Tonsils being taken out- Any advice?
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I had mine out at 19, but I was so drugged up for about a week that I really don't remember anything, lol. I went back to work after 2 days (big mistake but I was so poor I couldn't miss work). I couldn't eat anything with dairy because my saliva thick and I couldn't swallow it. So I basically lived off water, jello, and vicodin for a week. The pain was pretty bad, but after about a week I just woke up one day and was fine. You will be fine!0
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I had mine out. at age 22. The worst thing wasn't the pain in my throat but sore ears, however I took pain meds regularly (including setting an alarm to take them during the night) and I had it under control quickly. Food tasted horrible for the first week, and 1 week on I made the terrible decision to drink diet coke which was like a bomb going off in the back of my throat = don't touch anything acidic until the yellow stuff in your throat is gone (you will know what I mean after you get them out!).
I craved anything I could chew after day 2 post-op, because liquids and mush gets boring very quickly, and it wasn't even too sore once I worked out I needed lots of water and to chew it to mush.
For me the after effects of the anaesthetic (exhaustion) were worse than the fact the back of my throat looked and felt like a giant uncer.0 -
I had mine taken out when I was around 28. If you truely have a high pain tolerance, then yes it will hurt, but you will be able to handle it. My doctor told me that the third day would be the worst and it was, but with pain medicine you will be fine. Be sure that you have someone to check on you during the first night after surgery. This is when you will have the most problem with bleeding, if you have any at all. I didn't. I had never had surgery before and was scared to death about bleeding out, so scared I didn't sleep that night and neither did my mom (who I had ended up staying with following surgery). Everyone says to eat ice cream, but even that hurt my throat. The best thing that I found was yogurt. It was cold and would kind of coat my throat. I thought I would be back to work (teaching elementary at that time) after a week, but it ended up being about a week and a half (and even then I did as little speaking as I could). Don't worry about calories. As a lot of people have said, you will not want to eat much and be knocked out from pain meds the rest of the time. By about the 5th day I was so hungry, but couldn't eat what I wanted because my throat was so sore. LIke I said before yogurt is what I found to be the best. Before surgery, I was getting strep throat at least twice each year, more when I was teaching. I had done this for years. Since I have had the surgery, I have not had strep once. It has been about 8 years since the surgery. Best of luck to you and I hope this helps.0
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DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
Haven't finished reading this thread yet but just thought I'd highlight that this person is a total moron- don't listen to his hibbeejeebie naturopathic hippy bs.
You sir need to learn about how the human body works and then contribute mkay...0 -
DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
I missed most of the 8th grade because I simply would not heal. No amount of waiting it out helped. I was pretty much starving to death because eating was too painful, so the Doc operated even though my infection was full blown.
Sometimes people get sick. Sometimes people need surgery to get better. Please don't advise people against seeking medical treatment. You don't know their particular circumstances.
Edited to add: I'm very healthy even though I don't have my tonsils and adenoids. I haven't been to a doctor in years. I can run circles around most people half my age. I was quite the sickly child with the whole tonsillitis thing cropping up every 6-8 weeks until I had them removed.0 -
DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
I missed most of the 8th grade because I simply would not heal. No amount of waiting it out helped. I was pretty much starving to death because eating was too painful, so the Doc operated even though my infection was full blown.
Sometimes people get sick. Sometimes people need surgery to get better. Please don't advise people against seeking medical treatment. You don't know their particular circumstances.
Edited to add: I'm very healthy even though I don't have my tonsils and adenoids. I haven't been to a doctor in years. I can run circles around most people half my age. I was quite the sickly child with the whole tonsillitis thing cropping up every 6-8 weeks until I had them removed.
I was the same way! Missed most of 10th grade due to having tonsillitis every 6 weeks. They finally got so bad that I developed cryptitis and they started rotting. I finally got them out and I rarely get sick. The last time I got the flu or a cold was 2010.
