For the first two (2) weeks after surgery:
The Do's
- Sleep with your head up using 3 to 4 pillows.
- Avoid all products containing aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or any other NSAIDs.
The Do Not's
- Do not blow your nose. Sniff up and spit out if necessary
- Do not use your nose to sneeze. Open your mouth and sneeze.
- Do not do extreme exercise or exertion.
- Do not bend over for long periods of time.
- Do not drink alcohol.
- Do not eat or drink very hot foods and/or beverages.
Note – Some bloody oozing from the nose is not unusual. This will lessen each day. Any loss of smell or taste normally returns within a few weeks.