From the article: What Can I Eat After a Tonsillectomy?
Eating after having your tonsils removed can be difficult. Options are limited. In addition to choosing foods that are easy to chew and swallow, you may be battling nausea or vomiting. We asked readers to tell us their favorite food to eat after their surgery. Ice Cream or Soup?
recovery 5 days later.
- I had my tonsils taken out 5 days ago.. i'm so hungry that my stomach is making noises... it's that bad. I have been clenching my teeth in my sleep so my tongue and teeth hurt most. i can barely drink water as well... im 18 years old.. feel like im about 5 right now.. pain is so unreal. NOBODY believes me.
- —Guest kelsey
Worse for adults
- Ice cream, non-citrus popsicles, ice water ,and mashed potatoes have been my staples since my tonsilectomy a week and a half ago. My throat is just now healing to the point where I can eat real food again. I'm still on the narcotics + Tylenol, and maybe switch to plain Tylenol here in the next day or two. Do NOT take ibuprofen, it will thin you blood and earn you a trip to the ER for bleeding and bloodclots that are dangerously close to your brain! Any way, keeping up on the meds and staying ahead of the pain has been my biggest help. Eating posicles, cheeseburgers, protein shake (don't use a straw, seriously), and using ice packs have kept me going and rather healthy.
- —Guest Emma
No fun
- This is day 3 of my tonsil suffering. Yesterday and the day before, I could barely swallow even water. I like chewing on crushed ice and I love eating jello. My sister and I both got them out on the same day and we are still hurting. The medicine tastes pretty gross, and kind of stings, so use tylenol instead. Drinks tons of water, eat jello, and don't talk because your throat is raw and it will hurt. Good luck.
- —Guest Ouch!
ice pops
- I just got my tonsils removed the pain is very small. If you drink your medicines you won't feel a thing... Eating popsicles and ice cream really helps numb the pain... My second day after the surgery I ate fish...if you're worried before your operation just relax it doesn't hurt.
- —Guest Hugo
End of Day 1
- I just had my tonsils out about 14 hours ago, I was able to eat ice chips in the hospital right after I woke up and had plenty of popsicles and applesauce when I got home. However, I cannot take my pain meds because I keep having allergic reactions! It says to go to the ER if you have one, but I'm just going to call my doctor in the morning. Stay away from straws! I used one to drink an Icee from the gas station and it BURNED! However, once I switched to a spoon all was well.
- —Guest Molls
Macaroni and Cheese!
- I got my tonsils taken out-- 6 days ago and it is honestly one of the most painful things I have ever gone through in my life. But, suprisingly I've found that eating macaroni and cheese is the best for my throat. It tastes good and the noodles just slide down your throat. I'm 17 and I'm also getting really bad ear aches, if this happens to any of you get medication quick or you WILL cry... don't put heat on it though! Cause you'll end up bleeding. Good luck to everyone else!
- —Guest Emily
six and tonsils out
- My son just had his tonsils out yesterday and I swear its like he never had surgery! He wants to eat everything, but I'm scared because the doc said only soups, ice cream and clear liquids. But he wants pbj, chips, blueberries and spagetti! What do I do? Let him have it and risk bleeding or will it be ok? Please help!!!
- —Guest christina
The Best Foods to Eat After a Tonsillect
- I would go with both. The reason for this is it help my throat heal faster.
- —Guest Victoria Mary Ann Johnson
3rd day after
- So this is my third day out after surgery and I feel like crap! I felt fine the last two days due to the narcotics so I went shopping and got a new tattoo but today I'm trying to go on just ibuprofen and I'm not doing so well. Might not make it to work tomorrow after all. So far I've been eating ice cream, soup, jell-o, yogurt, etc...the dairy stuff does create a lot of mucous but I love dairy and I can't help it :) I'm going to try soft noodles next I think but so far water has been my best friend.
- —Guest jessie
it hurts so much
- i cant stand it this is my first day i cant even swallow when i woke up i was screaming they were restraining me from getting up!Im clueless i dont know what i can eat
- —Guest sgvbv cds
Day Two-age 13 almost 14
- Hi! well for me, I'm living on popcicles and gatorade. Every time i swallow my throat kills. I'm getingt tired easily, and it hurts to talk. I was thinking of trying spaghetto o's tomorrow, or the day after, but now I'm just in too much pain to eat! Also when you get your tonsils out, your breath smells bad.... so it might be a good idea not to talk lol. I recommend gatorade all the way!
- —Guest Emily
Tuna :)
- Hi I'm 13 and i had my tonsils out yesterday.. Honestly it's not that bad :D... I found the best thing to eat is tuna that is really well diced (the tinned tuna i used was already really diced) Then just put mayonnaise and sweet corn on it.... And trust me it tastes AMAZING!':) (its also really easy to swallow :)
- —Guest CoNRaD
2nd day
- Yesterday I ate popsicles and drank water. Today it hurts worse but it feels good to eat broth , cheese & broccoli , soup , and milkshakes but it makes it all phlegmmy , but I even ate a little pasta today and it didn't hurt that bad , oh btw im 14
- —Guest cynthia
Tonsil Surgery
- Hello, I got my tonsils out yesterday (March 7th) i knew it hurt but I couldn't tell because you sleep a lot the first day. Today which is the second day is soooo painful. It's so hard to swallow. I've found out it feels good to soak in the bath but not hot water. Also don't drink milk because of the medicines they give you in surgery you will throw it up along with the blood swallowed in surgery. Surprisingly it feels kinda good afterwords. My best foods to eat are pudding and mac and cheese because they are easy to swallow:) Hope this helps
- —Guest Adriana
16 got them out 2 days ago
- For people that say it doesn't hurt they got lucky because mine have hurt so bad! Nights are the worst. The best food is I have to say is mashed potatoes and white gravy, really coats your throat. Be sure to stay on top of your meds wake up during the night and take it to help you in the morning. Don't eat ice cream learned that the hard way coughed up nasty stuff forever. Also ice on outside of your throat helps a little to. Hang in there I can't really say when it gets better because mine isn't better at all lol.. get well soon
- —Guest hayz
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