I used to have really bad breath, but it turned out it was because I had an intolerance to dairy. Once I stopped having milk and cheese, my bad breath went away. Also, I know it sounds gross, but get a tongue scraper. It's super cheap and you just scrape your tongue in the morning to get all the bacteria off, and it helps a lot!
I just want to say that I love your laugh Bonnie. I was having a rough morning with my kids going nuts. I sat down to get ready for the day and I usually watch your vlogs then. And once I heard your laugh I just felt better, even happier. Crazy I know but it helped change my mood. So me and my kids thank you! 😂
SydneyKate i think it’s the first time that I hear him have such a long conversation.. I’ve always noticed his advanced vocabulary but this was awesome
So worth it Joley! I suffered with tonsil stones for a while IN HIGH SCHOOL none the less and finally in my senior year I got my tonsils removed and it was THE BEST thing EVERRRRRR! No more stinky breath. Go for it!
My husband had similar issues and the doctor recommended we try nasal spray before surgery. He put him on Flonase, which I think is over the counter now, just one spray each nostril every morning. It has helped a ton! No more tonsil stones! Good luck! Maybe try that while you wait!
At the beginning when Joel said he wants to talk to the dr. about getting his tonsils out I thought immediately about Bonnie's coming out of anesthesia. She won't be ever able to live that one down. OMG! It was the funniest reaction.
Not that surgery is fun...but I hope Joel's coming out of anesthesia is just as funny as Bonnie's was😂😂😂...i only watched that video about 10,000 times!!!
I heard that some people wake up during surgery and are aware and can feel the pain but the doctors can’t tell if you’re awake so you have to feel every little thing they do to you
Stella Ni I’m an oral surgery assistant, and people do wake up during surgery! But we are definitely well aware, and the patients don’t remember! When their heart rate starts to go up we know they’re about to wake up. Sometimes they even look right at me while we’re performing the surgery, but we give midazolam (versed) at the beginning to patients and it tends to give you short term amnesia. So even if they’re awake and trying to talk, they’ll have no recollection. 😂
Joel before you do a tonsillectomy you beter check if there is maybe an other reason for this bad breath. Maybe there is something with your stomach valve. There could be something wrong with your sinuses causing this breath. There is a reason that we have tonsils, they are there for protection and after surgery there is no garantie that the problem will be gone.
sometimes bad breath as to do with your stomach, probably you should change your diet and what you eat. I had my tonsils remove when I was a kid and still have bad breath and it has to do with my stomach and what I eat
Inês Sousa - You hit the nail on the head, I had my tonsils out at 5 years old, but still have breath issues. Typically when my allergies are acting up my breath is bad. It can also be a sign of digestive issues- I highly doubt if the Dr will give you a high probability that having your tonsils out will correct the issue- Hope something works for you!
I had my tonsils removed for the same reasons 3 years ago for very similar reasons (tonsil stones, pockets, constant low grade sore throat). It helped tremendously and I would do it again if I had to (although recovery wasn't great during the winter). Best wishes, Joel!
Joel I had the same issues with my tonsils (stones etc.) and bad breath as you. Then I stopped consuming dairy products and the problems stopped too! I also oil pull with coconut oil every morning and its doing wonders too.
On a serious note Joel my hubby had a similar problem and what we did was to floss daily and instead of cleaning his teeth every 6months at the dentist he goes every 4 months and that really helped.
I had my tonsillectomy for ‘free’ over here in England so I’m happy to donate to the Joel fund! 😂 You have seen the recovery first hand so you sort of know what to expect but there are some great articles on things people recommend to do in terms of prep and recovery on Pinterest of all places! It was my life saver when I had mine taken out! Good luck Joel!
I just went through this! My doctor thought I was crazy for wanting my tonsils out ONLY because of bad breath. But it was worth it in the end, and now I don’t have to chew gum all the time, which has helped with headaches and jaw pain 😊
I had my tonsils out when I was 11 and I was down on the couch for 2 weeks. I can’t imagine doing it now as an adult! Recovery from my c-section was easier, no joke!
It would be one thing if you were just like "mehhhhh I have bad breath" BUT if is something that is actually affecting your quality of life, then its worth correcting. Excited for you Joel!
