How long do you have to eat soft foods after a tonsillectomy?
346902
I'm no expert, but when I had my tonsils out, I was advised to not only eat soft stuff, but to have some toast and cereal - tonsil debris needs to be scraped off, apparently. But then I had a good mixture of things - I think commonsense will prevail, if your daughter can tell you what hurts when she eats then don't give her that. Most food goes pretty soft when chewed enough anyway, but maybe avoid crisps and really hard, spiky stuff.
476047
For strength to heal.. \nbut mostly because no one eats after having their teeth pulled. some people won't eat for a whole week. Just sip water or whatever. \n\nIf they know it's okay to eat and how much to eat, they are more likely to eat. \nGoing hungry can weaken your system and that could lead to infection.
571237
Soar Throat on and off?\n\nThe tonsils in our throat are cleansing organs, a part of our immune system. When we cleanse too fast, like in the sun (the sun helps us cleanse), they are more burdened.\n\nWhen we are acid (from herbicides, pesticides, fabric softeners, acid-forming food etc.) the tonsils have to work harder and may be, beyond their capacity. Best is to measure one's pH with a roll of pH paper and keep it at 7.5, which is alkaline. pH paper is available at health food stores.\n\nWhat I would do:\n* eat more alkaline-forming food, gradually increasing,\n* stop eating white sugar and white flour products,\n* help the tonsils with homeopathic Kalium Muriaticum and Ferrum Phosphoricum,\n* discontinue toxins in the house (moth balls contain poisonous arsenic, give off fumes),\n* use Dinshah Color MedicineTM - shining certain frequencies on the body with a reading lamp and color gels, or\n* go on a 1-2 day juice fast with carrot-beet juice\nor\n* a combination of some.\n\nIt is important to cleanse, but also not to cleanse too fast, for this stresses our body.\n\nMay you be healthy and happy, alkaline.\nCordially, India.Magica
892908
you get rid of alot of the sore throats, throat infections, and tonsilitis problems.  I had mine out and it wasn't too bad, you will feel some pain at the hospital, now it's outpatient I believe, so after you wake up and can take ice chips ok they will let you go home.  Ice chips, popsickles, and cool drinks are best the first day, then soft foods like oatmeal, jello, soups, etc and no you don't have to just have ice cream, it feels good tho.  You can't eat rough things for awhile like chips or things like pop that irritate.  The pain isn't too bad, just like a sore throat a little burny and raw like when you are getting a bad cold.
33387
Just past your tonsils.
220150
You can eat everything you want.................. between the hours of 6AM and 6PM for 7days.\n\nAfter 6PM only drink water all you can drink.\nAT 6AM you can resume eating as you were.\n\nRemember 6AM-6PM EAT\n\n         6PM-6AM DO NOT EAT
1135196
well,I do you that you have to follow a very strict eating plan.Just golf ball size servings.Also take your vitamins.Just because you have the surgery,doesn't mean you can eat what you want.Try some exercise.You definity don't want the surgery again,so make sure to get your ass in gear.
353925
I had my gallbladder removed when I was 15 and I am now 26. At the time of my surgery, they did not tell me what I was in for. I sure wish I had the darn thing back. I had an upset stomach after only a few bites of food and was running to the bathroom every 10 minutes. The doctor told me to stay away from spicy and really fatty foods, but I have found that most of the time I get sick no matter what type of food I eat. What I have found is that if you skip a meal or two and then eat a heavy meal, you will most surely be really sick. So I make sure that I eat a little something even if I'm not that hungry. It also helps to make sure that you eat a bland breakfast if you want to have a nice lunch or dinner that might be fatty or spicy. I hope this helps and feel free to send me a message. I have found that you really have to bond with other people who have had this procedure and you will find that you are not alone. Good luck!
224731
I had all four of mine removed at once. One of them was impacted so they had to surgically remove it. The frst day you probably will not feel like eating anything. I slept the whole rest of the day. By day 2 you should be able to eat small amounts of things like mashed potatos, pudding, applesauce. By day 4 or so you can start chewing things. Just be really careful and make sure that you keep your mouth clean so that you dont get an infection.
