What will happen after the tonsillectomy surgery?

Answer 1

Answer after the tonsillectomyHi, I've just have tonsillectomy surgery 3 days ago. First day is easy because anesthesia makes you feel better :) After one day there will be more pain but not too much. Just more than the day before. Taking regular painkillers make it easy, and pain generally comes when you try to swallow something or talk to much, so its not something irressistable. Also my doctor says that these conditions changes person to person, so it can be different in every person but generally younger person has less pain. (I am 24 years old by the way ) Cold water really helps feel better. And here is something that i find on iternet :

What should we expect after surgery?

As previously mentioned, most patients have a significant amount of pain after tonsillectomy, with pain resolving 5-12 days after surgery. Older children and adults seem to have more discomfort. Most patients can go home the day of surgery.

• Ear pain: Many children will complain of ear aches after tonsillectomy. This is caused by pain coming from throat and not the ears. Give pain medications and encourage liquid intake.
• Fever: Many patients have a low-grade fever after tonsillectomy - up to 101.5 degrees (380 C.). Give Tylenol and plenty of fluids. Higher prolonged fever should be reported to your surgeon.
• Bad looking (and bad smelling) throat: Most tonsillar areas (after surgery) are covered with a white exudate - sometimes with bad breath - for up to 12 days. There be some redness and swelling as well. The uvula (the thing hanging down in the middle) is occasionally swollen

Hope these helps a little.

Hey im 17 years old and i just had the tonsils out, the doc said they were the biggest he'd ever seen.

The first two days are not to bad as the anesthesia still hasn't worn off, though after that watch out, its not a fun ride. Try to stay away from rough foods that can be a bit scratchy and foods the require to much chewing, things like pastas and soups are good. Make sure you always have a glass of iced water next to you as keeping hidrated helps everything.

You will always form a yellowy blacky soft scab on the site of the operation, this is normal and do not take it as infected, you may also get a bad taste in your mouth.

headaches and earaches can occur but constant painkillers helps this.

Answer 2

under general anesthesia, although adults may occasionally receive a local anesthetic. The surgeon depresses the tongue in order to see the throat, and removes the tonsils with an instrument resembling a scoop.

Answer 3

hi there, I'm currently on day 7 of my recovery. I'm guessing you are very early post-op or pre op. So I'll go into as much detail as possible.

-Take your pain medication like clockwork, if your dr says take it every 8 hours, you need to take it every 8 hours, even if it doesn't hurt, this is so when you hit day that 1-4 day period where things start getting rough, you don't want to be catching up on your meds.

-Be prepared to go and buy stronger medication. I went out and bought Co-codramol (parecetemol & codeine)

-DRINK LOTS OF WATER!! This may be the most important thing for recovery. In the 7 day period of my recovery, I've had at least 27-30 bottles of water, (during day 3 i went through about 10)

-Watch films and don't move around to much. I made this mistake and walked out of my room, in doing so i tripped on a wire and my throat bled for a while, so try to move slowly when going anywhere, also avoid long walks (made that mistake too) because it shakes your throat causing pain.

-Eating.I know it hurts because I've just got over the worst of it. you need to eat, the longer you don't eat, the longer your recovery (more pain) and also when you don't eat your chances of becoming infected multiply rapidly. so make sure you eat.

Food suggestions- Tuna on white bread Sandwiches

- Jelly (only soothing not very good if your hungry)

- Pasta

- Cake (if your having trouble eating, this will keep energy up)

- Eggs (I haven't had any but I hear they are very good)

Food precautions - Spicy! Do not have spicy food, it will burn and sting

- No crunchy sharp foods, eg crisps, it will scratch off your scabs.

- No citrus or acidic foods (I love Orange Juice so that was hard for me)

Stages- Day 1-2 These are not too bad, meds from hospital wearing off at end of day 2. prepare yourself for dy 3 by taking medication correctly

-Day 3-5 These were the worst days for me. You will feel like dying and I know this doesn't help as i've read it everywhere but I promise you, it gets better.

