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Phen

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After Tonsillectomy Is This Supposed to Happen?
Posted: 07-27-07 11:57am

Hey everyone,
I had a tonsillectomy a little over a month ago and I've recovered quite well. I had the tonsillectomy because I had reoccuring tonsillitis and strep throat. However, for the past few days I have had a sore throat. I thought it was maybe just dry but even when I drink a lot of fluids it doesn't go away. I also have other symptoms of a cold but I'm not sure if the sore throat is really something I should be worried about or not? My surgeon said a sore throat after recovery is normal but I'm not sure if he just meant a few weeks after or not.
Could someone please shed some light on this or maybe I'm worried for no reason?
Thanks!
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Posted: 07-27-07 11:59am

I was on pain meds for about two weeks after my surgery but it still hurt to eat for over a month afterwards. It wouldn't hurt to give your surgeon a call and let them know what's going on. They might want you to come in so they can give a quick look.
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Posted: 07-27-07 12:14pm

Yeah I am going in for a check up in august because he wants to make sure everything is healing properly. But I didn't think I would be getting sick like this so soon after.
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Posted: 07-27-07 15:06pm

hiya well i had a tonsillectomy a few years back and i know and can remember the pain and how long it took to feel 100%better...but with saying that i feel you should try and get an appointment sooner than the one already made for august just incase you have developed an infection in the scar tissue, its probably nothing and youve caught a cold and its just making the throat sore with it but best to get it checked out i would say, asending good wishes to you to feel better soon!loopy.
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