My son is 4 and his tonsils were causing him to stop breathing at night. Not only does he sleep better now that they are out, his grades have improved in preschool and he hasn't been sick in months (he used to get sick or ear infections every 6-8 weeks).0 -
All I will say is when people tell you that you get to eat all the ice cream you want, IT'S A BUNCH OF BULLSHTICK. Your throat is so raw you don't want anything at all.0
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I had my tonsils removed when I was 22. It was the BEST decision of my life, and I've hardly been sick since. Keep in mind that it will be worth it when you are recovering! I would recommend getting some good movies to watch and books to read. Also, read all of your medication bottles carefully. I could not have dairy with one of my medicines, and I learned that the hard way by throwing up (yuck). Good luck!0
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Get lots of pain killers because you will be in some of the worst pain of your life, oh and stock up on Italian ice products.0
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I had mine taken out when I was 28. No one bothered to tell me it is major surgery in an adult. I went to my apartment but couldn't take care of myself or even get out of bed but for a minute. So a college class mate was kind enough (i'll love her forever) to take me into her parent's home and her mother tended to me so lovingly and made sure I ate and had what I needed. I could not have survived without them.
I guess I was there a month at least. And driving home I was still weak and my throat still hurt but each day got better.
No, you can't do anything strenuous for sometime afterwards. One woman I know simply washed her hair and started to bleed from the mouth. She was ok but it could have been bad.
I say this not to scare you but to alert you to make sure you have someone competent to stay with -- someone who will look after you and totally take care of you. It can be a special facility or private home or your own home but someone needs to be nearby all the time.
I know how scared you are. I know I was. But if you prepare for it, you'll be just fine. But do be prepared before you go in.0 -
DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
OH my. :laugh:0 -
DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
OH my. :laugh:
That message did scare me
There is so much research going back and forth on the effectiveness of tonsils and it's hard to keep track. I'm scared to death but I know there is going to be horrible pain. I'm ignoring the calories thing, and will just try to concentrate on taking care of myself. And to the person saying I need to stay with someone- good idea. I will make sure someone is with me at all times. ugh 0 -
DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
OH my. :laugh:
That message did scare me There is so much research going back and forth on the effectiveness of tonsils and it's hard to keep track. I'm scared to death but I know there is going to be horrible pain. I'm ignoring the calories thing, and will just try to concentrate on taking care of myself. And to the person saying I need to stay with someone- good idea. I will make sure someone is with me at all times. ugh
That person doesn't understand biology. Don't listen to that garbage. You'll be fine.0 -
Follow THE 'CROWD' and JUMP off the building! Do the CORRECTIONAL Research; So, I guess GOD made a Mistake, We really do not need everything placed in our Bodies. I also noticed that MOST of these people YELLIN have NOT hit late 40's or 50's YET, so they don't have , say Brain Fog, or Most of their Teeth missing or other Upper Respiratory Problems YET!
And of all the things to eat, DAIRY, the very thing that Probably Caused the Infection, and the More you 'Treat' it with Anti-Biotics the MORE you become RESISTANT to the TREATMENT. So the doctor's cure is to 'Cut Them Out'. ASK, WHAT is THE CAUSE of THIS PROBLEM, Then CURE IT...FIRST CHANGE WHAT you eat. The Lymph that was backed up in You WILL have to find another place to go because You are Not Filtering Properly. Wt Loss and being Slim Do NOT Equal HEALTH.
REMEMBER My Words: A Word To The Wise is Sufficient! DO what is hard, GET HEALTHY, Not just lose weight!
Be Well, Live Well0 -
It was pretty painful for me to have them removed at 24. I couldn't really do my job (talking non-stop) for a good 2 weeks. The fifth day you will feel the worst, like you want to die, but it will get better after that. I also didn't eat much besides chicken broth and water for those few days. After I had my follow up visit 5 days later, the doctor urged me to at least try and eat something. I started with buttered noodles and other soft food. Good luck, you will be happy you did it, if you and your doctor have discussed this. I was a chronic ear-infection kid. I wish I would have done it sooner.0
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using God now? well, I don't believe in God, I believe in the workings of nature and yes nature does make mistakes because evolution is based on mutation which can be as unbeneficial as beneficial. take the panda, for example, which have no natural instinct to breed...which is the main reason why they are dying out.