Your family is amazing I love you guys and lincone is the funniest little guy ever.bonnie you are gorgeous there is never a time when u don't look amazing. Olivia your smile could light up a whole room your gorgeous. Boston your drawing was amazing your so adorable. Cody your little dance was so funny and when bonnie said you gunna show aliza your face. Joel your so kind and nice to your kids and bonnie your so sweet
I just had my tonsils out in January. I had strep 7 times between August 2017-December 2017. So mine was covered by insurance. The recover kicked my butt. I’ve had three abdominal surgeries and my tonsillectomy recovery was harder than those. It’s just a totally different kind of pain.
I got my tonsils removed on Monday and I have to say it was a little funny that you went to the doctor for that today!! My ears definitely perked up from the coincidence! I know y’all will work out the financial factor and Joel will be feeling great again!! Prayers for y’all!
I tried everything to get rid of my bad breath with Tonsil Stones... nothing worked but get my tonsils out. Breath is 1,000,000 times better, I get Colds & Sore Throats much less, but my Allergies have gotten worse. I got them out at 20 y/o and it only took me a week to heal. My greatest advice is to do everything they say so you heal super quick too, no talking, and lots of resting! And scrambled eggs will be your best friend.
Joel I got my tonsils out at 19 and it was a VERY painful surgery...the older you get the harder it is. I was on morphine for 2 weeks. BUT, it was SO worth it. Make sure you have ample time to be off work/lay low because it takes a lot out of you. But I guarantee you will be happy you did it!
That’s awesome! Not many people are named Eliza and I happen to be one of them! Well actually my full name is Elizabeth but I go by Eliza. Always fun to find other Eliza’s out there!
Yes!! Hahahah. Kind of my thought too. If he is taking it off he clearly doesnt like them. BUT being a momma myself who just potty trained (my 2.5 year old daughter) and she is fully day time body trained in 3 days. But, I am honestly so sad. Although diapers are expensive and annoying, I absolutely loved changing my baby's diaper. Now that she is potty trained, she really isn't my baby anymore :( maybe that's why Bonnie has been holding back. Linc is their last baby and I would have such a hard time with that.
little did i know there are different strains of strep throat. sadly i had strep for 9 months straight, a year break, and now i’m repeating history. i have at LEAST 20 recorded strep tests so Joel, if you’d like to borrow some, HAVE AT IT!
Yes he is smart but they need to stop with the laughing and making a joke out of it. It causes him to think it 's just funny so he continues to not do it cause he thinks it's a big joke and people will laugh at him which is what he wants. Bonnie is going to have to put some time and effort into this and I don't think she's ready to do that. She needs for him to go in when the big boys do and have him sit on a potty chair while they are in there. The last child is always the hardest one.
Smart to do your surgery during the fall/winter. I had a surgery last summer. July 11th to be exact, and I wish I waited for the gal. My summer was ruined! I miss my daughter liking American girl dolls
This is so exciting/stressful to watch! Our middle little is almost 2 and we started potty training and did great for one day but now she refuses... she’s stubborn like her parents.. this could take awhile
I had the same problem except I did get strep 2x a year and I will tell you just the breath part is SO very worth it!! You will not regret it and also they told me 4 weeks off and I was back to work 10 days after and was just fine. You will do great!! Also Bonnie where did you get that top?!?!? 😍 Thanks for sharing your life with us all!
Wow... it is so crazy the different costs of different surgeries in different states. My mom had a broken wrist repair a few months back (out patient, local anesthesia) and i had a hysterectomy last month (out patient, general) and both surgeries were close to $40,000 (before insurance) after surgeon's fees, pre-op testing and hospital fees. $3500 seems pretty good. I do echo the comments of others though, get a second opinion on the possible cause of the bad breath. If issues are gut related, the surgery will not help at all.
Going back on all your videos from the week and liking them because I got a RoKu tv and haven't figured out to to like things or comment from there 😂💜 I think I got them all though!
I get tonsil stones because I suffered from chronic tonsillitis till I was 18 years old... my tonsils are so scarred and bumpy from it that they get stones now. The requirements to have them removed is similar in the U.K.! I got a really long and high dose of penicillin from my doctor and I’ve been tonsillitis free for the last two and half years thankfully! When I was in Greece a doctor told me that they can actually shrink tonsils with an ultrasound. Unfortunately they don’t do that in the U.K. !
I got my tonsils out last May 2017. It wasn't terrible but I have a high pain tolerance. I had all the things you talked about and it was annoying to me too. Also, mine were so enlarged that it was hard for me to swallow certain foods.
