Watch this BEFORE a Tonsillectomy operation.

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Knowing the risks and complications of an operation is crucial preparation if something were to go wrong after the event.
This video describes the various risks and complications of tonsillectomy operations and gives helpful tips to overcome them. This is similar to what I say to my patients prior to a tonsillectomy when I'm consenting them. Obviously this video cannot be used for consenting purposes, it should just be used for information only. For example I did not mention about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or injury to the glossopharyngeal nerve, primary bleeds, residual tissue etc. Also I cannot provide patient specific consenting information. Even so, I hope you find the content useful
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0:00 Introduction to tonsillectomy tips
0:30 Tonsillectomy Pain
2:18 Throat cramp after tonsillecomy
3:17 Aspirin gargle for tonsil pain
3:57 Infections and bleeding after tonsillectomy
5:06 What to eat after a tonsillectomy
5:44 Should you eat crisps / chips after a tonsillectomy?
6:26 What to do if you start bleeding
7:19 Dental injury during a tonsillectomy
8:22 Injury to the tongue (taste disturbance, weakness, numbness)
9:48 Injury to the Uvula and a feeling of a lump in the throat
11:21 When to go back to school / work / exercise / travel
12:35 Multi-vitamins / water / sleep
12:59 Does a tonsillectomy alter your voice?
13:35 Conclusion

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@victoriaharris6573 2 жыл бұрын

My surgery is in 10 hours...but this helped ease my anxiety for sure

@iamcairo1696 11 ай бұрын

Did u heal well, And after how long

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@ccusaa 2 ай бұрын

@@ThandoJosetteGinindza god bless!

@57abs 2 жыл бұрын

Damn what a nice doctor, he talks to people like they’re children and I like it!

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

Jesus loves you ❤️

@kidheadcase Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. Best video on KZfaq for this procedure. I’m very grateful.

@realmseer6875 Жыл бұрын

My enlarged tonsils blocked my breathing. I would sleep up to 12 hours and still wanted to sleep all day. After removal, I can't sleep more than 6 hours and 4 hours of sleep is enough for the day. More oxygen, better rest. The pain is from swelling and soreness. I had zero bleeding but my doctor said no food for 10 days. Only smoothies. So I never provoked the scabs. The scabs are super smooth and they melt like ice cream. You won't feel any rough scabs like an outer scab on your arm or leg. Swallowing and talking cause pain. Don't talk and spit your saliva to avoid swallowing. Save your swallowing for pills and water. 3rd day was the worst, day 4 got better. Day 6 I cut pain meds 75% and got my thirst and appetite back. Just sucked not eating till day 10. I lost 18 pounds.

@togahimiko5624 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate it. I'm going to get Tonsillectomy operation along with getting my uvula removed. This video helped me a lot I hope you keep you the good work! 👊🙆🏾

@TheDarkHour684 Жыл бұрын

Cant tell you how much I wish we had an NHS here in the US with compassionate doctors and surgeons rather than the Top Gun ego types I run into so often here. You truly seem genuinely compassionate.

@samdog23 Жыл бұрын

Your information was bang on. I’m from Australia and my husband just got his tonsils outs 10 days ago. My turn is in one week so watching him has made me more anxious, but he has assured me that it’s manageable. I’ve been looking through KZfaq and found this vid to be the most informative and accurate. Probably since the UK is similar to Australia. Thank you!!

@18432 Жыл бұрын

This Doctor is a wealth of knowledge, Thanks for making such an informative video Dr. Veer.

@johncarter806 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad I watched this before my operation in a month.

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@lawerenceduponcheel6805 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this outstanding video. I almost did not watch it as ai have already watched about 10 on the subject. I am so glad I did as your was the only video that discussed infections and strategies for eating post surgery. Cheers

@demetrizuev258 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on my 5th day after a complete tonsillectomy and my 2nd day at home. Though I had a wonderful surgeon and doctors, they seem to be more on a "classic approach" side, so noone told me about the possible muscle cram and that you actually need to chew and swallow a lot and eat normal foods to reduce the pain, which sounds counter intuitive. After trying that for just one day and having a darn pizza instead of mushed potatoes, all I can say is wow - this really works like a magic trick, I have a lot less less pain while swallowing now, all thanks to you and your great advice. Thank you so much, Vik!

@nataliewilson4788 2 жыл бұрын

So good to know! I’m so nervous about it. I was given the same advice after a c-section, to keep moving because that actually lessons the pain. It totally worked! So I’ll definitely try to eat after the surgery. Thanks!

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@donnella7752 4 күн бұрын

So the ENT wanted you to start chewing solid foods on the 5th day? I am going to have tonsillectomy soon. Please let me know. Thank you.

@darlenebarkley4797 Ай бұрын

People who are watching this the day before the operation 👇🏻

@DeathMetalTom Ай бұрын

How did your procedure go?

