Question 1

how can i prepare for a tonsillectomy?

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Tonsillectomy: Prepare by having realistic expectations about your recovery.  You well need to be out of work for 1-2 weeks minimum.  Sore throat will be expected.  Have lots of liquids particularly icy liquids as hydration is essential.  Soft diet, and advance to regular as tolerated.  Your doctor will likely prescribe pain medication if Tylenol/ibuprophen is not adequate.  Expect low grad temps, bad breath.

Question 2

what to eat its day 3 of tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Anything you want: I tend to not restrict diet in any way.  Some ents say to stick to a soft diet but that is more of an older way of thinking. If there was something more difficult with your surgery your doctor may give you specific instructions on what not to eat- obviously follow that.

Be sure to stay hydrated.  Beyond  that, hot, cold, dairy, bubbly, juice, bread, chicken, pizza,  you name it... Chow down.

Question 3

can you tell me what occurs in a tonsillectomy?

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Tonsillectomy?: Under general anesthesia the tonsils are excised from their anatomical place in oral pharynx, .

Question 4

what should i expect after an adult tonsillectomy?

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Pain: That is the most frequent issue in postoperative recovery despite modern techniques like coblation tonsillectomy, using radiofrequency energy. You will have trouble eating anything solid for at least a week. You will need to drink plenty of fluids and get creative with nutrition during recovery, taking sustacal or other similar supplements. You will get through it and it usually is worth it.

Question 5

what should i expect when getting a tonsillectomy?

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Not a fun time: Tonsillectomy can be a challenge for kids to recover from, but it is even worse in adults.  Anyone who tells you it will be easy is not being realistic.  You will likely experience strep-throat-like pain (and also referred ear pain) for between 1 and 4 weeks-- figure on not being back to normal for 3-4 weeks.  Not to scare you, as it really helps some, but it isn't walk in the park for adults.

Question 6

had a tonsillectomy yesterday & i keep coughing. is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: The surgery caused local inflammation around the back of the throat, which is the likely cause of your cough. The suggestion would be cool soothing liquids to keep the surgical area moist, and NSAIDS to reduce inflammation. I would avoid using strong pain killers and steroids to reduce inflammation unless swelling post-surgically is severe.

Question 7

what are post tonsillectomy bumps?

Accepted Answer

The  bumps...: In the tonsil bed during the healing phase usually indicates healing tissue called granulation tissue.  This usually occurs just after the light scab has dissolved and the pink mucous membrane is appearing you can also get some enlargement of scattered lymphoid tissue on the back of the throat which is reactive due to the healing process in the tonsil bed.

Question 8

does tonsillectomy affect fertility?

Accepted Answer

No.: In general ear, nose and throat infections will not have an impact on fertility in any direct way.  There may be rare situations such as tonsillar tuberculosis that may have a fertility impact, but this is due to the tuberculosis, not to the tonsillitis per se.

Question 9

can i masturbate after tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

: Can't see any reason "Why Not"!

Question 10

what are side effects of tonsillectomy ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Usually there is significant throat pain and difficulty swallowing for several days after the surgery.  Other than that, there are usually no other problems and as the area heals the pain and swelling subsides.

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