Uvulopalatopharynhoplasty and Tonsillectomy


Diet:
Eat and drink as much as you can. Popsicles, ginger ale, sherbet and similar foods are well tolerated. Progress to regular diet as soon as you are able. Milk is fine to drink, but may cause a “thick mucus” sensation in the throat.

Activity:
Avoid lifting over 5 lbs, avoid strenuous exercise. No gym or exercise class for two weeks after surgery.

Medications:
Take all of the antibiotics prescribed.

Take pain medication as prescribed; follow directions carefully.

Do not take aspirin or products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (i.e., Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen, etc.) These “thin the blood” and slow clotting of the blood.

Follow-up:
Return to the office 4 weeks after surgery. Call for an appointment.

Work/School:
You may return one week after surgery.

Information:
Call the doctor for bleeding from the mouth or nose, or fever over 100.4 degrees.

Throat pain is normal, and may worsen in the first three days after surgery. This pain will reduce over the first two weeks after surgery.

Tongue pain, tingling and discomfort are normal and will reduce over the first 2 weeks after surgery.