Dr. David Brown Dr. Paul Kaufman Dr. Shepard Dr. Thomas Thomason

ADENOIDECTOMY

Your doctor has recommended that you have your adenoids removed. This procedure will be performed at a Same Day Surgery Center. You will be given a general anesthetic and will be able to go home about 1 hour after surgery.

The following BEFORE and AFTER instructions can help you obtain the best possible results from your surgery. If you have any questions, please call one of the nurses. Make sure all of your questions are answered before surgery!!!

BEFORE SURGERY

1. Tell your doctor all the medications and herbal supplements you are taking. This includes both prescription and over the counter medications.

If your primary physician/specialist has placed you on Aspirin, Plavix or Coumadin please inform your surgeon for specific instructions.

2. If you develop a cold or any other infection during the two weeks prior to surgery, please notify our office immediately. The doctor may or may not prescribe an antibiotic instead of postponing your surgery.

3. Plan to spend 7 days away from work or school after surgery. This time frame is provided as a guideline since each individual’s recovery time will vary. Please postpone out of town plans for two weeks after surgery.

NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY

¨ DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST. IF YOU EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT, YOUR SURGERY WILL BE CANCELLED!!! Continue to drink fluids up until midnight. You will feel much better on the day of surgery.

¨ Remove all nail polish, make-up and jewelry (watches, earrings, all body piercings, necklaces, etc).

¨ Get a good night’s rest.

¨ Wear loose comfortable clothing.

Arrange to have a responsible adult drive you to the surgery center and stay with you at home on the night of your surgery. That person MUST stay in the waiting room until you have been discharged back to them. (You are NOT allowed to drive yourself home).

AFTER SURGERY

If the patient is a child, he/she may be cranky for a few days. Bad breath should be expected for the first week. This is caused from the scab on the surgical site. Having nasal obstruction for the first week is normal. Also, a low-grade fever 99.0 - 101.0 is normal.

Medications:

¨ ANTIBIOTICS: Your physician may or may not prescribe an antibiotic. If you are given a prescription, please take it as directed until you finish the supply. This is important in wound healing and in preventing infection. You will NOT need a refill.

¨ PAIN MEDICATION: The pain medication that is prescribed is usually Tylenol based with a narcotic, so you may experience some drowsiness. You should not go to work or school, nor drive a car as long as you are taking the pain medication. Your pain medication should be taken as directed, but do not exceed the prescribed dose. If severe pain persists, please call the office.

YOU MUST EAT A LITTLE SOMETHING BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR PAIN MEDICATION, IF NOT YOU WILL PROBABLY VOMIT. Suggestions: Yogurt, Applesauce, Saltine Crackers in Broth.

¨ ANTI-NAUSEA MEDICATION: You may or may not have been given a prescription for suppositories to alleviate the nausea. If you were not given a prescription and you experience nausea and/or vomiting, please call the office.

¨ Avoid alcoholic beverages as long as you are taking prescription medications.

¨ Please follow instructions given to you by your surgeon regarding Aspirin, Plavix or Coumadin (if you are currently taking any of these medications).

¨ Refills must be approved by your doctor. Plan ahead and allow the office 48 hours to refill your prescription. Be sure to mention any drug allergies, as well as the name and location of the pharmacy at the time of your refill request.

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