Health: Today, I got my tonsils removed. My body also agreed that today...

By MissAnonymous93 - 14/05/2016 15:32 - South Africa

Today, I got my tonsils removed. My body also agreed that today was a good day to get a bad cough. My bed currently looks like a scene out of "Dexter". FML

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By Anonymous - 22/11/2015 04:54

Today, after having my tonsils removed, I coughed so hard in my sleep that I woke up spitting blood. Turned out I'd ripped my throat. They had to put me to sleep and cauterize the damaged area. Now I'm in even worse pain than before. FML

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By Zak - 23/03/2012 23:10 - United States

Today, I've been sick with both a chest cold and a sore throat. As a result, I've also been dehydrated, causing me to have a headache. Whenever I cough, I feel like my throat is being ripped apart and my head is about to explode. FML

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By bitter cherry - 29/09/2010 21:29 - United States

Today, I took a cough drop to soothe my sore throat, only to choke, gag, and spend the next ten minutes at the point of vomiting because the bitter lozenge got stuck in my windpipe. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/09/2019 20:00

Today, I came home from surgery to remove my tonsils. It's a much better surgery to have as a kid, because when you get older it's much more painful. I didn't know my mom liked pain killers. I do now, because I have none left and I haven't even taken any yet. FML

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Adding injury to injury

By BeLoud13 - 11/09/2022 07:30

Today, I took cough syrup for a miserable COVID sore throat and harsh cough. It went down the wrong tube, and now I'm coughing worse, trying to get it out of my lungs. It hurts. FML

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By rachlette - 17/04/2015 21:47 - United States - Seattle

Today, I coughed so hard that I fractured two ribs. FML

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By lk07 - 23/04/2019 12:00 - United States - Richmond

Today, I'm stuck in bed with a fever, aches, and nasty cough. My kids and husband had it too, and kept coughing without covering their mouths, despite my asking several times so I wouldn't get sick. FML

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By anonymous - 13/02/2012 11:32 - United States

Today, I cracked a rib coughing. FML

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By Alexis - 18/08/2021 00:00

Today, I went to the doctor's office to get my yearly check up. Soon after I got home, I threw up and somehow had a fever. FML

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By jack the ripped - 30/04/2016 04:38 - United States

Today, while examining my busted nose in the mirror, I had a sneeze attack. Now it looks like someone got their throat slashed in my bathroom. FML

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Sunday 15 May 2016 12:37

Is there a reason why you're not taking a cough suppressant?

Reaperbunni 4

Sunday 15 May 2016 13:39

Your body didnt decide to get it. The surgery lowered your immune system. Anyways all the more reason to pig out on ice creams and jello

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Zesty_Z 19

Sunday 15 May 2016 12:19

Oh man that's probably a killer scene to witness. :/

ssnow_fml 20

Sunday 15 May 2016 12:20

I don't think your body agreed with your doctor that your tonsils should have been removed.

SleazyChicken 6

Sunday 15 May 2016 16:59

Why bother saying something that stupid?

BoxFullOfLazy 25

Sunday 15 May 2016 12:37

Is there a reason why you're not taking a cough suppressant?

ApocaClips 5

Thursday 13 October 2016 20:06

because op has to take a very strong pain reliever instead

False_Stupidity 41

Sunday 15 May 2016 12:58

Bloody hell! It's never just one thing is it?

Reaperbunni 4

Sunday 15 May 2016 13:39

Your body didnt decide to get it. The surgery lowered your immune system. Anyways all the more reason to pig out on ice creams and jello

flammaefata 20

Monday 16 May 2016 9:02

I agree a tonsillectomy isn't good for your immune system, but if she's coughing right after surgery it's unlikely it's because of her lowered immunity as the timeline is too quick.

NYM88 26

Sunday 15 May 2016 14:45

That'd make a wicked selfie! D:

Hrain1099 3

Sunday 15 May 2016 15:32

You should go back to the hospital right away. Bleeding after a tonsillectomy can be very dangerous and needs to be checked out ASAP.

Leawkward 6

Sunday 15 May 2016 17:26

Go to the hospital because you are at risk for hemorrhaging.

Sandsh8rk 36

Sunday 15 May 2016 17:37

If you're bleeding after a tonsillectomy, why are you posting on FML about it instead of rushing yourself to the ER?

lilchica22001 22

Sunday 15 May 2016 18:43

You need to go back to the hospital ASAP. Bleeding after a tonsillectomy is extremely dangerous. Also have the dr prescribe you some opiate cough medicine. It will not only help with your cough but also any pain from the surgery. Good luck OP!