I am getting my Tonsils out and I dont know what to expect?

Hi jota. I have sent you a friend request so you can add me to your friends. I am a nurse and I can tell you not to worry about the tonsils. They are probably better out in your case, because we dont normally take tonsils out of people who have no real problems. You will be out for about an hour maximum. Your throat will be sore, but you will be given pain relief (they used to have some lovely chewing gum with Aspirin in at one time that was great for sore throats but not sure if they still use that now). Anyway, you will get pain relief and the pain will go quite quickly (about 12-24 hours). Eating will be a bit sore, but it is best if you can eat some rough things, like toast, to help clean the back of the throat. I had mine out a long time ago when I was a child and I was off-colour for about 24 hours and then I was fine. Hope all goes well. Contact me if you have more questions. Good luck

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I had mine out when I was 6. I do remember it hurting when i woke up, but the nurse gave me ice cream and it felt good. I think i only missed a few days of school. It felt like I was sick with a cold. It didn't last long. Good luck, let me know how you feel after its done.

I know the older you get the worse it is.. Take your pain meds, eat lots of cold things you'll be fine

i've never gotten them taken out, but i'm sure whatever was wrong with u is worth the pain!! good luck!!

I still have my tonsils so I can't give you any information. Hope all goes well with you.

Good Luck i still have mine so i don't know what it feels like to have them taken out

I had mine removed & I was pretty sore after the surgery. I was very tried b/c of the anistesia (sp?) and somehow I fell asleep on my back. I don't recommend this b/c the blood pooled at the back of my throat & I woke up choking & almost ripped my stiches. One cool part was I had a black light, and when I had the black light on (& my room was otherwise completely dark) I could see where my tonsils were removed was glowing if I was looking in a mirror. I know, completely from left field, but it's true.

I had them out when I was 12. Try not to be scared. You will feel nothing. When you wake up, you will just have a sore throat, and each day it will get better. Hey, you get to eat lots of ice cream too. Good luck.

I know someone that had them taken out and you have nothing to worry about. We have outstanding technology and it will hurt a bit for a little while, just concentrate on all the ice cream you'll be eating!! :)

well i haven`t had mine out but i`ve hear it feels as though you have swallowed razor blades but if you eat cool to cold things for the first few days it is very soothing to your throat

Well, since I have never had this operation, I think you should consult your doctor first.

I had mine out when i was quite young. It was simple I was out the same day after free ice cream and apple juice.