How can a tonsillectomy go wrong?

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How does an adult tonsillectomy and adenoidecomy normally go?

I'm a 19 year old female, 20 this November. I have heard that the procedure is much more painful as an adult than a small child... I'm just mostly worried about missing my classes. I am having the procedure because my tonsils and adenoids are so swollen that it is causing me sleep apnea, and difficulty breathing throughout the day. I am a healthy, thin girl, and I do not smoke, so it's obviously a problem that my body is doing this. If I get the procedure done on say, a Friday afternoon, I should...

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you're right in saying that it is more painful, however it will take approx. 2 weeks until you can return...

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How long after a tonsillectomy until I can go back to work?

I am having a tonsillectomy in a few weeks and am wondering how long I will need to take off work. I have a pretty simple job - I'm at a desk on a computer, so it does not involve ...show more

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An ex had hers out and it was pretty tough for about 1 1/2 weeks. The pain is pretty intense and you...

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Can i go out the day after my tonsillectomy? help!?

so i'm 15 and i'm just found out that i'm supposed to get a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy this thursday (2 days) I am so so scared! i've had my wisdom teeth removed and i was wondering which is more painful? also i have been planning on going to a...

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hehe. well i got my tonsils removed when i was like 7 so it's been a while but i was in a TON of pain...

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Most patients will go home the day of the tonsillectomy. If you are bleeding, won't stop vomiting, are...

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Could I go camping outdoors the day after my tonsillectomy?

So I have to get my tonsils removed nd the next day after surgery the guy I likes' family invited my family to go camping with them.Will I be able to go since I will be on ...show more

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no you will definitely not be able to go!!! you are not even supposed to leave your house for the first...

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For anyone who isn't a small child, the pain of a tonsillectomy starts to subside after about 2 days...

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Doctors recommend you wait at least 7 days before returning to school after a tonsillectomy.

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Tonsils and the adenoids are mostly composed of lymphoid tissue, which is found throughout the gastrointestinal...

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The patient will notice white patches in the back of the throat where the tonsils were, temporary scabs...

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Pain following the procedure is significant and may include a hospital stay. Recovery can take from...

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