• It is important for you to take adequate time to rest and recover.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, rest frequently and increase your activities slowly.
• Avoid vigorous nose blowing and coughing.
• Drink lots of cold, clear fluids for the first day such as water, flat ginger-ale and popsicles. You may advance to soft bland foods like puddings and ice cream.
• It is normal to experience throat and ear pain after the procedure. It may be treated by a mild pain reliever such as acetaminophen or prescribed medication. Do not take aspirin.
• If vomiting occurs, Gravol in pill or suppository form may be used. Watch for dehydration.
• There may be changes in the quality of the voice. It will return to normal within 3-4 weeks.
• Post-pone vacations and day trips for at least two weeks after surgery.
• Some bleeding is normal and should subside within the first few hours after surgery.
• When home watch for signs of hemorrhage including: continued drainage at back of throat requiring frequent swallowing, vomiting bright red blood, faintness and rapid heart rate.

Call your doctor if you:

• Experience large amounts of bright red bleeding.
• Have a fever greater than 38C (101F).
• Have pain not relieved by acetaminophen or prescribed medication.