What to Expect After Tonsillectomy Surgery

Here's what to expect after tonsillectomy. Dr. Evans discusses pain medication for adults vs. children, diet restrictions, and what to do if there is bleeding from the throat.

[cesarleo]

Worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life but the meds definitely help tremendously! Stay on top of your meds! I was prescribed Percocets, it worked wonders! Stock a lot of popsicles, soups, ice, yogurt, apple sauce, apple juice, bananas, oatmeal. Those are things that I bought before surgery. Hope for a speedy recovery for everyone getting the surgery done.

[michael-ydyk]

getting surgery tomorrow, want to cancel so bad with all my intrusive thoughts and binge watching videos, will try to leave updates here day by day

[angiep]

My 8 year old had her tonsils out. We are on day 4 of recovery. So far so good. Better than I thought. She is doing great!
Tylenol, soft foods and popcycles

[Itsjusceee]

Stay on top of your meds! Drink everything icy the first few days, and get an ice pack for your neck. By day two I was already shedding the scabs! Still a little rough to swallow but I’m doing much better.

[Jjjjjjjjb-djlq]

I’m on day 4 of my recovery. Haven’t ate anything in 2 days and can hardly even swallow my own spit

[ciobanucatalin]

Thank you very much. A short but very explanatory video ! Really helpful

[azizhasan]

Had my Tonsilectomy and septoplasty at one go. On my 5th day after surgery. Luckily no bleeding as of Now. Yes lil bit of pain in my throat and fully blocked nasals. Feel myself lucky to undergo a surgery by Dr. Gautam Khaund and team.

[livisha_]

Thank you very much. It was really helpful. Your explanation is great! Glad I found this video. Love and positive vibes from India.

[brightonmoto]

it seems crazy to me that one doctor says only eat soft foods (you) and ive seen hundreads of others saying eating rough and normal food is a much better approach

[lifebeautyskillswithalicia]

Thankyou Doctor for this informative video. Hello from South Africa

[madisonjohnson-mtqk]

this video was very helpful bc i might get my tonsil removed soon so thanks so much

[wasnas]

Iam from London I just want to say thank you so much for your video you are amazing 🥼 doctor 👨‍⚕️

[enechukwuransome]

Hey doc!
Thanks for this video.
I had my tonsils removed 3 days ago and I still snore…
Am I expected to see immediate improvement or after the healing process has been completed?

[carlthellama]

I’m 2 days in, just realized I can’t taste or smell anything, my nose seems clear and my throat doesn’t hurt a crazy amount.

[kendramclean]

is my taste supposed to seem off? it’s not gone but foods i love are oddly tasting and it’s been 11 days since surgery??

[kaylaapollon]

I just can’t feel my tongue is that supposed to happen I’m trying not to scare myself

[VK-mtss]

Thanks for the info! Oops I’ve been eating chips and pizza and spicy since po day 9

[rosacandy]

Hi I got operated on the 22nd of September, after a long recovery. My taste hasn't come back properly and every time I eat food doesn't taste very nice

[sIugger]

My tonsils are so large that they're kissing, but it's never caused me any trouble or discomfort until recently. They've been letting me consider a tonsillectomy and even though I'm scared, I'm also getting REALLY tired of my throat hurting so much that I can't even breathe without pain, and losing sleep over the amount of discomfort.

[majedfadel]

How long after the surgery I can drink alcohol? This is a serious question. Cause after my set date of the surgery in 2 weeks I’ll travel for a long trip full of alcohol and parties. Will I get healed fully in 2 weeks? Or is it just better do it after the trip?