Same! I want to get my tonsils removed. I've have had strep a million times. I have terrible tonsil stones, their huge and it makes my breath smell terrible. But I have two little ones depending on me, single mom, so I can't right now. When they get older, I'm definitely going to look into getting them removed.
Hey Joel I'm in the same boat with you, it doesn't have anything to do with oral hygiene. Bad breath/chronic is due to the over production/build up of enzymes, mucus and food that hasn't got broken down properly etc.(I'm not a dentist) but I know a bit through research. I have tried oil pulling with coconut oil, it's basically using the oil as mouth wash however you keep it in you mouth for as long as you can spit, rinse and brush. This has shown a noticeable improvement for me maybe it will do the same for you. There is also products you can get that have zinc in them, apparently it's meant to help with breath, it comes in the form of gum and mouthwash. Anyway I hope this might help and it's always good to give it a shot if it doesn't work then go with the surgery. Also is it possible that you have tonsil stones they to are common for those with bad breath they are usually lodged in the tonsils, these cause the sore throats usually. Again I'm not a dental or medical professional however I'm going through the same thing and maybe my research can help you as well. Love you guys 😁
Dang! That's a very, very low price for surgery. I just had to have an MRI & a CT Scan done. I had it done at Stanford. They billed my insurance over $39,000!!!
me and my dad got our tonsils out last year because i had sore throats, but my dad got tonsil crystals. my dad also has such good hygiene brushing his teeth twice a day, showering everyday and he got his tonsils out and it has helped so much!!! i say just do it!!!
Tonsil stones are the worst!! I had them for a long time. I felt like I had styrofoam in my mouth. Getting them out is the biggest pain. They didn’t remove my tonsils for health reasons and age but they did dilate my throat. That helped a ton, thank goodness. Hated those things.
Mrscrocks I didn’t even know much about it but they put me under and slightly widened the opening of my throat. It was a simple procedure. I had never even heard of it before. I’m probably not much help. I just remember that removing my tonsils was not an option because they said I would not heal easily with my age and other health issues. They removed a ton of tonsil stones and widened it and I haven’t had a lot of problems with the tonsil stones since. Occasionally I will get one. I’m so sorry I can’t explain it better.
I got was chronically sick growing up. I had my immune system checked all the time. Got my tonsils out at 13 I'm 25 and I have been suck maybe 2 times since
That conversation with Lincoln was hilarious! You know if he's smart enough to say he's say he's too little to go on the potty that he's actually plenty big enough lol 😂😂
I had my tonsils out when i was 7 an they took them out cause i kept getting strep throat an when they took took them out i had strep throat an after my surgery i became dehydrated an had a high fever of 104 an was vomiting blood an couldnt even keep water or a popsicle down it was horrible i almost died it was one of the worst surgery i had.
I love you guys to bits, but have you exhausted all options with your dentist Joel? The reason I’m asking is because a tonsillectomy, unless really medically necessary, can really take its toll on your body. We have tonsils for a reason & it protects us from so many infections & nasty bacteria. When we remove them we open ourselves up to being more susceptible to the nasties it’s protecting us from. They really do play such an important role, & over here in the U.K. unless you’re at deaths door with constant tonsillitis they will never, ever remove your tonsils. You can be the best person at oral hygiene & still suffer from bad breath, sometimes it’s something in our diet that needs to be tweaked, or it’s plaque build up. My dentist doesn’t recommend scrubbing tongues as it takes away all the healthy good bacteria, but instead recommends a really good clinical mouthwash. I’d check with your dentist first just to make sure nothing else can be done & that you’ve exhausted all options. There’s no harm in trying eh! It really is such a big, invasive operation as you know from when Bonnie had it & id hate for you to go through it when there may be an alternative root. Take care & all the best! Xx
Laura Williams agree with the diet part. Since going mostly vegan last year I’ve noticed a big difference in my breathe and body odor. I didn’t know all that about the tonsils. Good to know.