@darlenebarkley4797 Ай бұрын

Good but hurt A LOT u need pain killers in order to be proactive

@JadeHarmse-rj6vp 3 күн бұрын

@@darlenebarkley4797 24july me and my boy are taking out tonsils and andenoid I'm freaking out trying to stay informed

@sdiponioXx 2 жыл бұрын

After 5 years of suffering with reoccurring tonsillitis, they’re finally coming out next month 😁 thank you for such a helpful video 😊

@Grizzlydipper654 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting mine out. On Jan 24th

@jacobmyers0615 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine out 5 days ago…just brace yourself. It’s some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Lost 10 pounds in 5 days yooo🤕. Good luck, I was also dealing with tonsil stones and stuff like that my whole lifr

@hannahwilliams3841 2 жыл бұрын

omg, i am 15 years old and i got real bad strep in 5th grade, and i am currently in 10th grade and i just went to the doctors yesterday and the doctor told me i had reoccuring tonsillitis, i have tried so hard to find someone that has dealt with it and it has been so hard, i have to go in 2 days to an ENT, i am so scared i have real bad anxiety and have had panic attacks before, hopefully i get my tonsils out i am so tired of dealing with this, 5 years ago it started as bad strep, then after week i told my mom that i wasnt feeling any better and she said "your fine its all in your head" during the first two years i had to take a drink as soon as i swallowed but the last five years i have to actually chew my food AND drink at the same time, it has sucked and about a week ago it got really bad, my throat was so sore and tonsil stones were covering the back of my throat and yet i was still told "it is all in your head" i havent had any medical attention because i have always been told that it is just in my head, and i have had my phone took and been yelled at because they think i am just seeking attention, when actually i have been dealing with reocurring tonsilities, if yo see this could you please tell me if you went to an ENT, and if so how did it go? im sorry im so nervous/scared

@emiliazacchaeus6727 2 жыл бұрын

How are you recovering from it? I'm abit scared to decide removal.

@shaamacjaamac8706 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobmyers0615 update

@elaitamani1105 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a really clear run through on this topic ,Dr .Thank you✨✨✨

@Devon_38 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I‘ve had my tonsils out this week and have watched this video at least 5 times at this point. It‘s very reassuring to hear that the alteration in taste usually goes away after a few days/weeks.

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@heathenbrewer7205 2 жыл бұрын

Superb advice, I suffered for years with tonsil stones and tonsil infections. My GP was reluctant to entertain any reason to remove them until I saw a locum who looked at my history of throat infections and decided I should see a consultant who removed my tonsils. It was agony for two weeks and I had a bleed half way through but it stopped on its own. I have no problems with throat infections at all and the only problem I notice still after 25 years is an excess of mucus on the back of the throat especially after a cold drink.

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@S3XYANG3L3 3 ай бұрын

My 4-year old sons are coming out this week. I’m so nervous for him but you have helped me by explaining everything! Thank you for this video, I will be ready for him to recover ❤

@jeannineyvette3317 2 ай бұрын

Hey how did it go? My 5 year old has a procedure coming up. I'm so nervous

@blu.tm-c 2 жыл бұрын

getting my tonsils out in early may the day before my birthday :| ent told me today my tonsils weren't looking too hot at all and that i've had chronic tonsillitis for over a month. this video helped wake me up to the reality that recovery will be a bit strenuous, and helped me prepare myself a little more on the mental side of things for this operation (as short as it seems it may be). thanks for the lovely video! you've helped a lot of us out here with our worries for our tonsils.

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 2 жыл бұрын

That was exactly why i made this video - thank you for your kind comments.

@jessepinkman6404 2 жыл бұрын

have you recovered now?

@amj6644 Жыл бұрын

This is a really great video I’m currently on day seven, boy has been rough. I had to go back to the doctors and get stronger painkillers and thankfully I’m now able to eat.

@juliawalker-thompson5655 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Please kindly continue posting your much appreciated videos

@HahnenschreidesPositivismus Жыл бұрын

I'm from Slovenia and I had my tonsillectomy a week ago and when I was dismissed from the hospital at the end of the week, they specifically gave instructions to eat ONLY soft foods for the next two weeks, so learning that the new guidelines state that it is okay (and even better) to eat normal food was actually a surprise. Also the painkiller scheduled given as the example in the video is really helpful and helps me a lot with the pain, since my hospital just gave me metamizole with the instruction to take 1 (500mg) every 12h, which actually left me in loads of pain. I'm now taking paracetamol (1g every 9h), metamizole (750mg every 9h) and ketoprofen (50mg every 9h) - meaning I take one of these every 3h or so - and it has made even swallowing much easier. Also as nice as you are, the surgeons around the world are probably more likely to be arrogant and mean, not even taking enough time to discuss things with their patients. Also just to clarify: I had my tonsillectomy under local anasthaesia, because they stated the healing process would be faster and I would have less pain, however I also needed electrocoagulation of a blood vessel on the left side about 4h after my tonsillectomy, s oI don't know how that complicated healing.

