I was that 1 patient who bled an insane amount at home the next day. I woke up choking on my blood (I apologize for the graphic image). I was 26 at the time. My roommate drove me to the Emergency Room and there was just so much blood gushing out of my mouth. I asked the nurse at the hospital to fetch me a priest to come and pray with me because I genuinely thought I would die. Then the anesthesiologist came in and he held my hand and said (with a _very thick_ Russian accent): "Son, you're going to be just fine. Just breathe and try to imagine your Mom is holding you" (I had been asking for my Mom who lived in a different country at the time). He was so sweet and thoughtful. He got me relaxed and kept holding my hand as they wheeled me in the operating room. The recovery was beyond painful. But I'm SO HAPPY I did the surgery, despite the nightmare I endured. I was getting Strep Throat every other week and was genuinely and physically sick from antibiotics. The surgeon told me than less than 1% of patients experience the kind of bleeding I had. Oh well. At least it's behind me now :D
I am getting my surgery October 2nd. I am terrified but I have been on antibiotics since June for strep throat and it is taking a physical and mental toll on me. I am scared of the procedure but I cannot feel like this anymore
My enlarged tonsils blocked my breathing. I would sleep up to 12 hours and still wanted to sleep all day. After removal, I can't sleep more than 6 hours and 4 hours of sleep is enough for the day. More oxygen, better rest. The pain is from swelling and soreness. I had zero bleeding but my doctor said no food for 10 days. Only smoothies. So I never provoked the scabs. The scabs are super smooth and they melt like ice cream. You won't feel any rough scabs like an outer scab on your arm or leg. Swallowing and talking cause pain. Don't talk and spit your saliva to avoid swallowing. Save your swallowing for pills and water. 3rd day was the worst, day 4 got better. Day 6 I cut pain meds 75% and got my thirst and appetite back. Just sucked not eating till day 10. I lost 18 pounds.
@@thatpoeticthug Hey Mate, I'm 32 and 3 days post-op. Look it's not fun, but I was eating 'normal' food an hour after I woke up. Just keep up the painkillers and keep up the fluids.
Just got mine out 5 days ago…just brace yourself. It’s some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Lost 10 pounds in 5 days yooo🤕. Good luck, I was also dealing with tonsil stones and stuff like that my whole lifr
omg, i am 15 years old and i got real bad strep in 5th grade, and i am currently in 10th grade and i just went to the doctors yesterday and the doctor told me i had reoccuring tonsillitis, i have tried so hard to find someone that has dealt with it and it has been so hard, i have to go in 2 days to an ENT, i am so scared i have real bad anxiety and have had panic attacks before, hopefully i get my tonsils out i am so tired of dealing with this, 5 years ago it started as bad strep, then after week i told my mom that i wasnt feeling any better and she said "your fine its all in your head" during the first two years i had to take a drink as soon as i swallowed but the last five years i have to actually chew my food AND drink at the same time, it has sucked and about a week ago it got really bad, my throat was so sore and tonsil stones were covering the back of my throat and yet i was still told "it is all in your head" i havent had any medical attention because i have always been told that it is just in my head, and i have had my phone took and been yelled at because they think i am just seeking attention, when actually i have been dealing with reocurring tonsilities, if yo see this could you please tell me if you went to an ENT, and if so how did it go? im sorry im so nervous/scared
getting my tonsils out in early may the day before my birthday :| ent told me today my tonsils weren't looking too hot at all and that i've had chronic tonsillitis for over a month. this video helped wake me up to the reality that recovery will be a bit strenuous, and helped me prepare myself a little more on the mental side of things for this operation (as short as it seems it may be). thanks for the lovely video! you've helped a lot of us out here with our worries for our tonsils.
My 8 year old had her tonsils out. We are on day 4 of recovery. So far so good. Better than I thought. She is doing great! Tylenol, soft foods and popcycles
How was the blood test, my son will have his remove on June but he scary kid and so afraid of the blood test, any advise for when I have to take him for
@@bhajnikbhangoo1712 We started off with soup, pop cycles, Tylenol for pain, and smoothies. Then gradually a few days later she ate Mac and cheese. We are on day 11.. I think. There was blood that came out of her mouth on day 9 and 10. Because the scabs came off.
This is a very useful video. Thank you. I had my tonsils removed on Monday 11/04/22 and the journey has been extremely painful. The pain is actually unbearable. When people/Drs say tonsillectomy is more painful for adults, it's an understatement. It's so true when you say we should stay on-top of the pain by taking pain relief regularly and not wait till the pain is so bad and, we find ourselves trying to quickly take too many different pain relief. It's a little too late by then, and I'm afraid you will feel the pain to the fullest. I was crushing my Endone and putting it in some yoghurt and took it along with some liquid Nurofen so it wasn't so painful to swallow. It's day four today, I just drop my pills in some yoghurt now, I don't crush them anymore. Stay on-top of your pain relief and try and eat and stay hydrated as well no matter how much it hurts to swallow.
@@JustinWilliams-ed2ug i also had both wisdom teeth surgically removed, and believe me, tonsillectomy hurted 3x more. But that don't have to be same with you, everyone is different.
I want to get mine out soon. I'm scared that I'm going to feel hellfire in he back of my throat and God won't answer my prayers to end the pain. I'm terrified but the headaches and trouble breathing makes me want to do it. Hopefully I don't die tho.
Cant tell you how much I wish we had an NHS here in the US with compassionate doctors and surgeons rather than the Top Gun ego types I run into so often here. You truly seem genuinely compassionate.
I'm on my 5th day after a complete tonsillectomy and my 2nd day at home. Though I had a wonderful surgeon and doctors, they seem to be more on a "classic approach" side, so noone told me about the possible muscle cram and that you actually need to chew and swallow a lot and eat normal foods to reduce the pain, which sounds counter intuitive. After trying that for just one day and having a darn pizza instead of mushed potatoes, all I can say is wow - this really works like a magic trick, I have a lot less less pain while swallowing now, all thanks to you and your great advice. Thank you so much, Vik!
So good to know! I’m so nervous about it. I was given the same advice after a c-section, to keep moving because that actually lessons the pain. It totally worked! So I’ll definitely try to eat after the surgery. Thanks!
Apparently the older you are the worse the experience, so I’m somewhat nervous but not really. Those childhood infections really built up my hatred for them.
I will be 40 in a few months and can remember having throat problems since at least kindergarten. After a particularly painful and severe episode of strep a few years ago (I was sick for 3 months!), I want to have my tonsils removed, but I am so scared! Scared and scarred!!
The 'eat normal foods' thing definitely seems to be a UK/US difference. Here in the US, they tell you to eat soft foods. I really think the reason I healed so well (without any 'breaking off' of scabs or pain associated with the scabs going away) is because I babied those scabs with mostly liquids and only extremely soft (mashed up) food so that they didn't get scraped away and expose the unhealed tissue underneath prematurely. They stayed moist and undisturbed until they were ready to gradually dissolve painlessly away on their own. Just my personal experience, of course, but the ides of telling people to eat rough foods to disturb the scabs kind of freaks me out. That just sounds awful. (I also don't think I would have been able to eat normal foods early on even if I'd wanted to--even getting fluids down was a challenge for a while--but that's probably a separate issue related to swelling.) I also had zero bleeding during my whole recovery; none whatsoever. Again, just a personal anecdote, but that was my experience. (I also ate raw honey from days 3 - 9 or so. I don't see enough people talking about this as a potentially beneficial thing to do, but it looks like they've done some recent studies showing that it helps.)
I'm from Poland and 4 days post-OP. Here, doctors also recommend soft food. For me it's almost impossible to swallow soup, not even talking about 'normal' food. Hope I will heal as well as you.
I’m also from the US & my 17 y.o. daughter is having a tonsillectomy in 2 days. The solid food advice alarmed me too. I’m glad you shared your experience. I’m going to play things by ear, but I don’t think I’m gonna have my daughter eat solid food right away. I appreciate your advice about the raw honey. I can see how that helps since honey has healing properties.
Thank you for this. I’m about to have a check up with an ENT on Friday bc I already know that I have enlarged tonsils and I also know that I’ll be needing a tonsillectomy. Hopefully the ENT is as kind as you are. I’ve been suffering tonsilitis ever since I was a kid. Now i’m 27yrs old and it got really bad to a point that i now have sleep apnea that causes rapid weight gain. I’m so ready for thissss 😂
From a patient perspective I can endorse everything on this video - I'm 10 days out from having had my tonsils out along with some other work in the same area. The pain for the first few days was easily bearable but it ramped up to really very severe pain at around day 7. I'm now experiencing slightly less pain with each passing day. I'm using CPAP whilst I'm waiting for my UPPP surgery swelling to subside, and having anyalyzed last night's data in Sleepyhead, the evidence shows my sleep apnea to have been cured. I have plenty of central apneas, which are being caused by the pain killers and oral morphine that I'm on, but once I'm off the pain relief I'll have a brand new life to enjoy without the constant fatigue. I'm already far happier and healthier despite the post operative pain, and I'm counting the days until I'm pain and fatigue free.
