After years of suffering the same problems and taking loads of time off work, I finally had the operation at the age of 32.
The post op pain was fairly severe and I can only describe this as 'having razor blades down your throat'. However, this only lasted for about a week and then it was 'uncomfortable' for another two.
It was the best thing I ever did and only suffer the odd mild sore throat feeling, which throat pastilles relieve it.