He did say he was having those nasty pockets things in his tonsils and that can be very bothersome and make you throw up a lot. I always had the same thing with the pocket( holes in my tonsils) filling up with stuff,sorry that's TMI. I never wanted to eat any more cause it was so gross. I totally understand what he is going through and also understand what you are saying about your tonsils being there to protect you. My tonsils got so big I had to take them out it was affecting my eating and I was getting sore throats all the time and I was in my 30s! I had gone through a really bad surgery before that so I knew the tonsillectomy would be nothing to come back from! I know you are probably right with everything and I heard all the same things you just said from all my doctors that you said but if he's suffering like I was, I would say he should go to have the surgery done. I exhausted all options, so I had to have the surgery done. ☺
Living in a family of doctors, nurses, and anesthesiologists, I would recommend to ALWAYS talk to the anesthesiologist and the hospital directly and tell them you don’t have insurance. It’s kind of messed up but doctors, hospitals, etc will overcharge because they know insurance companies will pay it. If they know you’re paying out of pocket it’s common that they will lower the fees - just something to always consider!! 😊
+BonnieHoellein LOL I literally just sat down with a slice of cake to watch your video (newly subbed) and your hubby begins describing his tonsils...Great weight loss tool. Hahaha Love your channel! GBY
same here! Bad breath is mostly coming from you're stomach that is wat my dentist says the best way to go is to the doctor and let you're stomach checked out. Kiss from the Netherlands
Hey Joel! If you snore at all you may have sleep apnea and the insurance will cover a tonsillectomy if you are diagnosed with it!! Swollen tonsils can result in sleep apnea because your throat gets blocked when you sleep!
Flashback to Bonnie’s operation *whispers* wrong bodyparts lol 😂
I was thinking the same thing! Be careful Joel you may go in to get tonsils removed and end up with your knees!😂that’s still my favorite video!
Did you watch the video of Bonnie’s tonsillectomy? Doesn’t sound like you did- or you would know what they’re talking about. It’s hilarious!
Tweety2018 That was the first video I ever watched of her.
I used to have really bad breath, but it turned out it was because I had an intolerance to dairy. Once I stopped having milk and cheese, my bad breath went away. Also, I know it sounds gross, but get a tongue scraper. It's super cheap and you just scrape your tongue in the morning to get all the bacteria off, and it helps a lot!
I just want to say that I love your laugh Bonnie. I was having a rough morning with my kids going nuts. I sat down to get ready for the day and I usually watch your vlogs then. And once I heard your laugh I just felt better, even happier. Crazy I know but it helped change my mood. So me and my kids thank you! 😂
Kevin got so excited when he saw the place where him& Ruby met! That was so so sweet 😭
Lincoln has such good vocabulary!
“That’s where she met Ruby” 😂 Bonnie was talking about Kevin 😂😂😂 love y’all
My husband had his tonsils out and he still has chronic bad breath. This may not be the quick fix you are hoping for..
Also, are all your vlogs now one day split across 2 or 3 vlogs? Lazy
Lincoln’s the cutest thing EVER
SydneyKate i think it’s the first time that I hear him have such a long conversation.. I’ve always noticed his advanced vocabulary but this was awesome
I know Lincoln and this family are so adorable, we watch their channel all the time!👌🏼💕
“We’ll be taking cash donations” 😂 I laughed out loud!! So funny
So worth it Joley! I suffered with tonsil stones for a while IN HIGH SCHOOL none the less and finally in my senior year I got my tonsils removed and it was THE BEST thing EVERRRRRR! No more stinky breath. Go for it!
My husband had similar issues and the doctor recommended we try nasal spray before surgery. He put him on Flonase, which I think is over the counter now, just one spray each nostril every morning. It has helped a ton! No more tonsil stones! Good luck! Maybe try that while you wait!
Joel you make them promise not to touch your legs in any way during surgery , 😍😘😃😀😷😅💛💙💜❤
ann mangum haha! That was sooooo funny! Just watched it again lately.
ann mangum hahah I recently watched that one again too! Best video
At the beginning when Joel said he wants to talk to the dr. about getting his tonsils out I thought immediately about Bonnie's coming out of anesthesia. She won't be ever able to live that one down. OMG! It was the funniest reaction.
😂😂😂
Haha😂best comment
Not that surgery is fun...but I hope Joel's coming out of anesthesia is just as funny as Bonnie's was😂😂😂...i only watched that video about 10,000 times!!!
Amy Kordek i have panic attacks when i come out of anesthesia.
I hope so, they better record. Bonnie please make sure you record.
I heard that some people wake up during surgery and are aware and can feel the pain but the doctors can’t tell if you’re awake so you have to feel every little thing they do to you
Stella Ni I’m an oral surgery assistant, and people do wake up during surgery! But we are definitely well aware, and the patients don’t remember! When their heart rate starts to go up we know they’re about to wake up. Sometimes they even look right at me while we’re performing the surgery, but we give midazolam (versed) at the beginning to patients and it tends to give you short term amnesia. So even if they’re awake and trying to talk, they’ll have no recollection. 😂
I hope so too!!!