Doc said using cpap would be annoying and painful during healing and to lose weight to not use it.. how much do u weigh etc...I'm 377 doc says go to 325 to lower risk of breathing problems after surgery that was 3 years ago I have a cpap struggling to lose weight my tonsils flop in the wind from the mask if I flex my throat a certain way
I’ve been extremely hesitant over the last 8 years to get this surgery for my sleep apnea. Seeing your positive comment about your results gives me hope and I hope I can get this done soon.
I am planning to have this surgery this coming month. Had my sleep disorder check up 11yrs ago and the doctor advise me to undergo tonsilectomy, but hesitant to do so. Now that I have a partner, I decided to have this surgery done soon. Thanks for the advise.
I'm from Slovenia and I had my tonsillectomy a week ago and when I was dismissed from the hospital at the end of the week, they specifically gave instructions to eat ONLY soft foods for the next two weeks, so learning that the new guidelines state that it is okay (and even better) to eat normal food was actually a surprise. Also the painkiller scheduled given as the example in the video is really helpful and helps me a lot with the pain, since my hospital just gave me metamizole with the instruction to take 1 (500mg) every 12h, which actually left me in loads of pain. I'm now taking paracetamol (1g every 9h), metamizole (750mg every 9h) and ketoprofen (50mg every 9h) - meaning I take one of these every 3h or so - and it has made even swallowing much easier. Also as nice as you are, the surgeons around the world are probably more likely to be arrogant and mean, not even taking enough time to discuss things with their patients. Also just to clarify: I had my tonsillectomy under local anasthaesia, because they stated the healing process would be faster and I would have less pain, however I also needed electrocoagulation of a blood vessel on the left side about 4h after my tonsillectomy, s oI don't know how that complicated healing.
I would not follow the 12 hours regime. Remember your body is yours to take care of. If it hurts, the healing gets much slower (too much inflammation causes excess pain, and slowing on recovery).
Thank you so much for this video! I‘ve had my tonsils out this week and have watched this video at least 5 times at this point. It‘s very reassuring to hear that the alteration in taste usually goes away after a few days/weeks.
6 days post-op right now. The 2-3 days after were the WORST days. The pain killers dont work and i was in so much pain. Every 3 hours. Including at night. It was miserable.
Is the pain more than when you get tonsilitihis ? Iam 40 and was told to take them out when I was 10 but never did I have sore throats 5-6 times a year. Scared of the pain from the operation specially after he said it’s very very painful.
@@TheMuslimChannel1 I can answer that. The pain from a tonsillectomy is far worse than the one from a tonsillitis. But if you need it to get less infections, I’d say go for it. Think of it as the last freaking time your tonsils make you sufferz
Super informative video. I am 7 days post tonsillectomy, turbinate reduction, shaving my uvula and deviated septum surgery. The pain ramped up to unbearable yesterday but today seems a bit better. After watching this as well as some other videos my fear is post op. Bleeding around this time. I am trying to be super careful and eat only cold soft stuff but your video says differently. I’d love a slice of pizza but not sure I could do it because the throat pain is intense.
Why did my doctor tell me to only eat liquid/soft foods for the next 14 days? And to avoid solid foods? I am now very concerned about becoming the 1 - 25.
Thank you so much for explaining why I need to persevere with eating normal foods and the importance of regular painkillers and staying hydrated. I am 24 hrs post-tonsillectomy and at 44 have been terrified by the horror stories out there so it's been very reassuring to watch your post 😊
This is a really great video I’m currently on day seven, boy has been rough. I had to go back to the doctors and get stronger painkillers and thankfully I’m now able to eat.
My 4-year old sons are coming out this week. I’m so nervous for him but you have helped me by explaining everything! Thank you for this video, I will be ready for him to recover ❤
I have a bad breath no matter how much I brush, floss, mouth wash. 5 years ago I learned the nasty yellow crystal things are popping out from my tonsils. Went to the doctors office told the doctor and gave me a second appointment. Then I lost my health insurance coverage. It is my dream to get rid of the tonsils. I even day dream of the life after that. If those things were outside like fingers, I won't hesitate to chopp them off by myself. I'm about to start a job with health insurance coverage. Hopefully it may cover the overall process. Otherwise I have to find a way to end this misery.
Bad breath was one the problems I was facing along with tonsil infections, I always had to carry gums to make sure my breath was fresh, the problems got worse like 3 years ago and my tonsils were getting bigger I'm 29 and I finally got them removed 2 days ago after so long and honestly the pain isn't that bad, I haven't healed just yet but I can tell my breath doesn't stink anymore. I really hope you get yours removed too. Cause I know how it feels to know you have a bad breath
Hi doc i have tonsilitis since 2009, i t happenes every 1-2x a year the dr said its not necessary to remove yet, but now 2022 i found my tonsil in right side getting bigger, most of my concern is also i feel a painless mass or lymph on my right lower jaw is this might be related and serious?
I had mine removed at age 62. I needed them out! However… if you’re having yours out, drink Warm or hot water! NOT COLD! I was getting dehydrated but couldn’t eat ice or anything cold, so I finally took a sip of my boyfriend’s coffee with MCT oil in it, and it went down SO EASILY!!! I told my doctor and she was going to tell her patients! Saved me a trip to the ER!
Good to know. I am 47 and having mine out in a few months. I am a coffee drinker (all day long) and find warm drinks help me during strep and tonsillitis so was thinking that cold might not be the thing for me. Hope you are on the mend and healing well.
I have literally just had mine taken out - same day. The surgeon, anesthesia and nurse all said do not have anything too hot as it can soften the wound and cause a bleed or infection.
I had my tonsils removed about 20 years ago. I was told of everything to expect but I wasn't ready for what happened on day 8th. I was cooking breakfast and I smelled the Steam of the potatoes I just had season. I started feeling this warm felling in the back of my throat than I tasted blood. I ran over to the garbage can opened my mouth and blood just started pouring out of my mouth. I was 15 years old and my sister was 14 years old and we were home alone. My sister called 911 and they stopped the blood before taking me to the hospital to get checked out.
Hello Dr. Veer! I've needed to have my tonsils removed for the past 20 years and I've been too afraid to do it and I've heard so many horror stories from friends who've had it done. Can you tell me about Coblation Tonsillectomy or if you've got a video on it?
Appreciate the video - great information for patients. However, why isn't pain managed better? As a retired RN, this really seems to be one of the few surgeries where pain is not managed to the same standard as other procedures. I understand the concerns around opioids, but leaving patients in pain seems counter intuitive and cruel. What about at least T3s? Some of us cannot take Ibuprofen and Tylenol alone has never addressed any pain for me. I am on a wait list for a tonsillectomy ... Personally I will not consent to the procedure without a better pain management option than OTC meds. Would like to hear the rational for such a conservative approach to pain management in this procedure.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon I was wondering specifically about Tylenol with codeine (T3s) as an option. I have found it very helpful when the tonsillitis pain gets particularly bad, so thinking that it would maybe also work for tonsillectomy. Thoughts?
I’m on day 4 of recovery, first couple of days were terrible and wouldn’t wish it upon anyone however… taking paracetamol/ibuprofen on intervals, drinking water and eating tiny squares of bread with butter has helped speed up the healing process 110% for me. Don’t get me wrong attempting to eat the first couple days will always be rough but it’s good to push yourself a little bit (swallowing movement helps keep the area clean and healthy). It still hurts now but I’m doing so much better mentally and physically than I was day 1, 2 and 3. Slowly getting there!! P.s. if you’ve ever dealt with tonsillitis and quinsy’s back to back I’m so sorry. My surgeon checked up on me after the procedure, telling me that it was a good job I had them removed when I did because I was forming yet another quinsy… Hopefully never have to hear those god forbidden words again hahahah.
My issue is it’s 2024 why don’t we have less invasive options to help tonsils? I’ve been trying to look into natural remedies to shrink tonsils but never found anything. I’m terrified of surgery I can’t even handle getting my blood taken so I really don’t want to do it
Try meditating. My pain tolerance increased dramatically when I learned to control of the psychological aspect of it. That feeling of, "Oh no, this is gonna hurt". I used to psych myself out and things were far more painful. I just had blood drawn for pre surgical testing. I stayed loose and relaxed. By not tensing up, it made the blood draw a breeze. I get my cavities filled without novocaine, too.
