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MONO & TONSILITiS

abr25
abr25 Posts: 179
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
HELPPPPP!

I just got diagnosed with both mono and tonsillitis.....and i have to be on a basic liquid/soft diet for the tonsils. Jello....popsicles....soup are suggested kind of thing. I have made so much progress this far though that i'm afraid with all the rest I need to do, I am gonna go back in my progress!

Sugesstions of some different foods and interesting varieties to eat with this kind of diet? THink HEALTHY......lol And any suggestions in general??

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  • abr25
    abr25 Posts: 179
    HELPPPPP!

    I just got diagnosed with both mono and tonsillitis.....and i have to be on a basic liquid/soft diet for the tonsils. Jello....popsicles....soup are suggested kind of thing. I have made so much progress this far though that i'm afraid with all the rest I need to do, I am gonna go back in my progress!

    Sugesstions of some different foods and interesting varieties to eat with this kind of diet? THink HEALTHY......lol And any suggestions in general??
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    applesauce, oatmeal, yogurt

    I had mono and tonsillitis not long ago... originally misdiagnosed for strep... and I was still allowed to eat anything I wanted... I was sore for awhile but soft foods were ok... like bread with peanut butter, pasta, things like that that are solids but are generally soft.

    Just please stay away from working out until doc says its ok, the risk of a ruptured spleen is very very real :noway:

    good luck, feel better soon! :flowerforyou:
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Take care of yourself, eat whatever you can get down. I had strep that turned into tonsillitis, and then a peritonsillar abscess. I wouldn't wish that pain on my worst enemy. When your body is sick it needs all the food it can use to fight off the infection.

    God speed.
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Sorry to hijack the thread but Msarro... Great job on hitting the 100 mark!! that is awesome
  • molsongirl
    molsongirl Posts: 1,373 Member
    HELPPPPP!

    I just got diagnosed with both mono and tonsillitis.....and i have to be on a basic liquid/soft diet for the tonsils. Jello....popsicles....soup are suggested kind of thing. I have made so much progress this far though that i'm afraid with all the rest I need to do, I am gonna go back in my progress!

    Sugesstions of some different foods and interesting varieties to eat with this kind of diet? THink HEALTHY......lol And any suggestions in general??
    never had either, but I just went through surgery on my throat, I eat really soft foods, and most things cand be blended soft enough to eat, chicken breast pureed with stock, noodles are pretty good too, pudding, fruits I make into shakes, I freeze my pudding cups as well as yogurt cups, so I get the relief from the pain when I need something cold, I can manage cream of wheat which is really high in iron, which i did not know, but gotta add honey or something to sweeten it up its pretty bland on its own, any low sodium soups, my hubby bangs out a great roaster red pepper and tomatoe soup.
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Sorry to hijack the thread but Msarro... Great job on hitting the 100 mark!! that is awesome

    Thanks much! I'm actually back where I was about 8 months ago, so as of today I'm back to square....2? I'm free of the winter weight though :laugh:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    sorry your sick. just got over tonselitis myself. Doc gave me Zpac and I am good as new.

    maybe I shouldnt have worked out today:blushing:
  • codykitty
    codykitty Posts: 729
    HELPPPPP!

    I just got diagnosed with both mono and tonsillitis.....and i have to be on a basic liquid/soft diet for the tonsils. Jello....popsicles....soup are suggested kind of thing. I have made so much progress this far though that i'm afraid with all the rest I need to do, I am gonna go back in my progress!

    Sugesstions of some different foods and interesting varieties to eat with this kind of diet? THink HEALTHY......lol And any suggestions in general??

    I used to get tonsillitis all the time, I finally has my tonsils taken out when I was about ur age. I couldn't even eat, I was so sick, I always lost weight, but gained it back when I got better. I used to eat pretty much just chicken broth. The most important thing to do is just to rest and get better and not worry about gaining or losing, just keep urself hydrated!

    to quote Romy and Michelle "having mono was like the best diet ever"
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    sorry your sick. just got over tonselitis myself. Doc gave me Zpac and I am good as new.

    maybe I shouldnt have worked out today:blushing:

    I think you're ok hun, the ruptured spleen thing was directed towards the mono. An enlarged spleen is pretty common with mono, and it's very possible to rupture it with strenuous activity. I was on my butt for over 3 weeks :grumble:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    sorry your sick. just got over tonselitis myself. Doc gave me Zpac and I am good as new.

    maybe I shouldnt have worked out today:blushing:

    I think you're ok hun, the ruptured spleen thing was directed towards the mono. An enlarged spleen is pretty common with mono, and it's very possible to rupture it with strenuous activity. I was on my butt for over 3 weeks :grumble:

    OMG that must have been so bad, Kerri. I didnt work as hard as I usally do and the funny thing is I burned more calories. I just love the human body:huh:

    But you know, I should have done some research before jumping back into the gym. Informed is always best!!

    :flowerforyou:
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