I'm due to have an appointment after being referred for a tonsillectomy in a few weeks.
I've been suffering with chronic tonsillitis since I was a child and was first referred for this operation as a 5 year old. I never went through with it and was sent home as I was terrified and they couldn't operate.
Anyway I am now having tonsilitis from November until April every year. It's affecting my life awfully. When I catch it my throat swells up so much I can't speak, it leaks puss and the pain is unbearable not to mention fever and dizziness. I now have apnoea year round and am never particularly well. I have so far this year had 5 lots of antibiotics. I miss so many family activites/parties and other things.
Problem is im terrified to have a tonsillectomy. I'm scared of the anaesthesia as never had it before (am told to ask for anti sickness medication) but now even more terrified of the recovery. I have heard people describe it as horrendous and excruciating pain. I'm now starting to talk myself out of it again but I can't go another year like this!
How will I take care of my kids if I'm in agony? What will they give me for the pain? I can't even take tablets without choking so not sure what they can give me? Anyone had a positive ish experience? Please give me some reassurance
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Terrified of tonsillectomy
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SnookyWookyWooWoo · 15/03/2016 15:06
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