Stapes Surgery Discharge Instructions

Things to expect

Oozing or light bleeding is normal for the first 1 - 2 days after surgery.
Pain is normal and should be controllable with the pain medication provided by the doctor.
Many patients will describe a popping noise in the operated ear directly after surgery, this is normal.
Packing material may fall out of the operated ear, this is normal.
Muffled hearing is normal. It may take 1-2 months for the middle ear packing to dissolve.

Remove dressing the cotton ball if it is present the evening following surgery.
Keep the operated ear dry.
Call Dr. York's clinic to make post operative appointment for one week after surgery.
Call immediately if you experience loud tinnitus, severe vertigo, severe imbalance, or facial weakness.
Okay to shower 48 hours after surgery. Place cotton ball with vaseline in ear when washing hair to keep ear dry.
No strenuous physical activity for 2 weeks.