How long does it take before you can speak again after a tonsillectomy?

Question

If i have a tonsillectomy on Tuesday will I be able to speak by Saturday?

Answer 1

I did a tonsillectomy 4 days ago well..first day u cannot talk at all but after the first day you'll be able to talk but it will be really painful... anyway i think that you should wait, talking before full recovery can make the time needed for recovery longer..

hope i've helped :)

Answer 2

If you mean talk to someone, yes, I'd think so. Actually you most likely will be able to speak right away. Tonsils are way up at the top of your throat/back of the mouth. Vocal cords are way down in your throat. Really nowhere near each other.

If you mean stand up before a crowd and do a presentation aka speech. I'd think that might be pushing it. But more because you'd get a sore throat and tired, not because you wouldn't be able to talk.

Answer 3

My sister had a tonsillectomy 17 years ago and I haven't heard a word from her since. (Mind you I did emigrate to Austarlia at the time of the op).