I had mine removed 3 days ago as treatment for my sleep apnea. The pain is horrible and unimaginable. But if you just listen to your doctor, then the pain management could be easy. As for me, the only 3 issues I'm having while trying to recover are difficulty swallowing food and fluids, having the urge to spit saliva from time to time, and the tingling sensation in my throat that's tempting me to cough or clear throat (but my doctor said do not do so as it may cause bleeding and the suture could fall off which may result in ugly healing of your tissues). I hope to see great result in my sleeping after all these pain and restless nights.
Hello I’m a 25 year old female, I have my left tonsil always been bigger don’t know why but I do get a lot of strep or cold sores. My lymph nodes get swollen and my face look like I have gained weight. Back in 2014 I had the Epstein Barr infection and I had gained weight. Will I lose weight if I get my tonsils out? Thank you
My daughter is 9 and needs her tonsils removed. I’ve been waiting to do mine for 3 years now because it doesn’t bother me too much. My daughter asked if it would be ok for both of us to have surgery around the same time so that we can go through it together? What would you suggest?
if one of you has a complication, then it might be difficult to look after each other. if you both have a problem at the same time then what would happen from a safety point of view? Personally i think it would be better if you looked after your daughter first, and then you go ahead once she is safe.
I suffered as a child for years with tonsillitis. British army doctors kept me on a drug called Triominic in th 1970’s. A very sweet liquid from memory. Never needed to have them removed.
Hey doc. Since I was a kid I've gotten intermittent tonsillitis. It got really bad in my later teens then seemed to subside for a few years. Now (I'm 27) I've had a sore throat for a year. My lymph nodes on the front of my neck are incredibly painful and swollen as of several months ago. My WBC has been high for several months as well. I've recently gotten ear problems (pain, pressure changes, crunching noises, ringing) as well. I genuinely think my tonsils are causing this, and I want them out. They're huge and they look absolutely terrible. My PCP is extremely dismissive and the furthest I've gotten is a refferal to an infectious disease specialist. I'm hoping they'll refer to me an ENT. Do my symptoms sound typical of someone who'd quality for a tonsillectomy? I'd go through any amount of pain for what I've been going through to end.
Make an appointment. Those symptoms hit me as a teen. I haven't gotten them taken out, but I plan to set a date tomorrow. My tonsils now never stop hurting and the headaches and couching makes me puke and really gets me in a bad mood. I also cough up blood and have tonsil stones. I finally decided I want out. Every possible remedy never works.
Not to scare you but you need to see an ENT (if you haven't already). What you're experiencing could be symptoms of lymphoma. My ENT is watching my tonsils for this same reason and wants to see me again in a few months. If my tonsils don't look better by then he said I'd likely need them out. They have no way of biopsying a tonsil to check for lymphoma. Idk if theres blood work to check specifically, but because you mentioned you WBC being elevated it's worth pursuing. Praying all works out for you 🙏
Thanks for posting this! I have the same issue. Tonsil stones are ruining my life. I'm 47 and a bit scared but I think I will push for the surgery. How long did it take you to heal?@AUCEDELAMMAS
Thanks for another great video. One thing I really wanted to know post-surgery is the intensity of pain over the next two weeks. Most videos on RUclips suggest that day1/2 is pretty bearable. Day 4/5/6 is when it gets severe, and thereafter it gets bearable again. In my case, it was pretty low for the first 7 days. I was taking my medications regularly without a miss, and eating rough as advised. On day 8, however, the pain got severe and I found it difficult to swallow. Then on day 9, it was so excruciating I could no longer eat, even the Difflam Spray didn't work, so all I had for one day was heavy painkillers and no food. Naturally, In the early hours of day 10, I started vomiting incessantly and ended up in A&E where they put me on a drip and gave me anti-nausea medication. After about half a day when I was rehydrated and managed to eat without vomiting, they let me go. From then on, the pain gradually subsided. Interesting for me was that on day 8 I thought the worst is over because in most people's experience it's around day 5 the pain reaches its climax, but I couldn't have been more wrong.
I think you were doing all the right things but unfortunately on day 7 you got an infection and it all went pear shaped. everyone is different and that's what makes it difficult to give out advice. glad you are feeling better!
My 10 year old son is due to have his adenoids and tonsils removed soon. I'm absolutely terrified of a bad bleed as I have heard horror stories of this! My son has autism aswell so I'm really worried about how he will cope. He has sleep apnea and recurrent strep throat so he has to have it done but I'm losing sleep over it. Any advice for a child with special needs who has limited understanding. Thanks.
I tried having my tonsils removed, because of my tonsils Stones, the surgeon denied to do it, they only do the surgery if you have at least 7 infections a year, it is frustrating to know that you have to deal with this things for the rest of your life ...
I just got my tonsils out a day ago. Thank you for mentioning that I can eat a normal diet! I think that people saying that getting tonsils out as an adult is worse than taking them out as a kid is a myth. Yes, it's painful. But it's really not that bad. So for all the adults getting them out (I'm late 20's) it's truly not that bad. I guess it depends on how much pain you can tolerate.
I'm 42. I removed my tonsils yesterday...... the pain is something else. Its huge..... I gave a birth to my child WITHOUT EPIDURAL.... so I consider myself as a person with tolerance on pain... But still.. all I can say is that I'm suffering since yesterday. 😥
20 yo, youre still a baby. Im 37, and it hurts as hell. The tissue grows deeper the older you get. When youre young they dont have to cut so deep its still more to the surface. Just had it done 3 days ago. Its torture
Thank you for this outstanding video. I almost did not watch it as ai have already watched about 10 on the subject. I am so glad I did as your was the only video that discussed infections and strategies for eating post surgery. Cheers
Day 7 of my tonsillectomy… i hate my life. Can’t eat, can’t drink, and these past seven days have been the hardest days of my life. I’ve lost 13 pounds in seven days because I literally cannot eat. I’m really hoping this is worth it in the long run.
What a great and informative video. Thank you. Im 2 days post op and this was so useful. Wish my own surgeon had taken the time to explain things the way you have
Is a breathing tube necessary? My kids are supposed to get their tonsils removed over the next month. I’m terrified. The hospital has terrible reviews and it’s not pediatric based.
I currently habe angina where you have to drink alot... I am 15 yo and this is so annoying I was even thinking qbout removing my tonsils, But I always think that it is very weird having them removed. But thank you for this video❤❤❤
A doctor recommending fast food like burgers and PIZZA when recovering from an operation is quiet mind boggling. Why doesnt he recommend healthy good food that doesnt increase inflammation and supports the healing process? Crazy.
I am in Canada and they never removed my tonsils because my blood pressure was very high as a child due to kidney failure (230/180 .. ya .. as a kid!). So I still have my tonsils and they have holes in them now. I started back on CPAP but this time I actually got tonsillitis which is odd because I hadn't gotten that since my 20's.
Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate it. I'm going to get Tonsillectomy operation along with getting my uvula removed. This video helped me a lot I hope you keep you the good work! 👊🙆🏾
This last year I've had several throat infections and the last 6 months my throat feels extremely tight and like I'm being suffocated and super tight at night and day and feels like my air way is being blocked and super swollen... my surgery is in 4 days for tonsils to be removed. Feel super nervous that my throat will be swollen worse then they are now/won't be able to breathe. Went to hospital 2 weeks ago because I felt like I couldn't breath and found out I had sleep apnea on top of that, oxygen went down to 70% and felt like I was going to passout and die.
I'm waiting for my surgery appt. I have done some research and my concern is, my bedroom is very dry. Should I purchase a cool or warm mist humidifier after my tonsilectomy? Please and thank you
My son (16) is having his out next week and I’m worried sick about the pain he will be in! They say since he’s a child, he will only need Tylenol and ibuprofen, I don’t understand what would change in the next 2 years that would make his pain worse, and I worry his pain will be uncontrolled!
@@JenLongtin I wouldn't worry too much, its a low risk surgery and the younger you are the faster you recover. Did your son already do it or is it still planned?
Hi doctor Im on day 4 after my tonsillectomy is it normal to have pain in the part of the roof of the mouth where the uvula area is it is still a little swollen and is going down over time and is it OK to suck on ice cubes as it is giving me relief from the pain apart from the pain meds I've been prescribed
Hello, from the US....this by far is the worst surgery ever....I'm on day 13 and still having alot of pain with swallowing and now the pain is from ear to ear....I wish I would've known this pain is referred pain to the ears and mouth overall....pain meds only take the edge off....
