<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Just got a tonsillectomy mid day yesterday. I just woke up cause I cant stay asleep to find my tongue is brownish black. I am pretty sure the black part is from the bombpop I ate before bed. I wiped my tongue and it was brownish red. Should I be concerned?  <response>: Hello and thanks for consulting Chat Doctor.I have read your query and I think it may be due to inflammation you dont have to worry about much. After tonsillectomy postop care is important : Strenuous physical activity following surgery is discouraged. Chat Doctor. soft diet during the recovery period. snoring and mouth breathing due to swelling in the throat can be seen. Breathing should return to normal when swelling subsides, 10-14 days after surgery. if low grade fever or pain is there then paracetamol can be taken. Your brownish red tongue should return to normal within a week. If the problem persist then you should visit your doctor. Hope this answers your query. Regards 