Humans are quite poorly developed for normal, natural survival. if it wasn't for our intelligence we would have met the same fate as homo erectus.0 -
Follow THE 'CROWD' and JUMP off the building! Do the CORRECTIONAL Research; So, I guess GOD made a Mistake, We really do not need everything placed in our Bodies. I also noticed that MOST of these people YELLIN have NOT hit late 40's or 50's YET, so they don't have , say Brain Fog, or Most of their Teeth missing or other Upper Respiratory Problems YET!
And of all the things to eat, DAIRY, the very thing that Probably Caused the Infection, and the More you 'Treat' it with Anti-Biotics the MORE you become RESISTANT to the TREATMENT. So the doctor's cure is to 'Cut Them Out'. ASK, WHAT is THE CAUSE of THIS PROBLEM, Then CURE IT...FIRST CHANGE WHAT you eat. The Lymph that was backed up in You WILL have to find another place to go because You are Not Filtering Properly. Wt Loss and being Slim Do NOT Equal HEALTH.
REMEMBER My Words: A Word To The Wise is Sufficient! DO what is hard, GET HEALTHY, Not just lose weight!
Be Well, Live Well
First of all, I don't understand what you are saying. Second, why do you write random words in all caps?
We've evolved and outgrown our need for certain body parts. I'm guessing you don't believe in any form of evolution despite peer reviewed scientific proof. I'd love to have a real discussion about the lympatic system, but you have no idea how it actually works.0 -
Follow THE 'CROWD' and JUMP off the building! Do the CORRECTIONAL Research; So, I guess GOD made a Mistake, We really do not need everything placed in our Bodies. I also noticed that MOST of these people YELLIN have NOT hit late 40's or 50's YET, so they don't have , say Brain Fog, or Most of their Teeth missing or other Upper Respiratory Problems YET!
And of all the things to eat, DAIRY, the very thing that Probably Caused the Infection, and the More you 'Treat' it with Anti-Biotics the MORE you become RESISTANT to the TREATMENT. So the doctor's cure is to 'Cut Them Out'. ASK, WHAT is THE CAUSE of THIS PROBLEM, Then CURE IT...FIRST CHANGE WHAT you eat. The Lymph that was backed up in You WILL have to find another place to go because You are Not Filtering Properly. Wt Loss and being Slim Do NOT Equal HEALTH.
REMEMBER My Words: A Word To The Wise is Sufficient! DO what is hard, GET HEALTHY, Not just lose weight!
Be Well, Live Well
God is a story. God is not research.0 -
It was easy for me, but I was just a kid.
I can say that before having them out, I had frequent ear and sinus infections and afterwards I've been pretty much bullet proof as far as those things are concerned.0 -
Follow THE 'CROWD' and JUMP off the building! Do the CORRECTIONAL Research; So, I guess GOD made a Mistake, We really do not need everything placed in our Bodies. I also noticed that MOST of these people YELLIN have NOT hit late 40's or 50's YET, so they don't have , say Brain Fog, or Most of their Teeth missing or other Upper Respiratory Problems YET!
And of all the things to eat, DAIRY, the very thing that Probably Caused the Infection, and the More you 'Treat' it with Anti-Biotics the MORE you become RESISTANT to the TREATMENT. So the doctor's cure is to 'Cut Them Out'. ASK, WHAT is THE CAUSE of THIS PROBLEM, Then CURE IT...FIRST CHANGE WHAT you eat. The Lymph that was backed up in You WILL have to find another place to go because You are Not Filtering Properly. Wt Loss and being Slim Do NOT Equal HEALTH.
