Tonsillectomy at 42

It will hurt like hell. Don't take all your liquid pain at once. Take 1/2 dose then two hours later do other 1/2. It will coat your throat and keep pain to minimum. They will wait I'm sure, just call them and tell them your deal.

 

Yeah. Twice.. first time I was 6 yrs old. They ripped them out... tonsils grew back.
Had them put again in my 30's. cut out neatly. Much less painful.
Follow docs orders religiously.
If the company wants you, they shouldnt have a problem waiting.
You could put in a few more apps to be on the safe side.
Good luck.

 

That sucks, but 10 days recovery? I know nothing about medical stuff, but I've heard of a lot serious operations that have surprised me at how quick of recovery the folks had. 10 days for tonsils surprises me the other direction. Best of luck, and I hope your opportunity waits for you.

 

I had mines out at 25 (im 37 now)...... very long and scary story... but i'll try and keep it short: do what you can to suppress any urge to "cough" for the 1st week after surgery...... couple of days after surgery i happen to cough once in my sleep and totally removed the "scab" that was trying to form where the incision took place: wound up drinking my own blood (it was running down the back of my throat) for a little while till i realized it wasnt going to stop, and i better go to the hospital..........(wound up being admitted for 2 days- but im the "exception" and not the rule)

anyway- the doctor explained to me that tonsillectomies as an adult raise the chances of "bleeding" to about 4-5%..... i just happen to fall in the 4-5% lol

You WILL be in some pain for a week or so.... but knowing I didnt have to put up with sore throats, or HORRENDOUS breath anymore (from the puss granules inside the tonsil that would pop out on occassion) made my pain bearable!

its a pretty quick surgery, when you wake up, ya might feel a little woozy... but just know that your "new" sore throat , will be your last!

good luck

 

I doubt it will be an issue. I'm not positive but I think most want you to start within 3 months. This is excusable and not that you are painting a picture of a procrastinator.

You can always put it off until you are eligible for the FMLA in 12 months? Then you can cash in on vacation pay and guaranteed a return to work.

I wish I had mine removed. I think it plays a role in my sleep apnea which can be an issue in trucking.