Well, it's final. Exactly one week from Friday, those ghastly, festering, strep-loving, worthless hunks of lymph tissue will be gone forever. In a last ditch effort to avoid the weekly infections and feeling crummy all the time, I went to the ENT practically begging him to put me on some low grade antibiotic (I learned from my at-home medical advisor (aka the internet) that this was sometimes a possibility). Well, I got a "No way, Jose" from the good doctor and was promptly scooted out of the room to schedule my tonsillectomy. At least I was able to strategically plan it so that I can enjoy eating on both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I also roped Chris and my mother into taking some time off of work to wait on me hand and foot. After all, the doctor DID say that I would be out of commission for 10 days. And I'm pretty sure that includes no dishes, no diapers, no cooking, and DEFINITELY no laundry. Yep, I specifically remember him saying no laundry. Sounds like the best vacation I've had since I was single....minus the really, really bad sore throat, of course. I'm also about to order a new historical fiction book on China for my down-time. Has anyone read "Wild Swans" by Jung Chang? It looks very good, although I may have trouble keeping all of my dictators straight while doped up on liquid Vicodin. On the other hand, my altered mental state could make for an interesting review of the book. I'll let you know. So, if you want to leave a comment, please only share about the easy, nearly-pain-free adult tonsillectomy rumors you've heard, since I think I have quite a collection now of the other kind. Until then, have a happy Thanksgiving....you can bet I will be thoroughly enjoying my turkey and pecan pie!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Tonsillectomy
Well, it's final. Exactly one week from Friday, those ghastly, festering, strep-loving, worthless hunks of lymph tissue will be gone forever. In a last ditch effort to avoid the weekly infections and feeling crummy all the time, I went to the ENT practically begging him to put me on some low grade antibiotic (I learned from my at-home medical advisor (aka the internet) that this was sometimes a possibility). Well, I got a "No way, Jose" from the good doctor and was promptly scooted out of the room to schedule my tonsillectomy. At least I was able to strategically plan it so that I can enjoy eating on both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I also roped Chris and my mother into taking some time off of work to wait on me hand and foot. After all, the doctor DID say that I would be out of commission for 10 days. And I'm pretty sure that includes no dishes, no diapers, no cooking, and DEFINITELY no laundry. Yep, I specifically remember him saying no laundry. Sounds like the best vacation I've had since I was single....minus the really, really bad sore throat, of course. I'm also about to order a new historical fiction book on China for my down-time. Has anyone read "Wild Swans" by Jung Chang? It looks very good, although I may have trouble keeping all of my dictators straight while doped up on liquid Vicodin. On the other hand, my altered mental state could make for an interesting review of the book. I'll let you know. So, if you want to leave a comment, please only share about the easy, nearly-pain-free adult tonsillectomy rumors you've heard, since I think I have quite a collection now of the other kind. Until then, have a happy Thanksgiving....you can bet I will be thoroughly enjoying my turkey and pecan pie!
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ooooo...tonsillectomy...sorry about that. I was 26 when I had mine out (and had just had my second child) so I was ok with the fact that I lost quite a few pounds and could fit in my "skinny" jeans again. It doesn't look like you need to loose a few though--so lucky you can say "bring on the ice cream and how about changing loads in the laundry on the way?!!"
Lily is just getting over her 1st ear infection/cold since coming home. Now we have the ever dreaded yeast infection to deal with due to Amoxicillin (since changed to a cephalosporin antibiotic) Guess who's got the runny nose & malaise today???...yep, me.
Hi Jen & Chris,
Thank you for stopping by our blog and saying "hi". It's great to meet you. Your daughters are absolutely beautiful. I hope to stay in touch. I hope you are feeling better since your tonsillectomy.
Hugs,
Jonni
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