REMEMBER My Words: A Word To The Wise is Sufficient! DO what is hard, GET HEALTHY, Not just lose weight!
Be Well, Live Well
Your use of the caps lock key does not make you any less of a moron, for the record.0 -
You will feel really crappy for about 2 weeks. Stock up on soft foods like mashed potatoes, soup, jello, scrambled eggs. You can't eat anything hot or warm for the first few days. When they start to scab thats the worst part. It shouldn't really effect your diet in a bad way. Just try to stay hydrated with gatorade and broth and water water water and get rest.0
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Follow THE 'CROWD' and JUMP off the building! Do the CORRECTIONAL Research; So, I guess GOD made a Mistake, We really do not need everything placed in our Bodies. I also noticed that MOST of these people YELLIN have NOT hit late 40's or 50's YET, so they don't have , say Brain Fog, or Most of their Teeth missing or other Upper Respiratory Problems YET!
And of all the things to eat, DAIRY, the very thing that Probably Caused the Infection, and the More you 'Treat' it with Anti-Biotics the MORE you become RESISTANT to the TREATMENT. So the doctor's cure is to 'Cut Them Out'. ASK, WHAT is THE CAUSE of THIS PROBLEM, Then CURE IT...FIRST CHANGE WHAT you eat. The Lymph that was backed up in You WILL have to find another place to go because You are Not Filtering Properly. Wt Loss and being Slim Do NOT Equal HEALTH.
REMEMBER My Words: A Word To The Wise is Sufficient! DO what is hard, GET HEALTHY, Not just lose weight!
Be Well, Live Well
Correctional research? Is that like, the research they do on prison inmates?0 -
Follow THE 'CROWD' and JUMP off the building! Do the CORRECTIONAL Research; So, I guess GOD made a Mistake, We really do not need everything placed in our Bodies. I also noticed that MOST of these people YELLIN have NOT hit late 40's or 50's YET, so they don't have , say Brain Fog, or Most of their Teeth missing or other Upper Respiratory Problems YET!
And of all the things to eat, DAIRY, the very thing that Probably Caused the Infection, and the More you 'Treat' it with Anti-Biotics the MORE you become RESISTANT to the TREATMENT. So the doctor's cure is to 'Cut Them Out'. ASK, WHAT is THE CAUSE of THIS PROBLEM, Then CURE IT...FIRST CHANGE WHAT you eat. The Lymph that was backed up in You WILL have to find another place to go because You are Not Filtering Properly. Wt Loss and being Slim Do NOT Equal HEALTH.
REMEMBER My Words: A Word To The Wise is Sufficient! DO what is hard, GET HEALTHY, Not just lose weight!
Be Well, Live Well
Your use of the caps lock key does not make you any less of a moron, for the record.
lololol^^
And you have missed the point caps lock user. Me having to have my tonsils out have nothing to do with me trying to be skinny.0 -
DO NOT LET THEM!!! The Tonsils are Lymph Nodes, Lymph Nodes COLLECT Cellular Waste and allow it (cellular waste to flow via lymph Fluids to be filtered OUT of the Body. Waste from the HEAD, Mouth (Jaws/Teeth/Gums)... go to the Tonsils. If your Tonsils are irritated that means that You need to DETOX because Lymph Fluids are backed up and are NOT being filtered by your Kidneys and Liver. These days most knowledgeable doctors AVOID cutting out Lymph Nodes because it WILL cause Future sickness. Any Toxins in the Body Need to be in the Lymph (Lymph is the sewer system of the Body), when you cut them out future problems will happen. Detox and get healthy before you allow someone to cut on you or fill you with anti-biotics.
Go to YouTube and check out Dr. Robert Morse, ND. He is a Naturopathic doctor and Biologist. He has many videos on the Great Lymph System... You must learn how the Body works before you allow these Allopathic doctors to cut on you and alternatives.
Go Raw (Fruits, Salads, Fresh Fruit Juices) for 2 Weeks and see what happens. Your Body is telling you to CHANGE WHAT you eat, you are Unhealthy and your Body is Not eliminating its cellular waste.
