I had them out as an adult a few years back...

I love natural medicine but sometimes surgery is the only option. I screwed around for years. My tonsils were so inflamed even in a "healthy" state it was hard to swallow vitamins... I had bad sleep apnea even though I was at a healthy weight. Surgery was the only answer and truly the answer to prayers. I have NEVER regretted my decision...

Suggestions: make sure you get liquid hydrocodone/oxycodone pain reliever... Screw the pills... You will not stay up/ahead on your pain cuz for 2 days you will dread the thought of swallowing anything "solid"... If your doctor will prescribe patches, take them however I doubt he will but worth a shot to ask.

I second the opinion on the analgesic mouthwash but use it as a last resort since it can delay healing... They also sell analgesic gum, but it can cause bleeding so avoid that if possible. Prescription 1000% better than chloreseptic...

If you tend to get nauseous from medicine or lack of food, also get a precsription for an anti-emetic - phenergan is a good one since it relieves pain too... If you can deal with the gross get a suppository in this...

Get your scripts prior to surgery and fill them at least 2 days before especially if getting suppositories or liquids - not all pharmacies stock them...

In post op and for a few hours after while the good meds are in, you will be tempted to talk... DON'T... It will increase swelling later and prolong healing...

If you're in good health this will probrably be day surgery... Make sure you have help. You won't be having fun with it but with all this you will be high as a kite and it will be unsafe for you to be alone... You might need help walking at first between the drugs, pain and anesthesia... At least a day or two...

When you can handle it weak saline gargles will comfort you... Be ready for lots of strained broths and juices, teas, yogurts and gushy jello... Sherbet was great but avoid dairy for a bit so no ice cream. After a few days try mashes or soft eggs - don't rush it... Baked mashed bananas or potatoes... For me it was a week before I could eat anything else and two to get completely better... Whoever said they were forced to eat toast before they could leave the hospital must have had Dr. Jekyll... Geez...

Mostly try to sleep through as much as you can... It will be seriously painful but doable... Better than a kidney stone at least! But no meds are gonna take away every bit of this kind of pain...

But like I said, I have never regretted it and it was one of the best decisions - my health and energy improved 10000% from it...