Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy... tell me what you know.

[Lukesmum]

There is a thread about this that was started in August last year. There were a few of us going through the same thing at the same time so there are some really good things in there.

My son had his tonsils and adenoids out in September last year. I will be honest it was TERRIBLE at the time but if I had my time over I would get it done again. His health has improved so much. He hardly ever gets sick now and sleeps so much better. He was 5 years old though. A lot older than 20 months so we were able to talk to him and explain what was going to happen. My specialist said that he doesn't do under 2 years old unless they are really bad.

The day of the surgery was very traumatic for both myself and for him. He was in quite a bit of pain. It is well worth having done but be prepared for a tough week or 2. If you do go ahead with it. Keep up the painkillers and I mean real pain killers. Panadol wouldn't of worked for my DS at all. He needed something a lot stronger and I actually woke him to give it to him in the first few days so he wouldn't wake up screaming in pain. It was almost impossible for him to take the med if I left it too long. They do say that they can eat whatever they want but it was only soft food for about 5 days (maybe longer) custard, jelly etc and lots of sips of water. Juice I think stung. Icy poles I've heard are very good too but my son doesn't eat them.

I don't really know what questions you can ask the specialist tomorrow but don't leave until you feel comfortable that you know all you need to.

I really hope I didn't scare you with this post. For us it wasn't nice but well worth it and it looks like we might be going through it again with DS #2. I hate thinking about it but know that after the intial 2 weeks it will be well worth it.

Actually ask the specialst the procedure. I was too emotional and I didn't want DS to see me upset before the op so DH went into the operating room with him and stayed until he was fully out of it. The minute he woke in recovery they came and got us and we were able to go in and cuddle him. I stayed with him all day and slept the night at the hospital by his side. The next day we were able to come home.

Feel free to ask if you have more questions. All the best.

The thread was called Two kids in for Tonsillectomy . Sorry I don't know how to put the link here