How Long Does Recovery Be Required For Tonsillectomy?

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As salam o alikum. 
i had my tonsillectomy 15 days ago but the problem is that I\'m working as a cabin crew and in my profession I need to be 100% physically fit. because we have to carry heavy crates and we\'ll be required to shout at the top of our lungs during any emergency. how long do I have to wait before going to work? as it might bleed during flight because of air pressure including all these points also.

Dr. Nadia Khurram Malik · Answer

under normal conditions .....a rest of 2-3 weeks is ok...but as U r a special case ,travelling up in air, in pressurized cabin...I suggest 4 weeks rest. Ur surgeon will guide U well after seeing Ur condition.do consult him.
?Happy to help...

Dr. Omar Farooq Butt · Answer

Assalamualaikum, Thank you for your question. The post operative risks are mainly bleeding and that too is usually 3-7 days after the operation. In rare instances it can be Upto 2 week after surgery.
In your situation, you are already past that period and , I gather, are complication free. You can go back to work with a mask and advised to eat normal food as chewing helps with the healing and promotes saliva production which helps keep the mouth healthy. You may still see \" White Patches\" where your tonsils were and that will clear in the next couple of weeks.
Hope this helps.

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