Post-Op Tonsils and Adenoids DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY DIETARY INSTRUCTIONS - General Guidlines 1. Avoid citrus fruit juices (orange, lemon, etc.); hot, highly seasoned and irritating foods, i.e. chips, pretzels, etc. 2. First day: Abundant water, small quantities of clear liquids, frequently repeated. 3. Sesond day: Milk, strained cereals, ice cream , Jello, puddings, warm, clear and creamed soups. 4. Third and fourth day: Milk, soft foods may be added gradually, mashed potatoes, soft cereals, soft boiled and poached eggs, toast, etc. Normal diet is gradually resumed. Soft and cool foods for the first week. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Call the Physicians office to arrange for a follow-up appointment in one to two weeks.  2. Acetominophine, dose for age, every 3 to 4 hours for pain and temperature. 3. Aspirin and ibuprofen should be avoided, since they may cause bleeding. 4. The patient should remain quiet for one week. 5. Gargles are not to be attempted unless recommended by the physician, but the mouth may be rinsed. 6. Coughing, clearing throat, nose-blowing and sniffing are to be avoided. 7. Objectionable mouth odor is commonly observed for 7 to 10 days and is relieved by drinking fluids and adequate intake of prescribed foods. 8. An ice collar or cold compress to the neck is soothing and may be used if desired. 9. Intermittent ear pain for one to two weeks is normal. WHAT TO REPORT TO YOUR PHYSICIAN: Call the physicians office at once if: 1. Bleeding should occur 2. Persistant cough should develop within 10 days. 3. Temperature rises above 101 degrees after 2 to 3 days, (slight fever of 99 to 100 degrees for several days is a common occurance).                                                                                  Any information provided on this Web site should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with a physician. If you have a medical problem, contact your local physician for diagnosis and treatment. © 2004-2005 ENT Physicians & Surgeons, P.A.