No alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen or aspirin-containing products for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery.

No heavy lifting. Do not lift anything over 15 pounds for 4 weeks after surgery. No heavy nose blowing for 1 month.

No bending over from waist. Bend at knees only .

No exercising, running or swimming for 4 weeks after surgery.

No straining. Use laxatives if constipated.

You will need to be out of work for at least one week.

Call the office if you have bright red bleeding, dizziness, severe pain/pressure unrelieved by pain medication or a fever above 101. Call if you aare unsure of a problem or have any concerns. Your post operative appointments have been made prior to your surgery. If you are unsure of when you are to return, please call the office.

Keep ear canal totally dry for one month after surgery. Shower with a Vaseline coated cotton ball in ear.

Any anesthesia related concerns should be directed to the anesthesia department during your pretesting appointment at the hospital or facility.