u/Cheap-Tomato-2395

I just visited my ENT, and he had basically given me the choice If I want to do the surgery. Some context I have had strep about 4 times a year since i was around 3 years old. I always treat it and I have developed a resistance to amoxicillin which is the most prescribed medication for strep. My tonsils are so large they affect my breathing and sleeping. I really do want to get rid of this reoccurring pain.

I am a severe hypochondriac, I have a horrible fear of throwing up, hemorrhaging, and just pain in general. My doctor reassured me that hemorrhaging is rare but it is likely. He says it's about 5% if I remember correctly which does put me at ease but after researching it seems it happens to a lot of people.

I just want some reassurance that I will make the right choice by getting the tonsillectomy and that keeping my tonsils will only prolong my reoccurring pain. So those who had a positive experience with the tonsillectomy, please tell me if I am freaking out too much!

I've had Mgen for about a year. Been through constant treatments, nothing seems to work. I have terrible health anxiety so taking antibiotics is hard for me because i fear of side effects. I'm at a point where it's difficult to go on dates, or do anything for that matter. I met this guy recently and I'm embarrassed to tell him about it because obviously we have to abstain from anything physical. I'm also starting to get worried about the long term effects like infertility. Sometimes I wish I had been more careful and never have gone through this, but it's something I can't control now. I would like my next treatment to be my last, so please if anyone has any suggestions or treatment plans that cured them, I would love to hear it.