I am having tonsillectomy and sleep apnea test?
by Sarah Aniston
Filed under Sleep Apnea Books
I am having a tonsillectomy done. But before they even do that. They must have a sleep test done on me. Is that sleep test really important or can i have it done without that sleep test? How long do you really think it really takes to heal? What can I eat?
It took me about 3-4 weeks to heal, I was 18 at the time and a smoker. And I had my tonsils cauterized. I lived off of mashed potatoes and jello, but you can eat anything soft and smooth.
If the tonsillectomy is related to a sleep disorder, the sleep test is necessary. In our minds, it may not be necessary but for medical cya they will do it. I have severe sleep apnea. I opted for the surgery to remove all loose skin in the back of my mouth and a tonsillectomy. I have always heard it was bad for an older person. They were correct. It felt as though they had scraped the back of my throat with sandpaper. The person who answered earlier is correct. It does take several weeks to completely heal. Soft food is best. At first I was afraid to eat because my throat hurt so much. Every few days that pass, you will not feel as bad and you will start to eat more like you did before. Having the apnea surgery did not cure my apnea. It cured my snoring. I still have to use a cpap. Good luck.