Let's get Bonnie to 1 million ! You are SO close girl ! Congratulations !
Joel before you do a tonsillectomy you beter check if there is maybe an other reason for this bad breath. Maybe there is something with your stomach valve. There could be something wrong with your sinuses causing this breath. There is a reason that we have tonsils, they are there for protection and after surgery there is no garantie that the problem will be gone.
Love your blog, Bonnie your laugh is infectious; you make me feel happy
sometimes bad breath as to do with your stomach, probably you should change your diet and what you eat. I had my tonsils remove when I was a kid and still have bad breath and it has to do with my stomach and what I eat
Inês Sousa - You hit the nail on the head, I had my tonsils out at 5 years old, but still have breath issues. Typically when my allergies are acting up my breath is bad. It can also be a sign of digestive issues- I highly doubt if the Dr will give you a high probability that having your tonsils out will correct the issue-
Hope something works for you!
Inês Sousa sometimes it's a combination of things!
Bonnie, you Channel is growing so fast!! I can’t wait till you hit 1M subscribers! You are your family are so deserving of it!
I had my tonsils removed for the same reasons 3 years ago for very similar reasons (tonsil stones, pockets, constant low grade sore throat). It helped tremendously and I would do it again if I had to (although recovery wasn't great during the winter). Best wishes, Joel!
Thank you for keeping everything real. Your channel is my absolute favorite to follow.
Hi guys! I just wanted to let you know that your one of the vlogs that I will watch over and over and over again. Love you!
Joel I had the same issues with my tonsils (stones etc.) and bad breath as you. Then I stopped consuming dairy products and the problems stopped too! I also oil pull with coconut oil every morning and its doing wonders too.
Joel your story didn’t make me throw up but when the kids were licking on Bonnie’s armpit... yes I felt sick... lol
I love that you are being honest about this! I’m sure lots of people suffer but it’s just too embarrassing to get help. Go for it Joel!
I just LOVE Lincoln!!! The way he talks is so cutee, i can't even explain the cuteness of him!!!
Oh Bonnie you make me laugh so hard🤣 love you guys!
On a serious note Joel my hubby had a similar problem and what we did was to floss daily and instead of cleaning his teeth every 6months at the dentist he goes every 4 months and that really helped.
I got my tonsils out when I was 30 and I thought I was going to die from pain. Expect at least two week recovery. Feel your pain Joel!
Having my tonsils out was the best thing I did. I was only down 2 weeks with my new and I was 35.
Love love love this channel. Ur the first family clog I watch every day! 😘😘😘
I had my tonsillectomy for ‘free’ over here in England so I’m happy to donate to the Joel fund! 😂 You have seen the recovery first hand so you sort of know what to expect but there are some great articles on things people recommend to do in terms of prep and recovery on Pinterest of all places! It was my life saver when I had mine taken out! Good luck Joel!
I just went through this! My doctor thought I was crazy for wanting my tonsils out ONLY because of bad breath. But it was worth it in the end, and now I don’t have to chew gum all the time, which has helped with headaches and jaw pain 😊
“Put ‘em on the teet” I am laughing my butt off right now!!! ❤️❤️
I had my tonsils out when I was 11 and I was down on the couch for 2 weeks. I can’t imagine doing it now as an adult! Recovery from my c-section was easier, no joke!
It would be one thing if you were just like "mehhhhh I have bad breath" BUT if is something that is actually affecting your quality of life, then its worth correcting. Excited for you Joel!
I love this vlog! I laughed out loud a lot, just what I needed after today. Thank you.x.x.x.
Your family is amazing I love you guys and lincone is the funniest little guy ever.bonnie you are gorgeous there is never a time when u don't look amazing. Olivia your smile could light up a whole room your gorgeous. Boston your drawing was amazing your so adorable. Cody your little dance was so funny and when bonnie said you gunna show aliza your face. Joel your so kind and nice to your kids and bonnie your so sweet
Hi Bonnie and beautiful family love watching your vlogs and I'm going back to the beginning to watch all of them ❤
Your almost to 1 million!! Love y'all so much!
Bonnie I loveee your laugh! You guys are just awesome! :) your kids are so adorable! :)
“If you’re throwing up, I get it” Lol Joel cracks me up
“Put em on the teet” hahahaha Ellie 😂
I just had my tonsils out in January. I had strep 7 times between August 2017-December 2017. So mine was covered by insurance. The recover kicked my butt. I’ve had three abdominal surgeries and my tonsillectomy recovery was harder than those. It’s just a totally different kind of pain.