@alexx3940 Жыл бұрын

Was it painful?

@savaget2058 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, taking pain meds every 12 hours must have been a nightmare 😢

@lilitjermagian9132 Жыл бұрын

I would not follow the 12 hours regime. Remember your body is yours to take care of. If it hurts, the healing gets much slower (too much inflammation causes excess pain, and slowing on recovery).

@bouamranezineddine155 7 ай бұрын

Ketoprofine 50mg or 500 mg ?

@katehenning3847 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining why I need to persevere with eating normal foods and the importance of regular painkillers and staying hydrated. I am 24 hrs post-tonsillectomy and at 44 have been terrified by the horror stories out there so it's been very reassuring to watch your post 😊

@naazxoxogirlythings6322 Жыл бұрын

what do you do to get them removed all i get i abtibiotics even thoe i have it even other week

@aneesahm4301 7 ай бұрын

How long did it take for you to heal and get back to your normal daily activities. Thinking of having my tonsils removed but I'm 47 and a bit scared.

@mcilquhamandrew 5 ай бұрын

I’m 40 and experiencing lots of infections. Very nervous to get this done but it may have to happen

@Jansenoficial Жыл бұрын

The best video I’ve seen so far! Tks

@sonemonikakati5763 Жыл бұрын

Such a crisp explanation by the doctor..Thanks doc for clearing all the doubts regarding the tonsil removal surgery

@DurvalLacerda Жыл бұрын

I had my Tonsillectomy last week and this video helped me so much. Thank you for everything!

@VikVeerENTSurgeon Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@nickensmetellus1577 Жыл бұрын

Me too I still got pains 🤕🤕

@PLazz257 Жыл бұрын

Such a soothing yet informative video. I'm on day 1 and I'm already struggling

@thcfly94 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Veer for your informative video. I’m a new Ent resident and I found your video extremely helpful in tonsillectomy management, a lot of info from experience and not found in textbooks

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful. Much of medicine isn't in the books. You'll develop your own consenting style with time, and it'll be better than mine i'm sure. Good luck!

@TheFleetflyer 3 жыл бұрын

From a patient perspective I can endorse everything on this video - I'm 10 days out from having had my tonsils out along with some other work in the same area. The pain for the first few days was easily bearable but it ramped up to really very severe pain at around day 7. I'm now experiencing slightly less pain with each passing day. I'm using CPAP whilst I'm waiting for my UPPP surgery swelling to subside, and having anyalyzed last night's data in Sleepyhead, the evidence shows my sleep apnea to have been cured. I have plenty of central apneas, which are being caused by the pain killers and oral morphine that I'm on, but once I'm off the pain relief I'll have a brand new life to enjoy without the constant fatigue. I'm already far happier and healthier despite the post operative pain, and I'm counting the days until I'm pain and fatigue free.

@Jamrock151 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of uppp , you could have made an orthodontist make a custom oral appliance that lift the palate at nights while sleeping

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing a video on oral appliances - so you'll see the pros and cons of that as well.

@johnwayne397 Жыл бұрын

Doc said using cpap would be annoying and painful during healing and to lose weight to not use it.. how much do u weigh etc...I'm 377 doc says go to 325 to lower risk of breathing problems after surgery that was 3 years ago I have a cpap struggling to lose weight my tonsils flop in the wind from the mask if I flex my throat a certain way

@aaronmillinghaus156 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been extremely hesitant over the last 8 years to get this surgery for my sleep apnea. Seeing your positive comment about your results gives me hope and I hope I can get this done soon.

@mariacharinavalencia5005 2 ай бұрын

I am planning to have this surgery this coming month. Had my sleep disorder check up 11yrs ago and the doctor advise me to undergo tonsilectomy, but hesitant to do so. Now that I have a partner, I decided to have this surgery done soon. Thanks for the advise.

@nasirmuhammad3901 Жыл бұрын

Had my tonsils removed just yesterday. So, I found this video very useful. I was able to understand more what my doctor advices. Try Thank you

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@saleembeg9956 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. One thing I really wanted to know post-surgery is the intensity of pain over the next two weeks. Most videos on KZfaq suggest that day1/2 is pretty bearable. Day 4/5/6 is when it gets severe, and thereafter it gets bearable again. In my case, it was pretty low for the first 7 days. I was taking my medications regularly without a miss, and eating rough as advised. On day 8, however, the pain got severe and I found it difficult to swallow. Then on day 9, it was so excruciating I could no longer eat, even the Difflam Spray didn't work, so all I had for one day was heavy painkillers and no food. Naturally, In the early hours of day 10, I started vomiting incessantly and ended up in A&E where they put me on a drip and gave me anti-nausea medication. After about half a day when I was rehydrated and managed to eat without vomiting, they let me go. From then on, the pain gradually subsided. Interesting for me was that on day 8 I thought the worst is over because in most people's experience it's around day 5 the pain reaches its climax, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 3 жыл бұрын

I think you were doing all the right things but unfortunately on day 7 you got an infection and it all went pear shaped. everyone is different and that's what makes it difficult to give out advice. glad you are feeling better!

