How long does it take to talk again after gettting tonsils taken out?
828285
I had mine taken out when i was 7. I was able to talk right away. But it really hurt. So, the pain will be completely gone in a week. And you should be able to talk in no time.
207173
You should start feeling better real soon. I had mine done a few years ago. It took about 5 days to feel better. But call your doctor if you have concerns.
301272
I've had it all sweetheart! NOO FUN! It must stink to not be able to here. I don't really know how long it took me to get my hearing back. I don't know if I have lost all my hearing from this. But then again I am deaf and wear hearing aids! POOR YOU!! Hope you get feeling better fast!
1013234
Taking out your tonsils usually doesn't take too long.  It takes about 30 minutes.  It takes longer for the anesthesia to wear off then for the tonsills to come out.  The tonsils directly don't have anything to do with your weight however when they are big people tend to eat less.  So when they are removed they do eat more and can gain weight.  As long as you stick to what you are doing right now your weight shouldn't change.  Finally the surgery does hurt.  It's like haveing the worst sore throat however new techniques have been developed that can decrease this pain.  There is a procedure called cobelation (using a coblator) that in some cases produces virtually no pain.  The risks with this procedure are the same as any other procedure to remove the tonsil but the pain is alot less.  Anyways, you should get your tonsils removed especially if you snore or have apneic episoids when you sleep (pauses in your breathing).
345960
I was a surgical nurse for a long time and I know that they usually don't take out tonsils if there is still an infection present.  I believe I have only seen one time where they actually did take out tonsils with the infection.  Usually they just drain the peritonsillar abscess and then if necessary come back and remove the tonsils.
820011
My advice is to see a doctor to see if they can come out.  I have mine removed 5 yrs ago and have rarely had a sore throat since and have had not recurrences of strep or other throat problems.
649996
24 hours... if after that your ears still ring then see a doctor\n\nYou will be fine if it is not repeated often
1167438
my mother is the same way. she constantly has strep. she is older, so tonsil surgury is dangerous and she doesn't want to have it.  Her doctor said if you have strep over 3 times in 3 years, you should have them removed.  My step-dad has his removed for the same problem, and one tonsil actually grew back!!! ugh!  I've had strep, and I feel your pain!!! I hope you find something that works soon!\n... i don't recommend trying this without asking your doctor:::: but, the last time I had strept, I did not go to the doctor. I decided to let it ride out it's course.  I got very sick, and it took longer to go away, but it eventually did, and I haven't had it since (2 years ago).   if that built up my immunity, I don't know.  but it's a thought.   HOWEVER, that said, my body had no energy to fight off anything after the strept and I got an extremely painful canker sore (couldn't open my mouth at all), and I broke out in hives.  So there's definitely a price to pay!! \ngood luck!
719495
thats true, she will swallow them. it wont be painful or anythiing, when my brother was five he had his tonsils removed...he was fine. she wont notice at all!
654300
make sure you get alot of sleep and drink alot of water. I had my tonsils out when i was 4 so yea... well anyways, afterwards, make sure you only eat soft foods and drink only water and when you throw up, it is a good sign dont worries\ngood luck
116638
I have never know anyone with such a surgery but this is my advice. Don't be in a hurry to use your voice. Let it have plenty of time to rest. Otherwise you may cause damage that can't be undone. I know someone who had hernia surgery and refused to listen to their doctor, he told me he'd never go against doctors orders again on any thing. I didknow someone who had a trach put in and couldn't make a sound for a long time because it bypassed his vocal chords. He didn't make a sound for nearly two years. If your doctor is allowing you to drink room temp beverages then do it when he says you can have warm or hot then do that. But be kind to your voice and let it rest, you'll be glad you did. Just write notes when you need to talk. Or on your pc enlarge the Fonts. Move your curser across the tool bar at the top of your e-mail screen until it says Font size and make them as large as you need to talk to people near your pc. Hope you won't have to wait long, in meantime use this site to keep your mind and hands busy and the time will pass quicker for you. Just be glad you don't have to wait 2 years to make sounds of any kind. : )
429202
It is possible for tonsils to partially grow back. When tonsils are removed most of the tonsils are taken out. However, some may appear to grow back, although they probably won't grow back completely or to their original size.
720618
itll take awhile to heal up.. bad breath will persist since the tonsils usually trap many bacteria, etc\n\nwithout them they will easily enter the esophagus\n\nby the way, your son will be more prone to airborne diseases
792422
If you still have your tonsils I think that is normal.  I used to get those all the time when I was little, along with a sore throat.  They are ulcers.  Gargle with peroxide, and they disappear in about a week.
138255
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485670
It could be seasonal allergies if you do have them.  Sometimes, though, a week isn't long enough to kill some infections such as tonsillitis, you need 10-14 days.  I would just watch your throat and take it easy over the long weekend and see how you feel come Tuesday.  If you do get a fever or the spots return, call the ER or an emergency clinic and be seen.  Tonsils can abscess if they aren't treated in a timely manner.
1067162
Having enlarge tonsils can cause a delay in speech because the tongue is pushed forward, making it difficult to make sounds.