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It has been 3 months since i got my tonsils out and my uvela is still elongated. i can't sleep because it gets in the way of my airway and i gag constantly. i'm getting surgery tomorrow to get it clipped. is this normal? the dr. is being very nonchalant a

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Dr. David Earle answered

Normal variant: Sounds like a normal variant of anatomy. While any operation can have complications, this quick, outpatient operation is a very low risk one. You should be just fine. I hope this helps!

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 11/17/2015

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A member asked:

It has been 3 months since i got my tonsils out and my uvela is still elongated. i can't sleep because it gets in the way of my airway and i gag constantly. i'm getting surgery tomorrow to get it clipped. is this normal? the dr. is being very nonchalant a

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Miller agreed

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