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Posted 12/17/2013 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I am in a private room at the hospital now, resting until my release later today. I woke up in recovery in tremendous pain... like a 7 out of 10. They did morphine and demoral, and it still hurt a 5-6 out of 10. Thankfully the lortab they've been giving me is helping get me so I am not completely miserable.

I have an oxygen sensor on one hand, so I will keep the typing short until I get home and have both hands free. I'm getting sleepy anyways.

I certainly hope this procedure is the ticket I need to not having body aches every day. I am approaching it as hopeful but realistic.

Anyways, just thought I'd let you all know what as been going on!
Posted 12/17/2013 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you made it through ok! Get lots of rest. Your body needs it to recover quickly. Suck on ice or ice water if they let you. Also, ice your throat...they may give you a special ice bag to use. They gave me liquid codeine to take when I got home and I really had no pain at all.
Posted 12/17/2013 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
hey T man - glad you made it through !

you know, I had mine out when I was 5 - but for some it takes a little longer ;-)

is the pain coming from your throat area, or is it south of the border ? my biggest fear would be they got the wrong map and took the boys by mistake - better look just to be safe :-)

hope you heal up fast and find some real relief from all your ails !
Posted 12/17/2013 10:44 PM (GMT 0)

soystud said...
hey T man - glad you made it through !

you know, I had mine out when I was 5 - but for some it takes a little longer ;-)

is the pain coming from your throat area, or is it south of the border ? my biggest fear would be they got the wrong map and took the boys by mistake - better look just to be safe :-)

hope you heal up fast and find some real relief from all your ails !

Hey... some of us are just kinda slow getting around to things!

Thankfully they got the right map! Throat is definitely killing me, mainly when I swallow.
Posted 12/17/2013 10:46 PM (GMT 0)

Sara14 said...
Glad you made it through ok! Get lots of rest. Your body needs it to recover quickly. Suck on ice or ice water if they let you. Also, ice your throat...they may give you a special ice bag to use. They gave me liquid codeine to take when I got home and I really had no pain at all.

I am doing all that you listed! It now looks like I need two weeks off of work, not just one. So... I will be resting up in the big brand new bed I bought for when my fiance and I marry in a few months. I got my big tv on the dresser in front of the bed and am looking forward to reacquainting myself with Netflix when I get back home!
Posted 12/17/2013 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Please send Morphine & Demerol this way .... -----> :)
Posted 12/17/2013 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck!!!! I remember that tonsil pain all too well... it's AWFUL! Make sure you get some decent meds upon release- tomorrow, I assume? And definitely take 2 weeks off owrk, no need to rush back. I hope this is the answer to some of your problems also- take care!
Posted 12/17/2013 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
I'm feeling your pain! But hang in there and hopefully things will get better for you after you heal. I know I said this before but my tonsillectomy was the best thing I ever did! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery :)
Posted 12/18/2013 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Thoreau-
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Take full advantage of this time off to cultivate positive thoughts.
Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2014.
IAS :-)
Posted 12/18/2013 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks All. :)

I did not stay the night at the hospital. I got there about 8 this morning and left a bit after 5 tonight.

I have Lortab liquid painkiller that I take every four hours, as well as Amoxicillin that I'll take for five days to help keep infections away. I have ice packs that I used at the hospital, but have not got them going again yet. I am taking Tramadol with the Lortab right now as well.

I think because I've been taking Tramadol for year now that the ability of the morphine/demerol to help me was significantly lessened. The last surgery I had a few years ago (upper jaw reconstruction) I took morphine and didn't have any pain complaints that I remember while at the hospital. This time I was a 7 in pain during recovery, and it's gone down to a 4 now, with regular shots up to 7+ when I swallow (which is a lot I'm finding out!).

The doctor said that a week from now I will be very happy that I did this. For now, I will just relax, sleep and rest.

Thanks for your support, as always. I hope you are all hanging in there too. :)
Posted 12/18/2013 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
I've heard that's a painful one. I hope the worst has past and that you're able to get too 100% quickly.
Posted 12/18/2013 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
I hope the worst has passed as well, but am not sure that's the case. It is very painful swallowing. I hope it improves some every day, but have heard days 3-4 may be worse due to swelling once the steroid they used wears off.

I need to start watching netflix some. I've been reading about things on the net like tonsillectomies and such. It isn't the distraction I need to not hurt!