Dr Veer, can you please do a video on floppy larynx, aka the rare problem where the voicebox can obstruct the airway? Maybe how it affects children and adults etc. I think it would be a worthwhile video. Sorry if you have already done this and I have somehow missed it here on your channel. Thank you.
Hi all, I wanted to put my story on here as everyone’s is different and this may help somebody who’s story was similar to mine. I’m 35 years of age I’m day 12 after surgery of a tonsilectomy, I originally went to my doctor as I had one tonsil bigger than the other. Small sore throats here an there but no other symptoms, I do smoke so I believe that’s why the doctor decided to send me for this surgery. Day 1-2 after surgery just felt like a frog in my throat with small pain, was able to eat a soup Ice creams ect, after that I was in hell for about 8 days. I couldn’t swallow my own saliva without preparing myself for it, slept 3 hours a night lost a stone in weight, on day 9 the constant pain had stopped an was only when eating same as day 10. Day 11 I was able to eat some jerk chicken and rice and my god did I need it, currently on day 12 and I still have small pain when swallowing but I can eat soft food better now. Medication wise the throat spray didn’t help me at all. I bled a little but the pills gave to me clotted the blood straight away and there was no issue. I would put day 3-8 were probably the worst of my life no exaggeration. Very painful recovery but there is an end to it. Good luck and get a humidifier I got one on day 6 for £16 of Amazon I should have got one sooner. Leave any questions I will always try to reply as I will know what your going through, I needed someone to reply to me 😂
Hi please to answer my question..can patanase be used everyday or it has similar effects as the otrivine in the sense of depriving the nasal membrane of oxygen? Please to answer
I have a surgery planned at the end of this month and I'm still in doubt if I want to have them removed. Yes I have had some bad inflammations 3/5 times a year since puberty (I'm 23 now). And the surgeon said I had tiny 'holes' in my tonsils which makes them prone to bad bacteria. I am super nervous for my surgery and I don't know what to feel or think. I just hope when I do the surgery I won't have any infections and high fevers anymore..
ATTENTION! Please help, im having my surgery soon. I just need to ask what type of tonsillectomy method is good for me? i have recurring tonsillitis and strep throat, as well as having tonsil stones. My doctor is doing a coblation on me. BUT I heard this is a type of intracapsular procedure and my tonsils will regrow back😭😭 please help me Doctor..
I had to take childrens calpol for a day or 2 but it made me ill so i stopped taking it, i got through the pain with just ice packs on constantly, by day 7 didnt need any ice packs on, just had ear pain until day 10 but im now on day 12 and im ok barely any pain
Your information was bang on. I’m from Australia and my husband just got his tonsils outs 10 days ago. My turn is in one week so watching him has made me more anxious, but he has assured me that it’s manageable. I’ve been looking through RUclips and found this vid to be the most informative and accurate. Probably since the UK is similar to Australia. Thank you!!
despite we're beyond endemic here in Malaysia I am still concerned of going to hospitals. but I am 27 now and tonsilitis is always the reason for my fever.
Superb advice, I suffered for years with tonsil stones and tonsil infections. My GP was reluctant to entertain any reason to remove them until I saw a locum who looked at my history of throat infections and decided I should see a consultant who removed my tonsils. It was agony for two weeks and I had a bleed half way through but it stopped on its own. I have no problems with throat infections at all and the only problem I notice still after 25 years is an excess of mucus on the back of the throat especially after a cold drink.
Just had mine done I'm 3 days post op. My tongue is very swollen on one side where it has been clamped down. The worst for me though is the uvula has swollen to unimaginable size they gave me steroids in hospital but it did nothing they did try and use steroids to reduce my permanently inflammed tonsils and that never worked. So am a bit concerned that the uvula will not shrink back down. It looks like it's going to burst.
I've had the worst cases on tonsillitis and tonsil stones, I've also pulled out of 3 appointments to have it removed. I'm extremely scared of having it removed I could pass out just thinking about it. I'd really love to have no tonsil problems but not via surgery. I might just be that 0.1 %. I came across this video Considering removing them but I always think about the worse case scenario
Thank you Mr Veer for your informative video. I’m a new Ent resident and I found your video extremely helpful in tonsillectomy management, a lot of info from experience and not found in textbooks
Glad you found it useful. Much of medicine isn't in the books. You'll develop your own consenting style with time, and it'll be better than mine i'm sure. Good luck!
Hi, Vik, I've passed such surgery in 1971 or 1972 when I was 3 years old. What am I still asking myself is was it really necessary to have my tonsils removed. What are the indications which makes tonsillectomy a must. I really wish my tonsils hadn't been removed as they are important part of the immune system, so I think I have a lot of infections during my life because of a lack of my tonsils.
Tonsillectomy doesn't affect your immunity, there is something else that is causing you to have infections. I am doing a video and ebook about this right now. There is no evidence that this is true at all.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Thank you so much for the answer! Looking forward to your video and e-book on the subject. I follow your sleep apnea videos with great interest and find them very helpful. Be healthy.
Dr Vik Veers, I appreciate you may not be able to respond, but I was wondering if it's possible for a patient to request a local rather than a general anaesthetic for maxillofacial surgery involving the removal of a small portion of bone to enable the removal of a wisdom tooth? Thank you
People who are watching this the day before the operation
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How did your procedure go?
Good but hurt A LOT u need pain killers in order to be proactive
@@darlenebarkley4797 24july me and my boy are taking out tonsils and andenoid I'm freaking out trying to stay informed
I'm getting it today 😭
I was that 1 patient who bled an insane amount at home the next day. I woke up choking on my blood (I apologize for the graphic image). I was 26 at the time. My roommate drove me to the Emergency Room and there was just so much blood gushing out of my mouth. I asked the nurse at the hospital to fetch me a priest to come and pray with me because I genuinely thought I would die. Then the anesthesiologist came in and he held my hand and said (with a _very thick_ Russian accent): "Son, you're going to be just fine. Just breathe and try to imagine your Mom is holding you" (I had been asking for my Mom who lived in a different country at the time). He was so sweet and thoughtful. He got me relaxed and kept holding my hand as they wheeled me in the operating room. The recovery was beyond painful. But I'm SO HAPPY I did the surgery, despite the nightmare I endured. I was getting Strep Throat every other week and was genuinely and physically sick from antibiotics. The surgeon told me than less than 1% of patients experience the kind of bleeding I had. Oh well. At least it's behind me now :D
Glad you’re ok. Thank you for sharing your experience
Hell yeah 💪
I am getting my surgery October 2nd. I am terrified but I have been on antibiotics since June for strep throat and it is taking a physical and mental toll on me. I am scared of the procedure but I cannot feel like this anymore
My enlarged tonsils blocked my breathing. I would sleep up to 12 hours and still wanted to sleep all day. After removal, I can't sleep more than 6 hours and 4 hours of sleep is enough for the day. More oxygen, better rest. The pain is from swelling and soreness. I had zero bleeding but my doctor said no food for 10 days. Only smoothies. So I never provoked the scabs. The scabs are super smooth and they melt like ice cream. You won't feel any rough scabs like an outer scab on your arm or leg. Swallowing and talking cause pain. Don't talk and spit your saliva to avoid swallowing. Save your swallowing for pills and water. 3rd day was the worst, day 4 got better. Day 6 I cut pain meds 75% and got my thirst and appetite back. Just sucked not eating till day 10. I lost 18 pounds.
@@realmseer6875 did u get constipated during the first 10 days?
Damn what a nice doctor, he talks to people like they’re children and I like it!
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My surgery is in 10 hours...but this helped ease my anxiety for sure
Did u heal well, And after how long
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@@ThandoJosetteGinindza god bless!
I'm 34 years old and 7 days post-op. I watched this before and now after! Thanks :)
How was it on 35 and they told me to recommend to get them removed and I'm having cold feet.
@@thatpoeticthug Hey Mate, I'm 32 and 3 days post-op. Look it's not fun, but I was eating 'normal' food an hour after I woke up. Just keep up the painkillers and keep up the fluids.
@@brendanthebardthis was super helpful for me, thankyou!
