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The following instructions should help
during the first and second week after
surgery. Although individual responses vary
widely following any operation, you (or your
child) can expect to return to normal in
about ten (10) days.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
GENTLY BLOW YOUR NOSE!!
NASAL DISCHARGE: This may occur the
first couple of days post operatively; at
first it may have a bloody tinge to it then
change to mucus. Any profuse bright red
bleeding that persists for more than twenty
four (24) hours should be reported to your
doctor.
NASAL CONGESTION: A stuffy nose is
normal following sinus/nasal surgery due to
swelling of the tissues. This may last up to
one (1) week after surgery.
AFTER SURGERY CARE: Salt-water/Saline
irrigation is recommended to help
moisturize the nose and clear any debris
that may accumulate post operatively.
ACTIVITY: Rest at home for at least
one (1) day. Gradually increase your daily
activities after that. Restrictions on
activities should be discussed with your
physician. Avoid any strenuous activity
or heavy lifting for two (2) weeks.
Typically, you can return to work after your
first postoperative visit.
DIET: After discharge from the
hospital or surgery center, adequate fluids
are essential and may be given in almost any
form such as water, soda, juice, jello or
popsicles. Encourage fluids for at least ten
(10) days. Soft foods are tolerated best at
first and should be encouraged. Highly
seasoned or very scratchy food should be
avoided. Normal diet can be advanced as
tolerated.
PAIN:
Pain and discomfort varies with each patient
after surgery. Medication may be prescribed
to help control pain, take as directed. You
may also use Tylenol or Acetaminophen.
FEVER:
Very slight elevations of temperature
during the first few days are usual. If the
temperature goes above 101.5 degrees, please
contact us. See contact information below.
VOMITING: Nausea and vomiting may
occur following anesthesia and usually
clears after the first day. If persistent
nausea and vomiting occurs after the first
day at home, please contact us. See
contact information.
MEDICATIONS: Medication may be
prescribed to help control pain, take as
directed. You may also use Tylenol or
Acetaminophen. If you have been prescribed
an antibiotic, take as directed. You may
resume any other medications that you use
regularly the day after surgery. If taking
pain medications, avoid drinking alcohol or
other dangerous situations.
DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR ASPIRIN CONTAINING
MEDICATIONS FOR AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS AFTER
YOUR SURGERY.
FOLLOW-UP VISIT TO THE OFFICE: If a
postoperative appointment has not been made
for you, please call the office the day
after surgery to arrange an appointment
within one to two (1-2) weeks following the
surgery.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Visual problems consisting of loss of
vision, double vision, or the bulging of one
or both eyes.
2. Neck stiffness with fever and headache.
3. Brisk bleeding from the nose or excessive
drowsiness and confusion.
PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS: For any
problems that arise, or to ask any
questions, please call the office during
regular business hours at
(772) 398-9911, (772) 464-6055, (863)
357-7791 or contact the Answering Service
after hours by dialing (772) 320-0400. Drs.
Berghash, Lanza, Wright or Zeiders are on
call after hours and weekends for
emergencies.
OTHER HELPFUL HINTS:
1. Sleeping with your head raised on several
pillows will make you more comfortable.
2. Keep water at your bedside, and drink
water frequently.
4. Use Vaseline or lip moisturizer to
prevent dry lips.
5. Have someone drive you to your initial
postoperative appointment.
The surgical procedure is designed to help
you breath better through your nose. It may
take between six and eight weeks for full
recovery. Please be patient. |
