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Concern

Instructions

Blood Clot

It is important to walk at least every 2 hours while you're awake to prevent blood clotting - do not over do it. Right after surgery you will be instructed to walk around every 1 hour.
Pay specific attention to leg swelling. If you notice swelling on only one leg or calf pain contact the office.

Constipation

If you are constipated at day 2 stop taking Vicodin or Darvocet.
Encourage walking, drink a lot of fluids, consider laxative (Ex-lax or Correctol).

Fever

Make sure to cough and breath deep as fever is usually in lungs for the first 3 days after surgery.

Garment Placement

After original dressing is removed you will a loose fitting head band at night for 6 weeks. You should have gentle compression. If you cannot put your finger in between the garment and your body, it means it is too tight. If the garment is too tight it will prevent proper blood flow.

Activity

You can take a cool shower the day after. Allow clean water to run over your head and ears. Use generous amounts of shampoo and conditioner as there may be some blood in your hair. Don't wash the ear directly. Pat dry. Make sure you have someone helping you.
Walk every hour while awake for the first day and then every 2 hours.
Sleep at 45 degree angle for the first 3 nights.
Regarding exercise: If it hurts don't do it. Wait for your body to tell you what you can do.
You can start exercise at 4 weeks.

Wound Care

Your gauze will be changed at your follow up visit.
Make sure your head band is placed correctly while sleeping.
Keep surgical area clean and dry at all times.

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