Diane
I had my tonsils out at age 33. I never suffered so much in my life for the first three weeks. However, I had reoccuring throat infections nearly monthly, for many years. Since then, I have never once had strept throat. I am 46 now and would do it again. Don't let the infections continue or you could end up with something far worse.......like Rheumatoid Arthritis or Fibromyalgia. Pick the best possible procedure, and just do it! Diane