ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY
Pre/Post Operative Instructions

General Instructions

• DIET: After surgery, have only liquids for the rest of the day. Advance to a regular diet the next day.
  
  
• Take medication as prescribed for pain. Do not take any Aspirin products for one week after surgery.
  
  
• Change “mustache” dressing as needed, but do not remove any packing or dressings on the bridge of your nose
  
  
• Do not shower or get the bandage wet.
  
  
• Do not sleep in a position which puts pressure on the nose. Sleep on your back.
  
  
• Elevate your head for two weeks after surgery to reduce swelling.
  
  
• Do not place anything in your nose. Do not blow your nose for two weeks.
  
  
• You may spray nasal Saline in your nose three times a day starting on day three after surgery if you have problems with congestion (some congestion is normal after surgery for up to three months

Normal Problems

• You will not be able to breathe through your nose.
• Headache and pain around the eyes which can be controlled with medication.
• Thin, bloody drainage which lessens and stops within a few days.

Abnormal Problems

• Fever of greater than 101 degrees F (38.5 C) which does not respond to fluids and Tylenol.
• Foul odor or pus coming from the nose.
• If excessive bleeding should occur call the office immediately.

Please call the office at the number above if you have any questions or concerns. For after-hour emergencies call the same number and the answering service will contact Dr. Daube or the physician on call should Dr. Daube be unavailable. If unable to locate physician, proceed immediately to the ER if necessary.