How long it takes to recover from total thyroidectomy depends on the patient’s specific condition, and may take longer for those who are old and frail with complications. Patients who are in good physical condition, young, and do not have complications such as wound infection or hypoparathyroidism will usually recover in a few weeks after the operation. After the operation, patients need to take levothyroxine under the doctor’s supervision to maintain a stable level of thyroid hormone in the blood. However, it may take longer for the elderly, the frail, and those with complications such as wound infection, hematoma compression, hypoparathyroidism, and laryngeal nerve injury to recover. Patients after total thyroidectomy should actively cooperate with their doctors to help improve their prognosis.