2.  There is material inside the ear canal that will dissolve.

   3.  Immediately after surgery there may be some bloody discharge from the ear.  Some discharge may be expected until the post-op visit due to the material in the ear canal and the blood clot from the surgery.                                                                                                            

   4.  You will be discharged from the hospital after surgery.

   5.  Keep your head elevated on two pillows to reduce the swelling and discomfort.

   6.  Some nausea may be present after, usually from the anesthesia.  Start with a liquid diet and progress the diet as you wish to a full diet.  Some patients are able to tolerate a full diet the same evening after the surgery.

   7.  Light activity is permissible after surgery.  Avoid heavy exertion for at least one week.  You can return to work as early as the day after surgery if work does not involve lifting and exertion.

   8.  You will be discharged with a prescription for pain medication and antibiotic drops.  Use the pain medication as necessary.  You may substitute Tylenol for the prescribed medication for pain.

   9.  Remove the head dressing on the day after surgery.

 10.  Beginning on the day after surgery start using the antibiotic drops.  Place 5 drops in the ear twice daily.  Continue using the drops for one full month.

 11.  Remember to keep your ear dry.  Protect the ear from water with cotton and Vaseline or a baggy over the ear.  Avoid a direct stream from the shower on the ear under any circumstance.

 12.  Clean the incision behind the ear with Hydrogen Peroxide.  Then cover with Bacitracin or Neosporin twice daily.

 13.  Call the office to make an appointment for one week after the day of surgery.

 14.  Avoid blowing the nose or flying in an airplane for one month.