Monday I had my tonsils out tried eating mashed potatoes last night a few bites is about all I could handle but I dont care about not eating. My voice sounds like a death persons and my ears hurt. The wierdest thing is leaning over to clean the kids toys hurts my throat, and laslty there is always so much syliva build up. Any recovery help would be nice. I want to talk eat and clean house when will I do this agian?
2007-02-15 03:55:50 · 6 answers · asked by kissyrox 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
First I wanted to say that you should not be cleaning or doing anything strenous yet. You shoud be getting as much rest as possible. I had my tonsils out about a year ago and it took me almost two weeks to fully recover. Be sure that you are taking your prescribed medicines as directed. Also each day you shoud try to gargle with salt and warm water-this will reduce the pain and the saliva build up. When it comes to eating you have to take it very slowly. Try something and if it still hurts try something softer. For the most part I stuck to soup and apple sauce, but I must say that I really didnt eat a lot at all. There isn't much you can do about the sound of your voice and the pain in your ears--you just have to wait for those to pass. My biggest suggestion would be to rest as much as possible. Hope this helped.
2007-02-15 04:09:04 · answer #1 · answered by go-go-girl19 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Tonsils may be considered as two guards standing at the entrance (throat) and protecting the human system against a wide range of intruders such as bacteria, virus, allergens and the like. Tonsils are natural protectors and vital organs of self-defense mechanism of the body. They are like the soldiers fighting on the border who get injured (inflamed) protecting the country.
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2007-02-15 04:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I had my tonsils out I made no talking sound for a week, then it came out very high and squeaky for a week, then returned to normal as the swelling in my throat reduced. So just give it time on the talking. As for the eating, go for liquid-like things. Mashed potatoes SEEM soft, but they're pretty thick when it comes to swallowing. Things like noodle soup (maybe with tiny pieces of cut-up meat & veggie), ice cream, smooth soups, etc. Eating will get easier soon. Avoid drinking hot drinks, as they might open up the stitches. The leaning over issue is just your body's reaction to the increase in pressure in the surgical area. That will get better very soon, too. Hang in there, you'll be all better in no time!
2007-02-15 04:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Abigail 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I had my tonsils out when I was 30. I was fed a huge bowl of potato chips in the hospital. I had to finish them in 24 hours so I could go home. I was fed regular food (pork chops, baked potato, green beans, apple pie) but no dairy products! I went back to cooking and light housework the next day and ate chop suey chow mein the first night. The potato chips clung to the sores in my throat and was very healing. I sipped a homemade solution of honey and apple cider vinegar to soothe and heal my throat. I did have ear aches but no other problems.
2007-02-15 04:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Recovery time is different for everyone. As for the saliva problem..unless your doctor has a solution, you might just have to put up with spitting for a while. Softer foods like ice cream and creamy soups would be better for your throat. And try getting your spouse (if you have one) to put the kid's toys on a higher surface, and any other objects you have to lean over for.
2007-02-15 04:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by animeowsilk2u 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It'll be a little while before you're feeling "normal" again, but if you continue to eat soft foods, in particular ice cream, suck on ice chips, and smoothies, you'll feel better while recovering.
Give yourself a chance to recover before tackling your life; you just had surgery and you should give your body a chance to rest.
2007-02-15 04:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by jozjozjoz 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