tonsillectomy

[dclassens]

Today makes day #5 after having my tonsils out. Pain is about a 5, mostly when i try to swallow. Just putting up a post to kill my time, as I have read most of TDR two and three times already. Any body have a similar experience, or tips on how to make my throat feel better? Doc says this is much easier for a kid than a 29 year old man.



Dave

 

[Bill Lins]

Ice cream & Popsicles!

 

[Missouri Mule]

I'll second that.

That is what they feed children when they have their tonsils out ( I have had several brother's and sister that had them out when they were kids ).

 

[SNGLESHOT]

Dave,
I had mine out when I was 40. I had recurrent ear infections, throat infections, etc. for years. They were the size of grapefruits as the ENT surgeon said. I can remember the pain, with swallowing, talking, coughing... had me on my knees sometimes. :{
I used that strawberry flavored spray with Cetacaine (Form of Novacaine or anesthestic) frequently and that saved me big time. After awhile it all heals and you are good as new, hang in there.