How bad is it to get you tonsils taken out?

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How bad is it to get you tonsils taken out?I'm 16 and I have to get my tonsils taken out soon. I've heard that its a lot harder for teenagers. Is that true? And how bad will it hurt and how long will it take to recover? I really need some advice.

Simon S
More info for kids here-

http://kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/things/tonsils_out.html#

Also, your tonsils are part of your immune system so you may be prone to other infections in future.

What do you think? Answer below! Tonsillitis explained | Better Health Channel
Links to information about tonsillitis , including tonsillectomy.

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