Tympanoplasty or Tympanomastoidectomy Stapedotomy

Take all prescribed medications as directed. Additionally, ear drops may be prescribed to moisten an ear wick inserted into your ear canal.
Avoid strenuous activity until after first postop visit; indoor activity only.
Avoid getting water into ear.
Avoid blowing nose for 2 weeks.
Avoid bending head downward.
May wash hair with assistance 4th postop day.
If you must sneeze, do so with the mouth open.
Regular diet.
Keep any visible incisions covered lightly with Bacitracin ointment to prevent crusting.
Remove any external dressing on 2nd postop day. Do not remove ear wick if one was inserted.
Expect mild drainage for 2 weeks; may lightly place cotton ball into ear canal opening.
Elevate head of bed 30° on 4-6″ bed blocks or angle mattress 30° until first postop visit.
Check-ups: Return one week following surgery unless you are told differently.