Partial or Total Tonsil removal?

[Broo100]

Hi everyone, the good news is that my 10yo (almost 11) Pandas boy is doing great. back to 100% . The bad news is that his two sisters keep getting strep back and forth (6 times each this year. I get it too which I never did before kids). The older sister catches it first and then gives it to the little one and then I get it. The brother who had partial tonsillectomy at 3 and rarely catches it but when he did all broke loose. I want the girls to get those tonsils out and the ENT completely agrees given the family situation. He has recommended a complete tonsillectomy not a partial one. This seems like a much bigger operation with a much longer recovery time. What should I do? any advice welcome. Thank you and lots of love to all fellow Pandas parents. I am sure that everyone was very crestfalled when they heard the Oregon news.

[beeskneesmommy]

Yes, take out the tonsils and the adenoids. Strep can adhere toadenoids. No surefire that the kids won't get Strep throat without, but it sure reduces the risk.