It usually takes about two weeks to return to a normal diet after epiglottis cyst surgery.
Epiglottis cyst surgery is often performed under general anesthesia to support laryngoscopic cystectomy; most patients can eat fluids after 6 hours after surgery, the next day can eat a semi-fluid diet, about a week to transition to soft food, general food, the patient two weeks after the surgical wounds have healed, before resuming a normal diet.
Patients with epiglottis cyst surgery should try not to eat hard food within one month, so as not to scratch the mucous membrane caused by bleeding, and can consume food containing collagen, such as pig’s trotters, fish, etc.; life should pay attention to keep the mouth clean, rinse the mouth in time after meals, and avoid spicy and stimulating food.
It is recommended that patients closely observe the changes in their condition after the operation, and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time if they feel unwell.