469356
I would take some throat losenges with you and suck on them while your on! Or cough drops, hard candies, pepomints,them fruit breezers things from Halls work pretty well. Just try and keep your throat moist
208460
Call your surgeon.  usually a quick wound check and review of bowel habits is all you need between 4 and 8 weeks post op unless you have any problems.  Hopefully, the fact that you are asking here means you feel great - nvertheless at least one post op vsit is a good idea.  Best Wishes
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I'm 27 and I just had my tonsils out 3 weeks ago.  My tonsils were huge & I was getting tonsilliths - plus everytime I get strep it gets worse & worse.  In most people your adenoids shrink as you get older (sometimes they don't) - mine were fine so I didn't end up having the adenoidectomy. \n\nThe day after the surgery, my throat hurt but all in all I felt fine.  I cleaned my car out, washed it, etc.  My doctor had told me I would need 2 weeks off of work and at that point I was thinking "yeah right".  \n\nIf you're that kind of person (thinking "I'll be fine") - heed your doctor's advice!!!!  You will NEED the full 2 weeks!)  I originally only took 1 week (had the surgery on a Tuesday and took the rest of the week off).  I ended up missing most of the 2nd week anyway.\n\nHere's why:\n\nAbout the 3rd day post surgery, it felt like I got hit by a truck.  I felt AWFUL.  My throat, tongue, ears and head hurt like hell.  Here's how you feel (not to scare you) - it's like you have a migraine, double ear infection & huge canker sores in the back of your throat.  You have to be careful not to eat things with salt or spices because it kills your throat!!  I just wanted to sleep.  Cold food (ice cream etc.) was NOT soothing to me.  I wanted chicken noodle soup (warm - NOT HOT - food)\n\nAfter about the 10th day, I felt much better.  The worst part about the whole ordeal was the ear pain.  My ENT said that most people call on about the 6th day complaining of the ear pain.  It still hurts when I yawn (like there's a sprained muscle in my throat) & food doesn't taste right but other then that I'm fine.  \n\nI've had TONS of ear problems (cholesteatoma, ear bone reconstruction etc.) - I don't know how much those were associated with the tonsil stuff.  Since my last ear surgery in February of 2005 I've been fine w/ the ear stuff and since it's only been 3 weeks, I can't really answer the question about ear/throat problems being better just yet. \n\nHope this helps & didn't scare you - let me know if you have any other questions.
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You've been sick and that explains it.  Typically the 3rd to 5th day are the worst.\n\nJust make sure that you are hydrated by drinking fluids.  Broth is a good option.  Don't force yourself to eat things that you wont be able to keep down.\n\nStay hydrated...  Watch electrolyte balance too (sodium, potasium, etc...).  Typically you'll be fine if you drink water and have broth.\n\nI've seen people in the hospital go for a week without eating anything...  So don't sweat it.  You'll eat when you feel better.\n\nRegards,\nRyan
758979
My tonsils had to be removed because they were always infected.\n\nI was in the second grade. I brought them to show and tell. I remember I was very sore and couldn't speak and it really hurt to swallow. I ate lots of vanilla pudding and I got a lot of presents, including a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles watch. Mom said when I opened that present it was the first time she had seen me smile since the surgery.
748055
Yes, you could still get dry socket, altho the chance of it isn't as great anymore like the day or two after.  Give it a couple more days.  I wouldn't smoke or eat anything hard like chips.  You don't want to puncture what's there right now.
378851
Sometimes when your tonsils have been removed you can still get a throat infection where the tonsils once were. I have also heard of tonsils growing back!!! Although I dont know if this is true.
288072
No, you can still eat what you want,but a week before the performance eat smaller increments and avoid dairy products and eat things that have less caffiene/sugar in them and drink lots of water to hydrate your voice, this way the muscous thins out. Don't sing on an empty stomach and don't sing on a full stomach either the day of the performance, eat a light breakfast so you can allow the air to move at the right rate. When you practice bring water and sing for atleast an hour and to two hours and break the practice time down to 30-45 minutes in intervals of 3 times during the day. :O)