Tonsils and adenoids removed.

I like hearing how well others kids did, gives me something to think about that it was for the best having it done.
He did it cause of the fluid in her ears, she got at least several ear infections a year, but she never had them when she was younger, just started in K. She never really had bad sore throats or anything like that..but she did snore really bad, and they were really large..so to be honest I didn't understand why he didn't do it like a year ago when he first put the tubs in the first time..she had sleep Apnea then too. Well, it's done now.
Now she has a lot of drainage coming from her nose, they said that would be expected, but now this morning it looks like it has built up some and it's really thick..so I will ask when they call this morning to see how she is if that is normal. She has not ate anything since yesterday morning and it was just a couple of bites..but she is drinking a lot and she has been great with that. No fever as of this morning either. Her tongue she said is really thick, and that makes it hard to talk and swallow as well. I keep the pain meds in her ever 4 hours and that helps her too, last night I went 6 hours so she could sleep cause she didn't sleep much at all yesterday. I hope today is better for her and she can eat some too.
oh yeah they worned me about the smell as well, and there was really nothing I could do till it went away on it's own.
She is dead set about not going back to school next Monday, she is on Spring break now. The school already knows that she maybe out..but she listen well when they really said she must stay home for 14 days, she made sure she heard that part lol.
Sorry for the rambling, I'm not used to being home from work It's been 4 days today that I have been home in the house and now I can't go now where..but it's nice to be home with her even though she doesn't feel well. I sure have spoiled her lol.
sheri

 

Oh Sheri, that's great she's doing well. Give her a couple of days and she'll be bouncing off the walls wanting to go back to school. :lol:

 

I've had my adenoids removed 3 times including once as an adult.
It helps clear up your sinus and is great at allergy season but it doesnt last and they always come back. I can say that the last time I had them removed I could stand in a roomful of cats and pollen and not blink an eye... but once they come back forget it.

 

Are you a starfish?

 

LOL!! I was wondering something along those lines myself. Far as I know, adenoids don't grow back??

 

And not three times, nevermind that they would have nothing to do with an allergy to cats or pollen.

 

Yeah, I'm thinking this fella needs to join those on my ignore list. :mrgreen:

 

I know right? sofa king retarded he is.....what a DA.

 

RIGHT!

 

lol, they don't grow back..weird.

We she isn't doing as well as I thought, they called and I told them that she hasn't really ate anything since Sunday night and they said well then the pain meds aren't enough..so I'm waiting right now to find out what to do next. She was crying a little cause I was making her drink and it hurt so much and she said the pain med isn't helping her. She wants to eat but can't. Just waiting now for the nurse to call me back.
Sheri

 

yep. thats what happened with mine. he didnt eat a thing for 3 days after the surgery. he was miserable. wouldn't do the mouthwash stuff to deaden the pain to eat, wouldn't take the pain meds. By day 4-5 he was starving and he ate about 3 boxes of jello. Sadly, it will get worse before it gets better. Ask the Doc for a couple of valium for you....:mrgreen:

 

Have you tried making her some milkshake type drinks. I had tonsilitus when I was 15yo and I could not eat. Lost over 20lbs in a week. Finally, my stepfather, who was into health bars, etc, came up with the idea to put a good nutrition bar into a blender (or food proc. nowadays) and mix with ice cream and milk or water/ice to make it really smooth (and COLD). It was still hard to swallow, but it numbed the throat going down and it got easier to swallow after the first few sips. I was like your baby is now, could not eat and this saved my tail.

Also, having that on her stomach when taking the pain meds could make her feel MUCH better. Those meds on an empty stomach can really mess you up. Just a thought, hope she feels better soon. I know how painful that is. Wonder if keeping an ice pack on her throat area could help. I find that sometimes, ice does a better job than pain meds can (not that you should stop the meds, just saying, there is much to be said for numbing and taking swelling down with the cold).

Keep us posted!

 

Adenoids


The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the back of the throat behind the nose. Lymph nodes make up part of the lymphatic system, which helps the immune system to fight infection. Other lymph nodes are located in many places, including the neck, armpits, chest, abdomen and groin. Along with the tonsils, they form part of the 'first line of defence', which protects the body from infections. Airborne germs entering the body via the nose are filtered and trapped by hairs and mucous in the nose and then most are destroyed by antibodies and white cells made by the adenoids.

In adults, both tonsils and adenoids shrink. However, they can all swell up again with infections.

Swollen adenoids can block the nose
Since adenoids are constantly in the path of germs (micro-organisms), infections are common. Infected adenoids swell, which can reduce the airflow through the nose. Symptoms of infected adenoids include:

Breathing through the mouth
Snoring when asleep
Talking with a 'blocked nose' sound
The inability to pronounce certain consonants, including 'm' and 'n'
Dry and sore throat because of breathing through the mouth (this is often a problem in the morning after sleeping with the mouth open)
Yellow or green mucous coming from the nose.
Complications of infected adenoids
Infections of the adenoids can cause a variety of complications, including:
Middle ear infections - the adenoids are right at the end of the tubes from the middle ear to the throat (the Eustachian tubes). Infections can spread up to the ears from the adenoids and cause middle ear infections, which can affect hearing.
Glue ear - the swollen adenoids block the Eustachian tubes and prevent the normal mucous, which is made each day in the middle ear, from draining away. A build-up of sticky mucous interferes with the movements of the tiny bones in the middle ear, affecting hearing.
Sinusitis - the air-filled cavities of the skull may also become infected.
Chest infections - bacteria or viruses can infect other sites, such as the bronchi (bronchitis) or lungs (pneumonia).
Vomiting - the child may swallow a great deal of pus, generally at night while sleeping, which may be vomited in the morning.
Treatment options
What is done to treat infected adenoids depends on whether the child is ill or not, and what other effects the infected adenoids are causing. For example, if a child has a middle ear infection or sinusitis, and the adenoids are swollen, treatment will be aimed at reducing the pain in the ears. Antibiotics will often be used. If these treatments improve the health of the ear or the sinuses, they will usually help get rid of the infection in the adenoids as well. It is rare for 'infected adenoids' to be the main reason for treatment. Your doctor may recommend having the adenoids removed by operating if:
Your child has recurrent ear infections, which are interfering with language development.
Your child is often unwell.
Your child, or an older person, has large adenoids that are interfering with breathing, especially at night.
Adenoidectomy
Surgery to remove the adenoids is called adenoidectomy. It is done under general anaesthetic. Often, the tonsils are removed at the same time, since recurring infections tend to affect both the adenoids and tonsils. Post-operative complications may include vomiting, difficulties with swallowing, pain and bleeding.

Where to get help
Your doctor
Your local chemist
Ear, nose and throat specialist.
Things to remember
The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the throat behind the nose.
Infected adenoids can cause other health problems, including middle ear infections, sinusitis and difficulty with breathing, especially at night.
Infected adenoids are rarely treated by themselves. Treatment is determined by the other health problems caused by the infected adenoids.

 

if they get TAKEN OUT/ SURGICALLY LASERED OFF, they can't and don't come back

 

I know what they ARE, where does it say they grow BACK??

 

STUPID

 

I guess mine werent lasered off and just got swollen again. OH my god I was duped under the knife. well either way there are some ways to help your child get better. I googled adenoids and they had a ton of suggestions.

 

hey kimmie
GFY !!!!! I was trying to help you douche!

 

there is nothing she can do, her daughter has two giant scabs in the back of her throat the size of a 50 cent peice from getting her adenoids lasered off. I'f you'd have read the thread from the beginning, you would know the entire situation.....its not kimmie that needs the help, douche bag.

 

I do hope this guy gets banned! Go away troll!