-Day 6 This is usually the earliest day that people's scabs come off. You will feel like coughing (Don't) Just eating soft foods (progressively getting harder) and they will come off.

-Day 6-14 I'm only on day 7 however, from what I've gathered, it just gets better from here so fingers crossed. However, you still need to take it easy, even after pain has gone!

So what can you do? Just sit around, watch TV, go to the cinima with friends (NO POPCORN), Play games, read books (if you read books just sit there and read, it feels awesome)

As hard as this may be, try not to bend over too much, when you do it you'll realise it hurts.

Sorry for the long answer, I wish i had a guide when i started my recovery. Just be patient, allso it normalif you can't talk or you can but it hurts so you don't, I'm still having trouble talking.

Anyway, good luck in your recovery. Ring your doctor if you have any problems EG bleeding

Hope you recover well

Charlie

Answer 4

Definition

Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. These glands are at the back of your throat. Often, tonsillectomy is done at the same time as adenoidectomy, surgery to remove the adenoid glands.

Alternative Names

Tonsils removal

Description

Your child will be given general anesthesia before surgery. They will be asleep and pain free.

• The surgeon will insert a small tool into your child's mouth to prop it open.
• The surgeon then cuts or burns away the tonsils. The doctor will control bleeding, and the cuts heal naturally without stitches.

Your child will stay in the recovery room after surgery until they are awake and can breathe easily, cough, and swallow. Most children go home several hours after this surgery.

Why the Procedure Is Performed

The tonsils help protect against infections. But children with large tonsils may have many sore throats and ear infections.

You and your child's doctor may consider a tonsillectomy if:

• Your child has infections often (seven or more times in 1 year, or five or more times over 2 years).
• Your child misses a lot of school.
• Your child has trouble breathing.
• Your child has abscess or growth on their tonsils.

Risks

The risks for any anesthesia are:

• Reactions to medications
• Breathing problems

The risks for any surgery are:

• Bleeding
• Infection

Rarely, bleeding after surgery can go unnoticed and cause very bad problems. Swallowing a lot may be a sign of bleeding from the tonsils.

Another risk includes injury to the uvula (soft palate).

Before the Procedure

Your child's doctor may ask your child to have:

• Blood tests (complete blood count, electrolytes, clotting factors)
• A physical exam and medical history

Always tell your child's doctor or nurse:

• What drugs your child is taking
• Include any drugs, herbs, or vitamins you bought without a prescription

During the days before the surgery:

• Ten days before the surgery, your child may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), warfarin (Coumadin), and other drugs like these.
• Ask your child's doctor which drugs your child should still take on the day of the surgery.

On the day of the surgery:

• Your child will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for several hours before the surgery.
• Give your child any drugs your doctor told you to give your child with a small sip of water.
• Your child's doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.

After the Procedure

A tonsillectomy is usually done in the doctor's office or a clinic. Your child will go home the same day as the surgery. Children rarely need to stay overnight in the hospital for observation.

Complete recovery takes about 1 to 2 weeks. During the first week, your child should avoid people who are sick. It will be easier for your child to become infected during this time.

Outlook (Prognosis)

After surgery, the number of throat infections is usually lower, but your child will still get some.

References

Wetmore RF. Tonsils and adenoids. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 380.

Answer 5

Definition

Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. These glands are at the back of your throat. Often, tonsillectomy is done at the same time as adenoidectomy, surgery to remove the adenoid glands.

Alternative Names

Tonsils removal

Description

Your child will be given general anesthesia before surgery. They will be asleep and pain free.

• The surgeon will insert a small tool into your child's mouth to prop it open.
• The surgeon then cuts or burns away the tonsils. The doctor will control bleeding, and the cuts heal naturally without stitches.

Your child will stay in the recovery room after surgery until they are awake and can breathe easily, cough, and swallow. Most children go home several hours after this surgery.

Why the Procedure Is Performed

The tonsils help protect against infections. But children with large tonsils may have many sore throats and ear infections.

