1. Resume regular activities two (2)
days after surgery.
2. Soft diet for the first two to three
(2-3) days (avoid citrus and spicy
food).
3. Drink plenty of liquids, stay away
from alcohol for two to three (2-3)
days.
4. Sleep with your head elevated for
several days.
5. Gargle gently with diluted salt water
every six (6) hours for one (1) week. (2
teaspoons salt to 1 cup water)
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 also normal.
8. Your physician may 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.
Continuous bleeding or vomiting.
Difficulty breathing.
10. Be sure return for your follow-up
appointment for post operative check.
