Tonsillectomy at The Age of 38 (THIS BLOWS)

[faither]

Had my tonsils taken out today after a history of tonsilittis and strep. Fell asleep for a couple of hours after returning from the hospital this afternoon and haven't been able to go back down. In spite of being doped up like a racehorse, the pain is such that I can't knock myself back out.

Thankfully I've had hundreds of photos to post-process and I ran an input from my satellite receiver to my monitor/computer last week. TV and photo processing. Woohoo!

In about 10 minutes (4AM) I'm going to start banging my head against the wall until I pass out. Thank goodness for real plaster walls!!!

[Emqtee]

Sorry to hear that. . . I had mine taken out 2 years ago at 26. It was not much fun. The first couple of days it hurts pretty bad, then it starts to ease a little. I found that the cepacol lozenges helped a lot! Remember that as much as it hurts you need to be drinking fluids so you don't get dehydrated. And don't be lifting too much or doing anything too strenuous or you can cause hemmoraging.

Just think though so won't have to suffer through as many bouts of strep when you are feeling better. Since I have had this done I have not had any more problems with strep.

Good luck and Get well soon!

[Kim]

Feel better soon!

[nickel]

you are gonna feel so much better now that they are OUTTA THERE! so keep that in mind for the next few uncomfortable days.

[AlpineJay]

It seems like I got a tonsillectomy coming right around the corner, because multiple series of antibiotics have not completely gotten rid of whatever infection I have in my throat.

Sorry to hear that it's so painful - soon your pain will be mine.

[bachviet]

Hope you feel better.

[DarkFury]

All I can say is... OWWWWWW. :eek:

[whitak24]

man, that sucks faither. i hope the pain subsides quickly.

[Jenny]

*HUG* ouch! Hope you start feeling much better soon!

[oblongmelon]

DRINK ICE COLD APPLE JUICE! the healing properties in the juice will soothe your throat, and the coldness will help too-also...make sure you drink alot of water (ice water) i know they tell you not to have anything red, or not to use a straw, but drinking with a straw allows you to drink more fluids just dont suck so hard your brain comes out your eyes...feel better. and take aleve for the muscle soreness and knife type burning pain in your throat. the apple juice works though-thats what they gave me at age 28 when i had my tonsils out.

[ialsohaveadream]

Look on the bright side. At least it's not kidney stones...or chlymidia.

[guiseppewv]

faither, I hope you feel better soon. :)


Look on the bright side. At least it's not kidney stones...or chlymidia.

Wow, I bet that cheered him right up.

[ufcrusher]

Hope you finally got some sleep. Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. Honestly, if you are having that much trouble sleeping with the pain call the doctor and he can give you stronger drugs. Either way, feel better.

[faither]

Thanks everyone for the kind words, wishes and hints. I slept from 5-7 this morning and haven't been able to go back, though I'm going to try again in about 10 minutes.

In spite of the fact that I'm popping more pills than Rush Limbaugh, the pain is pretty severe -- oyu get the constant reminder each time you swallow. But, on the plus side, each day will be better and hopefully no more strep and reduced/eliminated sinus infections in the future.

BTW, the whole ice cream thing is overrated. Had a bowl last night, couldn't even enjoy it and it manifested itself in much phlegm. Oy!!!!

See y'all later.

[ufcrusher]

Thanks everyone for the kind words, wishes and hints. I slept from 5-7 this morning and haven't been able to go back, though I'm going to try again in about 10 minutes.

In spite of the fact that I'm popping more pills than Rush Limbaugh, the pain is pretty severe -- oyu get the constant reminder each time you swallow. But, on the plus side, each day will be better and hopefully no more strep and reduced/eliminated sinus infections in the future.

BTW, the whole ice cream thing is overrated. Had a bowl last night, couldn't even enjoy it and it manifested itself in much phlegm. Oy!!!!

See y'all later.

Alot of its going to depend on what Drug you are on. They have non-opiate drugs which generally are less effective but not as dangerous. Then you can step into the vicodin range....then you can get the percocet....then you can get the oxycodin. There is also Tylox (tylenol with codeine) and Tylenol 3 which can be pretty effective.

So the mere fact that you are popping pills doesnt necessarilly mean that there isnt something they can do for you. With my last surgery they had to up my drugs since it wasnt helping with the pain.

[brainsmile]

ICE CREAM mang

[ski]

ICE CREAM mang
no sir! dairy products are now not recommended, despite what they told you XX years ago when you got yours out.

it's all about the OXYCODONE... any brand will work. Take 2 10mg's every 6-8 hours each day and you'll be set. I had mine out at the age of 21 and those things were a lifesaver.

[AlpineJay]

it's all about the OXYCODONE... any brand will work. Take 2 10mg's every 6-8 hours each day and you'll be set. I had mine out at the age of 21 and those things were a lifesaver.

Good, I'm 21 and about to have my tonsils taken out (confirmed at today's doctor's appointment). I will ask for Oxycodone from my doc.

[ski]

Good, I'm 21 and about to have my tonsils taken out (confirmed at today's doctor's appointment). I will ask for Oxycodone from my doc.
It's good you're not in a targeted abuse region (kentucky, WV, VA, ohio, around there) where they rarely give it out. I had my surgery in Pittsburgh (i live in VA), so that's why I had a good shot at getting it.

They gave me 60 pills :wow: that's equivalent to $600 street!!

[faither]

Oxycodone here. 10mg every four hours or so. Turns out the problem the first day or so was that I was taking them every 6-8 hours.

Obby, never before a fan of apple juice but it's really hitting the spot.

[Cubsfan]

BTW, the whole ice cream thing is overrated. Had a bowl last night, couldn't even enjoy it and it manifested itself in much phlegm. Oy!!!!

EXACTLY what I found too. Ended up getting what meager food I could from Slimfast shakes. Lost about 10 pounds over 2 weeks though.

Hope you get better soon!

[brainsmile]

no sir! dairy products are now not recommended, despite what they told you XX years ago when you got yours out.

it's all about the OXYCODONE... any brand will work. Take 2 10mg's every 6-8 hours each day and you'll be set. I had mine out at the age of 21 and those things were a lifesaver.
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