Any Advice on Getting Tonsils Out?

Hi K.,

My son was 4 when he got his adnoids and tonsills removed. Besides the obvious popcicles and stuff the doctor told us NO milk or dairy. I guess it can grow bacteria on the scabs in the back of the throat. He told us clear liquids only. Hope everything goes well for you and beware of SUPER stinky breath.lol
K.
p.s. Your doc should give you an rx for some pain meds too..

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Hi

My son had his out when he was 20 months old. He ate LOTS and LOTS of jello. Ice cream / milk products can cause flem on the back of the throat (may not be a good idea) Also nothing that would burn like Orange Juice. He hurt for a few days and then he was eating for again. Good luck!!!
J.

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K.,

My daughter had the same issues with allergies, but she also had extremely large tonsils that would swell and fill with infection every couple of months.

The doctor told us this was due to the kind of tonsils she had, and it must have been from my side of the family because everyone has had them removed at some point in our lives. That being said, the ordeal wasn't as bad as I had imagined it would be. We waited until she turned 5 yrs. old so that they would still be smaller. Thinking back I would have opted to have them removed sooner; maybe age 3 or 4. The large tonsils made it hard for my daughter to swallow and eat, plus when she would sleep on her back they caused her to stop breathing for small periods of time during the night.

The healing process was quick for my little girl and she loved the attention of getting freezie pops made by Mom. Nowadays, they don't take out the whole tonsil they just shave them down a little on each side this was for faster healing time but you get the same result. The doctor also didn't remove my daughter adnoids, at all. This might be something to ask about. I think not removing them completely helped out alot. My daughter hasn't had a bit of trouble, not one sore throat since they were removed!

Good Luck! Give her lots of love and attention and try not to worry.

((BIG HUGS))
A.

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My four year old daughter just had hers taken out about three months ago. She drank a lot of sprite,and milk seemed to sooth it a lot. No citrus drinks they will irritate. The doctor also suggested carnation instant breakfast which he said had nutrients to aid in healing and she really liked the chocolate flavor I bought. She freaked out when she first came out of the anesthesia, it really scared me but only lasted about 30 or 45 minutes. the first few days were tough she threw up a lot but they make phenagren (spelled wrong) that you rub on their wrists instead of a suppository that made her sleepy and helped a lot. Honestly it was harder to keep her calm for 2 weeks than it was taking care of her the few days immediately after the surgery. Except for that 30 minutes or so and apparently her reactionto the anesthesia is very common for smaller children, so ask about it and expect it.

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My sonturned 5 in may and had his tonsils and adnoids taken out in July. It was not that bad for him. As soon as he came out from surgery, they gave him juice. They told him if he drank so much he could go home. He almost got sick on the way home, (they said it is normal) but he did not. He came home and sat around. He was tired but they say make them drink every few hours, if they dont it will scab and break open if you dont keep it wet. So that is the most important thing. My son only took meds for 1 day and wanted to eat chips the next day. Of course the doctor said only soft stuff for 10 days i think. That and the drinking was the hardest. Because i was making my son drink so much he did not want to and you have to wake them up at night time to drink and he hated that. And then he wanted to eat anything. Oh and no red stuff, no red jello, anything for i think a few days. That is about all i can think of to tell you. I makes a big differents after it is over. My son sleeps better his allergies have gotten a little better. Oh and also I know it is hard but dont worry. It is pretty fast and it will not be as bad as it seems. And they have changed some much since we where kids it is a lot easier now. Hope i helped, A. greer

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Well neither one of my kids have had their's out, but my best friend's son has, as well as my nephew. They both suffered badly from allergies & asthma. It's been like night & day w/ both of them. My newphew had his out last yr, and his asthma & allergies are virtually gone. My friend's son, had his out this summer, and a few weeks later he was doing great. He actually ate a "rea" meal the night he got home, and he did fine. My nephew lived on ice cream & loved it. As far as your nerves go, I'd be nervous too. But everyone I know came through fine w/o complications. Well I hope some of this helps. Good luck, and know your daughter will be fine!

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I am actually responding from my own experience because I had my tonsils removed when I was 20 yo. The ice cream did not work well for me because dairy products produce so much mucus and it makes the swallowing even harder. I lived on sherbert and juice popsicles after the surgery. They cooled and numbed without producing excess mucus in your throat. Sounds like a good excuse for some curl up on the couch and watch a movie together time. Good luck!!

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Hello K.,
Don't worry, I have two daughters and both have had their tonsils out, actually within 6 months of each other. They where ages 3 and 7, both did great. They did have a sore throat but I was told to keep a cool mist viporizer running in their room at all times and give lots to drink and it worked. They loved the milkshakes, coke icies, mashed potatoes and soups. Just watch juices and salt because it will burn the throat. God Bless you all, you will be in my prayers.

L. B

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