Tonsillectomy recovery adults day by day

What to Expect After Tonsillectomy

Post-op, you’ll probably awake in a different room from the one you were first brought to. This recovery room is where the staff will observe to to see that you aren’t having complications from anything from bleeding to reactions to the anesthesia.

Worst day of tonsillectomy recovery child

Worst day of tonsillectomy recovery child

Tonsil removal age limit

1 month after tonsillectomy

Worst day of tonsillectomy recovery adults

Child tonsillectomy recovery day by day

You might be given something soft to eat, like gelatin. Depending on where you live, you will most likely be released that same day, once the staff deems you fit to leave. After being under anesthesia, you will not be allowed to drive.

An adult will have to take you home.

Post Op: Tonsillectomy Medicines

You’ll probably have two medicines prescribed when you leave the hospital; a pain killer like percocet or hydrocodone, and an antibiotic like penicillin.

You may also want to ask for a stool softener.

Dangers of tonsil removal in adults

The narcotic pain killers can have a profound constipating effect. Another post tonsillectomy medicine that might be beneficial is an anti nausea drug like promethizine. It can help counteract this side- effect of the pain medicine.

Finally, ask your doctor about a steroid to redu

how long is recovery for tonsil removal in children

how long is recovery for tonsil removal in kids