April 03rd, 2008 | Category: General
SECOND SCOOP: ICE CREAM AFTER TONSIL REMOVAL – FACT OR FICTION?
Posted by: Turkey Hill Team
The following was originally published on the Ice Cream Journal in October 2007, but with all the ice cream eating going on in the midst of the Ultimate Flavor Tournament, we thought it deserved a second glance…just in case anyone is losing their tonsils any time soon.
Quick, you’ve just had your tonsils removed, what’s the best food to eat to sooth that sore throat?
Most people would say ice cream. After all, soft foods are the prescription during the tonsillectomy recovery process and what better soft food is there than ice cream? Ice cream is also a “comfort food” and when you’re in the hospital (or recovering at home), comfort is of the utmost importance. It’s the perfect plan, right?
Now for the bad news: The whole “ice cream after tonsil removal” thing isn’t exactly the best medicine. In fact, most doctors advice against it. We know, the news was hard for us to hear too.
To double check this myth, we talked to Dr. Robert Belser, an otolaryngologist (that’s an ear, nose and throat doctor) from Lancaster Otolaryngology.
Dr. Belser admitted to being a Turkey Hill ice cream fan, but recommended that patients avoid ice cream and other milk products for about two weeks after having their tonsils removed. The reason, according to Dr. Belser, is that milk products generate phlegm, which causes patients to cough or clear their throat and potentially aggravate the healing tissue and increase the chances of bleeding.
Instead of ice cream, the doctor advises patients to eat sherbet or freeze pops. Both options offer the same throat-soothing qualities of ice cream (although our sherbet, like most sherbets, does contain some milk). Thankfully, Turkey Hill makes sherbet. And don’t worry, two weeks without ice cream may seem like an eternity, but you can make up for lost time later!
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May 5th, 2008 at 3:47 amWell! I can hardly wait for next years Ultimate Flavor Challenge!!
April 8th, 2008 at 5:29 pmI promised my daughter that she could have all the ice cream she wanted after getting her tonsils out. When the doctor said it was not a good idea - you should have seen her face (mine too because I was going to keep her company). Needless to say, we did have some Turkey Hill to make us both feel better!
April 7th, 2008 at 11:07 amBill Cosby, in one of his early comedy albums from the 1960’s, did a long sketch about being promised ice cream when he had his tonsils out. You might be able to find it online. Just Google “Bill Cosby” “tonsils” and “ice cream”. Good luck!
April 6th, 2008 at 11:25 pmNeither is a favorite flavor of mine, but let’s get the vote out for Vanilla!
April 6th, 2008 at 1:20 pmYes BRENDA I have tried “Box of Chocolates” and it is truly amazing and needs to stay on as a permanent flavor!!! It is like a dream come true in a box!!!
April 5th, 2008 at 12:53 pmMy 14yo daughter had all four of her wisdom teeth out just before Easter. She and my son ate smoothies made of Turkey Hill Vanilla Bean ice cream, peanut butter, banana, chocolate syrup, and a little milk to keep her fed. They went through a whole carton of Vanilla Bean in a day. She wasn’t supposed to use a straw, so these were a little runnier than milkshakes. She has healed well and was very happy to be eating Turkey Hill ice cream.
Vanilla is versatile. Go Vanilla!
April 5th, 2008 at 7:28 amCommon on Vanilla fans!!!
April 5th, 2008 at 2:08 amCan’t be beaten by peanut butter.
I had my tonsils removed years ago so I can eat all the Turkey Hill ice cream I want. All the way with Vanilla Bean!!
April 5th, 2008 at 1:00 amI wouldn’t mind getting Vanilla Bean as a treat when my tonsils are removed. It would be a great treat.
April 4th, 2008 at 11:30 pmKeep it up vanilla!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:56 pmYes Ice Cream is not good for when your tonsils are out. But I still like it.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:42 pmTurkey hill, you have the best ice cream in the world. Have anyone try Box of Chocolate Ice Cream. It’s the best.
April 4th, 2008 at 7:53 pmHi everyone, have anyone try Box of chocolate ice cream..I had to call some store to find this ice cream..you should try it…it’s taste so good..it’a like eating a box of chocolate candy….I almost ate the whole box up in one night…that how good it was….Turkey hill come up with teh best ice cream in the world. Know one can beat TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM
April 4th, 2008 at 7:51 pmAll good things are worth waiting for! Once healed from having your tonsils out…celebrate with Turkey Hill! Had them out years ago? Another reason to celebrate with Turkey Hill! Have them, and don’t need them removed? Celebrate with Turkey Hill!
