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                        I'm 18 and just had my tonsils out a week ago.  I'm very sore and obviously it hurts to swallow, but I can speak normally with no pain.  The pain pills and lots of snow cones :) keep me comfortable.  Just make sure to drink a lot of very cold water and you'll be fine.  I can't believe people think this is worse than having a child!  Go ahead with it.  You'll be glad.