After 5 years of suffering with reoccurring tonsillitis, they’re finally coming out next month 😁 thank you for such a helpful video 😊
I’m getting mine out. On Jan 24th
Just got mine out 5 days ago…just brace yourself. It’s some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Lost 10 pounds in 5 days yooo🤕. Good luck, I was also dealing with tonsil stones and stuff like that my whole lifr
omg, i am 15 years old and i got real bad strep in 5th grade, and i am currently in 10th grade and i just went to the doctors yesterday and the doctor told me i had reoccuring tonsillitis, i have tried so hard to find someone that has dealt with it and it has been so hard, i have to go in 2 days to an ENT, i am so scared i have real bad anxiety and have had panic attacks before, hopefully i get my tonsils out i am so tired of dealing with this, 5 years ago it started as bad strep, then after week i told my mom that i wasnt feeling any better and she said "your fine its all in your head" during the first two years i had to take a drink as soon as i swallowed but the last five years i have to actually chew my food AND drink at the same time, it has sucked and about a week ago it got really bad, my throat was so sore and tonsil stones were covering the back of my throat and yet i was still told "it is all in your head" i havent had any medical attention because i have always been told that it is just in my head, and i have had my phone took and been yelled at because they think i am just seeking attention, when actually i have been dealing with reocurring tonsilities, if yo see this could you please tell me if you went to an ENT, and if so how did it go? im sorry im so nervous/scared
How are you recovering from it? I'm abit scared to decide removal.
@@jacobmyers0615 update
getting my tonsils out in early may the day before my birthday :| ent told me today my tonsils weren't looking too hot at all and that i've had chronic tonsillitis for over a month. this video helped wake me up to the reality that recovery will be a bit strenuous, and helped me prepare myself a little more on the mental side of things for this operation (as short as it seems it may be). thanks for the lovely video! you've helped a lot of us out here with our worries for our tonsils.
That was exactly why i made this video - thank you for your kind comments.
have you recovered now?
My 8 year old had her tonsils out. We are on day 4 of recovery. So far so good. Better than I thought. She is doing great!
Tylenol, soft foods and popcycles
What soft foods did you give? My 8 year old is 2 days away from her surgery.
How was the blood test, my son will have his remove on June but he scary kid and so afraid of the blood test, any advise for when I have to take him for
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We started off with soup, pop cycles, Tylenol for pain, and smoothies.
Then gradually a few days later she ate Mac and cheese.
We are on day 11.. I think.
There was blood that came out of her mouth on day 9 and 10. Because the scabs came off.
@@bhajnikbhangoo1712 she also had an antibiotic. They give that just in case. She took the antibiotic twice a day for 7 days.
My 2yo had tonsillectomy and is currently doing great, comon man
This is a very useful video. Thank you. I had my tonsils removed on Monday 11/04/22 and the journey has been extremely painful. The pain is actually unbearable. When people/Drs say tonsillectomy is more painful for adults, it's an understatement. It's so true when you say we should stay on-top of the pain by taking pain relief regularly and not wait till the pain is so bad and, we find ourselves trying to quickly take too many different pain relief. It's a little too late by then, and I'm afraid you will feel the pain to the fullest. I was crushing my Endone and putting it in some yoghurt and took it along with some liquid Nurofen so it wasn't so painful to swallow. It's day four today, I just drop my pills in some yoghurt now, I don't crush them anymore. Stay on-top of your pain relief and try and eat and stay hydrated as well no matter how much it hurts to swallow.
@@JustinWilliams-ed2ug i also had both wisdom teeth surgically removed, and believe me, tonsillectomy hurted 3x more. But that don't have to be same with you, everyone is different.
I want to get mine out soon. I'm scared that I'm going to feel hellfire in he back of my throat and God won't answer my prayers to end the pain. I'm terrified but the headaches and trouble breathing makes me want to do it. Hopefully I don't die tho.
Cant tell you how much I wish we had an NHS here in the US with compassionate doctors and surgeons rather than the Top Gun ego types I run into so often here. You truly seem genuinely compassionate.
I'm on my 5th day after a complete tonsillectomy and my 2nd day at home. Though I had a wonderful surgeon and doctors, they seem to be more on a "classic approach" side, so noone told me about the possible muscle cram and that you actually need to chew and swallow a lot and eat normal foods to reduce the pain, which sounds counter intuitive. After trying that for just one day and having a darn pizza instead of mushed potatoes, all I can say is wow - this really works like a magic trick, I have a lot less less pain while swallowing now, all thanks to you and your great advice. Thank you so much, Vik!
So good to know! I’m so nervous about it. I was given the same advice after a c-section, to keep moving because that actually lessons the pain. It totally worked! So I’ll definitely try to eat after the surgery. Thanks!
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So the ENT wanted you to start chewing solid foods on the 5th day?
I am going to have tonsillectomy soon. Please let me know. Thank you.
Apparently the older you are the worse the experience, so I’m somewhat nervous but not really. Those childhood infections really built up my hatred for them.
I will be 40 in a few months and can remember having throat problems since at least kindergarten. After a particularly painful and severe episode of strep a few years ago (I was sick for 3 months!), I want to have my tonsils removed, but I am so scared! Scared and scarred!!
The 'eat normal foods' thing definitely seems to be a UK/US difference. Here in the US, they tell you to eat soft foods. I really think the reason I healed so well (without any 'breaking off' of scabs or pain associated with the scabs going away) is because I babied those scabs with mostly liquids and only extremely soft (mashed up) food so that they didn't get scraped away and expose the unhealed tissue underneath prematurely. They stayed moist and undisturbed until they were ready to gradually dissolve painlessly away on their own. Just my personal experience, of course, but the ides of telling people to eat rough foods to disturb the scabs kind of freaks me out. That just sounds awful. (I also don't think I would have been able to eat normal foods early on even if I'd wanted to--even getting fluids down was a challenge for a while--but that's probably a separate issue related to swelling.) I also had zero bleeding during my whole recovery; none whatsoever. Again, just a personal anecdote, but that was my experience. (I also ate raw honey from days 3 - 9 or so. I don't see enough people talking about this as a potentially beneficial thing to do, but it looks like they've done some recent studies showing that it helps.)
I'm from Poland and 4 days post-OP. Here, doctors also recommend soft food. For me it's almost impossible to swallow soup, not even talking about 'normal' food. Hope I will heal as well as you.
I’m also from the US & my 17 y.o. daughter is having a tonsillectomy in 2 days. The solid food advice alarmed me too. I’m glad you shared your experience. I’m going to play things by ear, but I don’t think I’m gonna have my daughter eat solid food right away. I appreciate your advice about the raw honey. I can see how that helps since honey has healing properties.
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I got a prescription lidocaine lollipop after my operation and it helped so much to numb the throat pain!
Thank you for this. I’m about to have a check up with an ENT on Friday bc I already know that I have enlarged tonsils and I also know that I’ll be needing a tonsillectomy. Hopefully the ENT is as kind as you are. I’ve been suffering tonsilitis ever since I was a kid. Now i’m 27yrs old and it got really bad to a point that i now have sleep apnea that causes rapid weight gain. I’m so ready for thissss 😂
Such a crisp explanation by the doctor..Thanks doc for clearing all the doubts regarding the tonsil removal surgery
From a patient perspective I can endorse everything on this video - I'm 10 days out from having had my tonsils out along with some other work in the same area. The pain for the first few days was easily bearable but it ramped up to really very severe pain at around day 7. I'm now experiencing slightly less pain with each passing day. I'm using CPAP whilst I'm waiting for my UPPP surgery swelling to subside, and having anyalyzed last night's data in Sleepyhead, the evidence shows my sleep apnea to have been cured. I have plenty of central apneas, which are being caused by the pain killers and oral morphine that I'm on, but once I'm off the pain relief I'll have a brand new life to enjoy without the constant fatigue. I'm already far happier and healthier despite the post operative pain, and I'm counting the days until I'm pain and fatigue free.
Instead of uppp , you could have made an orthodontist make a custom oral appliance that lift the palate at nights while sleeping
I'm doing a video on oral appliances - so you'll see the pros and cons of that as well.
Doc said using cpap would be annoying and painful during healing and to lose weight to not use it.. how much do u weigh etc...I'm 377 doc says go to 325 to lower risk of breathing problems after surgery that was 3 years ago I have a cpap struggling to lose weight my tonsils flop in the wind from the mask if I flex my throat a certain way
I’ve been extremely hesitant over the last 8 years to get this surgery for my sleep apnea. Seeing your positive comment about your results gives me hope and I hope I can get this done soon.
I am planning to have this surgery this coming month. Had my sleep disorder check up 11yrs ago and the doctor advise me to undergo tonsilectomy, but hesitant to do so. Now that I have a partner, I decided to have this surgery done soon. Thanks for the advise.
I'm from Slovenia and I had my tonsillectomy a week ago and when I was dismissed from the hospital at the end of the week, they specifically gave instructions to eat ONLY soft foods for the next two weeks, so learning that the new guidelines state that it is okay (and even better) to eat normal food was actually a surprise. Also the painkiller scheduled given as the example in the video is really helpful and helps me a lot with the pain, since my hospital just gave me metamizole with the instruction to take 1 (500mg) every 12h, which actually left me in loads of pain. I'm now taking paracetamol (1g every 9h), metamizole (750mg every 9h) and ketoprofen (50mg every 9h) - meaning I take one of these every 3h or so - and it has made even swallowing much easier. Also as nice as you are, the surgeons around the world are probably more likely to be arrogant and mean, not even taking enough time to discuss things with their patients.
