Has your child ever had surgery?? Advice needed. and prayers!

Good luck.

oh, i bet you are uncomfortable about it...worst thing my kids had were moles dug out...
sending you peaceful, calming thoughts!

My son had his adenoids removed when he was 2, as well has had tubes put in his ears. It was fine and everyone was so nice and made sure we understood everything and was comfortable. By the time we got into the car to go home he was fine and hungry! Good luck, Tiffany! I am sure he will be ok!

Sorry, no surgeries here!

thanks Juley... that does make me feel a bit better! more good news such as that is what I am needing..

My little fella had surgery at three weeks old. He had piloric synosis (sp?). Meaning food couldn't pass through to his stomach. It was a simple operation and he made it though just fine.

My oldest had her tonsils removed.... the worst thing about it was that they neglected to mention how long it would be before she was allowed back into gymnastics... I forget now... but it was FAR longer than I expected

No surgeries here either, keep us informed. *hugs*

We've been lucky so far (thank God) and haven't had to go thru anything like this with our son. But I can tell you that I had surgery when I was only 11 months old and my mom said the doctors and nurses were very good with kids. I'm pretty sure they're trained to deal with kids so that they don't get scared.

I'm sure he'll be ok Tiffany. Good luck and keep us all posted

~~~HUGS~~~~

Hope little guy will be fine

Tiffany, with the world of medicine today they can do these surgeries quickly and with few if any complications. Tho it will be a trying time for you justrelax and let the DR's do their thing ...most of them come in and talk to your child before the surgery to let them know what will happen ... if your son is scared have the DR talk to him maybe even the guy that will put him to sleep ... they will make it less scarey for you both ... I am also sending a lot of calming energy your way ... I am sure you both will get through this just fine ... Hey remember you can eat ice cream with him too!!!!! :)

Hi sweetie, the only surgery in my family on a child was
when my 5 year old grandson had a kidney transplant.
That was major surgery Tiffany. Tonsilectomy is minor a
day or two in hospital maybe. I will keep Blake and you
in my prayers but I'm sure he will be just fine.

tiffany,,, my five yr old had his out when he was 16 months,, it was so simple,,harder on us,, we were up by 7 am in surgury by nine and he was running around by noon,, I could believe it we had to drug him with tylenol so he woruld rest,, it is so simple,, oh yeah were home by noon also,, they didnt even keep him... he love popsie so that help throughout the day,, he was a new boy heard better, and no sore voicie as he called it....

Gideon has never had surgery but he came close! He has had issues with going potty all his life. He was backed up and when he went it was so hard that he tore himself.

We had to take him to a specialist to be looked at and thankfully he did not need surgery. However, the risk of surgery is still a concern for him if he should tear himself again. :(

I do hope your little guy is okay. Just be honest with him what's happening to try to reduce the scare.

Tiffany, our son had to have a frenulectomy when he was 4. It was very scary. The hardest part was leaving him in the operating room and waiting. But it all turned out very well. We were so worried and nervous and when we went to his room after surgery he was sitting there happy as a clam watching cartoons....

Blake will be in my prayers. I am sure it will turn out for the best...

Thanks guys! Your comments are all helping me even though Made me cry.. I know he will be okay but it breaks my heart to think of him going through with that. I read an article one day about a lady having to let her baby go back for surgery and I literally bawled in sadness of how I would feel and all and now its going to happen.. IM such an emotional person anyway and I know he will be okay but man.. it just makes me soo sad!

No surgery here yet. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

Thanks Steph! That makes me feel better..

Jennifer thats so sad.. my daughter has to take miralax all the time cause she has a hard time going to slow colon or something to that affect is what the specialist said.. I hope he dont have any more problems with that!

Bebe thats what I am having the hardest part with is the thought of leaving him!

Wow I cant belive how bad this is making me feel.. maybe its a pregnant mood I am in! It is just making so sad!

Thank you Lisa!

Just last year my son had surgery to tie down his right testicle, it had never dropped. He was 8 years old. Right before he went into surgery, they had video games for him to play while waiting., then they let me stay with him, until they put him to sleep. Then after the surgery, his stomach was really upset from the narcotics they gave him. But he did really well, and did not throw up. He was really strong about the whole thing. When we got home, he had to lay on the couch and in our bed for 3 days. He loved being catered to. :) The recovery is the best part, of the whole process! Good luck with your sons surgery. I hope everything goes well! :)

