Thanks! That is the kind of help I was looking for. I did find out today that I will have my left maxillary sinus cleared on July 11 and then have the tonsils and adenoids on July 15. It ought to be a fun couple of weeks.
The key is to start ice chips immediately and keep them going. YOu can freeze your favorite drink in the freezer and use that for ice chips.
Make sure you have Rx for pain and sleep meds. Take all food iced.