You and your child's doctor may consider a tonsillectomy if:

• Your child has infections often (seven or more times in 1 year, or five or more times over 2 years).
• Your child misses a lot of school.
• Your child has trouble breathing.
• Your child has abscess or growth on their tonsils.

Risks

The risks for any anesthesia are:

• Reactions to medications
• Breathing problems

The risks for any surgery are:

• Bleeding
• Infection

Rarely, bleeding after surgery can go unnoticed and cause very bad problems. Swallowing a lot may be a sign of bleeding from the tonsils.

Another risk includes injury to the uvula (soft palate).

Before the Procedure

Your child's doctor may ask your child to have:

• Blood tests (complete blood count, electrolytes, clotting factors)
• A physical exam and medical history

Always tell your child's doctor or nurse:

• What drugs your child is taking
• Include any drugs, herbs, or vitamins you bought without a prescription

During the days before the surgery:

• Ten days before the surgery, your child may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), warfarin (Coumadin), and other drugs like these.
• Ask your child's doctor which drugs your child should still take on the day of the surgery.

On the day of the surgery:

• Your child will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for several hours before the surgery.
• Give your child any drugs your doctor told you to give your child with a small sip of water.
• Your child's doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.

After the Procedure

A tonsillectomy is usually done in a hospital or surgery center. Your child will go home the same day as the surgery. Children rarely need to stay overnight in the hospital for observation.

Complete recovery takes about 1 to 2 weeks. During the first week, your child should avoid people who are sick. It will be easier for your child to become infected during this time.

Outlook (Prognosis)

After surgery, the number of throat infections is usually lower, but your child will still get some.

References

Wetmore RF. Tonsils and adenoids. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 375.

Reviewed By

Review Date: 11/07/2011

Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Answer 6

If your child often has a sore throat, trouble swallowing, and ear pain, she may need to have her tonsils removed. This procedure is called a Tonsillectomy.

The tonsils are small, dimpled, Golf ball-like nodes on either side of the back of your child's throat. They normally filter out bacteria and other germs to prevent infection in the body. If the tonsils become so overwhelmed with bacteria from strep throat or a viral infection, they can swell and become inflamed, causing tonsillitis. Although the tonsils are part of your child's immune system, and aren't removed routinely anymore, if your child has repeated infections or has trouble breathing from inflamed tonsils, she may need to have this tonsil removal surgery.

Before the procedure, your child's doctor may ask your child to have blood tests or a physical examination. You should tell your doctor what drugs your child is taking, or any vitamins you have bought without a prescription. On the day of surgery, your child will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for several hours before the surgery, and make sure you give your child any drugs your doctor told you to give your child with a small sip of water.

So, what happens during a tonsillectomy?

Your child will be given general anesthesia. She'll be asleep and unable to feel pain. The surgeon will insert a small tool into your child's mouth to prop it open. Then the surgeon will cut or burn away the tonsils. The doctor will control bleeding, and the cuts will heal naturally without stitches.

When will my child go home?

Your child will probably go home the same day as surgery. Complete recovery takes about one to two weeks. During the first week or so, your child should avoid people who are sick so she doesn't become infected easily. Have your child gently gargle often with baking soda mixed with water. Soft foods and cool drinks will make her throat feel better too.

Tonsillectomy is one of the most common reasons children have surgery. But surgery doesn't have to be all bad. Your child can look forward to a steady diet of pudding, ice cream, and other soft and fun foods, until they feel better. And your child can hopefully look forward to fewer sore throats and ear infections in the future.

Reviewed By

Review Date: 10/25/2011

Alan Greene, MD, Author and Practicing Pediatrician; also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Answer 7

Rarely bleeding can occur but life threatening complications are unlikely from an adenoidectomy/tonsillectomy. There may be discomfort for a week or two following surgery.

Answer 8

Under a general anaesthetic, a mouth gag is placed and both the tonsils are dissected and removed. Any bleeding is controlled with sutures. After overnight stay you may be allowed home.

Answer 9

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