What can you eat 12 days after tonsillectomy?

What can you eat 12 days after tonsillectomy?

You may eat soft, plain foods such as gelatin, applesauce, ice cream, and mashed potatoes if your stomach is not upset. You may slowly begin to eat solid foods after you can eat soft foods easily. Cold liquids and foods help soothe your throat.

How long will my uvula be swollen after a tonsillectomy?

The tonsil area completely heals in 2 to 3 weeks in most instances. The uvula, the finger-like tissue that hangs down from the soft palate in the back of the throat, will usually become swollen on the first day or two after surgery.

When does the pain go away after a tonsillectomy?

Day 5: In fact, Day 5 can be considered as the starting day for one’s real recovery from the tonsillectomy. This is the time when your doctor generally asks you to reduce the pain meds. As a result, all your nausea starts going away naturally. Contrary a new set of problems start budding from Day 5.

How long does it take for a child to recover from a tonsillectomy?

Different age groups recover at different intervals, but small children tend to bounce back sooner than everyone else—they usually feel better after a few days, whereas older kids (ages 5 to 12) can take a few more days, and teens and adults longer still (about two weeks).

How are adenoids and tonsils removed in a tonsillectomy?

A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove your tonsils. The tonsils are 2 large lumps of tissue in the back of your throat. An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove your adenoids. Adenoids are small lumps of tissue on the top of your throat. Tonsils and adenoids fight infection. Sometimes only your tonsils are removed.

Which is the bad side of a tonsillectomy?

The bad side is the intense feeling of itching you tend to get due to your healed wound. Day 15- 20: Once you reach half a month after tonsillectomy it is almost definite that you will be completely back to normal life.

Is it possible to recover from a tonsillectomy?

I suffered from tonsil stones for many years and decided to have tonsillectomy since that’s one of the only permanent solution to it. My recovery was not nearly as bad as some other people who posted online. Below is my day by day recovery from my tonsillectomy with some pictures.

When is the most painful day of tonsillectomy?

Day 11-12: If you ask a person the most painful days of his/her tonsillectomy recovery, it would be these days. This is mainly because of the sensitive new skin that keeps appearing on the raw scabs. The sensitive new skin looks pinkish red and creates an intense burning sensation and extreme pain especially near your removed tonsils (scabs).

How old do you have to be to have a tonsillectomy?

I am a 36 year old male. I suffered from tonsil stones for many years and decided to have tonsillectomy since that’s one of the only permanent solution to it. My recovery was not nearly as bad as some other people who posted online. Below is my day by day recovery from my tonsillectomy with some pictures.

What are the side effects of a tonsillectomy?

They have side effects like dissents and nausea. Here is a picture from day 3. Slept quite well and didn’t wake up to take pain killers. The pain is similar to yesterday and there isn’t much pain. I have read a lot on people’s experiences and usually they say it gets worse after day 3 or 4.