Hey SA

Just wanted to let you know that i got mine out when i was 16. Apparently the older you are the worse the recovery, but to be honest, for me it seemed no worse than a dose of tonsilitis. I recovered within 4-5 days (i guess, can't really remember). But i do remember going to see the ENT specialist and him saying that it was now fine for me to go back to school, my mum and i laughed as i had been back at school for a week before him even saying it.

Just thought i'd let you know, that my personal experience is it isn't that painful. Just like tonsilitis. And IMO, i'd rather my child get theirs taken out and experience 'tonsilitis symptoms' one more time, rather than actually getting tonsilitis a number of times each year. I hope this helps. I think you've made the right decision

Good luck with it all!