31 yo, Day 2 post-tonsillectomy - definitely worse

[danab222]

I was given percocet based on having used it without complications 10 years ago when I had my gallbladder taken out. I think with ageing I developed a sensitivity to it, or maybe my DR prescribed more than what I took 10 years ago.

I'm 37, I had my tonsillectomy October 6 and I stopped the percocet after 2 days and switched to Tylenol Sore Throat and cough...it is a liquid, you can get it in children's (adjust dose by weight) or adult formula. So, Friday and Saturday I took Percocet, then Sunday I did not. But Monday and Tuesday night I would take half a dose of percocet before bed. Otherwise I just used the Tylenol.

I guess the thing to remember is that this is a 2-3 week recovery and you should expect to feel a general sense of not being well. Some days will be better than others and that is normal. Sleep on your side for several days because it will make you feel more comfortable as far as your swollen uvula is concerned. Continue to force fluids and eat if you can, trust me you will feel better in the long run.

If you can't take Tylenol or you have problems with the percocet, call your DR and have him/her call in something for you, because you should not have to live in pain for this and that is what your DR is for.

Also I strongly recommend the Kids Chloraseptic sore throat relief strips, they do help a lot, especially at night.

I hope you are feeling better soon! I am feeling quite well and went back to work this past Saturday.

[jen19702]

I, too, am 31 years old. I had my tonsillectomy (no Adenoidectomy) yesterday, April 10. The surgery went very smoothly. They kept me until I could swallow ice chips and ginger ale. They had me on morphine and delaudid. I was really dizzy, so when I needed more pain meds, they gave me a little Fentanyl. That didn't decrease the dizziness so I waited it out. I left after about 75 minutes of waiting.

They gave me a prescription of liquid azithromycin and these horse pills of Vicodin. There was no way I'd be able to swallow that so I spent even more money (thankfully tax-deductible) on liquid vicodin. My husband is such a sweetie.

I had no idea what I'd be able to eat, so I had purchased ice cream and mushy things. Turns out, you can't have dairy. So my husband drove all over the world looking for just the right jello.

This morning, I had a small cup of coffee-flavored ice cream and a Starbucks Frappuccino. The milkiness does cause more mucus, which I chase with water. I might try a soft pretzel later on.

In terms of pain, it just feels like a really sore throat, like strep throat. Yet it's not as bad because I have no fever, no ear ache... I feel just fine!

The ENT said that the fourth day is the worst day. We'll have to see!