I Had My Tonsils Taken Out

I was 7 years old and had several bouts of tonsillitis. It was the golden age of tonsillectomies and the doctor told my mom I should have one. We went home and mom gathered up some pajamas and we went to the hospital. While mom filled out forms a nurse took me back to the room. I was very scared and clutched the bag with my pjs very young tightly. We went to a room with four beds, two of which had other kids in them. The nurse told me to undress and put on my pajamas. I got into bed and the nurse took my blood pressure and temperature. Then they drew some blood. That night I got only a light dinner since my surgery was in the morning. They got me up early, took off my pjs and put a gown on me. I don’t remember much after that. I woke up back in the room with a sore throat.