Adult Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Surgery - Part 7 - Page 52

stine · 07-08-2005, 07:34 PM

Hi sarakay444

I am getting my tonsils out a few weeks after you are, so we are in the same boat. (unfortunately..) Do you know what type of procedure they are using on you? I am getting it done with coblation. I have been such a basket case over this, but I just try to think positive thoughts and I also try not to read all of those horror stories of recovery! I've gotten a lot of good tips from this board too. How are you dealing with the stress of it all (if there is any?) Well I hope that your operation goes smooth and especially your recovery.

Christine

needsomehelpbad · 07-08-2005, 09:12 PM

hello everyone....back from surgery around 130...its now 815......well.......the pain on the left side of my throat is excruiating, but thankfully only when i swallow...im on liquod lortab, which hasnt helped so far.....I am very nervous, as I cannot speak (have to write everything on a pad), and i feel like i am getting an excessive ammount of mucus in the back of my throat which i cannot cough up...is this normal?????Right now, im not sure if this thing is worse or better than what i expected..im having a tough time, ill keep u updated....any respnose at all from anyone would really help lift my spirits...thanks

stine · 07-08-2005, 09:33 PM

Matt

Someone earlier mentioned something about taking tylenol adult liquid in between doses of lortab and getting some losenges. I'm not too sure if that will help for you though. Did they give you anything other than lortab after the surgery? Maybe drinking fluids will help wash the mucous down. I hope that you get through this as painless as possible. Do you have any help?

needsomehelpbad · 07-08-2005, 09:47 PM

my dad just picked up childrens liquid tylenol....all he could find.....i got help from both of my parents so thats all taken care of ......it feels extremely swollen...and is this not being able to speak thing normal????

All they gave me was lortab...all though they said if it doesnt work to call back and he can give me something called roxicet..said its what he gives cancer patients...so its gotta be stronger...

stine · 07-08-2005, 09:56 PM

The adult tylenol liquid is in the cold/allergy isle. It's called Tylenol sore throat. I don't know how you're feeling yet because I haven't had my surgery yet. However, I already went out and bought a warm mist humidifiier, ice pack for neck, tylenol sore throat, heat pads for ears,etc. The people that previously posted say all these things really help out. Maybe call your Dr. for steroids and put ice packs on your throat for swelling. Hope these things help you out.