V8 Beast Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I cant catch a break!!!! Doc wants me to have my tonsils removed.... anyone had this done as an adult? I heard life is hell for a few weeks afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Does this mean that I'll have to come over and feed you soft foods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 That sucks... I'm lucky - I still have mine in, and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Giving to much oral sex to your male friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I had it done in jan it is not that bad. I had the nose fixed at the same time. 1 thing I learned the hard way is watch how much icecream and such you eat as I was eating almost soley icecrean and the milk did not want to swallow to well and I thought I was gonna choke to death at one point and had to cough it up (yes it hurt like hell). Oh and NO pop the fizz hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBieQT Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 you heard right... it was hell for a couple weeks for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I kid, i kid - hope you feel better. It does seem like you have a lot of health issues lately and your car is healthy for a change. Something ain't right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im faster Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 meh it didnt bother me much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I had strept 4 times over the last 2 years. I'm not 100% sure if I want the surgery done or not at this point.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 It is only slightly more painfull than strept is and then it is done with. Plus you will breath better and most likely sleep better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I had mine done when I was 18. The first week was CAKE; didn't even phase me. (I actually got into a shouting match with my mother about 3 hours post-op because she wouldn't let me drive over to a friends due to the anesthesia [i felt fine] ). Week 2-3, sucked...hard. I attribute this to wound drying up and scabbing over. I didn't eat anything for those 2 weeks. I'm talking, damn near nothing. Maybe a snack pack a day, if that. It hurt so bad to swallow, I just didn't do it. I actually lost almost 40lb. in those 2 weeks alone. Best diet I ever went on. Then there was the blood lugies...Jesus, those sucked. At one point, I thought I was going to choke to death as I coughed up a blue/purple/redish glob of shit about the size of a golf ball. After that was gone, I felt 10000000x better. Anyways, that's my story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I had mine done when I was 18. The first week was CAKE; didn't even phase me. (I actually got into a shouting match with my mother about 3 hours post-op because she wouldn't let me drive over to a friends due to the anesthesia [i felt fine] ). Week 2-3, sucked...hard. I attribute this to wound drying up and scabbing over. I didn't eat anything for those 2 weeks. I'm talking, damn near nothing. Maybe a snack pack a day, if that. It hurt so bad to swallow, I just didn't do it. I actually lost almost 40lb. in those 2 weeks alone. Best diet I ever went on. Then there was the blood lugies...Jesus, those sucked. At one point, I thought I was going to choke to death as I coughed up a blue/purple/redish glob of shit about the size of a golf ball. After that was gone, I felt 10000000x better. Anyways, that's my story. This is exactly what I was looking for. The scabbing is what worries me... If you had to do it again would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 My wife had it done a few years back and had no problems. They burn them out with lasers. I don't think she was allowed to talk for like 2 days after (best peace in the world). She ate ice cream, milk shakes and instant potatoes for like a week and then was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippy1974 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I had mine out when I was 26 and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 My former roommate had it done last year. It was tough for him for about a week. One night I got woken up by him with blood all over his face and shirt, asking me to drive him to the hospital. The wound somehow opened while he was sleeping, nasty. Had to get it re-cauterized, so he basically had to go through the procedure twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Had it done in January of 2007, I made a thread on here about my Tonsils/adenoids out, also my uvula out, and deviated septum corrected all at the same time. It was hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I use to get strep every year as a kid, and I still get it every couple years but no docs ever mentioned getting them out. I'd do it in a heartbeat to get rid of strep, I hate that shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 as was mentioned before, the blood lugies are the most horrifying thing in the whole procedure. I've had my adenoids out twice (yes, they grow back) and the 2nd time they yanked my tonsils as well b/c i'd gotten strep or tonsilitis, like you, about 6 times in a year. Week 1: Beginning of week 1 I was on some hardcore painkillers (days 1-3 oxycodone, days 3-7 hydrocodone) and despite not eating anything one of my sutures ruptured. @ emergency room they had to "clean" the area which apparently meant sending an intern who had no idea what he was doing in with a vacuum hose to suck away scabbing so new clots could form. by far the 2nd most painful procedure i've ever had done (after a spinal tap), but only because the kid had no idea what he was doing and it took over an hour. More painful than having a tube shoved up my nose and down my throat to my stomach to see if I was actively bleeding, but that's another story. Week 2: I was off the painkillers and driving around when I started to taste iron, so I look in the mirror and see there's blood dribbling from the corners of my mouth and my tongue is drowning in blood. Drove to the emergency room and had the procedure done again on the opposite side, this time by some guys who actually knew what the fuck they were doing and was out with almost no pain in 15 minutes. I'd suggest getting the procedure done. The week of hell was well worth it for never having to deal with that shit ever again. I breathe better at night and don't get tonsilitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I need mine done but no insurance owns me. My right tonsil has been swollen for about 8 months now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 as was mentioned before, the blood lugies are the most horrifying thing in the whole procedure. I've had my adenoids out twice (yes, they grow back) and the 2nd time they yanked my tonsils as well b/c i'd gotten strep or tonsilitis, like you, about 6 times in a year. Week 1: Beginning of week 1 I was on some hardcore painkillers (days 1-3 oxycodone, days 3-7 hydrocodone) and despite not eating anything one of my sutures ruptured. @ emergency room they had to "clean" the area which apparently meant sending an intern who had no idea what he was doing in with a vacuum hose to suck away scabbing so new clots could form. by far the 2nd most painful procedure i've ever had done (after a spinal tap), but only because the kid had no idea what he was doing and it took over an hour. More painful than having a tube shoved up my nose and down my throat to my stomach to see if I was actively bleeding, but that's another story. Week 2: I was off the painkillers and driving around when I started to taste iron, so I look in the mirror and see there's blood dribbling from the corners of my mouth and my tongue is drowning in blood. Drove to the emergency room and had the procedure done again on the opposite side, this time by some guys who actually knew what the fuck they were doing and was out with almost no pain in 15 minutes. I'd suggest getting the procedure done. The week of hell was well worth it for never having to deal with that shit ever again. I breathe better at night and don't get tonsilitis. NG tubes. I love putting those in people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just found out my cheap ass employer is going with a new insurance company in January so I kinda have no choice but to do it now or pay a $3000 deductible next year (currently my deductable is 0). FUCK THEM WITH A SPLINTERY HERPES INFESTED BROOM STICK!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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