April 4th, 2008 at 7:35 pmAfter I had my tonsils out I enjoyed ice cream and freeze pops. Oh well the two week wait will be worth it, then you can enjoy all the Turkey Hill you like. :).
April 4th, 2008 at 7:11 pmAfter getting out your tonsils who wants anything to eat, especially anything with cream. Sherbert maybe, it feels real cool. Duetto is a maybe also. When I have a sore throat I love cold ice. Still looking for that Chocolate Duetto!
April 4th, 2008 at 2:35 pmI found that out when our sons had theirs out. They survived on popsicles just fine. Of course that was before we tasted or had access to Turkey Hill products.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:28 pmGo Vanilla!!! How would Chocolate Peanut Butter taste in Root Beer Duetto(LOL).
April 4th, 2008 at 1:47 pmChocolate Coconut Duetto!! I’ve died and gone to heaven. Now to find it; I just found the Root Beer Duetto for the first time.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:09 pmHas anyone tried the Chocolate Coconut Duetto? I haven’t been able to find it in my area. I did find root Beer Duetto and it tastes just like a root Beer Float.
April 4th, 2008 at 12:24 pmHey you chocoholics…vote,vote,vote for CPBC.
Caroline..glad to see I’m not the only one with a stash of “Box of Chocolates” My local grocer finally started carrying the limited edtion flavors. I love any of the Milk Chocolate based flavors and fell in love with this one at first bite.
Hey TH..why not turn this flavor into a regular and give us some other limited edition flavors.
April 4th, 2008 at 12:21 pmYES THIS REALLY WORKS , IT A FACT I KNOW
April 4th, 2008 at 10:53 amToo late for me we got icecream in the 50’s after having tonsils removed …. not that you wanted to eat it it was too painful to even let the melted icecream trickle down!
April 4th, 2008 at 10:50 amThanks for the info. It could benefit my grandchildren in the future. As for me, I had my tonsils removed when I was 3 and yes, they did give me ice cream afterwards. Unfortunately, the pain was too excruciating to endure. It’s one of my earliest memories, being unable to enjoy ice cream. I’ve made up for that since!
April 4th, 2008 at 9:54 amWow, a dead heat! C’mon vanilla fans, get those votes in. The chocolate peanut butter cup tastes great but it doesn’t have the versatility of vanilla.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:44 amAll I can say is bring it on ” “”"”"”"”"
April 4th, 2008 at 9:15 am“”PEANUT BUTTER CUP ” PEANUT BUTTER CUP” PEQNUT BUTTER CUP” PEANUTBUTTER CUP”"”YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Wow, the ice cream finale is a dead-heat tie!!
I’ve never had my tonsils removed, and I don’t look forward to the day if I ever have to. I remember when this article was first published thinking, would Duetto be ok? Because I sure do get a lot of comfort out of that Mango Duetto…
April 4th, 2008 at 8:55 amHopefully most of us will never have to have our tonsils out but it’s nice to know that we can still have a Turkey Hill product and know that it will be delicious, if we should need that surgery.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:19 amorange sherbet is yummy!
April 3rd, 2008 at 7:58 pmBack to my “Box of Chocolate” Tonite I looked into the box and it was almost gone. Last nite I played Majong and afterwards had some of my stash of “Box of Chocolate” Tonite I found out how much I ate last nite. It was a lot so I finished it tonite. Spoke to my sister who I said I was giving a spare box and she told me she found it in her local ShopRite. I told then you don’t need my spare box. She said I tasted it and yes I do need your spare box. I will follow thru with what I said and regretfully cede her the box.
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:59 pmI hope it is appearing in the stores for Mother’s Day. If so how about also bringing it back in August to celebrate the month of no holidays.
Normally I am the kind of person who tries to follow doctor orders to the letter, but this time I would just have to take my chances on the ice cream!
April 3rd, 2008 at 3:03 pmI was checking back certain that Vanilla was still in second place and trying to be ok with that. To my amazement it’s in 1st again. It’s so silly but I really want Vanilla to win.
April 3rd, 2008 at 12:32 pmI thought I could vote more than once but no I see that doesn’t appear to be true. I like that better.
April 3rd, 2008 at 12:30 pmToo late! Makes sense.
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