Chrissy,
I had mine taken out at age 26 and yes indeed it was the most painful thing I have done AND I have given birth WITHOUT drugs.
My suggestions are:
1. Warm beverages felt better then cold and I didn't eat ice cream. I think that works with kids ;)
2. Make sure you keep taking your pain medication before it wears off. This was especially hard during sleep because you wake up in massive pain.
3. The pain is not in your throat although that is quite sore...it's your EARS that just ACHE ACHE ACHE. I did not expect that but the pain radiates up your neck to your ears. I ended up calling a doctor friend and asked him for something to just knock me out and let me sleep. I don't know what he gave me but I crushed it up in jello and slept great for 14 hours! Love that man!
4. Prepare to lose 10-15 lbs. You cannot eat and you will be STARVING but you just can't swallow. I ended up warming up chicken noodle soup and drinking the liquid. That kept me satisfied and the warmth felt so good.
5. I threw up from the anesthetic and that scared me because you think you are going to blow your throat out but it actually did not hurt and I sure felt better afterwards!
6. Your voice will change a little and you will notice a difference in how you speak and breath. Feels weird even today 10 years later.
7. Do not do too much too early. You may start to feel better but you will be suprised at just how fatigued you are.
Be good to you and I wish you a speedy recovery. Let me know how you are doing.