@maddylogan2709 Жыл бұрын

Always keep a glass of water in your hand to sip on! Hurts so unnecessarily bad when it’s dry

@amelianadhif.6849 Жыл бұрын

hello how are you

@af6182 3 ай бұрын

You are amazing 🌷🙏🏻🌷 Really appreciate your helpful advices.

@donnaisfairlyodd 2 жыл бұрын

I will be 40 in a few months and can remember having throat problems since at least kindergarten. After a particularly painful and severe episode of strep a few years ago (I was sick for 3 months!), I want to have my tonsils removed, but I am so scared! Scared and scarred!!

@irenenalwoga 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for all your information I no longer fear to do this operation and turbinectomy now. Thanks for easing my long life fear. Will do it this year

@chargrill7112 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on day 4 of recovery, first couple of days were terrible and wouldn’t wish it upon anyone however… taking paracetamol/ibuprofen on intervals, drinking water and eating tiny squares of bread with butter has helped speed up the healing process 110% for me. Don’t get me wrong attempting to eat the first couple days will always be rough but it’s good to push yourself a little bit (swallowing movement helps keep the area clean and healthy). It still hurts now but I’m doing so much better mentally and physically than I was day 1, 2 and 3. Slowly getting there!! P.s. if you’ve ever dealt with tonsillitis and quinsy’s back to back I’m so sorry. My surgeon checked up on me after the procedure, telling me that it was a good job I had them removed when I did because I was forming yet another quinsy… Hopefully never have to hear those god forbidden words again hahahah.

@Al-Akram92 6 ай бұрын

I was that 1 patient who bled an insane amount at home the next day. I woke up choking on my blood (I apologize for the graphic image). I was 26 at the time. My roommate drove me to the Emergency Room and there was just so much blood gushing out of my mouth. I asked the nurse at the hospital to fetch me a priest to come and pray with me because I genuinely thought I would die. Then the anesthesiologist came in and he held my hand and said (with a _very thick_ Russian accent): "Son, you're going to be just fine. Just breathe and try to imagine your Mom is holding you" (I had been asking for my Mom who lived in a different country at the time). He was so sweet and thoughtful. He got me relaxed and kept holding my hand as they wheeled me in the operating room. The recovery was beyond painful. But I'm SO HAPPY I did the surgery, despite the nightmare I endured. I was getting Strep Throat every other week and was genuinely and physically sick from antibiotics. The surgeon told me than less than 1% of patients experience the kind of bleeding I had. Oh well. At least it's behind me now :D

@dympm9884 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am day 6 and need abit of reassurance especially with pain management. I will continue on. Cheers D

@nurjahanullah1195 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The best advice and helpful. Easy to understand.

@ThandoJosetteGinindza 3 ай бұрын

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@WillC Жыл бұрын

I'm 34 years old and 7 days post-op. I watched this before and now after! Thanks :)

@thatpoeticthug Жыл бұрын

How was it on 35 and they told me to recommend to get them removed and I'm having cold feet.

@brendanthebard Жыл бұрын

@@thatpoeticthug Hey Mate, I'm 32 and 3 days post-op. Look it's not fun, but I was eating 'normal' food an hour after I woke up. Just keep up the painkillers and keep up the fluids.

@iLoveAzry 2 жыл бұрын

despite we're beyond endemic here in Malaysia I am still concerned of going to hospitals. but I am 27 now and tonsilitis is always the reason for my fever.

@CO-hi1dx Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very very informative

@aggiedualah6733 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very useful video. Thank you. I had my tonsils removed on Monday 11/04/22 and the journey has been extremely painful. The pain is actually unbearable. When people/Drs say tonsillectomy is more painful for adults, it's an understatement. It's so true when you say we should stay on-top of the pain by taking pain relief regularly and not wait till the pain is so bad and, we find ourselves trying to quickly take too many different pain relief. It's a little too late by then, and I'm afraid you will feel the pain to the fullest. I was crushing my Endone and putting it in some yoghurt and took it along with some liquid Nurofen so it wasn't so painful to swallow. It's day four today, I just drop my pills in some yoghurt now, I don't crush them anymore. Stay on-top of your pain relief and try and eat and stay hydrated as well no matter how much it hurts to swallow.

@glasswalker1171 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinWilliams-ed2ug i also had both wisdom teeth surgically removed, and believe me, tonsillectomy hurted 3x more. But that don't have to be same with you, everyone is different.

@weirdmyst7963 Жыл бұрын

I want to get mine out soon. I'm scared that I'm going to feel hellfire in he back of my throat and God won't answer my prayers to end the pain. I'm terrified but the headaches and trouble breathing makes me want to do it. Hopefully I don't die tho.

