Post Tonsillectomy

[Audrey_Creed]

Hi I'm 18 years old and I had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy July 10 (so 12 days ago). I am barely able to eat now, though i managed some soft cheese ravioli in olive oil. I can't breathe through my nose or smell anything and everything I eat tastes foul. I was wondering if it was normal to still not be able to taste or smell and I was wondering how long it'd be before I can eat anything crunchy, spicy, or hot? If anyone had an answer that'd be great! Thanks

[Londres70]

When are supposed to see your physician for follow-up?  

I would NOT advise eating cheese ravioli in olive oil.  Try to drink thin dilute, non-acidic drinks or frozen popsicles. Soft foods such as gelatin, ice cream, custards, puddings, and mashed foods are helpful to maintain adequate nutrition. Hot, spicy, coarse, and scratchy foods such as fresh fruits, toast, crackers, and potato chips should be avoided because they may scratch the throat and cause bleeding.

DO NOT EAT ANYTHING THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN.  

You need to ask the physician when you can begin to eat the above foods again.

[Audrey_Creed]

I have yet to have a follow up and I'm not sure when that is supposed to happen. He only told me to eat when I felt like I could as long as it was very soft. I've been living off of jello and popsicles for two weeks and ive lost 12 pounds and i'm absolutely starving. So, I suppose i'll just call and ask. Thanks

[Londres70]

Strange.....you should have been given an appointment for follow-up.

Well....call and get your follow-up appointment like NOW.  

12 pounds in two weeks and you haven't call the doctor yet?