What to expect with daughter having her tonsils/adenoids removed?My daughter this week is having them removed she is 5 and I am just wondering what to expect after? Recovery time? anything helpful to ease my mind a little. Thanks
linda w
This is minor surgery; not like it was years ago. My kids had their tonsils & adenoids removed; & the next day was eating chips(one of them was) & the others had ice cream or popsicles. It's like having a sore throat when they are sick from a virus. Not a big deal. Don't worry. She will be fine.
kornkrazed
At 5 years old she'll be fine, and you are doing the right thing. I just had mine out 3 weeks ago and I'm 27. I wish my mom let me have mine out when I was a child. It is much more difficult for adults. I don't see how that other womans child was eating chips the next day. It is best not to let your child eat "scratchy" foods like that. Those types of foods that are not soft can cause the scabs to come off early and your child will bleed alot and have to go back under for surgery to close the wound. My friend tried to eat fries 4 days after her surgery and had a scab come off and had to go to the ER to have it closed back up. So, please just take that into consideration. Let her have applesauce, popsicles, soups, jello, puddings, yogurts, and ice cream is Ok but it does produce phlyum in the back of the throat and is uncomforatable. Have her on top of her meds at all times and drinking lots of cold water. I found Ice packs very helpfull for when the pain got intense. You shouldn't have this problem past day 3, but it might help for the first few days. Also the bottom of her throat near the collar bone might be sore as well from the air tube they insert so expect that as well. At age 5 the recovery shouldn't be more than 1 and 1/2 weeks tops. Some games also might be helpful to occupy the mind. Kids are stronger than we give them credit for, she'll bounce back in no time. Good Luck with everything.
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