Adenoids (or pharyngeal tonsil, or nasopharyngeal tonsil) are a mass of lymphoid tissue situated posterior to the nasal cavity, in the roof of the nasopharynx, where the nose blends into the throat.
It's in green below.
It sounds like JD will be a bit sore after having them removed- but from what I've read/heard thus far I don't think he should have major issues eating/drinking.
This is the info his doctor gave us on the procedure.
Is it over yet?
Not even an overnight stay anymore! Prob a couple days of soreness, but you'll get some pain meds/tylenol should do the trick! And ice pops and ice cream of course ;) The recooperation is much worse to have them removed as you get older! Good luck Justin!!!! We'll be thinking of you!
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