Day 17

Throat gets dry and sore by the end of the day. Swallowing doesn't hurt. Yawning still hurts. Sneezing doesn't hurt anymore but is different than when I had tonsils (snot is more likely to fly to be exact.)  Coughed a lot last night from the scabs. Some light bleeding this morning. Making progress.

Day 15

Throat feels very dry today and sore as if I had been coughing a lot. Eating and swallowing are easy. Sometimes my throat hurts more than usual after eating. Yawning still hurts! The scabs continue to shrink. Had a long chat on the phone tonight and felt a little hoarse afterwards.

Day 14

This is supposed to be the magical day. My scabs are still intact but they continue to shrink. Talking too much hurts but it is much easier. Eating/swallowing is pretty easy now. Still not quite ready for chips and salsa or steak though. Yawning still hurts. I can blow my nose without pain. Reaching my back teeth with my tongue is still painful. My throat feels dry a lot and I have been carrying around Biotene spray and mints. I will be able to eat and enjoy s traditional Thanksgiving meal :)

Day 13

Scabs are still causing a lot of irritation and coughing. It hurts after talking for awile. Was able to eat pizza for dinner without much discomfort. Took a nap after being out and about, still get tired easily.

Day 12

I can't tell if I have a viral cough or if it is the scabs irritating my throat. Speaking is easier now. Swallowing food still stings but is also much easier. Don't need the pain meds to function anymore. 1/2 of a percocet to help me sleep. Ear pain is still an issue.

 Hmmm, I thought I tasted some blood. Hoping scabs are gone by Thanksgiving.

Day 11

Not a lot of pain today except after eating a burger for the first time in 11 days. A little too ambitious. The scabs are making me cough. I can feel one is starting to peel off so it is very irritating!  One of the better days in regard to pain.

                                 Throat looks a little angry compared to how it feels today.

Day 10

Getting better. Hurts less to talk and swallow. Taking a half percocet when in pain and as needed so I am making some progress. My husband and child are both sick with colds, one with a cough. I have been wearing a mask to try to avoid getting sick. Getting a cold and/or cough would be so miserable right now!

Looking a little frothy but I have had an overflow of saliva for days now. The scabs seem to be wearing off a little more each day.