You will be given a soft cervical collar to wear postoperatively. You must wear the soft collar at all times until seen in the office for your first post-operative visit. The collar may be removed, however, for showering and eating. You may shower as normal once the large, bulky bandages are removed from your incisions. If they are not removed before your discharge from the hospital, you may remove them 36-48 hours after your surgery.
Hair washing is permissible while in the shower.
Please refrain from using bathtubs, hot tubs or whirlpools until seen in the office. You have unlimited walking and chair climbing privileges. Drainage from incisional site. Opening of incisions. Fevers greater than 101.5 degrees.