The patient is given fruit juices except (orange-lemon)3-4 hours after operation as small doses and after that ice cream (without nuts) – jelly.
Chewing gum helps a lot to return the throat muscles to normal.
Starting from the second day of the operation; it is advised to eat soft foods such as (eggs – bread – butter – rice – jam – pasta – vegetables) and not rely of beverages and liquids
Stay away from solid food (hard) or added spices (spicy food).
Do not avoid talking because of throat pain, because talking helps throat muscle movement return to their activity that accelerates healing.
After going back home it is advised to stay on bed and return to the activity and movement gradually.
Back to school is a week after the operation.
Common things could happen and do not have to worry about:
1High body temperature on the day of the operation may occur but it will return to normal rates as soon as the return of bowel movement.
2Vomiting may occur after the operation as a result of interaction with anesthesia drugs
3Throat and ear pain is expected and it is advisable to use pain killer, such as ACETAMINOPHINE like products.
4A change in the voice (twang), but is usually a temporary change.
5The presence of a white layer on the place of the tonsils and stays for 1-2 weeks until full recovery.
6When there is bleeding, you should go immediately to the hospital (emergency room)
7Do no hesitate to contact our doctor if there is any question.