I got mine taken out yesterday for the same reason, Joel! Good luck!
Lincoln is soo funny !! He is too big to know that he is too small "I m too small" but not to big for potty training !! The cutest omg 😂❤️❤️❤️
Lincoln is the sweetest thing ever omg 😍😍 too cute made my day!
I got my tonsils removed on Monday and I have to say it was a little funny that you went to the doctor for that today!! My ears definitely perked up from the coincidence! I know y’all will work out the financial factor and Joel will be feeling great again!! Prayers for y’all!
I tried everything to get rid of my bad breath with Tonsil Stones... nothing worked but get my tonsils out. Breath is 1,000,000 times better, I get Colds & Sore Throats much less, but my Allergies have gotten worse. I got them out at 20 y/o and it only took me a week to heal. My greatest advice is to do everything they say so you heal super quick too, no talking, and lots of resting! And scrambled eggs will be your best friend.
Joel I got my tonsils out at 19 and it was a VERY painful surgery...the older you get the harder it is. I was on morphine for 2 weeks. BUT, it was SO worth it. Make sure you have ample time to be off work/lay low because it takes a lot out of you. But I guarantee you will be happy you did it!
Ellie: "Put them on the teat!" LOL! Lincoln speaks so clearly.. he's so cute! :)
You guys are my favorite family ❤️
That’s awesome! Not many people are named Eliza and I happen to be one of them! Well actually my full name is Elizabeth but I go by Eliza. Always fun to find other Eliza’s out there!
Lincoln likes his diapers... lol
No bonnie, you like him in diapers hahahha
He takes them off because they suck!
Yes!! Hahahah. Kind of my thought too. If he is taking it off he clearly doesnt like them. BUT being a momma myself who just potty trained (my 2.5 year old daughter) and she is fully day time body trained in 3 days. But, I am honestly so sad. Although diapers are expensive and annoying, I absolutely loved changing my baby's diaper. Now that she is potty trained, she really isn't my baby anymore :( maybe that's why Bonnie has been holding back. Linc is their last baby and I would have such a hard time with that.
little did i know there are different strains of strep throat. sadly i had strep for 9 months straight, a year break, and now i’m repeating history. i have at LEAST 20 recorded strep tests so Joel, if you’d like to borrow some, HAVE AT IT!
Bonnie, that shirt you wore was so cute! Looks really good on you! :)
lincoln talks so well ! he’s so smart and literally the cutest
HE SURE IS THE SMARTEST AND CUTEST!..He will get potty trained soon. He won't be going to Kindergarten with diapers. I am sure he'll do fine.
Yes he is smart but they need to stop with the laughing and making a joke out of it. It causes him to think it 's just funny so he continues to not do it cause he thinks it's a big joke and people will laugh at him which is what he wants. Bonnie is going to have to put some time and effort into this and I don't think she's ready to do that. She needs for him to go in when the big boys do and have him sit on a potty chair while they are in there. The last child is always the hardest one.
K BUT I NEED MORE VIDEOS OF LINCOLN THE WAY HE TALK IS SOOOO CUTE 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Smart to do your surgery during the fall/winter. I had a surgery last summer. July 11th to be exact, and I wish I waited for the gal. My summer was ruined!
I miss my daughter liking American girl dolls
This is so exciting/stressful to watch! Our middle little is almost 2 and we started potty training and did great for one day but now she refuses... she’s stubborn like her parents.. this could take awhile
Joel, I'm in the exact same boat! I need my tonsils out really bad, but they won't do it because i haven't had strep 7 times. What a pain!
Lincoln’s so precious 💗
Lincoln talks amazing !! Oh my goodness I remember like yesterday when he was born
ME TOO JOEL!!!!!! My tonsils are BAD. Keep us updated😭
I had the same problem except I did get strep 2x a year and I will tell you just the breath part is SO very worth it!! You will not regret it and also they told me 4 weeks off and I was back to work 10 days after and was just fine. You will do great!!
Also Bonnie where did you get that top?!?!? 😍
Thanks for sharing your life with us all!
Omg Lincoln’s face at 8:46 😂😂😂 too funny!
