octor’s instructions. To help your recovery at home: You may be given calcium supplements.You will be given instruction about caring for your wound. Check your wound daily for signs of infection.You may want to eat semi-solid foods like ice cream or oatmeal for the first few days. These types of foods will be easier to swallow.
It is important for you to monitor your recovery after you leave the hospital. Alert your doctor to any problems right away. If any of the following occur, call your doctor: Tingling or numbness in the fingertips, toes, hands, or around the mouthTwitching or cramping of musclesRedness, warmth, drainage, or swelling around the area where surgery was doneDifficulty swallowing, talking, or breathingSigns of infection, including fever and chills
If you think you have an emergency, call for medical help right away.
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