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A member asked:

How long can am eleven year old eat real food after getting her tonsils out? she already had to go back into surgery to excessive bleeding.

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends: It is usually recommended 5 to 7 days of soft food while the throat heals. But if patient can tolerate solid food after a few days soft foods can be tried safely. Since there has already been some bleeding consult with your surgeon.

Answered 12/28/2014

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