Question 1

what is a tonsillectomy like?

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Tonsilectomy ?: Tonsillectomy is surgical removal of tonsils from their place in the throat.

Question 2

what happens during a tonsillectomy?

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Tonsillectomy basics: from Mayo Clinic:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/tonsillectomy/basics/what-you-can-expect/prc-20019889

Question 3

what can i expect from a tonsillectomy?

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Sore throat: Adults tolerate less well than kids, but sore throat and concern for bleeding.
Better techniques have reduced concerns and complications.

Question 4

what is your take on having a tonsillectomy nowadays?

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Tonsillectomy: Tonsillectomy is a major surgery with risks of severe pain and bleeding.  Tonsillectomy is an excellent treatment for obstructive problems like sleep apnea, especially  in children and for chronic and/or recurrent tonsillitis.

Question 5

what is tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy?

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Tonsil ;adenoidectom: Tonsillectomy ; adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of tonsils ; adenoids from oral pharynx and nasal pharynx respectively.

Question 6

does the uvula heal after tonsillectomy?

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Yes: Yes it heals fine.

Question 7

is a tonsillectomy safe during pregnancy?

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Tonsillectomy: Today, most tonsillectomies are done under general anesthesia.  As a rule, surgeries done under general anesthesia are usually avoided altogether during pregnancy unless they are considered life threatening or absolutely necessary.  It's a rare case when a tonsillectomy is considered an urgent procedure, although some can be.  If surgery does have to be done, we usually pick the 2nd trimester.

Question 8

is tonsillectomy pain worse than tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, in your age range, tonsillectomy is very painful. If you are experiencing this pain now, call your ENT doc, make sure HE/SHE thinks it's within normal limits, and ask for stronger pain meds.

Question 9

can you have cough drops after a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cough drops are ok to use even after one has had a tonsillectomy.  This is assuming that the surgery was not recent.  If so, check with the surgeon first.

Question 10

how soon after a tonsillectomy can i get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be: Any particular limitations after tonsillectomy in terms of trying to get pregnant, unless you are on continuing to take any medications that can lead to fetal defects(teratogen).

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