![]() We called the doctor’s office & were informed that slight bleeding is normal especially after coughing, a hot shower, or warm liquids/food. I took a hot shower & started coughing, which caused slight bleeding in my throat. I woke up in worse pain than the previous days & learned that if I started my day with a popsicle, my throat was numb enough to hydrate & eat applesauce or other soft foods without too much pain. Day 4: I barely slept again – Don’t expect to get a restful night of sleep for the first 5-7 days. Pain in & behind my ears was annoying all day but I found that icing below my ear & behind my jaw-line helped decrease the pain. This helped & was a trick I continued for the next week. Day 3: I slept in my bed (still propped up) but woke up in pain although I forced myself to wake up every four hours to take medication &, once that kicked in, drink a glass of water. The pain decreased as I took medications & hydrated. Day 2: I slept better but woke up in a lot of pain due to not drinking much overnight. The pain was worse but still not excruciating since I was regularly taking my medication. It was more comfortable if I propped myself up with pillows. So, I stayed on the couch for the first 2 nights. If I laid down, I felt like I was choking (due to swelling). Day 1: I barely slept so I was exhausted all day. I found that if I was drinking ice-cold water (more ice than water), my throat didn’t hurt as much. The pain kicked in later that evening once the anesthesia wore off but I made myself take pain medication every four hours to try & prevent extreme pain for as long as possible. The nurse gave me Sprite with ice & I chugged it – apparently that is not okay because it could cause vomiting & bleeding….oops. I wasn’t in pain at this point just very loopy. The nurse asked me some questions – I let myself answer the important questions & then started my vocal rest once my mom came back to sit with me & could talk for me. The procedure was over around 12:00 (or so I was told). MAKE SURE TO REMIND THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST THAT YOU ARE A SINGER AND REQUEST A TINY TUBE!I was wheeled into surgery around 11:45 – I remember getting the “relaxation medicine” and having them start to put a mask on my face and then I was in the post-op room. I was given an IV, asked questions by two nurses & the anesthesiologist before they brought my mom back to wait with me. They gave me a robe to change into – ladies, wear full coverage underwear! – Although you stay in bed, the robes are open in the back. The nurses brought me back for surgery prep around 11:15am. So here goes! D- Day: The day of the surgery. As a vocalist, I was more cognizant of vocal rest, coughing, & minimizing the use of medication so as to not cause any vocal damage. What sets this guide apart from the others is that it is catered toward singers. Plus, your doctor will appreciate you reading this as opposed to calling the office every time you cough. It is comforting to know that someone else experienced the same thing you did. Now, I know this isn’t the most interesting post that I’ve written, especially if you aren’t getting your tonsils removed, but I found reading other people’s daily experiences to be helpful in my recovery. Hello singers! As you may have read in my previous post, The Best Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery as a Singer, I had my tonsils & adenoids removed about a month ago & I promised to give a daily account of my experience – The Singer’s Guide to Tonsillectomy Recovery: Day-by-Day.
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