Also just to clarify: I had my tonsillectomy under local anasthaesia, because they stated the healing process would be faster and I would have less pain, however I also needed electrocoagulation of a blood vessel on the left side about 4h after my tonsillectomy, s oI don't know how that complicated healing.
Was it painful?
I'm sorry, taking pain meds every 12 hours must have been a nightmare 😢
I would not follow the 12 hours regime. Remember your body is yours to take care of. If it hurts, the healing gets much slower (too much inflammation causes excess pain, and slowing on recovery).
Ketoprofine 50mg or 500 mg ?
Thank you so much for this video! I‘ve had my tonsils out this week and have watched this video at least 5 times at this point. It‘s very reassuring to hear that the alteration in taste usually goes away after a few days/weeks.
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Thank you so very much. Best video on RUclips for this procedure.
I’m very grateful.
You are amazing 🌷🙏🏻🌷
Really appreciate your helpful advices.
6 days post-op right now. The 2-3 days after were the WORST days. The pain killers dont work and i was in so much pain. Every 3 hours. Including at night. It was miserable.
Is the pain more than when you get tonsilitihis ?
Iam 40 and was told to take them out when I was 10 but never did I have sore throats 5-6 times a year. Scared of the pain from the operation specially after he said it’s very very painful.
@@TheMuslimChannel1 I can answer that. The pain from a tonsillectomy is far worse than the one from a tonsillitis. But if you need it to get less infections, I’d say go for it. Think of it as the last freaking time your tonsils make you sufferz
Super informative video. I am 7 days post tonsillectomy, turbinate reduction, shaving my uvula and deviated septum surgery. The pain ramped up to unbearable yesterday but today seems a bit better. After watching this as well as some other videos my fear is post op. Bleeding around this time. I am trying to be super careful and eat only cold soft stuff but your video says differently. I’d love a slice of pizza but not sure I could do it because the throat pain is intense.
How are you now???
Exactly the surgeries I had
On my day 7 and I nearly died of pain today
Why did my doctor tell me to only eat liquid/soft foods for the next 14 days? And to avoid solid foods? I am now very concerned about becoming the 1 - 25.
Thank you so much for explaining why I need to persevere with eating normal foods and the importance of regular painkillers and staying hydrated. I am 24 hrs post-tonsillectomy and at 44 have been terrified by the horror stories out there so it's been very reassuring to watch your post 😊
what do you do to get them removed all i get i abtibiotics even thoe i have it even other week
How long did it take for you to heal and get back to your normal daily activities. Thinking of having my tonsils removed but I'm 47 and a bit scared.
I’m 40 and experiencing lots of infections. Very nervous to get this done but it may have to happen
This is a really great video I’m currently on day seven, boy has been rough. I had to go back to the doctors and get stronger painkillers and thankfully I’m now able to eat.
Dang, sounds like the "cure" is worse than the disease.
My 4-year old sons are coming out this week. I’m so nervous for him but you have helped me by explaining everything! Thank you for this video, I will be ready for him to recover ❤
Hey how did it go? My 5 year old has a procedure coming up. I'm so nervous
Common sense really ain't that common is it
Incredible what things you have to explain to people
I have a bad breath no matter how much I brush, floss, mouth wash. 5 years ago I learned the nasty yellow crystal things are popping out from my tonsils. Went to the doctors office told the doctor and gave me a second appointment. Then I lost my health insurance coverage. It is my dream to get rid of the tonsils. I even day dream of the life after that. If those things were outside like fingers, I won't hesitate to chopp them off by myself. I'm about to start a job with health insurance coverage. Hopefully it may cover the overall process. Otherwise I have to find a way to end this misery.
Bad breath was one the problems I was facing along with tonsil infections, I always had to carry gums to make sure my breath was fresh, the problems got worse like 3 years ago and my tonsils were getting bigger I'm 29 and I finally got them removed 2 days ago after so long and honestly the pain isn't that bad, I haven't healed just yet but I can tell my breath doesn't stink anymore. I really hope you get yours removed too. Cause I know how it feels to know you have a bad breath
How are both of you doing now? I just got mine removed 1 week ago and the pain is awful but I’m hopeful that my breath will start being better soon!
This Doctor is a wealth of knowledge, Thanks for making such an informative video Dr. Veer.
Super nervous my 5 year old is going in for this 😢. Pray for her please
Really glad I watched this before my operation in a month.
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Hi doc i have tonsilitis since 2009, i t happenes every 1-2x a year the dr said its not necessary to remove yet, but now 2022 i found my tonsil in right side getting bigger, most of my concern is also i feel a painless mass or lymph on my right lower jaw is this might be related and serious?
Thanks
I have a scheduled tonsillectomy in few days
I had mine removed at age 62. I needed them out!
However… if you’re having yours out, drink Warm or hot water! NOT COLD! I was getting dehydrated but couldn’t eat ice or anything cold, so I finally took a sip of my boyfriend’s coffee with MCT oil in it, and it went down SO EASILY!!!
I told my doctor and she was going to tell her patients! Saved me a trip to the ER!
Good to know. I am 47 and having mine out in a few months. I am a coffee drinker (all day long) and find warm drinks help me during strep and tonsillitis so was thinking that cold might not be the thing for me. Hope you are on the mend and healing well.
I have literally just had mine taken out - same day.
The surgeon, anesthesia and nurse all said do not have anything too hot as it can soften the wound and cause a bleed or infection.
@@gavinmaggs1 I can understand this.
Thanks for these information .
My pleasure
Thanks!
Such a kind gesture, thank you ever so much.
I had my tonsils removed about 20 years ago. I was told of everything to expect but I wasn't ready for what happened on day 8th. I was cooking breakfast and I smelled the Steam of the potatoes I just had season. I started feeling this warm felling in the back of my throat than I tasted blood. I ran over to the garbage can opened my mouth and blood just started pouring out of my mouth. I was 15 years old and my sister was 14 years old and we were home alone. My sister called 911 and they stopped the blood before taking me to the hospital to get checked out.
I'm glad they were able to stop it and you were okay❤️
Wait so it’s better to eat solid food to avoid bleeding ???? I’m scared of bleeding cause I have plans 3 weeks after surgery ahah
7:48 you were about to say "fake", nice save haha
Hello Dr. Veer! I've needed to have my tonsils removed for the past 20 years and I've been too afraid to do it and I've heard so many horror stories from friends who've had it done. Can you tell me about Coblation Tonsillectomy or if you've got a video on it?
Appreciate the video - great information for patients. However, why isn't pain managed better? As a retired RN, this really seems to be one of the few surgeries where pain is not managed to the same standard as other procedures. I understand the concerns around opioids, but leaving patients in pain seems counter intuitive and cruel. What about at least T3s? Some of us cannot take Ibuprofen and Tylenol alone has never addressed any pain for me. I am on a wait list for a tonsillectomy ... Personally I will not consent to the procedure without a better pain management option than OTC meds. Would like to hear the rational for such a conservative approach to pain management in this procedure.
what analgesia would you suggest? opiates are very poor at dealing with this pain. it's a difficult situation.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon I was wondering specifically about Tylenol with codeine (T3s) as an option. I have found it very helpful when the tonsillitis pain gets particularly bad, so thinking that it would maybe also work for tonsillectomy. Thoughts?
Perhaps Cannabis products might help?
I’m on day 4 of recovery, first couple of days were terrible and wouldn’t wish it upon anyone however… taking paracetamol/ibuprofen on intervals, drinking water and eating tiny squares of bread with butter has helped speed up the healing process 110% for me. Don’t get me wrong attempting to eat the first couple days will always be rough but it’s good to push yourself a little bit (swallowing movement helps keep the area clean and healthy). It still hurts now but I’m doing so much better mentally and physically than I was day 1, 2 and 3. Slowly getting there!!
P.s. if you’ve ever dealt with tonsillitis and quinsy’s back to back I’m so sorry.
My surgeon checked up on me after the procedure, telling me that it was a good job I had them removed when I did because I was forming yet another quinsy… Hopefully never have to hear those god forbidden words again hahahah.
My issue is it’s 2024 why don’t we have less invasive options to help tonsils? I’ve been trying to look into natural remedies to shrink tonsils but never found anything. I’m terrified of surgery I can’t even handle getting my blood taken so I really don’t want to do it
Try meditating. My pain tolerance increased dramatically when I learned to control of the psychological aspect of it.
