I have zero faith in the medical community anymore, and less faith in any online resources spewing 'medical advice'. My 11yo son is going in for surgery soon, for removal of tonsils and adenoids. I know this is routine procedure nowadays so I am not at all worried, But I am curious, have any of you had this procedure done recently or know someone who has? Especially someone young. I had it done 30 years ago and I was too young to remember anything. I'm sure its much different today. Because of the surgery, he'll be out of school for a week but my hope is he'll be recovered enough in a few days. He's active and involved in sports and want to make sure he can resume his normal lifestyle in 4-5 days, but no idea what to expect in terms of recovery.
Any thoughts based on recent experiences greatly appreciated!
I’m 70 and still have both tonsils and adenoids— my dad was a pediatrician— actually taught med school in the 60’s and 70’s and said he thought the surgery was over rated after my sister ( 1 year younger underwent both) FYI I have both tonsils and adenoids and am never ill— sister without had constant sinus/colds etc— neither of my kids have had the surgery and son is type 1 diabetic but he had his tonsils and adenoids at 45 and is healthy
Agree with JJ10, tonsils and adenoids are part of your God given immune system.
Agree. God gave us everything for a reason and I'd prefer not to do it, but fighting a bit of an uphill battle w/ my wife on this, and my son does struggle with "congested" breathing esp at night. No other remedy has resolved it unfortunately.