Thanks, NSSG. :)
Posted 12/18/2013 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
Yes! Netflix! Pick a series. Watch the whole thing. Get absorbed!!!

Netflix can be just the ticket when you need to force yourself and your brain, to just rest.

enjoy this time off as much as you can. Hope the pain lessens and stops soon!!
Posted 12/18/2013 10:11 AM (GMT 0)
give in to it and let others take care of YOU for a while... use this as an excuse for some much needed down time!

That being said hope you heal quickly and feel much better soon!
Posted 12/18/2013 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yay Thoreau....tonsils out and healing into a new phase of feeling better!

I agree with you letting others taking care of you at this point...regain your strength. After you're feeling better, your perspective on things will as well.

q
Posted 12/18/2013 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thoreau, I've had a handful of friends have tonsillectomies at adults, and they have said that days 3-4 were the worst, after feeling really well the day after. So definitely take it easy and make sure you've got easy-to-eat foods that are high in protein so you don't get weak.
Posted 12/18/2013 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Get well soon, Tman. You can thank soystud for that nickname.

On another note, Woofwoof brought up the elephant in the room. CNN was on the story earlier.

Post Edited (StealthGuardian) : 12/18/2013 2:30:40 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/18/2013 10:07 PM (GMT 0)

woofwoof said...

StealthGuardian said...


On another note, Woofwoof brought up the elephant in the room. CNN was on the story earlier.

Considering the circumstances it should be brought up here and elsewhere as many times as possible. guardianlv.com/2013/12/brain-death-for-teen-girl-after-botched-tonsillectomy/

It's tragic what happened to her, but it's off topic. You'll get no disagreement with me on the vanity of such procedures.
Posted 12/18/2013 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
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I certainly hope this procedure is the ticket I need to not having body aches every day. I am approaching it as hopeful but realistic.

Why would a tonsillectomy make aches and pains go away?
Posted 12/19/2013 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
I wish you all the best Thoreau! You'll have surely recovered by the end of this year and you'll be in perfect form starting from the New Year's Eve!
Posted 12/19/2013 1:12 AM (GMT 0)

laughingduck said...
[quote="

I certainly hope this procedure is the ticket I need to not having body aches every day. I am approaching it as hopeful but realistic.

Why would a tonsillectomy make aches and pains go away?

Well, I have had upwards of $10,000 in labwork done in the last year and the only thing that has been pointed to is that I've had staph and strep infections regularly in my tonsils. Taking the swollen, white spotted things out MAY alleviate the sick feelings and pains I've been having. Nobody else had any idea besides taking these out. We tested for Remicade antibodies but everything came back fine. I have had bad body aches and sick feelings since August 2012.
Posted 12/19/2013 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
I hope this works out for you and you are feeling better soon!
Posted 12/19/2013 1:33 AM (GMT 0)

fruitgirl said...
Thoreau, I've had a handful of friends have tonsillectomies at adults, and they have said that days 3-4 were the worst, after feeling really well the day after. So definitely take it easy and make sure you've got easy-to-eat foods that are high in protein so you don't get weak.

Yes, this I know. I have heard this, and am prepared for this possibility. The setback happens because the steroids they use during surgery finally wear off and you feel the full brunt of the pain/swelling at this point.

I have ice packs, a big tv with netflix, a warm bedroom, and a big bed. I have friends all over calling to see if I need anything. The doctor said I'll be happy I did this in a week. So... just gotta get there!
Posted 12/19/2013 1:47 AM (GMT 0)

Thoreau said...

laughingduck said...
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I certainly hope this procedure is the ticket I need to not having body aches every day. I am approaching it as hopeful but realistic.

Why would a tonsillectomy make aches and pains go away?

Well, I have had upwards of $10,000 in labwork done in the last year and the only thing that has been pointed to is that I've had staph and strep infections regularly in my tonsils. Taking the swollen, white spotted things out MAY alleviate the sick feelings and pains I've been having. Nobody else had any idea besides taking these out. We tested for Remicade antibodies but everything came back fine. I have had bad body aches and sick feelings since August 2012.

Interesting. I used to get tonsillitis and strep infections all the time and still get tonsil stones. I've also wondered if it is related to some of my immune problems. Do they think it would have any effect on your uc?
Posted 12/19/2013 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you are feeling better. I can't imagine having that done now that I'm older. I could barely watch my daughter go through it a few years ago.
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