ETA: 'Pus' is Lymph Fluid; those white specks or swelling in Tonsils are Lymph Fliuds, just like in a 'Pimple'. DETOX!
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Ugh...so I've been told that my tonsils need to be removed. I am scared to death as I have heard so many horror stories from adults that have had to have this done. Anyone ever had to have them out as an adult? How bad was it? I'm also told that I won't be able to do anything "strenous" for at least 2 weeks. I probably won't be able to eat very much either...I'll probably drop some lbs and this is not the way I want to do it. If I go back to eating my regular diet (i try to hit 1200-1400) a day, will this mess me up?
I'm just worred that since I'll be out of comission for a while that everything is going to get jacked up. Anyone have and experiences to share?
I am sorry. I have nothing to share. I was told the same thing 18 years ago before I had surgery for some chronic sinus issues. I decided to not have the tonsil surgery. My health has dramatically improved since the sinus surgery. PM me if you want to discuss my situation more. Did you get a second opinion?0 -
CHECK THIS OUT, and it is pretty simple. I KNOW CERTAIN of you play "FOLLOW THE LEADER' BUT believe it or not, THIS is NOT FOR YOU, NOT even the O.P. It is for THOSE who 'WILL'. Will HEAL Themselves, Will GROW, Will LIVE Well...
http://youtu.be/G5G_kCA_Xfk
Be Well0 -
About a week after....enjoy those skinny jeans !!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Seriously, you like protein drinks? Mix with ice to make em super cold...should help with the hunger pangs. For me, soup was waaaay too salty and went down like sand paper (no kidding). Cold pudding did too. But for some reason warm pudding was soothing. so ate a ton of it (regular kind not sugar free). Milk shakes didn't work, caused a flem and then coughed so I ate sherbert. Mashed tators went down like sand paper, too. Overcooked, super soft Kraft Mac N Chz helped cuz it just slid down.
Oh. And my tonsils were rotten. After they were removed, all tonsillitis, mono, strep, and the monthly sore throats went buh-bye.
Good luck sweetie. You'll be fine! :flowerforyou:
(ETA: Had mine out age 20. Lost 10lbs & a whole lot less sick days off, too)0 -
Im 35 and I had mine out last September. Best thing I ever had done in my life. I suffered from chronic ear infections and had strep several times a year not to mention all the other infections/virues I suffered from. Surgery wasn't too bad. My tongue was sore from the clamp..that took a while to go away. The first couple days post surgery I felt ok...I even had pizza! Then the 3rd day...oh ouchie! Days 3 and 4 are def the worst pain wise. And the white coating that develops over your tongue and throat is totally normal. It freaked me out at first. Make sure you take your pain meds as directed and a lot of people say to eat popsicle or cold things. For me the cold make it hurt worse...I liked warm things like really runny mashed potatos (I ate a lot of those for a couple weeks) . Really though overall it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected it to be considering my age. Like I said, days 3 and 4 post surgery were the hardest. Good luck to you!0
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Also just to let you know I haven't been sick a single time since!0
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CHECK THIS OUT, and it is pretty simple. I KNOW CERTAIN of you play "FOLLOW THE LEADER' BUT believe it or not, THIS is NOT FOR YOU, NOT even the O.P. It is for THOSE who 'WILL'. Will HEAL Themselves, Will GROW, Will LIVE Well...http://youtu.be/G5G_kCA_Xfk
Be Well
Okay, I watched it. That's a lecture on the lympatic system. Did you watch the whole thing? Do you understand what he's saying? He only talked about tonsils for 1:15 of the entire 40 minute lecture. He didn't mention anything about them being absolutely vital. In fact, he barely talked about them at all. Just saying they are part of a system that surrounds the mouth and nose area. How did this video help support your claims? It's just a lecture and it mentions many other parts of the lympatic system that are far more important than tonsils.0
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