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How long after tonsolectomy should i wait to go snowboarding cus im post op day 9 and i want to go cus my bday is on the tenth of may.

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Dr. Howard Greller answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Happy birthday!: As long as you can eat and drink, aren't experiencing any difficulty breathing, you should be okay to shred. Have fun and make sure to wear a helmet. .

Answered 6/7/2013

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Recommend against: As a surgeon who does tonsillectomy, i would not recommend strenuous activity so soon after a surgery. Of course, this will depend on the nature of and indications for your surgery. Talk to your surgeon prior to heading out & get her/his suggestion. You are still possibly in the risky period for bleeding complications and doing a lot of mouth breathing during exertion can increase your risk.

Answered 9/28/2016

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