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I had a tonsillectomy in June 2023 with lasting complications.
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Apr 5 12:37pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
I had a tonsillectomy at age 70 (May 2023) and a follow up lymph node dissection to remove 18 lymph nodes and any residual at the first surgery site. Then radiation and chemo. Some side effects still linger but getting better. It is my understanding that the mucous is due to lack of saliva that would normally help clear it. It has gotten better but slowly. Eating is a chore but I only lost about ten pounds and am now putting a little weight back on. I also have issues with speech and will see my third ENT in December to scope my throat. I sound very nasal but all of my symptoms have gotten better but it can be frustrating. I have been exceptionally pleased with my doctors at Wake Forest Baptist.
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I’m not sure if I understand you correctly? Did you have throat cancer thus needing a tonsillectomy or did they find cancer during the surgery after pathology reporting? If not, why the chemo & radiation? I’m so sorry you are struggling like myself. I just want this glob in my throat sensation to go away. So awful especially when trying to go to sleep. ENT “sees nothing” there and says it’s a phantom sensation possibly from silent GERD. I’ll have to let you my results from my swallow test and esophagram. I pray it’s nothing serious like cancer. Thanks for your response. I surely appreciate you taking the time to respond. God Bless You.