Yes we are looking at another surgery in our future. Fortunately Addy is NOT the one! It's ME! I'm not looking forward to this at all but unfortunately I've had 4 doctors tell me the same thing so I guess I better listen. On November 1st I am having this. Yes the lovely HUGE beasts in my throat must go bye bye. I have asymmetric cryptic tonsils. The cryptic part is not a big deal at all. The asymmetric part is. My left tonsil is far larger than my right, however, both are huge and always are. The concern is tonsil cancer. Yeah, I never had heard of it either! Whenever I do get sick (which I now have lovely bronchitis too) my left ear always hurts, it's due to the hugeness of that left tonsil! So getting them out should help tremendously. I had strep three times within 5 1/2 months. I also get tonsillitis all of the time so it's time for them to go.
I have heard from several people that the recovery for an adult is absolutely horrid. Great. My ENT is ordering that I'm off work for two full weeks, no lifting over 20lbs for 2 weeks (Addy weighs 26lbs), and lots and lots of fluid and rest. He did tell me that if I have bleeding or any other concerns I will have to be off 4-6 weeks. That really won't work! I'm going to be an extremely good girl those two weeks, I know I need to be at school for my clients! I have a wonderful friend that is also a certified SLP that is going to cover for me while I'm gone so that's awesome! Won't have to make up all of those sessions! Another good thing is is that I could lose 10-15lbs! Woo hoo! My weight is a whole other story, it's fine but haven't been losing very much lately :( I'm going in for a lap-band fill next week so that should help, then surgery will really help! I am back to exercising everyday and I'm eating beautifully so that's all good!
I shouldn't have to stay overnight and hopefully will be pampered beyond belief so it's going to be just fine! Right???
7 comments:
oh crap! I have heard the recovery is nasty... but hey, you have all of us praying for you!!
Ken, my partner in crime over at Mission iPossible, just had his out. Tough, yep, but you will be SO happy you did it.
Wish I could come and pamper and take care of you. Or at least come take care of Addy. How about you sent her my way????
I know you will be glad you did it. I am praying that your recovery is easy and that just a couple weeks off work gets you on the healthy track. Hugs my friend.
I hope the recovery goes well! I sure wouldn't want to be in your shoes! But, I bet it will be worth it in the end! Hugs!!
I had my tonsils out as an adult because I always had tonsillitis and it was the BEST thing I ever did, I rarely get sick now! The recovery is painful, but not as bad as I thought and you will probably lose about 10lbs.
oh my goodness. I had mine out in middle school - I still remember it.
But how I hope it'll help you feel so much better and not get sick!!
Hi, first time to your blog.... I had my tonsils out as an adult and it was the BEST THING I EVER DID!! I have hardly gotten sick since. For me the recovery wasn't bad. I was out of work for a week and then just had to eat a lot of soup for a couple of weeks. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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