Wow... it is so crazy the different costs of different surgeries in different states. My mom had a broken wrist repair a few months back (out patient, local anesthesia) and i had a hysterectomy last month (out patient, general) and both surgeries were close to $40,000 (before insurance) after surgeon's fees, pre-op testing and hospital fees. $3500 seems pretty good. I do echo the comments of others though, get a second opinion on the possible cause of the bad breath. If issues are gut related, the surgery will not help at all.
Joel, I have the same problem. Mine I can usually control by removing the tonsil stones.
Going back on all your videos from the week and liking them because I got a RoKu tv and haven't figured out to to like things or comment from there 😂💜 I think I got them all though!
Olivia is so beautiful!! You have such beautiful children with sweet hearts, you should be very proud :)
Seriously this family! Totally family goals
Great video guys!! 👍🏼 Also, does anyone know the instrumental playing when Bonnie’s kids were showing her the drawings?
I get tonsil stones because I suffered from chronic tonsillitis till I was 18 years old... my tonsils are so scarred and bumpy from it that they get stones now. The requirements to have them removed is similar in the U.K.! I got a really long and high dose of penicillin from my doctor and I’ve been tonsillitis free for the last two and half years thankfully! When I was in Greece a doctor told me that they can actually shrink tonsils with an ultrasound. Unfortunately they don’t do that in the U.K. !
I didn’t potty train my boys til they were 3, I think it comes more naturally if you wait a little and cuts back on accidents!
I got my tonsils out last May 2017. It wasn't terrible but I have a high pain tolerance. I had all the things you talked about and it was annoying to me too. Also, mine were so enlarged that it was hard for me to swallow certain foods.
i love it when the kids ask you do you like it and you answer of course i love it
Don’t be embarrassed! I did the exact thing for the exact same reason and it totally worked! Although beware recovery is rough as an adult!
You guys should look into getting blue cross blue shield they cover ALOT
Same! I want to get my tonsils removed. I've have had strep a million times. I have terrible tonsil stones, their huge and it makes my breath smell terrible. But I have two little ones depending on me, single mom, so I can't right now. When they get older, I'm definitely going to look into getting them removed.
Hey Joel I'm in the same boat with you, it doesn't have anything to do with oral hygiene. Bad breath/chronic is due to the over production/build up of enzymes, mucus and food that hasn't got broken down properly etc.(I'm not a dentist) but I know a bit through research. I have tried oil pulling with coconut oil, it's basically using the oil as mouth wash however you keep it in you mouth for as long as you can spit, rinse and brush. This has shown a noticeable improvement for me maybe it will do the same for you. There is also products you can get that have zinc in them, apparently it's meant to help with breath, it comes in the form of gum and mouthwash. Anyway I hope this might help and it's always good to give it a shot if it doesn't work then go with the surgery. Also is it possible that you have tonsil stones they to are common for those with bad breath they are usually lodged in the tonsils, these cause the sore throats usually. Again I'm not a dental or medical professional however I'm going through the same thing and maybe my research can help you as well. Love you guys 😁
Dang! That's a very, very low price for surgery. I just had to have an MRI & a CT Scan done. I had it done at Stanford. They billed my insurance over $39,000!!!
me and my dad got our tonsils out last year because i had sore throats, but my dad got tonsil crystals. my dad also has such good hygiene brushing his teeth twice a day, showering everyday and he got his tonsils out and it has helped so much!!! i say just do it!!!
Good luck, Joel!😀👍Gosh, I sure am grateful to live in a country where we have universal healthcare!
Haha Lincoln “I’m too little!” This is the exact point we’re at with our daughter, thinking she’d ready to be potty trained! 😊
I saw this in my recommendations so I just decided to watch it for no reason 😂
Tonsil stones are the worst!! I had them for a long time. I felt like I had styrofoam in my mouth. Getting them out is the biggest pain. They didn’t remove my tonsils for health reasons and age but they did dilate my throat. That helped a ton, thank goodness. Hated those things.
Susan Deckard Can you tell me more about dilating your throat. X
Mrscrocks I didn’t even know much about it but they put me under and slightly widened the opening of my throat. It was a simple procedure. I had never even heard of it before. I’m probably not much help. I just remember that removing my tonsils was not an option because they said I would not heal easily with my age and other health issues. They removed a ton of tonsil stones and widened it and I haven’t had a lot of problems with the tonsil stones since. Occasionally I will get one. I’m so sorry I can’t explain it better.