@ryhanathrahman1991 Ай бұрын

I am on post op 3 rd day today and is suffering a lot with pain. Watching this gives me a little bit of relief.. Thanks

@BonClyful Ай бұрын

I’m getting mine removed on Friday. This video has been quite informative. I’ve been so anxious about it, the pain I felt 3weeks ago in hospital when my tonsils reacted was quite unbearable. And I’m so anxious

@emregocmen9562 5 ай бұрын

thank you so much for this information. im having a surgery soon.

@LizekaDana-jw1dx 11 ай бұрын

Am in so much pain, Day 5 post tonsillectomy and this is really helpful😢

@RyanWilliams222 Ай бұрын

How long did your pain end up lasting?

@rachelemachabee Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the sharing… and great pick for the soundtrack 😉

@anika9203 2 жыл бұрын

honestly thank you so much :) I was supposed to get a Tonsillectomy in august for my chronic tonsil stones but it got pushed back to October cause of all the lockdowns in Australia, so now im stressing about it in preparation again. Kinda scared at the amount of pain I'm going to experience but this and the surgery video really helped mentally prepare me for it (especially the tip about the pain killers). Also didn't know I should also eat harder foods, I guess it depends on how much it hurts though lol. Thanks!!!

@Lily-bz8ld 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,I live in Australia and I’m also getting my tonsils removed in a few weeks and I’m super nervous haha, if you’ve already had your surgery and are removing are there any tips that could help me??

@ranjanashukla3046 2 жыл бұрын

Hi .. are u done with the surgery.. how are u now also mode of surgery?? Plz reply.. I’m too fed up of chronic tonsils stones

@anika9203 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lily-bz8ld hey! I totally the nervousness haha. I'm 13 days post tonsil surgery and I can finally eat normal food again (although still no hard stuff like chips). A big tip for me was eating yoghurt from those squeezy pouches because sometimes I couldn't open my mouth wide enough to get a spoon in lol (I was pretty much living off of custard and Milo yoghurt pouches for a week and a half), also drank alot of the berry boost juice and had these little hazelnut sorbet ice cream from Aldi. I could eat some really soft foods like pasta or a heated up ham/cheese croissant after a few days but the act of swallowing hurt like heck (take pain killers before food) but I was somehow able to eat a potato cake the day after surgery. Also for the first few mornings i woke up with a lot of pain because it had been like 9 hours since I had pain killers so make sure to drink alot of water before bed to help reduce that morning pain/dryness (usually couldnt talk till pain killers kicked in). For the first week it also hurt to say certain words or vowels I guess and I had to talk softly. When your neck gets sore it helped ease the pain to use moisturizer to massage the area. If/when your tongue starts to hurt try eat foods that dont need a lot of chewing so you dont move your tongue as much. Anyway, sorry for the long comment that's just some things I did that helped me. Hope everything goes well for you! You'll figure out little things that help you along the way. Trust me, it may hurt like hell but it'll be worth it in the long run :)

@anika9203 2 жыл бұрын

@@ranjanashukla3046 Hey! I'm 13 post tonsillectomy now, I'm doing alot better than I was a few days ago, I can actually eat real food now without paint killers. I got the coblation method where they cauterize the wound as they cut it out, it's much better/safer and it all went perfectly. I definitely recommend if you get tonsil stones all the time like I used to. It's definitely worth the week and a half of severe pain to never have to deal with the stones again :)

@Natak222 2 жыл бұрын

hey thanks for replying to these questions, I was wondering the same things. got my op in 2 weeks and i'm shitting it 😬 lol - best

@abcracing 7 ай бұрын

I was given the green light on my tonsillectomy yesterday. Since the age of 16 I get tonsillitis at least every year and sometimes 3 or 4 times a year (I’m now 42). I have also had quinsy on numerous occasions. I have never been so happy and worried about this operation. I know how much tonsillitis hurts and I can only assume a tonsillectomy hurts even more. However I can’t keep on getting unwell and having time off work. I had a sinus operation about 5 years ago and I wasn’t worried about that (I ended up with an infection which spread to my eye and my brain following the operation). I know the waiting list will be long and I will have to wait ages. I’m really hoping to see some positive news about this operation.

@emilyjeffords5907 2 жыл бұрын

What pain medication can you take that won't interfere with levothyroxine?

@DoubtingThomas333 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Veer, can you please do a video on floppy larynx, aka the rare problem where the voicebox can obstruct the airway? Maybe how it affects children and adults etc. I think it would be a worthwhile video. Sorry if you have already done this and I have somehow missed it here on your channel. Thank you.

@sleeksilver 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr. Veer! I've needed to have my tonsils removed for the past 20 years and I've been too afraid to do it and I've heard so many horror stories from friends who've had it done. Can you tell me about Coblation Tonsillectomy or if you've got a video on it?

@lubnakhan2073 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these information .

