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Getting all tired and emotional now, I just want to be back to...

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:10 +0100

Getting all tired and emotional now, I just want to be back to normal 😷

I know some of you like gross stuff, so here you go! The top...

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:01:51 +0100

I know some of you like gross stuff, so here you go!
The top picture is from Wednesday (day 3) and the bottom one is from today (day 5). Compared to some pictures I’ve seen online involving day-by-day progress I seem to be doing well.
Face on the left side of this picture is actually my right side - just to be confusing - and you can see what I said before about that part being much worse than the left.
The ickyness goes quite deep, presumably due to how big my tonsil was, and I’m looking forward to all of that being gone. Also, although it’s less swollen now, my uvula still keeps getting stuck to the back of my throat and makes me want to swallow/gag simultaneously. Fingers crossed that stops soon!

So here is my gross mouth/throat region. I like seeing it on the daily so I can spot if anything’s going wrong and so I can compare the healing process and make sure it’s all going according to plan.
Also, sharing this whole thing is giving me some kind of comfort, mostly to do with surviving the anaesthetic, and nothing interesting or traumatic ever happens to me so I’m documenting this, which happens to be something pretty major in my otherwise boring life.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:43 +0100

So today hasn’t been as bad as yesterday. Have I been super lucky and got over the worst of...

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:20 +0100

So today hasn’t been as bad as yesterday. Have I been super lucky and got over the worst of it?
I don’t want to count my chickens so I’ll see how it goes over the weekend, but if I’m still relatively comfortable by Monday I’m going to go ahead and presume the difficult bit is over.
Again this morning was the worst part of the day but only around a 4/10 compared to yesterday’s 6. I’ve had no resting discomfort and maybe a 2/10 for a couple of twinges whilst swallowing.
When I had my tonsils the right one was enlarged constantly and that’s the side which is giving more discomfort; when there is pain present it’s in the right side and goes into my ear which is probably the worst bit. The left side has been really well-behaved and the swelling there is pretty minimal now too.
My uvula is still a bit swollen, as is my tongue and the right side of my throat, but they’re all coming down by the day. Scab-wise they’re coming along nicely. I can see some thick bits, especially deep in the right cavity, but again there’s daily improvements in that area too.
The one thing I hope doesn’t stick around is this annoying cough that’s come along when I try and sleep. It’s an irritating tickle that feels like dry throat and kicks in about 30 minutes after I drop off. Overnight wasn’t too bad because the codeine I’m taking suppresses coughs but any little dozes I’ve tried have been pretty fruitless. So I’m quite tired now but saving the last dose of codeine for bedtime and hopefully I’ll get a solid 4-5 hours.
Overall still not as bad as originally thought but I’ll tiptoe into the weekend in case anything unexpected occurs.

I’m a bit apprehensive about tomorrow; supposedly day 5 is the worst pain-wise so I’m...

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:36:00 +0100

I’m a bit apprehensive about tomorrow; supposedly day 5 is the worst pain-wise so I’m expecting it to be pretty brutal because the ear pain and general discomfort I’ve had today have been pretty bad.
It’s still at its worst when I’ve just woken up, probably because the area is allowed to dry out and time lapse between meds, but talking and drinking help. Eating is fine but I’m staying away from overly sugary things, nothing acidic, nothing sharp and nothing spicy either. Man am I looking forward to a lovely curry, it’s all I want in the world right now.
Le sigh.
Overall though, none of this recovery process has so far been anywhere near as bad as some of my worst bouts of tonsillitis. The pain peaked today at a solid 6/10, which is a walk in the park compared to the shit I’ve dealt with in the past where a 10 wouldn’t even be half of the pain. So in that sense I’m super lucky at the moment and also super lucky to never have tonsillitis again (presuming all has been removed properly!) which is a massive relief in itself.
Now I need to conquer tomorrow, hopefully Saturday onwards will be a downward slope into comfort. It’ll be nice to catch up on sleep soon and not feel like death upon waking, that’s what I’m really looking forward to.

I am absolutely evil when I’m hungry, what the hell is up...

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:54:57 +0100

I am absolutely evil when I’m hungry, what the hell is up with that?

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Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:01 +0100

Wow, the doctor wasn’t wrong when he said it’d get worse before it gets better. Today is...

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:31 +0100

Wow, the doctor wasn’t wrong when he said it’d get worse before it gets better. Today is the worst so far with tomorrow expected to be the peak. Bring it on, let me get better!

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Wed, 15 May 2013 17:44:37 +0100

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Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:02 +0100

Day 3 update. I got a solid 5 hours’ sleep and was in quite a bit of pain when I woke up, most...

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:21 +0100

Day 3 update.
I got a solid 5 hours’ sleep and was in quite a bit of pain when I woke up, most likely due to not drinking for all that time and my throat being allowed to dry out and tighten somewhat.
The back of my throat is covered in white scabs that smell and taste as bad as they look. There are pictures on Google and I’m probably about to lose all followers on instagram because I’ve just put one of my own on there…
Since eating and drinking the pain has subsided, down to a 4/10 which is comfortable enough for just sitting around reading and watching TV.

The pressure marks on either side of my mouth have darkened up and are sore; I’m probably more uncomfortable with those than my tonsils! They make opening my mouth difficult so eating, drinking and talking are all laborious and I keep feeling really annoyed that these usually simple tasks aren’t so simple right now.

One of the doctors warned me that day 5 will be the worst pain-wise but if it slowly creeps up tomorrow and into Friday I think I’ll manage. What’s worrying me is the scabs coming off too quickly and any potential bleeding but hopefully that is all minimised so long as I stay hydrated and keep eating regularly.

If only I could do something about the awful taste/smell. I’m not allowed to use mouthwash until next weekend so that should be fun.

Got some pretty brutal mouth bruises on the go…

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:12:07 +0100

Got some pretty brutal mouth bruises on the go…

My worries were unfounded, as everyone said they would be, and I’m sat in hospital in mild...

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:49 +0100

My worries were unfounded, as everyone said they would be, and I’m sat in hospital in mild discomfort doped up on who knows what waiting to be discharged so I can recover properly at home.
A few days ago I was convinced I’d die under anaesthetic, now I could cry with relief.
Such a glorious feeling to be alive!

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Sun, 12 May 2013 21:15:56 +0100

Just some of the amazing artwork I get to ogle on my handsome...

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:11:46 +0100

Just some of the amazing artwork I get to ogle on my handsome fella errr’day!

The Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:22:47 +0100

The Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy

So glad I got myself these beauties!

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:29:37 +0100

So glad I got myself these beauties!

That last post is obviously only going to be valid if I don’t die on the operating table on...

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:21:31 +0100

That last post is obviously only going to be valid if I don’t die on the operating table on Monday…

I’ve found a nice little sewing machine down to £30 from £70 so I’m going to buy it next...

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:17:25 +0100

I’ve found a nice little sewing machine down to £30 from £70 so I’m going to buy it next weekend as a ‘Well Done on Not Dying’ present to myself.
So all the fabric I’ve been lusting after can also be bought and I can make some nice cushion covers and try my hand at custom dresses. Exciting!

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Sat, 11 May 2013 14:38:36 +0100