That feeling of, "Oh no, this is gonna hurt". I used to psych myself out and things were far more painful. I just had blood drawn for pre surgical testing. I stayed loose and relaxed. By not tensing up, it made the blood draw a breeze.
I get my cavities filled without novocaine, too.
I had mine removed 3 days ago as treatment for my sleep apnea. The pain is horrible and unimaginable. But if you just listen to your doctor, then the pain management could be easy. As for me, the only 3 issues I'm having while trying to recover are difficulty swallowing food and fluids, having the urge to spit saliva from time to time, and the tingling sensation in my throat that's tempting me to cough or clear throat (but my doctor said do not do so as it may cause bleeding and the suture could fall off which may result in ugly healing of your tissues). I hope to see great result in my sleeping after all these pain and restless nights.
I did it for sleep apnea also my ahi is 34 which is severe, did the surgery help ur sleeping?
Hey. how’s your sleep today? I’m planning to get my tonsil removed because of my sleep apnea.
Hello I’m a 25 year old female, I have my left tonsil always been bigger don’t know why but I do get a lot of strep or cold sores. My lymph nodes get swollen and my face look like I have gained weight. Back in 2014 I had the Epstein Barr infection and I had gained weight. Will I lose weight if I get my tonsils out? Thank you
My daughter is 9 and needs her tonsils removed. I’ve been waiting to do mine for 3 years now because it doesn’t bother me too much. My daughter asked if it would be ok for both of us to have surgery around the same time so that we can go through it together? What would you suggest?
if one of you has a complication, then it might be difficult to look after each other. if you both have a problem at the same time then what would happen from a safety point of view? Personally i think it would be better if you looked after your daughter first, and then you go ahead once she is safe.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Thank you SO much for answering my question!!!!! 😁
I suffered as a child for years with tonsillitis. British army doctors kept me on a drug called Triominic in th 1970’s. A very sweet liquid from memory. Never needed to have them removed.
Day 12 post op for me!! Feeling better but still on pain meds .
Hey doc. Since I was a kid I've gotten intermittent tonsillitis. It got really bad in my later teens then seemed to subside for a few years. Now (I'm 27) I've had a sore throat for a year. My lymph nodes on the front of my neck are incredibly painful and swollen as of several months ago. My WBC has been high for several months as well. I've recently gotten ear problems (pain, pressure changes, crunching noises, ringing) as well. I genuinely think my tonsils are causing this, and I want them out. They're huge and they look absolutely terrible. My PCP is extremely dismissive and the furthest I've gotten is a refferal to an infectious disease specialist. I'm hoping they'll refer to me an ENT. Do my symptoms sound typical of someone who'd quality for a tonsillectomy? I'd go through any amount of pain for what I've been going through to end.
Make an appointment. Those symptoms hit me as a teen. I haven't gotten them taken out, but I plan to set a date tomorrow. My tonsils now never stop hurting and the headaches and couching makes me puke and really gets me in a bad mood. I also cough up blood and have tonsil stones. I finally decided I want out. Every possible remedy never works.
Hey, did you get to the bottom of your symptoms? i have the same and suspect its also my tonsils causing it, or a nerve, not sure.
Not to scare you but you need to see an ENT (if you haven't already). What you're experiencing could be symptoms of lymphoma. My ENT is watching my tonsils for this same reason and wants to see me again in a few months. If my tonsils don't look better by then he said I'd likely need them out. They have no way of biopsying a tonsil to check for lymphoma. Idk if theres blood work to check specifically, but because you mentioned you WBC being elevated it's worth pursuing. Praying all works out for you 🙏
Thanks for posting this! I have the same issue. Tonsil stones are ruining my life. I'm 47 and a bit scared but I think I will push for the surgery. How long did it take you to heal?@AUCEDELAMMAS
Thank you for a really clear run through on this topic ,Dr .Thank you✨✨✨
Thanks for another great video. One thing I really wanted to know post-surgery is the intensity of pain over the next two weeks. Most videos on RUclips suggest that day1/2 is pretty bearable. Day 4/5/6 is when it gets severe, and thereafter it gets bearable again. In my case, it was pretty low for the first 7 days. I was taking my medications regularly without a miss, and eating rough as advised. On day 8, however, the pain got severe and I found it difficult to swallow. Then on day 9, it was so excruciating I could no longer eat, even the Difflam Spray didn't work, so all I had for one day was heavy painkillers and no food. Naturally, In the early hours of day 10, I started vomiting incessantly and ended up in A&E where they put me on a drip and gave me anti-nausea medication. After about half a day when I was rehydrated and managed to eat without vomiting, they let me go. From then on, the pain gradually subsided. Interesting for me was that on day 8 I thought the worst is over because in most people's experience it's around day 5 the pain reaches its climax, but I couldn't have been more wrong.
I think you were doing all the right things but unfortunately on day 7 you got an infection and it all went pear shaped. everyone is different and that's what makes it difficult to give out advice. glad you are feeling better!
Always keep a glass of water in your hand to sip on! Hurts so unnecessarily bad when it’s dry
hello how are you
Thankyou very much.
My 10 year old son is due to have his adenoids and tonsils removed soon. I'm absolutely terrified of a bad bleed as I have heard horror stories of this! My son has autism aswell so I'm really worried about how he will cope. He has sleep apnea and recurrent strep throat so he has to have it done but I'm losing sleep over it. Any advice for a child with special needs who has limited understanding. Thanks.
Try this?
ruclips.net/video/uWwc6AoRYJ0/видео.html
I tried having my tonsils removed, because of my tonsils Stones, the surgeon denied to do it, they only do the surgery if you have at least 7 infections a year, it is frustrating to know that you have to deal with this things for the rest of your life ...
I just got my tonsils out a day ago. Thank you for mentioning that I can eat a normal diet!
I think that people saying that getting tonsils out as an adult is worse than taking them out as a kid is a myth. Yes, it's painful. But it's really not that bad. So for all the adults getting them out (I'm late 20's) it's truly not that bad. I guess it depends on how much pain you can tolerate.
How is your pain on day 7? By guess is that you spoke out way too soon.
where did you get it removed and how
I'm 42. I removed my tonsils yesterday...... the pain is something else. Its huge.....
I gave a birth to my child WITHOUT EPIDURAL.... so I consider myself as a person with tolerance on pain...
But still.. all I can say is that I'm suffering since yesterday. 😥
@@AlphaSigmA1
Are you cured from pain today! ?
20 yo, youre still a baby. Im 37, and it hurts as hell. The tissue grows deeper the older you get. When youre young they dont have to cut so deep its still more to the surface. Just had it done 3 days ago. Its torture
Thank you for this outstanding video. I almost did not watch it as ai have already watched about 10 on the subject. I am so glad I did as your was the only video that discussed infections and strategies for eating post surgery. Cheers
Day 7 of my tonsillectomy… i hate my life. Can’t eat, can’t drink, and these past seven days have been the hardest days of my life. I’ve lost 13 pounds in seven days because I literally cannot eat. I’m really hoping this is worth it in the long run.
Hi may I ask if how are you now?
how do you work with it?
What a great and informative video. Thank you. Im 2 days post op and this was so useful. Wish my own surgeon had taken the time to explain things the way you have
The symptoms will be pretty bad now - keep going. I have a book coming out on this soon.
Is a breathing tube necessary? My kids are supposed to get their tonsils removed over the next month. I’m terrified. The hospital has terrible reviews and it’s not pediatric based.
I currently habe angina where you have to drink alot...
I am 15 yo and this is so annoying I was even thinking qbout removing my tonsils, But I always think that it is very weird having them removed.
But thank you for this video❤❤❤
A doctor recommending fast food like burgers and PIZZA when recovering from an operation is quiet mind boggling. Why doesnt he recommend healthy good food that doesnt increase inflammation and supports the healing process? Crazy.
I am in Canada and they never removed my tonsils because my blood pressure was very high as a child due to kidney failure (230/180 .. ya .. as a kid!). So I still have my tonsils and they have holes in them now. I started back on CPAP but this time I actually got tonsillitis which is odd because I hadn't gotten that since my 20's.
Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate it. I'm going to get Tonsillectomy operation along with getting my uvula removed. This video helped me a lot I hope you keep you the good work! 👊🙆🏾
This last year I've had several throat infections and the last 6 months my throat feels extremely tight and like I'm being suffocated and super tight at night and day and feels like my air way is being blocked and super swollen... my surgery is in 4 days for tonsils to be removed. Feel super nervous that my throat will be swollen worse then they are now/won't be able to breathe. Went to hospital 2 weeks ago because I felt like I couldn't breath and found out I had sleep apnea on top of that, oxygen went down to 70% and felt like I was going to passout and die.
