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How long will i not be able to talk after my tonsils get taken out and i'm 21?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The doctor doing the surgery can best answer this: ask her! But probably you'll be able to speak immediately.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2021

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