Full recovery takes 23 weeks
Young children recover faster, back to normal in 2 weeks
Older children and adults take a full 3 weeks to get back to normal

It's better to stay ahead of the pain than to try and catch up after it is out of control
Alternate Tylenol and Motrin for baseline control
Add a narcotic (like Morphine) if needed
Pain can usually be managed reasonably well, but no way to feel no pain
Make sure that you stay hydrated if urine too dark and not going to the bathroom much, may need IV fluids
If taking narcotics, avoid driving, working, operating heavy machinery, signing legal documents

Temperatures up to 101 are fairly normal and usually go down with tylenol/motrin

Call the office if any bleeding occurs
Ice water, ice chips, and popsicles may stop or slow the bleeding
Old blood in the stomach can look like coffee grounds

Bleeding risk lasts for 2 weeks
During the 2 weeks, no strenuous activity
Also no plane or boat travel, and stay close to healthcare (no remote travel)

Bad breath can be dramatic and will go away when healing is complete
Neck stiffness is also normal and will go away when healing is complete

Most children miss 1 week of school, 2 weeks of P.E.
Most adults miss 1 week of work, 2 if the job is physical in nature

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