tonsils out for DS who's 4

[Mother Goose]

these days it is really a non-event. Most hospitals do it as a Day Surgery - a 12 hour stay in hossy and off you go home! So if you're done in the am, you should be home that night!

We encourage children to eat fairly soon after the surgery as it is proven to aid in the recovery. Usually soft foods but they can eat anything really (well, except sharp foods like potato chips or fish with bones!). Some children may experience discomfort but it is usually managable with panadol or neurofen and jelly or ice cream is always soothing as well.

Your DS may be more tired than normal on the day of the surgery or even irritable - that is normal and a common side effect anesthetic.

In many instances, surgery is more distressing for the parents than the child. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

MG

[Raupe]

In many instances, surgery is more distressing for the parents than the child.

MG

:yeahthat:

LÃ*ke Mother Goose said, nowadays it's no biggy. My little brother had his done 13 years ago ( OMG that's a long time ago!). Things have improved a lot since then! I'm sure he'll be just fine.

[Party-of-five]

my DS had sleep apnea too...he had his tonsils and adinoids out just after he was 2. It was not very pleasant but they gave him good drugs like the others have said its worse on the mummy he was fine after a few days and the difference it made in the quality of sleep he got was amazing he was like a new little boy...not so tired and cranky all the time
wishing you all the best