Thank you Kimi! Glad his surgery turned out okay!

My son had surgery done when he was young (a little over a year old) in regards to a circumcision. There was a specialist who went over everything with us about the procedure, answered any and all questions that we had and that both him and his staff would be monitoring him throughout the whole procedure. The doctor even sent someone out to update us on the progress, which I was not expecting or even asked for. Everything turned out just fine in the end.

Oh my gosh... that is scary. Both my step-kids had their tonsils out a few years ago. (A tween and a teen.) Our daughter's tonsils were huuuuuuge and she was having a terrifically hard time breathing at night and she was always sick (and tired). They both just sailed through their surgeries. Their throats were really sore the first couple of days, and then they started feeling better by leaps and bounds every day.

You know how, the older you get, the harder stuff is to recover from? Even though it's so scary when they are especially little, like your son, maybe it's that much easier on them because they *are* so little. In any case, it's never easy on the parents. :-\

Best wishes for a successful surgery and recovery for your son.

Good luck, and prayers for you and your family.

Chris got tubes in his ears at 11 months. Then, when he was 7 (2 years ago), he had to get tubes again, and get his adnoids removed, so they also removed his tonsils at the same time.

It is an easy surgery, but you'll have one sore lil guy afterwards. Chris was mostly just tired for the rest of that day and the whole next day. After that, he was mostly fine. He got a perscription for pain-killing syrup with codine, but past the 2nd day, he was fine with tylenol.

Stock up on soft foods and popsicles. Stuff that's cold is nice because it sooths. It's sscarier for us parents than the kids. We got to the hospital for his tonsil/adnoid/tube surgery, and they gave him a syrup to drink, wheeled in a TV to watch, gave him a Spiderman DVD to watch, and waited for his surgery time. He was knocked out from the syrup before they actually put him under, which made it a LOT easier.

He came out after about an hour, and they had me feed him slushies (the hospital had a slushie machine on that floor- how cool!), and we waited about 2 hours till it was time to be released.

Now, at that hospital, it was a whole section of kids in for outpaitent surgeries. It was more like a surgical ER- no actual rooms, just curtains. Some of the kids didn't come out of the surgery so happy. One kid screamed non-stop for 2 hours after her surgery. Thankfully, hers was not tonsil/adnoid, just tubes. But it was hard sitting there listening to her. The parents were horrid, though, too- constantly telling her to shut up when the nurses weren't there. I was glad to see them leave.

My Son had his tonsils taken out when he was only in Head Start, So I know what you are talking about. My Son done great with his. Wish you the best and your son! Prayers sent your way!

thanksfully no surgeries, I had mine out when I was 8 or 9 not that bad but I hope he is ok anyway

Sorry, no help here. I have been lucky!

All three of my children have had their tonsils out. The boys were older. But Tracy stayed so sick all the time with bronchitis and swollen tonsils, running fever. the first week she wasnt sick the doctor pumped her full of antiobitics and took hers out then and there.

I have had tons of surgery myself. I had my tonsils out when I was about 4, but I don't remember much about that time.....

A family friend's son had them out when he was young, and he did well with it.

I have no advice or tips for you, but I do know that it's not a big deal to have tonsils removed. He'll be ok!!

Elliott hasn't had any surgery so far, so I don't know much about it from the parents' stand point, but I will tell you one of my earliest memories is from when I had surgery on my eye right after my third birthday.

It really wasn't bad at all. The doctors and nurses were all really nice. I got to sleep with my cabbage patch doll, and almost everyone asked what his name was. I also had coloring books and I gave pictures to all my doctors and nurses. I was there for a couple of days, and my mom had a much harder time dealing with it than I did. And my brother told my older sister that I was going to die, so it was rough for her, too. Of course, I was totally fine and didn't have any problems.

Aww, poor Blake.

I may not be much help here, but when I was his age, I started having alot of throat infections and sore throats. The first doctor my mom took me to, said I had to have my tonsils taken out. My mom decided to get a second opinion and this doctor said that there was no need to have my tonsils taken out because they are there for a reason. He told my mom that our tonsils act as a filter against other diseases. Well, to make a long story short, I still have my tonsils.

