Inability to stand because of dizziness, severe dizziness or vertigo.Decreased level of consciousness or alertness.Pain not relieved by your pain medication.PROBLEMS: If any of the following occur, call the office. Please make sure you are drinking at least 8, 8oz glasses of water a day. Staying hydrated after surgery is important.Avoid heavy, greasy, or spicy foods for the first 12 hours.You may find liquids, crackers and toast more tolerable at first.Ask your surgeon when air travel is ok.If you have heart disease or high blood pressure you should check with your primary care physician first. If you develop a cold, you may start an over the counter decongestant.You may shower and wash your hair the day after surgery, using precautions above.No lifting greater than 25 pounds for 4-6 weeks. This includes strenuous activities, such as lifting weights, running, jogging and contact sports. Refrain from activities that may put a large amount of pressure on your ear for 2-3 weeks.You can return to normal activities usually within 2-3 days.Use a cotton ball with Vaseline (Petroleum jelly) applied to it when showering or you can also use standard ear plugs. Do not allow water to enter your ear for 6 weeks.Continue the drops even after your packing is removed for a total of 14 days after surgery. Begin using 3 drops of antibiotic ear drops, if prescribed, directly on the packing in the ear canal.Schedule a follow up appointment in 7-10 days for packing removal.If the packing should fall out, call your doctor. You may have packing in your ear, which needs to remain in place for 7-10 days.If you experience increased redness, drainage or odor from the incision site or if you develop a fever of 101.5, notify our office.
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It is safe to sleep on the side of your operative ear.Slight metallic or salty taste in food.You may notice some hearing improvement immediately, but most occurs within 2 months, and maximum hearing gain may not occur for several months. Tinnitus, or ringing of the ears, may last 1-2 months and decreases as hearing improves.In first few weeks after your surgery, you may have popping, clicking, pulsations and other sounds in the ear.Some unsteadiness may persist for a week due to swelling in the ear, and irritation of the inner structures.You may need someone stay with you for 24 hours. Dizziness, lack of balance, or feeling light headed.A slight watery discharge, often blood tinged, is common for 1-2 weeks.Pink or blood tinged, clear or yellowish drainage from the ear.Some soreness or stiffness of the jaw is also common.