Question 1

if i am having a tonsillectomy in 13 hours should i smoke weed?

Accepted Answer

No: Do nothing to increase the risk of your surgery. All the best.

Question 2

i have a tonsillectomy friday morning, can i smoke weed today ?

Accepted Answer

No: No, the procedure involves anesthesia and it  would still be in your system at the time of surgery.

Question 3

what is a tonsillectomy like?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

how much can a tonsilectomy cost?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Contact your insurance provider or talk to the surgeon. Keep in mind that you will also have to pay for the hospital or surgery center cost including the anesthesiologist fees. If you do not have insurance, most surgeons and hospitals can help you set up payments.

Question 5

when is it time for a tonsilectomy?

Accepted Answer

When 1 - 2 recommend: If your provider recommends it and you agree - or if you wish, you can get a 2nd opinion. If two think it is wise, perhaps that's the time to do it.  PCPs are quite well trained in this and gets lots of experience in deciding if and when.

Question 6

what happens during a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what can you do after a tonsilectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For my tonsillectomy patients i tell them not to eat or drink anything hot, hard, spicy or acidic for 2 weeks. I also tell them they can do things as long as they don't raise their blood pressure. No lifting or straining, no significant physical exertion including sexual relations.

Question 8

how can i prepare for a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

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 9

when can i smoke after tonsillectomy ?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: At 18 y/o you should really consider not taking it up again.  Smoking is a leading factor in heart attacks and the number one factor in lung cancers and copd.  Being a cardiothoracic surgeon i unfortunately see the end stages of these diseases.   Take this opportunity to stop.  Breathing through a hole in your neck in a wheelchair with one leg on dialysis and in heart failure isn't fun or cool.

Question 10

what can i expect from a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

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

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