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POST OP INSTRUCTIONS: LAUP |
POSTOPERATIVE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR “LAUP” SURGERY
1. Resume regular activities after surgery.
2. Soft diet for the first 2-3 days (avoid
citrus and spicy food).
3. Drink plenty of liquids, stay away from
alcohol for 2-3 days.
4. Sleep with your head elevated for several
days.
5. Gargle gently with room temperature tap
water every 6 hours for one week.
6. You may brush your teeth and use diluted
alcohol free mouthwash as necessary.
7. Your throat will look somewhat reddened
with a white coating. This is normal. You
may have occasional blood tinged saliva.
This is normal.
8. Use Viscous Xylocaine every 3-4 hours or
Cepastat Lozenges as needed to relieve sore
throat. Your physician will provide you with
a prescription for pain medication and
antibiotics. Take them as prescribed.
9. Call the office if you are experiencing:
* Excessive pain with inability to swallow.
* Fever greater than 101.5 degrees.
* Continuous bleeding or vomiting.
* Difficulty breathing.
10. Before you leave the office be sure you
have a follow-up appointment. |
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