NikkiB2504
05-21-2009, 08:19 PM
Hi.
I'm 21 - well, I suppose closer to 22, but a year shouldn't make a major difference...
I'm at my 6th day of recovery after a tonsillectomy and I can't help but wonder if the 10 Days I took off work were enough.
Have you ever heard a deaf person talk?? That's how I sound... You can understand what I'm saying, but I have to repeat myself a couple of times now and then. I work with elderly people and patients that don't always hear well.
I'm experiencing what I think is the worst level of pain at this point (on a scale of 1 to 10 I'm at an 8). I was eating pudding and Jell-O, Cream of Wheat - things like that, out the door! I was so hungry because I was told to fast for 12 hours. Then my appetite has declined due to the nastiness of the WHOLE procedure; the taste is the WORST.
I'm just freaking out because I went into this hearing that it is just a REALLY bad sore throat, it's no big deal, but I'm finding that it is.
I had chronic tonsillitis to the point that I didn't even know I had it any more. The doctor said that I had been infected for YEARS. I have a lot of health issues coming to a head lately it seems like!
Sorry for rambling - point of this was to find out if work is okay after 10 days and when will I be able to talk somewhat normally?:(
I'm 21 - well, I suppose closer to 22, but a year shouldn't make a major difference...
I'm at my 6th day of recovery after a tonsillectomy and I can't help but wonder if the 10 Days I took off work were enough.
Have you ever heard a deaf person talk?? That's how I sound... You can understand what I'm saying, but I have to repeat myself a couple of times now and then. I work with elderly people and patients that don't always hear well.
I'm experiencing what I think is the worst level of pain at this point (on a scale of 1 to 10 I'm at an 8). I was eating pudding and Jell-O, Cream of Wheat - things like that, out the door! I was so hungry because I was told to fast for 12 hours. Then my appetite has declined due to the nastiness of the WHOLE procedure; the taste is the WORST.
I'm just freaking out because I went into this hearing that it is just a REALLY bad sore throat, it's no big deal, but I'm finding that it is.
I had chronic tonsillitis to the point that I didn't even know I had it any more. The doctor said that I had been infected for YEARS. I have a lot of health issues coming to a head lately it seems like!
Sorry for rambling - point of this was to find out if work is okay after 10 days and when will I be able to talk somewhat normally?:(
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Titchou
05-22-2009, 09:13 AM
You might want to post this on the Ear, Nose and Throat board as all the tonsil folks are over there.
But I was off work 2 weeks when I had mine out.
But I was off work 2 weeks when I had mine out.
Mom22greatkids
05-22-2009, 09:17 AM
Are you drinking plenty of water? Even if you think you can't swallow it you have to force yourself. And when you think you have had enough, drink some more. I believe that's what made the difference in my recovery. I also switched from the pain meds to liquid tylenol and it made me feel so much better. It will help with the pain and the swelling too.
Misty800
05-22-2009, 11:03 AM
I was about your age when my tonsils were removed.
Took off 2 weeks vacation to have the procedure. Decided after a week I could go back to work only to find out I was too weak, no stamina, did not feel good, etc. and had to work only half days the second week in order to gradually build back to a full day.
It is no picnic but you will be glad to have this behind you. Having tonsils removed will not keep you from getting a sore throat, you will still get them with viruses, etc., not the constant problem you had before.
I had a problem of frequent laryngitis (sp) and talking on the telephone was a must in my job. Had no choice but to get tonsils removed. they were so infected.
Took off 2 weeks vacation to have the procedure. Decided after a week I could go back to work only to find out I was too weak, no stamina, did not feel good, etc. and had to work only half days the second week in order to gradually build back to a full day.
It is no picnic but you will be glad to have this behind you. Having tonsils removed will not keep you from getting a sore throat, you will still get them with viruses, etc., not the constant problem you had before.
I had a problem of frequent laryngitis (sp) and talking on the telephone was a must in my job. Had no choice but to get tonsils removed. they were so infected.
Megsays
05-24-2009, 12:13 AM
I'm on day 10...and honestly, I'd say 2 weeks off would be more reliable time for you to heal...I surely wouldn't be back at work if I did work...
day 6-8 were my worst days
day 6-8 were my worst days
emmacourtney
05-24-2009, 11:34 AM
I'm having a similar issue where i have 3 40% assignments due in within the next two weeks and really haven't left myself with enough recovery time.
I also had chronic tonsilitis to the point they weren't really sore anymore just pitted and infection ridden so they had to go but i sure wish i wasn't going through this!
I'm at day 6 just heading over the major pain hump and was planning a party on day 11 which i promply cancelled once reality set in! the recovery is not as straightforward as i thought with many people describing bleeding up to 20 days after..
My jobs on the phone and talking is a major issue at present so i certainly won't be keen to go back day 13 post op, which was the plan.
I'm wondering whether i should apply for extensions for my assignments. What do you guys think?
I also had chronic tonsilitis to the point they weren't really sore anymore just pitted and infection ridden so they had to go but i sure wish i wasn't going through this!
I'm at day 6 just heading over the major pain hump and was planning a party on day 11 which i promply cancelled once reality set in! the recovery is not as straightforward as i thought with many people describing bleeding up to 20 days after..
My jobs on the phone and talking is a major issue at present so i certainly won't be keen to go back day 13 post op, which was the plan.
I'm wondering whether i should apply for extensions for my assignments. What do you guys think?
NikkiB2504
05-27-2009, 03:31 PM
Hi! I just got your reply and I think that if you're really feeling that badly, I might apply for the extension JUST IN CASE, but if you get the assignments done early, then great! I'm on day 11, and I returned to work yesterday (day 10) and it's not as bad as I thought. I am dealing with patients face-to-face, so I was worried about the death-breath since I can chew gum (I'm a braces-wearing-22-year-old) and my voice.
The bleeding hasn't really been an issue; I can say that the other night (maybe day 8 or 9) I tasted blood... but nothing actually showed up in my spit (yea, I know it's gross, but whatev) I heard it's very COMMON for a little bleeding here and there for up to 15-20 days....
Good luck!!!
The bleeding hasn't really been an issue; I can say that the other night (maybe day 8 or 9) I tasted blood... but nothing actually showed up in my spit (yea, I know it's gross, but whatev) I heard it's very COMMON for a little bleeding here and there for up to 15-20 days....
Good luck!!!