what food after tonsillectomy - Ear, Nose & Throat Message Board

seemariet · 11-18-2003, 08:50 AM

I am 27 yrs old and going in for a tonsillectomy in less then a week. I am making a grocerie list and wanted some advice on what to eat, and what not to eat, based on your experience. Thank you for any replies!!!

NotatallHappy · 11-18-2003, 11:16 AM

Hi!! I had my tonsils out 4 weeks ago. I am 35. What I ate for the first 4 days was: jello, Gatorade slushes made in the blender, soup broth (but not too hot), scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes, mac and cheese cooked well. Oh yes, a lot of sherbert too. Ice cream creates phlem so you don't want that. Don't eat anything spicy, peppery, etc. I drank tons of iced tea also, as tea has natural healing qualities. Good luck, it is not an easy trip! Feel free to post any more questions, I'll be glad to help!

NotHappy is happy now.

seemariet · 11-18-2003, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the advice. I never thought of eggs or ice tea! How long were you off of work?? I am only taking off 1 week and was told that might not be long enough. Also, what pain meds were you prescribed? I am hoping that Tylonol with Coedine will be strong enough. Thanks for your reply!!! I hope you are feeling better from your tonsillectomy

NotatallHappy · 11-18-2003, 11:33 AM

Hi-I was off of work for 6 days. I am a work alcoholic and work my family's business so when I came back the first few days I just worked a few hours, and then went home and slept. I slept a lot, mostly due to the pain med. I was on. It was liquid Vicodin. It helped some, but I had to take it ALL the time for over a week. I tolerate pain pretty well, and this is painful. Don't want to scare you, but prepare you. Coedine makes me sick so I couldn't take that. I am about 99% healed now, and only have a little pain when I yawn. I see my Dr. for a follow up Thurs. It is pretty terrible, but just remember that it will get better, stay hydrated too--that is a biggie, and be prepared to lose a little weight! (9# in 5 days--it's all back now) :-)

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seemariet · 11-18-2003, 12:03 PM

Sorry to bombard you with questions but I have been gathering as much info as possible so I am prepared. Did you put an ice pack on your neck? I was told this helps. Also, did you loose your voice at all? And, did you find that the first few days were ok but then got worse? I am expecting this is going to be a horrible experience from what I have read so far...but It will be worth it to get rid of my re-occuring tonsilitis. Thanks again!