Do tonsillectomies hurt (during the surgery)?

Question

Because I having one on Feb 7. I just want to find out if there is any discomfort or pain during surgery.

Answer 1

They do not.

After the surgery you will experience some discomfort but in the long run you are better off. you will have less of a chance of getting infections like sinus infections, sore throats, etc.

GL!

'-)

Answer 2

Tonsillectomies are done under general anesthesia, so you feel nothing and are completely knocked out during the procedure.

When you wake up, you may have some pain. Your anesthesiologist will give you pain medicine while you are sleeping, but if we give too much, you won't breathe after the surgery. The nurses in the recovery room can give you more pain medicine if you need it.

You can also ask your surgeon if he/she will inject some local anesthetic into the tonsillar beds. That numbs the back of your throat for a few hours, and makes the waking up easier.

Good luck with the surgery!

Answer 3

First you will arrive at the hospital, and you will relax. And I MEAN: you WILL relax. They give you this medicine (pill form) which soothes you (even if you don't need it) And then the nurse will wheel you to the O.R. They are very nice about surgery, actually I enjoyed my tonsillectomy. (Everything, by the way, is done with you lying down) Once in the O.R. (Operating Room) They will lift you and put you on the table. They will put a gas mask on you, and usually have you count to 5. You will pass out right around of before you get to 3. You will wake up back in your little room and they will explain you may feel queezy (probably won't) and that there is a 1% chance your tonsils might grow back (because the body can heal itself). After which you get a popsicle and your throat may hurt once you get home.

Answer 4

They will completely knock you out for surgery so you shouldn't feel a thing, but depending how old you are and your tolerence to pain, it will hurt after the surgery is over. My little sister was 4. She was in the hospital for 2 weeks and in a lot of pain. My friend had it done when she was 20 and she was in a lot of pain. Just remember to take it easy, try not to talk and eat a lot of ice cream, popsicles (to help with the swelling) and anything that is soft and gentle to the throat. Mashed potatoes, pudding, jello....etc. Good luck, it only hurts for a while and just think, you will NEVER have to go through it ever again! Good luck:)

Answer 5

First of all, understand that every person's situation is different. I am a 23 year old male, 170 pounds. I just had my tonsils and adenoids taken out 14 days ago. People told me to eat lots of ice cream. In my case, this was simply not an option. For the first 7 days, it was impossible for me to eat any solid or cold foods. Anything I consumed, I had to warm up (to around body temperature) so this made ice cream impossible. My diet consisted mostly of warm (not hot) chicken broth, dilluted with water. It is VERY VERY important that you drink as many fluids as you can, because if you don't, and you get dehydrated, you are at a much greater risk for bleeding. I learned this the hard way. Starting at day 5, I started bleeding every few hours. One incident was pretty bad and I had to go to the emergency room. They numbed me up and cauterized me, and then hospitalized me overnight so that they could inject some fluids into me by IV. They told me this could have been prevented had I been drinking fluids like they'd told me to. Now with all this said, by day 10, I was eating solid foods and was pretty much back to my normal routine. And now, 14 days out, I can eat anything I want (although I still don't have much of an appetite). I still have a slight sore throat, but it's not even bad enough to need any medication. As I said, every experience is different, but this is mine.

Answer 6

Hi there. I had my tonsils and adenoids out when I was younger, and it wasn't that bad at all. You don't feel anything DURING the surgery because you are under anaesthetic, and when you wake up it just feels like you have a sore throat. It is such a routine surgery anymore that they don't really make a big deal about it. And the best part is - lots of popsicles!!!

Answer 7

Because I was an adult, I was awake and sitting in a "high" chair during my tonsillectomy. Then I was taken to my room, told to lie on my stomach so any blood would not be swallowed but would drain out of my mouth. I was brought a big bowl of potato chips. (SERIOUSLY) and told to eat them and I would be discharged next morning if I'd eaten them all. Since I trusted the specialist who treated me I did as I was told. At noon I was brought a regular lunch. Same at dinner. Only restrictions were no dairy products or ice cream because they cause phlegm which makes you clear your throat. I ate the chips, went home the next morning and that night fixed chop suey with chow mein noodles for my family. Doing it Dr. Erdel's way was a walk in the park!!

Answer 8

Usually they anesthetize you during surgery.
It's after the surgery that you feel the pain and discomfort.
They give you medication to help control it.

Answer 9

No. You're out (anesthesia) during the surgery, so you don't feel a thing.

Afterwards, your mouth will hurt for several days, so be sure to keep around Popsicles & ice cream, because they really help.

Answer 10

You will be under" general anesthesia" out for the count,and you won't have any pain.When you wake up,you will have a very sore throat,they will provide pain meds,along with a spray to help the pain.The hospital staff will provide going home instructions,if you follow them,you will be feeling better soon. Take care. SW RNP