What can you not do after getting your tonsils removed?

Avoid drinking liquids or eating foods that are hot, spicy, or have sharp edges (such as chips). Avoid harsh gargling or tooth brushing. Gently brush your teeth and rinse your mouth as directed. Try not to cough, sneeze, or blow your nose.

How long does it take for your tonsils to heal after getting them removed?

A tonsillectomy may also be necessary to treat breathing and other problems related to enlarged tonsils and to treat rare diseases of the tonsils. Recovery time for a tonsillectomy is usually at least 10 days to two weeks.

How long does the smell last after tonsillectomy?

It is normal for your child to have bad breath for about 1-2 weeks after surgery. They will have scabs form at the sites where the adenoids and tonsils were removed. These begin to dissolve or fall off five to ten days. Once all the scabs in the throat have completely fallen off, the bad breath will go away.

Can you bring your tonsils home after surgery?

Some kids stay in the hospital overnight; others go home the same day as their operation. You will probably need to take it easy for a few days to a week or more after surgery. Light activities would be fine.

When will my uvula shrink after tonsillectomy?

The tonsil area completely heals in 2 to 3 weeks in most instances. The uvula, the finger-like tissue that hangs down from the soft palate in the back of the throat, will usually become swollen on the first day or two after surgery.

What does size 3 tonsils mean?

Tonsils are graded on a scale from 0 to 4. Zero means you’ve had them removed, 1 means they’re barely visible, 2 means they’re normal, 3 means they’re large and just about touching that thing that hangs down at the back of your throat called the uvula, and 4 means they’re ginormous.

Can you use a straw after tonsillectomy?

Soft drinks, fruit juice nectars, Jell-O, custard, Popsicles, or Gatorade are good choices. Your child should not drink through a straw after surgery until his throat is completely healed. Using a straw may increase the risk of bleeding.

Is tonsillectomy a major surgery?

A tonsillectomy is a common but major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options.

Is it bad to not have tonsils?

For some, the tonsils harbor bacteria that foster chronic infection. “The good news is, having your tonsils removed has proven to significantly reduce the rate of infection for chronic sufferers. And you don’t need your tonsils, so there are no long-term consequences for having them removed,” Dr. Ingley says.

Is it safe to have your tonsils removed?

For some, the tonsils harbor bacteria that foster chronic infection. “The good news is, having your tonsils removed has proven to significantly reduce the rate of infection for chronic sufferers. And you don’t need your tonsils, so there are no long-term consequences for having them removed,” Dr. Ingley says.

Is it time to get my child’s tonsils out?

But if they get it four times in one year or six times in two years, then the ENT doctors are much more likely to say it’s time for them to come out. Tonsils enlarged from an infection, whether strep or otherwise, usually return to normal size when the infection gets better. Chronically enlarged tonsils may also shrink as children get older.

Can I get my tonsils and kneecaps back after surgery?

Generally, yes. Many hospitals are willing to return everything from tonsils to kneecaps. After a pathologist examines the removed parts and takes whatever samples are necessary for hospital records, the patients can often walk away with the rest.

How often should tonsils be removed for strep throat?

The ear, nose, and throat specialists, those ENT doctors, don’t remove large tonsils with strep after only two or three infections a year or if your child only gets it once a year. But if they get it four times in one year or six times in two years, then the ENT doctors are much more likely to say it’s time for them to come out.