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@glenjimen1234 2 жыл бұрын

@Vik Veer - ENT Surgeon what is your opinion on soluble paracetamol? I have seen some things about there being issue with fizzy drinks and obviously it's got a bit of a fizz to it. I'm not able to take iproprofen so am on paracetamol and have been taking codine in its place and am now serverely constipated.

@KimHartgring-xy2vq Жыл бұрын

I have a surgery planned at the end of this month and I'm still in doubt if I want to have them removed. Yes I have had some bad inflammations 3/5 times a year since puberty (I'm 23 now). And the surgeon said I had tiny 'holes' in my tonsils which makes them prone to bad bacteria. I am super nervous for my surgery and I don't know what to feel or think. I just hope when I do the surgery I won't have any infections and high fevers anymore..

@AutonomousMoo 2 жыл бұрын

This last year I've had several throat infections and the last 6 months my throat feels extremely tight and like I'm being suffocated and super tight at night and day and feels like my air way is being blocked and super swollen... my surgery is in 4 days for tonsils to be removed. Feel super nervous that my throat will be swollen worse then they are now/won't be able to breathe. Went to hospital 2 weeks ago because I felt like I couldn't breath and found out I had sleep apnea on top of that, oxygen went down to 70% and felt like I was going to passout and die.

@vintotschannel4616 10 ай бұрын

I had mine removed 3 days ago as treatment for my sleep apnea. The pain is horrible and unimaginable. But if you just listen to your doctor, then the pain management could be easy. As for me, the only 3 issues I'm having while trying to recover are difficulty swallowing food and fluids, having the urge to spit saliva from time to time, and the tingling sensation in my throat that's tempting me to cough or clear throat (but my doctor said do not do so as it may cause bleeding and the suture could fall off which may result in ugly healing of your tissues). I hope to see great result in my sleeping after all these pain and restless nights.

@yasserjanahi6357 4 ай бұрын

I did it for sleep apnea also my ahi is 34 which is severe, did the surgery help ur sleeping?

@ncalmateo 2 ай бұрын

Hey. how’s your sleep today? I’m planning to get my tonsil removed because of my sleep apnea.

@beto86gt 2 жыл бұрын

7:48 you were about to say "fake", nice save haha

@YayahFitry 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m considering this option.

@davidholm3961 10 ай бұрын

Super informative video. I am 7 days post tonsillectomy, turbinate reduction, shaving my uvula and deviated septum surgery. The pain ramped up to unbearable yesterday but today seems a bit better. After watching this as well as some other videos my fear is post op. Bleeding around this time. I am trying to be super careful and eat only cold soft stuff but your video says differently. I’d love a slice of pizza but not sure I could do it because the throat pain is intense.

@preetimittal2123 6 ай бұрын

How are you now???

@onyinyechiemmanuela2032 3 ай бұрын

Exactly the surgeries I had On my day 7 and I nearly died of pain today

@sylvia4496 2 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for my surgery appt. I have done some research and my concern is, my bedroom is very dry. Should I purchase a cool or warm mist humidifier after my tonsilectomy? Please and thank you

@angiep10 Жыл бұрын

My 8 year old had her tonsils out. We are on day 4 of recovery. So far so good. Better than I thought. She is doing great! Tylenol, soft foods and popcycles

@bhajnikbhangoo1712 Жыл бұрын

What soft foods did you give? My 8 year old is 2 days away from her surgery.

@rossanabuchert9817 Жыл бұрын

How was the blood test, my son will have his remove on June but he scary kid and so afraid of the blood test, any advise for when I have to take him for

@angiep10 Жыл бұрын

@@bhajnikbhangoo1712 We started off with soup, pop cycles, Tylenol for pain, and smoothies. Then gradually a few days later she ate Mac and cheese. We are on day 11.. I think. There was blood that came out of her mouth on day 9 and 10. Because the scabs came off.

@angiep10 Жыл бұрын

@@bhajnikbhangoo1712 she also had an antibiotic. They give that just in case. She took the antibiotic twice a day for 7 days.

@DraytonSullivan-oq2wf Жыл бұрын

My 2yo had tonsillectomy and is currently doing great, comon man

@lindsaybruce9271 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to get some kind of teeth guard. I fell and broke my front tooth years ago so it’s actually a clever filling in there to build it up to look like a tooth. I’m worried it will snap

@westerngirl1095 Жыл бұрын

I’m on Day 6 here, I’ve had my tonsils out & a Septoplasty & turbine reduction operation, while it’s been rough I’m wondering if there’s worse pain still to come, I’m 48, pains been manageable with just normal Panadol & a Voltaren suppository overnight but I’m not getting much sleep due to mucus buildup that seems worse when I’m relaxing, I don’t eat much dairy, have mostly been eating as normal foods as possible since day1, gargling with salty water every few hours, using flos spray up my nose not sure it’s doing much as my noise still very blocked, everything tastes terrible, I’m feeling tired, weak & a bit dizzy not up for much, just resting up & taking one day at a time. I read somewhere to drink more water as not enough could be causing mucus/blood build up. Not feeling like talking,

@watchomotoki2301 6 ай бұрын

Thanks I have a scheduled tonsillectomy in few days

@user-gw1li6jq5i 2 жыл бұрын

Good video brother. Thanks

@nt_donut_yt8141 Жыл бұрын

thank you for the insight

@ryanlaffan7064 Жыл бұрын

I have gastric issues which means I cannot take Ibroprofen. What would you suggest as an alternative?

