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Allegan, MI 49010-1524
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4070 Lake Drive, Suite L101
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8294
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705 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 202
Greenville, MI 48838-3556
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Wyoming, MI 49519
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1. Use appropriate dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain control. You may receive a Tylenol with Codeine prescription for older children.


2. Do not use aspirin.


3. Child may start with clear liquids the night after surgery then increase the next day as tolerated.


4. Your child should be in the house only participating in light activities four (4) days after the surgery.
   Older children: Bed to chair activities the day of surgery and the day after.
   Infants/toddlers: Ice pack, "quiet activities."


5. Child may not use riding toys for three (3) weeks.


6. No tub baths for three (3) days. Sponge bath only.


7. If a dressing is in place, remove it the next morning after surgery and leave steri-strips in place.


8. If no dressing is in place, then wound glue was applied over the sutures. No special care is needed. Do not use antibiotic ointments.


9. The stitches will dissolve out on their own.


10. It will take several weeks for the wound to heal. Initially, there may be some swelling and bruising.


11. Call anytime for excessive swelling, bleeding, infection, or persistent fever over 101.6 degrees.