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A member asked:

I just had a tonsillectomy exactly 11 days ago. i slowly am starting to feel better, still can't eat much besides liquid diet, is that okay?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: Throat pain after tonsillectomies can last unto weeks or more. It is not to unusual. If you are having to severe pain see your ENT.

Dr Gabor and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2015

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