u/pickled_fr0gs

I (21F) got my tonsils out on Wednesday August 5th, making today day ten of recovery. I turned the corner on day 9, yesterday, and have been feeling so much better!

All that aside, if you are prescribed opioids such as oxy for pain relief and take it for more than a day or two…. TAKE LAXATIVES!!!

I’ve been taking Colace, a stool softener and stimulant, everyday for the past week, and still couldn’t shit.

Fast forward to bloating and SEVERE abdominal cramping today, I had to go to urgent care and was then sent to the ER for a bowel impaction. We’re hoping some heavier doses of laxatives (I was literally prescribed the colonoscopy prep, NOT fun) clears me out, but if I don’t pass gas or stool in the next 48 hours, I have to go back to the hospital for more serious operations.

Please don’t make my mistake and only take one type of laxative/stool softener during recovery, TAKE A POTION! Miralax AND some pills at least, more if your doctor recommends it.

The one silver lining of the horrible painful and stressful day? I haven’t thought about my sore throat hardly at all😅

I’m curious when everyone started and finished losing their scabs. I’ve seen so many different ranges and don’t know what to expect. I’m (21F) on day 5 post-op and my entire throat is still scabbed/white.

What was everyone’s experience with the scabs coming off? I’m scared my pain is going to sky rocket as the new tissue gets exposed, and I’m also PETRIFIED of hemorrhaging. Any advice for this stage? Should I try and eat more solid food (I’ve only had liquids/popsicles, and some mashed potatoes as of tonight) to help the scabs come off, or is keeping them moist and letting them dissolve a better route?

Thanks!

Hi! I’m a 20 year old woman and I’m getting my tonsils out in a week! I’m feeling very anxious about recovery, and would really appreciate any pieces of advice, food ideas, warnings, or words of encouragement! Thanks :)