Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Adult and Pediatric ENT – Facial Plastic Surgery – Hearing and Balance – Snoring and Sleep Apnea

200A Jones Rd – Falmouth, MA 02540 – 508.540.0900 – www.uppercapeENT.com

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Instructions Following Adenoidectomy without Tonsillectomy

Adenoidectomy is generally an easy operation to recover from, as there is not much sensation in this region.

Important things to do to speed your healing:

• Drink plenty of fluids - 2 quarts a day for adults, 1 quart a day for children
  
• Take your pain medication; it will help you get the fluids down better
  
• Avoid hot foods
• Avoid scratchy foods (chips, pretzels)
  

What to expect:

• A mild sore throat
  
• Pain or numbness in the tongue (this is related to the instrument we used to open your mouth, squeezing the tongue during surgery)
  

Diet and activities:

• You may eat anything.
  
• Avoid intense exercise or heavy lifting for 5 DAYS
  
• Walking, being outside and driving are OK
  

When to call us:

• For any bleeding that does not respond quickly to drinking ice water and taking pain medication.
  

Managing pain:

• Tylenol® alone, in age/weight appropraite doses should suffice.
  

Follow-up

• About 1 week. Call for an appointment
  

Please call me if you have any questions or concerns. (508)-540-0900.