I'm Getting My Tonsils Removed... A Few Questions!?!
Question: I'm Getting My Tonsils Removed!.!.!. A Few Questions!!?
I have my appointment for the doctors to see my condition in about fifteen days, and soon after they will make an appointment for their removal!.
I was wondering if anyone knew the recovery time for this surgery!. I have two jobs (one at an icecream place, so I know it will benefit me!) but when do you think I will be able to go back to work!? I've heard various recovery times, from a week up to two weeks and I'm confused!.
And in addition, if anyone has any tips or pointers for me when or after getting them removed!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was wondering if anyone knew the recovery time for this surgery!. I have two jobs (one at an icecream place, so I know it will benefit me!) but when do you think I will be able to go back to work!? I've heard various recovery times, from a week up to two weeks and I'm confused!.
And in addition, if anyone has any tips or pointers for me when or after getting them removed!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Tonsillectomy tends to be more painful in adults then children!.For desk job you may start working in 7 to 10 days,
Heavy physical work is to be avoided for 14 days after surgery!.
It is different for everyone!. Key is--- " stay hydrated " and "effective pain management"!.
If your surgery is under general-anaesthesia, you will be not allowed to eat or drink or smoke for minimum 6 hours before surgery start time, and you won't feel any pain during surgery!.
Normally tonsillectomy takes half an hour to 45 min on an average,When you wake up you may be slow and clumsy for initial few hours!.
Pain :- As pain reception varies from person to person, nurses usually give you pain medication!.You can put ice-packs around your neck that reduces pain!.
You may ask your doctor about adequate pain relief before going for surgery so that he plans your pain-management accordingly!.
Diet :- Ice cream is ideal first meal after surgery because it is soft and offers comfort for sore throat!.Have lots of cold water!.
For first 24 hours you can have cold yogurt,jelly,pudding!.
For one week have soft,bland diet not very hot like meshed potato's,oatmeal,soups!.
Avoid acidic,spicy and rough food!.
Lot of chewing-gums helps!.
Bad breath :-Oral-hygiene is very important so you do gargles every time you eat something!.Take plenty of fluid!.
You may have mild soreness of throat for 7-10days,mild earache for one week or blood mixed mucus for one week!.
You may have mild fever for few days and nausea or vomiting!.
These are my views, I advice you to have thorough discussion with your surgeon including whether to proceed with surgery or go for non surgical options and what to expect of surgery!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Heavy physical work is to be avoided for 14 days after surgery!.
It is different for everyone!. Key is--- " stay hydrated " and "effective pain management"!.
If your surgery is under general-anaesthesia, you will be not allowed to eat or drink or smoke for minimum 6 hours before surgery start time, and you won't feel any pain during surgery!.
Normally tonsillectomy takes half an hour to 45 min on an average,When you wake up you may be slow and clumsy for initial few hours!.
Pain :- As pain reception varies from person to person, nurses usually give you pain medication!.You can put ice-packs around your neck that reduces pain!.
You may ask your doctor about adequate pain relief before going for surgery so that he plans your pain-management accordingly!.
Diet :- Ice cream is ideal first meal after surgery because it is soft and offers comfort for sore throat!.Have lots of cold water!.
For first 24 hours you can have cold yogurt,jelly,pudding!.
For one week have soft,bland diet not very hot like meshed potato's,oatmeal,soups!.
Avoid acidic,spicy and rough food!.
Lot of chewing-gums helps!.
Bad breath :-Oral-hygiene is very important so you do gargles every time you eat something!.Take plenty of fluid!.
You may have mild soreness of throat for 7-10days,mild earache for one week or blood mixed mucus for one week!.
You may have mild fever for few days and nausea or vomiting!.
These are my views, I advice you to have thorough discussion with your surgeon including whether to proceed with surgery or go for non surgical options and what to expect of surgery!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had mine removed as a child, but I couldn't talk for 9 days, and couldn't eat solids for 2 weeks!. It was terrible!.
However, you may heal faster, who knows!? I'd take off a good week ahead of time and tell them you may need more!.
Also, make sure you have plenty of soft foods - pudding, jello, etc!. Get some of that "boost" or "ensure" - it will give you the protein and nutrients you need short term!. They are best cold!.
Good luck!.
Get some movies and magazines too for while you are home resting!.
Make sure you really rest and recover so you don't have any complications!. I didn't with one of my surgeries and I've had complications ever since!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
However, you may heal faster, who knows!? I'd take off a good week ahead of time and tell them you may need more!.
Also, make sure you have plenty of soft foods - pudding, jello, etc!. Get some of that "boost" or "ensure" - it will give you the protein and nutrients you need short term!. They are best cold!.
Good luck!.
Get some movies and magazines too for while you are home resting!.
Make sure you really rest and recover so you don't have any complications!. I didn't with one of my surgeries and I've had complications ever since!.Www@Answer-Health@Com