These and other soft and cooling foods can make you more comfortable during recovery and help you heal faster.
In addition, eating and drinking certain things and avoiding others can also help.
Stocking the fridge before a tonsillectomy is a good idea.
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During this time, the first things you eat or drink should have more fluid than solids.
Hydration helps keep your skin moist, which is important for wound healing.
Hydration also reduces pain.
Warm drinks like tea or coffee, on the other hand, may provide a soothing sensation after surgery.
Surgeons generally advise against hot liquids because they can make your pain worse.
In addition, heat can lead to vasodilation (blood vessel widening), which may cause bleeding.
It can be challenging to stay hydrated when you don’t want to swallow because of a sore throat.
So try sipping on a cold drink or sucking on ice chips throughout the day to help prevent dehydration.
Dehydration is a common reason for emergency department visits after surgery.
However, increasing your fluid intake can reduce your risk of additional visits to the hospital.
When introducing normal foods, avoid hard, scratchy foods that can hurt the throat.
Summary
After a tonsillectomy, it is common to have a sore throat.
Therefore, eating soft, cold things can be soothing.
In addition, foods like ice cream or popsicles will help soothe your sore throat and keep you hydrated.
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