@aprilgarlitvlog 2 жыл бұрын

Hi doc i have tonsilitis since 2009, i t happenes every 1-2x a year the dr said its not necessary to remove yet, but now 2022 i found my tonsil in right side getting bigger, most of my concern is also i feel a painless mass or lymph on my right lower jaw is this might be related and serious?

@user-ml6ky1jm9x 8 ай бұрын

Im post-op day 3 and this info is very helpful

@madeleineevangelista4804 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m about to have a check up with an ENT on Friday bc I already know that I have enlarged tonsils and I also know that I’ll be needing a tonsillectomy. Hopefully the ENT is as kind as you are. I’ve been suffering tonsilitis ever since I was a kid. Now i’m 27yrs old and it got really bad to a point that i now have sleep apnea that causes rapid weight gain. I’m so ready for thissss 😂

@jingyao6505 2 ай бұрын

now i can prepare myself and what i expect and do too thank you doc!

@harambe9461 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently the older you are the worse the experience, so I’m somewhat nervous but not really. Those childhood infections really built up my hatred for them.

@horsebumhole Жыл бұрын

I just got my tonsils out a day ago. Thank you for mentioning that I can eat a normal diet! I think that people saying that getting tonsils out as an adult is worse than taking them out as a kid is a myth. Yes, it's painful. But it's really not that bad. So for all the adults getting them out (I'm late 20's) it's truly not that bad. I guess it depends on how much pain you can tolerate.

@bradmyers7109 Жыл бұрын

How is your pain on day 7? By guess is that you spoke out way too soon.

@naazxoxogirlythings6322 Жыл бұрын

where did you get it removed and how

@AlphaSigmA1 Жыл бұрын

I'm 42. I removed my tonsils yesterday...... the pain is something else. Its huge..... I gave a birth to my child WITHOUT EPIDURAL.... so I consider myself as a person with tolerance on pain... But still.. all I can say is that I'm suffering since yesterday. 😥

@SpIdeR-MaN20M Жыл бұрын

@@AlphaSigmA1 Are you cured from pain today! ?

@distracted5767 10 ай бұрын

20 yo, youre still a baby. Im 37, and it hurts as hell. The tissue grows deeper the older you get. When youre young they dont have to cut so deep its still more to the surface. Just had it done 3 days ago. Its torture

@lesliedelvalle8939 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@atro35gaming98 2 жыл бұрын

I have to get my right to sole out becuase It is quit large and and I was really nervouse for the operation in a few months and this video has definettly made me less anxious about it all

@TheMuslimChannel1 2 жыл бұрын

He said it’s very very Painfull Scared me

@gulalaiali5334 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I am here because my son had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy today. He is 9 years old , So far he is good he eats well. I am worried about days 4,5 I hope the pain doesn’t grow bad before he heals completely.

@Ellie_rose_actor 3 ай бұрын

How did your son do? My brother is going through this soon.

@hashtagmate Жыл бұрын

Common sense really ain't that common is it Incredible what things you have to explain to people

@mrs.transparent3670 2 жыл бұрын

I just had a UP3 with a tonsillectomy. I’m 2 days out. I’m gargling with warm water and honey. Can I use Cepacol or Chloraseptic to numb the throat a bit?

@Chi__22 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much.

@laurabrooks4518 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I found this very useful and informative 🤍

@ranjanashukla3046 2 жыл бұрын

Hlo dr vir ..appreciate your videos.. I’m suffering from tonsil stones for past one n half years , fed up of cleaning tonsils every alternate day.. also I hv irritation, discomfort most of the times..salt water gargles are a part of my daily routine.all remedies are temporary 😌.. 2 ent drs hv recomm tonsillectomy whereas other 2 hv not .. I’m puzzled..plz guide .. also which one coblation or traditional tonsillectomy..I’m stressed out Sir .. plz help 🙏🏻🙏🏻😌

@siobhanklink176 Жыл бұрын

I've had the worst cases on tonsillitis and tonsil stones, I've also pulled out of 3 appointments to have it removed. I'm extremely scared of having it removed I could pass out just thinking about it. I'd really love to have no tonsil problems but not via surgery. I might just be that 0.1 %. I came across this video Considering removing them but I always think about the worse case scenario

@SarahKSRyder33 Жыл бұрын

Hi doctor Im on day 4 after my tonsillectomy is it normal to have pain in the part of the roof of the mouth where the uvula area is it is still a little swollen and is going down over time and is it OK to suck on ice cubes as it is giving me relief from the pain apart from the pain meds I've been prescribed

@heathermccarthy3267 2 жыл бұрын

When can I resume normal eating? What day after surgery I'm still on first day??