Thanks Janie! Thats what my husbands deal is too is too why they are there..

i had mine out when i was 8 and that was 42 years ago!! I'm sure he'll be fine.. lots of popsicles on the way.. modern science has changed in 42 years I'm sure.. best of luck

Tiffany~We are looking at doing the same thing with the middle child (now 7)... My nephew had cleft palate surgery when he was a little over a year old... It was amazing that the surgeon was able to explain it all to him and he understood what was going to take place before the surgery... He did great and loved all the popsicles, ice cream, and jello afterwards... Send me a private email if you wish and let me know what dr/hospital you go with...

The poor baby. He will be fine. I have only had to have stitches on the youngest. No surgeries yet. I will keep you and the little one in my thoughts.

I'm sorry to hear that your little man needs surgery. We will keep him in our prayers.

I am so sorry to hear about having to have the surgery. I know you must be scared and him too. I am sending prayers your way. Good luck!

Thank you so much all of you!

We go Wednesday the 9th to the specialist! Wish us luck!

I haven't even had my tonsils taken out. My son is ten, and he still has his too. Soprry I am noit much help, but I am sure everything will be fine Tiffany!! Good luck!

i just said alittle prayer!

Hope he's ok

I understand how you are feeling, I would probably be a wreak. I am sure, however, that everything will be just fine and that it will go well! Relax and trust the experts ;)

I wish you all the luck in the world. Our daughter had to be put under in order to remove 4 teeth and her being put to sleep will be with me for the rest of my life. I want to cry even now and it has been just over 7 months ago. Best thing you can do is be strong for him and try to avoid crying until he is asleep...be a happy smiling face when he wakes up :)

I found out the Dr. doing the surgery is the one who done surgery on my brother and I so that makes me feel a bit better but it dont take away the fact of knowing they may have to do surgery and put him under.. :(

Any surgery can be scary, especially on children. Our 11 year old had surgery last year when he was just 10 years old. What scared me the most was when he was in recovery and he just wouldn't wake up on his own. That was scary for us.

I wish you the best of luck. When Xaiver was 2 months old he had his cranio surgery, on his head. I thought I was going to die. This is something that use to be done alot when we were younger. Try not to stress to much. He is other wise a strong heathy little boy and will do good. Having faith in the doctor is a good place to start. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

i'm praying for your little one Tiffany... nowadays, it's pretty quick and easy... but i know you must be scared for him... Bless your whole family...

My child had to have 2 root canals (she has really weak teeth, inherited that trait from her biological father). We don't let her have very much candy or pop and never have and she always brushes her teeth it just couldn't be avoided. Since the teeth are in the back and ones that are supposed to last till you are 14 or so and she was only 5 they opted root canal instead of pulling it.

The procedure itself was TERRIBLE. I Wasn't allowed to be in the room with her and she was somehow not very affected by the anesthetic they used. I was three rooms away through closed thick doors and could hear her screaming but they wouldn't let me go back to her. Mom and I were holding each other shaking and crying cause we wanted to go rescue our baby and hurt the person who was hurting her. Luckily they did get her under enough sedation and it had a amnesiac affect as she does not remember anything about the procedure but boy I sure do!!!! I make her take a toothbrush to school and brush at lunch time too now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DO NOT want to EVER have to go through anything like that again EVER AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In all honesty and with all I have been through I can honestly say that day was the worst day in my entire life. Hearing my baby hurting and not being able to help her.

I don't know anything about this but I know he will be ok if that is the route you have to take. I told you about mine. I still have them and mine are huge too and I've never had any problems with mine other than food getting stuck in them from time to time but it comes out. sorry I know that was gross.

It will all be ok. You know about me and babies and if I can go through what I've been through you can do this. I know it's scary but it will be ok.

my son had open heart surgery when he was 8 months old. he is now 6 and other than a long scar on his chest people dont even know there is anything wrong with him.