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What is enough time to recover after a tonsilectomy?
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Usually 2 weeks: I tell my patients 2 weeks. I don't want them traveling or leaving the area i'm in for 2 weeks due to concerns of post op bleeding. Recovery is about 85% at 2 weeks.
Answered 12/9/2014
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