Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy... tell me what you know.

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My DD1 had tonsils, adenoids & grommits done at 5.
She was ok the next day, took 2 - 3 days for her to act/play like normal, but its a total of 2 weeks to completely recover.
She refused to eat the first day, but started slowly the second day. I think they have to avoid nose blowing for the 2 weeks too from what I remember.

The surgery is hard, but as Marnikat said, there are no needles til they are out. It doesn't take long.
DD had a reaction to the anaesthetic too, but its something that runs in our family. Nothing dangerous or life threatening, just being awake & crying the second she came out. She didn't sleep it off & wasn't drowsy like the others.

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My son is 3 and a half and has had tonsillitis constantly for most of his life. We can no longer medicate him as he is allergic to all of the medication ( i mean all we have tried everything) I have just made him an appointment with a great ENT in Sydney. But I am very worried.

As with your question, I can say that I had mine out at 11years old after suffering for years. The operation was fine but the post surgery pain was not too good. Had 2 weeks of very painful eating and drinking, but was well worth it. Since then I am never really sick I am 26 years old and even in cold/ flu season I don't get sick. So is worth the pain.
I guess I should heed my own words. I am just not looking forward to the pain he will be in after.
Good luck