ow man that sucks. up until january of this year i used to have
chronically swollen tonsils.

and once they got infected they'd balloon even more and get all
covered in this white mucus kinda stuff

my doctor always told me "nah, nothing to worry about" and put
me out on the street again. last time i went i got an intern
instead of my usual doc and he said i had to go to the hospital
first thing the next day.

they took one look at them and said "sure, we'll take them out
for you".

the operation itself was a piece of cake, just full anaestetic
for about 30 minutes and that's it. recovery takes about 10 to
12 days and it hurts like fucking hell.

however, it is well well worth it since this pain only lasts
for about 8 days (the last few days are not that bad really)
and then you're free from this tonsillitis returning crap for
the rest of your life.

Wow.

Your really are an attention whore.

Your girlfriend just got an operation, and your bitching about a sore throat.

SureThing said:

well to be fair, jersey has talked about this problem before on
a few occasions and it continues to be a bitch of a problem for
him

IstenSzek said:

So being a baby is nothing new then.

PANDURITO said:

What was the anesthesiologist doing??? You should have been asleep. Now days a 5 year old would get "darted" with ketamine. It's a great drug for uncooperative kids who won't swallow the liquid versed pre-op.
I don't blame the surgeon. The anesthesiologist needed to give more meds so you weren't moving or coughing.

SureThing said:

Strep is very contagious. If he's kissed her lately, she may have it.. Plus there's an incubation period of about a week, before symptoms develope, and it can be transmitted then.

Are you sure it is tonsilitis? You just can't go down on every girl you see

jaimestarr79 said:

Definitely not a yeast infection. He saw a physician and got an IM injection of penicillin, so it must've been cultured.

xplnyrslf said:

I was awake Only local anaesthesia.

PANDURITO said:

Thus, the unilateral tonsilectomy.

IstenSzek said:

the folks have just told me they are going to pony up the cash for the operation!

explain to me why your insurance wouldn't cover this??

emm said:

they would, but I need to pay my deductible first, which was a grand.

Stop bumping your lame thread and help me bump my yoga one.

jerseykrs said:

You need to call psychodelicide's aunt.


M

jerseykrs said:

Yeah!!! You'll be glad to have them out.
By the way, don't take any aspirin, advil, or naproxsyn the full week before. Those meds can cause bleeding. Tylenol is OK.
[Edited 4/12/07 13:21pm]

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

In my "hood",
this is a tern used to descibe a sexual act which results in some swelling in the back of the throat.


Where're all my humpin' people at?
Where dey at?

Illustrator said:

You hump terns?

xplnyrslf said:

really? Thank you for informing me, I take naprosyn frequently for my back pain

FunkMistress said:

With a beak like that,
who wouldn't want a tonsilittis blow.
At least.

To the pair of you, getting sick together!

I have the kind of tonsilitis that happens when you have them out, theyre still sore and white, and I have a head cold. *sniffle*

susannah said:

Illustrator said:

jerseykrs said:

We're useless!

FunkMistress said:

Its, like, sickening!



-ly sweet, that is!

I feel like giving you my operation/post op recovery nightmare story since you ignored me this morning when I asked how you were feeling.

Shanti1 said:

As long as they hit me with medicine, I'll be ok!!

and oh, it sucks, they're completely swollen and covered in pus.

T & A overview :

Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy)

What is a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) is surgery that is done to remove the tonsils and adenoids. Each person has 2 tonsils, one on each side of the back of the throat. They look like reddish, oval-shaped masses and are easy to see. The adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth and cannot be seen. The tonsils and adenoids help the body fight respiratory infections, such as colds. However, they can be removed without changing the body's ability to fight infection.

When is it used?
Reasons for doing a T&A are:

trouble breathing at night because of enlarged tonsils or adenoids
frequent infections of the tonsils (more than 7 serious infections of the tonsils in a year; or 4 infections each year, 2 years in a row)
an abscess (a build-up of pus) around one or both tonsils
the "strep carrier" state, which means strep bacteria are living in the tonsils (the bacteria may cause repeated infections or spread infection to others)
trouble swallowing because of enlarged tonsils
possible cancer of the tonsils.
How do I prepare for a tonsillectomy?
Be sure you understand the reason for the surgery and ask any questions that you have. Plan for your care and recovery after the operation. Find someone to drive you home after the surgery. Allow for time to rest and try to find people to help you with your day-to-day duties.

Follow your health care provider's instructions about not smoking before and after the procedure. Smokers heal more slowly after surgery. They are also more likely to have breathing problems during surgery. For this reason, if you are a smoker, you should quit at least 2 weeks before the procedure. It is best to quit 6 to 8 weeks before surgery. Also, your wounds will heal much better if you do not smoke after the surgery.

If you are taking daily aspirin for a medical condition, ask your provider if you need to stop it before your surgery. If you need a minor pain reliever in the week before surgery, choose acetaminophen rather than aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. This helps avoid extra bleeding during surgery.

Follow any other instructions your provider may give you. Eat a light meal, such as soup or salad, the night before the procedure. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight and the morning before the procedure. Do not even drink coffee, tea, or water.

What happens during the procedure?
The surgery is usually done at an outpatient clinic. Before the operation starts, you will be given a general anesthetic. This drug relaxes your muscles and causes a deep sleep. It will keep you from feeling pain during the procedure.

The surgeon will use a tool to keep your mouth open and expose the tonsils in the back of your throat. Then he or she will remove the tonsils and/or adenoids from the surrounding tissues. The surgeon may use stitches or a burning tool (cautery) to help stop any bleeding. The tool that kept your mouth open will then be removed.

What happens after the procedure?
You may go home later that day or stay in the hospital overnight and go home the next day, depending on your condition. You will have a sore throat and be uncomfortable for about 7 to 10 days. It will hurt to swallow. Spend this time at home and avoid all strenuous activity for at least 2 weeks.

Ask your health care provider what other steps you should take and when you should come back for a checkup.

What are the benefits of this procedure?
This procedure helps prevent repeated sore throats. Your breathing or swallowing problems will get better. If you had cancer in the tonsils, removing them may remove the cancer, although other treatment may be necessary.

What are the risks associated with this procedure?
There are some risks when you have general anesthesia. Talk about these risks with your health care provider.
The major and most common risk is that as your throat heals and the scabs come off, your throat may bleed. If this happens, spit the blood out. Do not swallow it.
The tool used to keep your mouth open during the operation may cause some numbness or soreness in your tongue.
You may become dehydrated if you are unable to swallow.
You may have infection or bleeding.
If there was cancer, not all of the cancer may be removed. The cancer may grow back.
You should ask your health care provider how these risks apply to you.

When should I call my health care provider?
Call your provider right away if:

The bleeding continues for more than 10 to 15 minutes.
You develop a fever.
You become dehydrated.
Call during office hours if:

You have questions about the procedure or its result.
You want to make another appointment.

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jerseykrs said:

They're blood thinners. The biggest post-op risk is bleeding. Particularily with adults, as the tonsils are more vascular than children. (so I'm told by ENT docs).
Which reminds me, be sure to get an ENT board certified surgeon. When you get a referral, be sure to ask.