YOLANDA D. HEMAN-ACKAH, MD, PC
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INJECTION MEDIALIZATION LARYNGOPLASTY
1. Strict voice rest for 3 days following surgery. This means no talking, whispering,
whistling, or making any sounds from the mouth for the first three days after surgery.
After this, you may talk with comfort only. If it feels strained, painful, or effortful to talk,
it is best to rest your voice.
2. No lifting any objects greater than 10 lbs., including pets, children or other objects, for 4
weeks following surgery.
3. No strenuous activity, including exercise for 4 weeks following surgery. Only slow paced
walking is permissible. No running, jogging, bicycling, aerobic activity, Taebo or any
exercise intended to help maintain physical fitness.
4. No straining in the bathroom. If you have problems with constipation, please have a
family member call the office and speak to a nurse or resident to have a laxative or stool
softener prescribed. You may also try over-the-counter Dulcolax or Colace. If
difficulties with constipation persist, please call the office immediately.
5. No vomiting or wretching. If you have difficulty with nausea or vomiting, please have a
family member call the office so that an anti-emetic can be prescribed.
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6. No coughing. For the first three days after surgery, take Robitussin DM, two tablespoons
every six hours on a scheduled basis. Do this for the first three days. After the first three
days, should you feel a throat tickle, continue to take the Robitussin every six hours asneeded to prevent coughing. If the Robitussin does not help with coughing, and you still
feel a throat tickle or a need to cough, take acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3) one
to two tablets every four to six hours as-needed for coughing. If this does not alleviate
your coughing, have a family member call the office immediately for a stronger
prescription.
7. No sexual activity (this includes any activity that will lead to an orgasm) for 4 weeks
following surgery.
8. Your first postoperative appointment with the doctor should be one week after surgery.
9. Make sure that the head of your bed is elevated at least 6-8 inches beginning before
surgery and for at least the first six months following surgery.
10. Continue to take all of your reflux medications as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop
taking or alter the dose or frequency of the reflux medications unless instructed to do so
by the doctor.
11. If you were given an antibiotic to take, take the entire dose of the antibiotic until the
entire prescription is complete.
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12. If you have any further questions, please have a family member call the office at (610)
660-8071, to discuss any questions with one of the nurses or one of the doctors.
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