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Re: UP3/Tonsillectomy veterans...

Posted by gr8_mstree on January 30, 2004 at 08:13:28:

In Reply to: UP3/Tonsillectomy veterans... posted by Paul on January 29, 2004 at 14:43:02:

When I had the UPPP, the toncils were much more painful for me. Then again, it all hurt! Every time I swallowed liquid during the weeks after the surgery (which is mainly what I ate), it was painful because the toncils come together when the swallowing action takes place. (try taking a big swallow and see what happens...) Like taking to huge sores and mashing them together. (Guess I'm not being very encouraging... but being honest)
The thing that helped me most, other than pain killers, was a concoction my doctor made which he called "magic mouthwash". Was a mix of something like benzocane, nystatin (anti fungal), another numbing agent and liquid base. Had immediate effect on the soreness and allowed me to drink without so much pain. It tasted like drinking ora-gel, but worth it!
Not sure on the diffent methods. I had the old fashion crash/bash/slash method with higher cautery temps. I hear the new lazer methods are much better on removal, but not sure on the cauterization.
That's my experience.
Good luck!

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