 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 559 Likes: 1 | Why is he still nothing by mouth?
I had tonsilectomy 9/20 (no re-section) and have been able to swallow even since then.
Typically, we say if problem doesn't clear within 2 weeks a doctor visit is in order. But, with his "protrusion" I might go ahead and call tomorrow.
Good luck with it, and welcome to the family.
Tony
Tony, 69, non-smoker, aerobatics pilot, bridge player/teacher, avid dancer (ballroom, latin, swing, country)
09/13 SCC, HPV 16, tonsillectomy, T2N0.
11/13 start rads, no chemo
12/13 taste gone, dry mouth,
02/14 hair slowly returning
05/14 taste the same, dry sinuses, irrigation helps.
01/15 food taste about 60% returned, dry sinuses are worse in winter.
12/20 no more sinus problems, taste pretty good
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