Tonsil Surgery and Food

i think that is an old myth of what you can eat. i got my tonsils out in 4th grade and couldn't wait to have a diet of ice cream... not so. I don't remember what i was allowed to eat, but I know I was disappointed.

anyway, a diet of pudding, jello, broth and mashed potatoes doesn't sound too healthy for two weeks. I'm sure there are better alternatives... how about a fruit smoothie, yogurt, tomato soup, etc.

Hi J.,

What diet did the Doc give you? Look at your caloric diet and assess the calories with your insulin requirments.

Hope this helps. Good luck. D.

Hi J.,

I know this may limit your options, but artificial sweeteners are extremely bad for you - the human body cannot digest them properly.
Just be careful of aspartame, etc...

Good luck,
L.

Hi J., Talk to your Doctor (your endo) about a proper diet. I know after having tonsil surgery you have to have soft foods for a while, but it is also very important to maintain good sugar control & nutrition while recovering. Best wishes.

My husband had his out a few months ago. He was able to eat soft scrambled eggs. (very slowly) I am not sure what you are allowed on a diabetic diet though. I wish you luck with your surgery.

Talk to your specialist about this. I'm betting your diabetic doc will be able to tell you how much you should eat (and what else if anything) to keep your bloodsugar safe and stable while your throat recovers. Anyone else would just be guessing and I don't think guessing ever helped anyone's bloodsugar levels.

Hope your surgery goes smoothly.

Well, the mashed potatos will give you some carbs, which will turn to sugar. Is it possible for you to mash up some bananas as well? Or maybe some applesauce? I personally would talk to your Dr. and explain the situation. You can't go totally sugar-free. That's not healthy for anyone. Best of luck!

I would talk to the doctor treating the diabetes to discuss food recommendations and so he is aware eating habits are going to change for that period of time. I imagine the patient will have to be watched closely since proper nutrition is going to be difficult to follow. Foods to ask about...drinks like Ensure and V8, yogurt, potato soup, pureed foods or even baby food? Best wishes.