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Tonsillectomy & Wisdom Teeth Removal Survival Checklist from a Mom/RN
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items It's been a surgery summer for us this year! Two daughters had their wisdom teeth removed and one had her tonsils removed just a month afterwards (at 18 years old). These are comfort items and easy foods that helped the recovery process go smoother. ...
You will want this! Dry throat = sore throat.
Levoit 2.5L Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier
This is truly an all in one kit. She kept the spray on hand to help keep her mouth from getting dry, and use the gel at night in combination with the humidifer.
Biotene Dry Mouth Kit: Rinse, Spray, Gel
She was drinking this teeth on repeat with some honey to sweeten. Soothing and hydrating - 2 birds 1 stone!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Tea, 16 Bags
Easy way to get Tylenol down without having to worry about pills. Double check your prescriptions to make sure they don't already contain Tylenol!
Tylenol Extra Strength Dissolve Powder, 32 Ct
Hydration is CRUCIAL for healing and if you have any hope of going to the bathroom on pain meds! No red drinks!
Gatorade Zero Sugar Powder, 3 Flavor Pack
Not going to lie - these are good with or without surgery! Ha! More for tonsillectomy than wisdom teeth though!
Wyler's Authentic Italian Ices, 2 oz., 96 pk.
Another great popsicle option - I personally love that these don't have food coloring. No popsicles after wisdom teeth removal though!
Member's Mark Organic Freezer Pops, 52 ct.
I don't usually buy these, but with wisdom teeth removals and tonsillectomy, they've been top tier food options here lately!
Kraft Original Macaroni and Cheese Easy Microwavable Dinner, 2.05 oz., 12 pk.
Another super convenient soft food option.
Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, 12 pk.
You may not need this, but it's definitely nice to have on hand after any surgery or when prescribed narcotic pain medication. Those things will SLOW YOU DOWN, and no one wants to be constipated ON TOP of hurting.
MiraLAX Laxative Powder, Gentle Relief, 7 Dose
Protein is also essential for healing, and when you're not eating a whole lot of food, a little easy to get down supplement doesn't hurt!
Fairlife Nutrition Plan 30g Protein Shake, Chocolate, 11.5 fl. oz., 12 pk.
Icing really helps with swelling! This is better suited for wisdom teeth than tonsils, in my opinion. Love that it comes with extra packs, so they can stay cold while you're icing.
NEWGO Wisdom Teeth Ice Pack Head Wrap with 4 Gel Packs
I'm a big fan of these Advil MINI gels even without surgery. They're just tiny and easy to swallow - no gagging, so even my kids that can't stand swallowing pills don't fight to get these down.
Advil Liqui-Gels Minis Ibuprofen 200mg, 200 Ct
Protein and fiber in a soft and convenient food? Say less! I know not everyone loves beans, but my kids do and ate a lot of them, so I wanted to include them.
Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans 16 oz., 6 pk.
Staple item for either surgery. Since you need to eat with most of the medications, but won't necessarily have an appetite - these do the trick.
Mott's Natural Applesauce, 3.9 oz., 36 ct.