I had mine taken out when I was about 15.
I kept getting tonsillitis so finally I just had to do it. It was one of the most painful things I've ever gone through but only for about a week. And after that it was absolute heaven No more freaking out whenever I felt the slightest tickle, knowing it was going to turn into a sore throat.
I'm so happy I had it done and would definitely do it again, tonsillitis is the worst

Good luck with your decision, if you have any more questions let me know