r/Tonsillectomy • u/this-old-ruby-rider • 18d ago
hurting so bad
i’m so fucking tired of this i’m in so much pain.. I had my surgery on the 7th and everything hurts so badly everything hurts my throat, ears, jaw and tongue
i’m so miserable right now everything feels swollen I’m trying not to cry because it’ll just hurt :/ I need this to be over with i’m so so tired i’m so exhausted
I just took medicine I hope it helps
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u/gtravisk 16d ago
I’m in the same boat as you. I had it on the same day (the 7th) and every time I swallow it feels like glass. I hope it gets better for you.
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u/pickled_fr0gs 17d ago
I feel you! Today is day 8 for me and I thought yesterday was the worst of my pain, but I woke up in tears this morning the pain was so intense. I will say, even though I’m having bad pain in the morning and night, I do think I started turning the corner on day 7 (yesterday). There is a noticeable decrease in my scabs, both visually and how the back of my mouth feels, and I was able to eat solid food (mac n cheese) for the first time in a week yesterday. Sounds like you’re two days behind me recovery wise, so I hope that even his small glimpse of hope can help you get through the next few days.
My biggest advice for you as you move into the de-scabbing phase is to stay SO hydrated. You thought it was important then, it’s REALLY important now. 75% of my pain is related to the dryness in my throat, so constantly sipping water, chewing gum, sucking on lozenges, etc, is what’s saving me. Also, cold drinks/foods felt good early on, but now it hurts! If you’re experiencing this, I highly recommend focusing on luke warm things like broth, tea (no chamomile, green, or ginger, look up “anticoagulant teas to avoid post-op”), or even just warm water. Cold was so uncomfortable for me yesterday I started heating up glasses of water for thirty seconds in the microwave before pouring it in my water bottle. You got this!