Adult Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Surgery - Part 7

[campingirl72]

Matt ~ I was thinking all along that I had Lortab when I had my tonsils out a year ago, but when you mentioned Roxicet that sounded familiar so I went and got my bottle out of the fridge (still has a little bit in it that I never finished from my 2nd bottle) and its Roxicet, so I had that instead of Lortab (dont know why I was thinking that is what I had) ANYWAY call your doctor and ask for the Roxicet if the Lortab isnt helping, it's AWESOME!!! it helped me so much! and gave me a very happy feeling also (lol) I think someone said Lortab is hydrocodone (???) this Roxicet says Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen ~ I highly recommend it!!! I took 2 teaspoons every 4 hours and then waited about 10-15 minutes for it to kick in then I'd eat something soft (like yogurt or jello or soft mashed potatoes) or else it made me feel nauseous ~ but if you eat about 15 minutes after taking it like I said, it's pretty easy to get food down cuz it really helps the pain and then you feel REALLY good! and you dont feel nauseous ~ good luck!!!
oh and I had lots of mucous too for a couple weeks ~ its just cuz its healing in there

[kat62]

Matt,

I had my surgery three weeks ago and when I first woke up, I could feel that mucus also in my throat. You will have that mucus for a little while. I wasn't in excruciating pain. The way my doctor did it (I had coblation) was I had it that morning and went home the next day so they could give me steroids in the IV, I got several doses which is for swelling and they also gave me about four doses to take at home. He also said since I'm an adult, he likes to keep his adult patient's overnight just to observe. I don't know how much Lortab you are taking but they had to up my dose because what they were giving me in the hospital and at home was not strong enough. They also sent me home with a prescription of antibiotics. But this is your first day, you are not going to feel well but you shouldn't have to hurt either. Might want to call the doctor. The Lortab I had also numbed my throat. Be sure to take it on time every time. When you go to sleep, set your alarm to get up and take it when it's time. You want to keep that pain medicine in you. The first week is rough but it gets better, hang in there.

Kelly

[campingirl72]

oh yeah, and like stine said, the ice packs on your neck really help the swelling and keep drinking lots and lots of water ~ I liked ice cold water, but some people say they didnt like it too cold or it burned, just have to see what works best for you

[CDauthier]

Needssomehelpbad,

Hey,

Glad to see you're home. I had to take Lortab 10 AND Demerol for pain control. So, yes, call your doc if you haven't already....there is no need to suffer needlessly. My 4 year old granddaughter who weighs 40 pounds was given Lortab 7.5 and parents had to supplement that with the liquid Tylenol.

Hope you feel better soon!
Cathy

[firefly214]

Umm, hello everyone. My name is Heather. I'm 26, live in Texas and just had my tonsils and adenoids removed on June 30th. I really need some support here. It has been a horrible experience. I was hospitalized the day after for severe dehydration and nausea. I have tried reading through all 7 of you guys' pages but I am so tired and still so sick that I just can't. Please, if any one is on right now. Tell me why I am up at 5.30am in the morning, 12 days after surgery and miserable still.