The time required for sound recovery will vary depending on the individual circumstances of each person and the outcome of the surgery. It is recommended to be under the guidance of a medical professional.
If only the peripheral nerves are pulled during the surgery, it will only cause a transient edema to the peripheral nerves. In this case, people can regain their voice after one to two weeks. If the peripheral nerves are damaged during surgery, it may take up to three months or more to recover.
It is important to note that if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is damaged during the surgery, the recovery time is longer, and if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is severed, the voice will never be restored.
People should eat a light and easy-to-digest diet after thyroid surgery, and try to choose liquid food such as porridge without overheating.