After years of tonsilitis I’m finally getting my tonsils removed tomorrow. I’m definitely nervous , I’ve never had surgery before…
How it has gone?
I'm waiting for my surgery appt. I have done some research and my concern is, my bedroom is very dry. Should I purchase a cool or warm mist humidifier after my tonsilectomy? Please and thank you
After you completely heal from surgery. Will you have holes in your mouth ? Like will you check on food ??
My son (16) is having his out next week and I’m worried sick about the pain he will be in! They say since he’s a child, he will only need Tylenol and ibuprofen, I don’t understand what would change in the next 2 years that would make his pain worse, and I worry his pain will be uncontrolled!
How did it go? My son is 18 and I am worried sick about this surgery!
@@JenLongtin I wouldn't worry too much, its a low risk surgery and the younger you are the faster you recover. Did your son already do it or is it still planned?
Hi doctor Im on day 4 after my tonsillectomy is it normal to have pain in the part of the roof of the mouth where the uvula area is it is still a little swollen and is going down over time and is it OK to suck on ice cubes as it is giving me relief from the pain apart from the pain meds I've been prescribed
Hello, from the US....this by far is the worst surgery ever....I'm on day 13 and still having alot of pain with swallowing and now the pain is from ear to ear....I wish I would've known this pain is referred pain to the ears and mouth overall....pain meds only take the edge off....
Feel better now?
Yes, doing alot better
Dr Veer, can you please do a video on floppy larynx, aka the rare problem where the voicebox can obstruct the airway? Maybe how it affects children and adults etc. I think it would be a worthwhile video. Sorry if you have already done this and I have somehow missed it here on your channel. Thank you.
Hi all, I wanted to put my story on here as everyone’s is different and this may help somebody who’s story was similar to mine. I’m 35 years of age I’m day 12 after surgery of a tonsilectomy, I originally went to my doctor as I had one tonsil bigger than the other. Small sore throats here an there but no other symptoms, I do smoke so I believe that’s why the doctor decided to send me for this surgery. Day 1-2 after surgery just felt like a frog in my throat with small pain, was able to eat a soup Ice creams ect, after that I was in hell for about 8 days. I couldn’t swallow my own saliva without preparing myself for it, slept 3 hours a night lost a stone in weight, on day 9 the constant pain had stopped an was only when eating same as day 10. Day 11 I was able to eat some jerk chicken and rice and my god did I need it, currently on day 12 and I still have small pain when swallowing but I can eat soft food better now. Medication wise the throat spray didn’t help me at all. I bled a little but the pills gave to me clotted the blood straight away and there was no issue. I would put day 3-8 were probably the worst of my life no exaggeration. Very painful recovery but there is an end to it. Good luck and get a humidifier I got one on day 6 for £16 of Amazon I should have got one sooner. Leave any questions I will always try to reply as I will know what your going through, I needed someone to reply to me 😂
Hey,I actually just got my tonsils removed yesterday and I didn't get out of bed today 😭 It killssss
Only just seen the notification for this
Seen it was 2 weeks ago, how did it go? How u feeling now
Hi please to answer my question..can patanase be used everyday or it has similar effects as the otrivine in the sense of depriving the nasal membrane of oxygen? Please to answer
Its an antihistamine - so no, it's not the same.
Please to do a video about the tract operation for compressing the inferior turbinates.....i'm talking about the relieva tract balloon
i'll look into it for you
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon yes, please to explain the details and tje success rate of the procedure...risk such as empty nose syndrome
I have a surgery planned at the end of this month and I'm still in doubt if I want to have them removed. Yes I have had some bad inflammations 3/5 times a year since puberty (I'm 23 now). And the surgeon said I had tiny 'holes' in my tonsils which makes them prone to bad bacteria. I am super nervous for my surgery and I don't know what to feel or think. I just hope when I do the surgery I won't have any infections and high fevers anymore..
ATTENTION! Please help, im having my surgery soon. I just need to ask what type of tonsillectomy method is good for me? i have recurring tonsillitis and strep throat, as well as having tonsil stones. My doctor is doing a coblation on me. BUT I heard this is a type of intracapsular procedure and my tonsils will regrow back😭😭 please help me Doctor..
Have a look at my video about the different types of tonsillectomy operation.
ruclips.net/video/ZBiGY4eW3BM/видео.html
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon thank you
Dr you didn't talk about sutures. I'm on 8 days post operation and the sutures haven't fallen off. It really burns anytime I drink.
Not all patients have sutures. The electrocautery method of tonsil removal does not require sutures, for example.
Hi doc i have those big two balls on my throat since im 9yr and now im 15 and it doesn't hurt at all since i have it. do i need a surgery for this?
I had to take childrens calpol for a day or 2 but it made me ill so i stopped taking it, i got through the pain with just ice packs on constantly, by day 7 didnt need any ice packs on, just had ear pain until day 10 but im now on day 12 and im ok barely any pain
how are you now? fully recovered??
youre so lovely. i wish you were in australia so i can see you for my surgery :(
Am in so much pain, Day 5 post tonsillectomy and this is really helpful😢
How long did your pain end up lasting?
Your information was bang on. I’m from Australia and my husband just got his tonsils outs 10 days ago. My turn is in one week so watching him has made me more anxious, but he has assured me that it’s manageable. I’ve been looking through RUclips and found this vid to be the most informative and accurate. Probably since the UK is similar to Australia. Thank you!!
despite we're beyond endemic here in Malaysia I am still concerned of going to hospitals. but I am 27 now and tonsilitis is always the reason for my fever.
I'm due to go in on Friday for my op. But supposed to be taking my child camping one week later. Watching this I'm thinking this isn't advisable?
What are the long term effects of getting my tonsils removed? Will my thyroid be affected?
had a tonsillectomy last night😃
is it ok to massage my neck and throat to ease pain after taking painkillers?
Yes, absolutely
Superb advice, I suffered for years with tonsil stones and tonsil infections. My GP was reluctant to entertain any reason to remove them until I saw a locum who looked at my history of throat infections and decided I should see a consultant who removed my tonsils. It was agony for two weeks and I had a bleed half way through but it stopped on its own. I have no problems with throat infections at all and the only problem I notice still after 25 years is an excess of mucus on the back of the throat especially after a cold drink.
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Dr you didn't talk about sutures. I'm on 8 days post operation and the sutures haven't fallen off. It really burns anytime I drink.
I don't use sutures, and I don't know anyone who does for simple tonsillectomy. I do use it for snoring operations...
Just had mine done I'm 3 days post op. My tongue is very swollen on one side where it has been clamped down. The worst for me though is the uvula has swollen to unimaginable size they gave me steroids in hospital but it did nothing they did try and use steroids to reduce my permanently inflammed tonsils and that never worked. So am a bit concerned that the uvula will not shrink back down. It looks like it's going to burst.
This is what I'm struggling with to my uvula is massive! I'm on day 2 post op
Thank you for this video. I am day 6 and need abit of reassurance especially with pain management. I will continue on. Cheers D
Thank you
Please kindly continue posting your much appreciated videos
I've had the worst cases on tonsillitis and tonsil stones, I've also pulled out of 3 appointments to have it removed. I'm extremely scared of having it removed I could pass out just thinking about it. I'd really love to have no tonsil problems but not via surgery. I might just be that 0.1 %. I came across this video Considering removing them but I always think about the worse case scenario
My surgery is scheduled for 2 weeks from now and i am TERRIFIED!!!
Thank you Mr Veer for your informative video. I’m a new Ent resident and I found your video extremely helpful in tonsillectomy management, a lot of info from experience and not found in textbooks
Glad you found it useful. Much of medicine isn't in the books. You'll develop your own consenting style with time, and it'll be better than mine i'm sure. Good luck!
Hi, Vik, I've passed such surgery in 1971 or 1972 when I was 3 years old. What am I still asking myself is was it really necessary to have my tonsils removed. What are the indications which makes tonsillectomy a must. I really wish my tonsils hadn't been removed as they are important part of the immune system, so I think I have a lot of infections during my life because of a lack of my tonsils.
Tonsillectomy doesn't affect your immunity, there is something else that is causing you to have infections. I am doing a video and ebook about this right now. There is no evidence that this is true at all.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Thank you so much for the answer! Looking forward to your video and e-book on the subject. I follow your sleep apnea videos with great interest and find them very helpful. Be healthy.
Dr Vik Veers, I appreciate you may not be able to respond, but I was wondering if it's possible for a patient to request a local rather than a general anaesthetic for maxillofacial surgery involving the removal of a small portion of bone to enable the removal of a wisdom tooth? Thank you