Marilyn
Hi: I had my tonsils out at age 24; this was many years ago; I had horribly inflamed tonsils but resisted surgery; my doctor told me if I didn't have the surgery I could die; I had the surgery and it wasn't bad; I quit smoking at that time because I couldn't smoke; In the post op period you can eat soft foods for about 10 days(it used to be that way it may be different now). Anyway, do it and don;t be afraid. Marilyn