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How long will it take to recover from a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
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10 to 14 days.: Most patients in any age group recover from a t and a in 10 to 14 days. It is a very painful operation but in the hands of a competent surgeon, there is about a 1% chance of bleeding. In my experience, most patients are quite well in about 10 to 14 days.
Answered 4/16/2017
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