@rVexir 5 ай бұрын

Hi Doc! Thanks for the video. If possible, I wanted to ask some questions, maybe someone here will be able to answer me. Currently at my 7th day of recovery. While it seem that scalps are smaller, some have uncovered small wounds on top of my throat near uvula which make it hard to eat or swallow - is that normal, should I be concerned since it was better on previous day or two? Also, looks like my surgeon (i hope it is right term, pardon my english) cauterized part of my uvula from the right side. I just wonder if this is common. I have control visit in 7 days and it will be hard to me to ask my doctors before this time, so I would really appreciate some answers. Thank you!

@arthurross9437 2 ай бұрын

Very informative.

@marionnemajouriediaries.147 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for making the process seem easier at least this isn't traumatizing having a procedure due I know what to do and not do🎉

@Jamrock151 3 жыл бұрын

Hi please to answer my question..can patanase be used everyday or it has similar effects as the otrivine in the sense of depriving the nasal membrane of oxygen? Please to answer

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 3 жыл бұрын

Its an antihistamine - so no, it's not the same.

@Jamrock151 3 жыл бұрын

Please to do a video about the tract operation for compressing the inferior turbinates.....i'm talking about the relieva tract balloon

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 3 жыл бұрын

i'll look into it for you

@Jamrock151 3 жыл бұрын

@@VikVeerENTSurgeon yes, please to explain the details and tje success rate of the procedure...risk such as empty nose syndrome

@peto7020 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please share your source for the ‘eating harder foods is better’ comment? I would like to share it with the local ENT. We are considering tonsil surgery for my daughter and we are petrified of bleeding and a fatal outcome - as well as the pain. She is 9, with mild asd and Pans syndrome - she started developing stones and Pans anyway requires a tonsillectomy. I am so so scared.

@semeji Жыл бұрын

Hi doc i have those big two balls on my throat since im 9yr and now im 15 and it doesn't hurt at all since i have it. do i need a surgery for this?

@user-ln9gh5kv5d 5 ай бұрын

Regarding treatment of OSA/UARS with cocentric collapse, does a tonsilectomy usually improve ones sleep? Can removing the tonsils cause a large tongue to collapse further back than prior to surgery? I know its not a one size fits all, but just trying to navigate this complex space.

@lewisdjames 3 ай бұрын

Cannot thank you enough for this fantastic video. So so helpful. I'm 7 days post tonsillectomy and this video has helped so much. Thank you for taking the time out to make such an informative video.

@nokmankonyak6803 Жыл бұрын

It's been 2 years now I'm having tonsillitis and it's permanently swollen and i don't get any pain but the white substance occurs regularly and i get scared seeing both sides swollen. What should I do? Should I get it removed?

@kaylahall9322 2 ай бұрын

Why did my doctor tell me to only eat liquid/soft foods for the next 14 days? And to avoid solid foods? I am now very concerned about becoming the 1 - 25.

@thelethalones 2 жыл бұрын

6 days post-op right now. The 2-3 days after were the WORST days. The pain killers dont work and i was in so much pain. Every 3 hours. Including at night. It was miserable.

@TheMuslimChannel1 2 жыл бұрын

Is the pain more than when you get tonsilitihis ? Iam 40 and was told to take them out when I was 10 but never did I have sore throats 5-6 times a year. Scared of the pain from the operation specially after he said it’s very very painful.

@edgarvanuffelen4191 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMuslimChannel1 I can answer that. The pain from a tonsillectomy is far worse than the one from a tonsillitis. But if you need it to get less infections, I’d say go for it. Think of it as the last freaking time your tonsils make you sufferz

@lauraclarke378 2 жыл бұрын

You seem like a great Dr. This video was really helpful. I’m on day 7 and the pain is so bad 10/10. Day 1-2 was super bearable then gradually got worse. Today by far the worst. Trying to keep my game face on and power through!

@ieattrash6589 2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going man?

@tysonbala Жыл бұрын

Hi Veer! Hats off to your service. I have enlarged tonsil, deviated nose and I snore. Doctor want to tonsillectomy and septoplasty. I have tmj issue too, can it interferes with my surgery?? Usually when I yawn my jaw struck which is painful. Can it comes during surgery??

@annayasuda104 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@VikVeerENTSurgeon 2 жыл бұрын

Such a kind gesture, thank you ever so much.

@oluwadamilarefajinmi7499 2 жыл бұрын

I'm traveling in about 4weeks from now and planned on removing my tonsils. The pain is too much but I'm considering that I have to wait and postpone because of the infections you talked about after the surgery. I really planned to remove them because it hurts me but feels like I have to hold on to be safe😭😭 any suggestion pls Doctor?