I got was chronically sick growing up. I had my immune system checked all the time. Got my tonsils out at 13 I'm 25 and I have been suck maybe 2 times since
That conversation with Lincoln was hilarious! You know if he's smart enough to say he's say he's too little to go on the potty that he's actually plenty big enough lol 😂😂
Lincoln's at such a cute age 🤣 Your family are gorgeous Bonnie very similar to mine 3 boys one girl just the other way around 😍
I had my tonsils out when i was 7 an they took them out cause i kept getting strep throat an when they took took them out i had strep throat an after my surgery i became dehydrated an had a high fever of 104 an was vomiting blood an couldnt even keep water or a popsicle down it was horrible i almost died it was one of the worst surgery i had.
I love you guys to bits, but have you exhausted all options with your dentist Joel? The reason I’m asking is because a tonsillectomy, unless really medically necessary, can really take its toll on your body. We have tonsils for a reason & it protects us from so many infections & nasty bacteria. When we remove them we open ourselves up to being more susceptible to the nasties it’s protecting us from. They really do play such an important role, & over here in the U.K. unless you’re at deaths door with constant tonsillitis they will never, ever remove your tonsils.
You can be the best person at oral hygiene & still suffer from bad breath, sometimes it’s something in our diet that needs to be tweaked, or it’s plaque build up. My dentist doesn’t recommend scrubbing tongues as it takes away all the healthy good bacteria, but instead recommends a really good clinical mouthwash.
I’d check with your dentist first just to make sure nothing else can be done & that you’ve exhausted all options. There’s no harm in trying eh! It really is such a big, invasive operation as you know from when Bonnie had it & id hate for you to go through it when there may be an alternative root.
Take care & all the best! Xx
Laura Williams agree with the diet part. Since going mostly vegan last year I’ve noticed a big difference in my breathe and body odor. I didn’t know all that about the tonsils. Good to know.
Joel try cutting down on dairy products. My daughter had very bad breath and turn out to be lactose intolerant.
He did say he was having those nasty pockets things in his tonsils and that can be very bothersome and make you throw up a lot. I always had the same thing with the pocket( holes in my tonsils) filling up with stuff,sorry that's TMI. I never wanted to eat any more cause it was so gross. I totally understand what he is going through and also understand what you are saying about your tonsils being there to protect you. My tonsils got so big I had to take them out it was affecting my eating and I was getting sore throats all the time and I was in my 30s! I had gone through a really bad surgery before that so I knew the tonsillectomy would be nothing to come back from! I know you are probably right with everything and I heard all the same things you just said from all my doctors that you said but if he's suffering like I was, I would say he should go to have the surgery done. I exhausted all options, so I had to have the surgery done. ☺
I agree we have tonsils for a reason - I’d keep them 👌
Well u know we have them and sometimes when u get sick a lot u have to let them go and it will help u not get sick they much any more
We will be taking cash donations for Joel’s surgery! 😂😂😂😂
Living in a family of doctors, nurses, and anesthesiologists, I would recommend to ALWAYS talk to the anesthesiologist and the hospital directly and tell them you don’t have insurance. It’s kind of messed up but doctors, hospitals, etc will overcharge because they know insurance companies will pay it. If they know you’re paying out of pocket it’s common that they will lower the fees - just something to always consider!! 😊
+BonnieHoellein LOL I literally just sat down with a slice of cake to watch your video (newly subbed) and your hubby begins describing his tonsils...Great weight loss tool. Hahaha Love your channel! GBY
Are you sure you don't have a bad stomach . I always had bad breath until they found out I had a bad stomach just saying as this might be the problem.
same here! Bad breath is mostly coming from you're stomach that is wat my dentist says the best way to go is to the doctor and let you're stomach checked out. Kiss from the Netherlands
I agree 100% when I got mine out the problem went away. DO IT, DO NOT EVEN THINK TWICE. The Price is worth the reward.
I love you so much Bonnie ❤️❤️
Hey Joel! If you snore at all you may have sleep apnea and the insurance will cover a tonsillectomy if you are diagnosed with it!! Swollen tonsils can result in sleep apnea because your throat gets blocked when you sleep!
I can't imagine going through a painful surgery for bad breath :( I would just chew gum or use breath mints ....
Gum does NOT work for chronic bad breath. Unless you have seriously suffered from this condition- a person simply doesn’t understand. 😊
"u go on our toilet " says Lincoln Roy to the blonde lady 😂
This might sound weird but I’ve seen this before and Joel should get his tongue scraped it helps with bad breath