. During recovery, it is recommended to eat soft, easy-to-swallow food and to drink a lot of cold fluids.
Using a humidifier at home can also bring some comfort. Your child may experience alternating good and bad days for 2 weeks after surgery. It is a good idea to keep your child away from crowds or ill people for 7 days, since the throat is highly susceptible to infections during this period.
she will be able to walk and it take like a week or two to completely heal she should be fine
A tonsillectomy as an adult is a big deal; the pain generally last about 2 weeks. The time of high risk for bleeding is one week post op, as that is when the eschar (burned area) can peel off.
See how she feels & make your decision on Xmas eve.
Good luck
I am sorry but I don't know any thing about it,