Food and Drink
Normal or Not?
Pain
Post-Op Recovery
At Home
100
Milk, ice cream, red foods, scratchy foods (pretzels/chips), citrus or acidic foods, spicy foods, hot foods
What are foods I need to avoid after surgery (until I am feeling better)?
100
pain and numbness in my tongue and throat
What is the normal state of your tongue and throat after a tonsillectomy?
100
ear pain 4 - 8 days after surgery
Where else might you feel pain after surgery?
100
lying on side until fully awake
What is the position I will be in when I wake up in recovery?
100
no gargling or vigorous tooth brushing
What should I avoid when caring for my mouth after surgery?
200
1 quart (32 oz) a day
What is the amount of liquids I should have each day?
200
frequent and/or excessive swallowing
What is an abnormal sign that your incision is bleeding?
200
acetaminophen or ibuprofen
What are pain relief medications I can take after surgery?
200
frequent coughing, blowing nose and clearing throat
What are things I need to avoid during recovery?
200
chew gum
How can I help throat spasms?
300
soft foods like jello, cooked fruits, soups, mashed potatoes, applesauce, sherbert, popscicles
What are foods I can eat after surgery?
300
dark brown blood seen in nose or teeth, and blood-tinged mucus
What are normal symptoms after a tonsillectomy?
300
ice collar
What can I use to help the pain in my throat?
300
mouth odor and low grade fever
What might happen after surgery?
300
10 days
How long before I can exercise and go back to school?
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