They’ve been there for weeks, and now they’re starting to impede my swallowing. I can’t stand having them there, but my gag reflex keeps me from just scraping them out. Is there any way I can remove them without seeing the doc? That seems like an arduous process…

I’m going to get my tonsils removed because of frequent tonsil stones. I’m 17 years old, and in an honors program in college so I can’t afford to take time off!
Is it realistic to go back to school a few days after getting them removed?