He will be having surgery on Tues. that will hopefully get him walking, anyway he will have leg casts on for 1 month. What is the best way to explain this to him so that he'll understand. Communication can be tough with him sometimes. Also what are good activities I can do with him this summer while he's casted??
2006-06-23 05:30:44 · 11 answers · asked by KAB :O) 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Bless your heart and his. I will say a prayer for both of you for comfort and understanding.
Tell him that the DR wants to fix his legs. Let the Dr talk to him honestly too.
As for things to do,, the park, the zoo, walks anywhere in his chair, he will enjoy that. Movies at home and friends over, even if you have to have younger children for him to watch while he is immobil and if you do church at all,, involving him in a Sunday School class or going with him to vacation bible school would be good anything with other kids for him to watch and interact with.
2006-06-23 05:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by yeller 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will pray for you and your son. My son had to have a lot of surgeries and they were always planned during the summer time so that he would not miss school. Some things we did :
bubbles in the house or outdoors..........who cares if they get on the carpet.........it's soap!
playdough.
paper airplanes
puzzles
modeling clay
a pet fish or a pet animal to take care of
favorite videos
coloring
painiting
puppets
books
books on tapes
buy some arts and crafts books with easy activities...101 things to do this summer...that sort of thing.
We made up silly holidays....camp out inside...smores and a tent
that sort of thing.
We tried to keep it inexpensive because the hospital bills add up quickly.
As for what to say................I would ask the doctors...they will be better prepared to answer this question than any of us.
We kept a big basket full of dollar store stuff in the living room and would refill it so that there were new and exciting things
Garage sale stuff was great too.
2006-06-23 12:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God Bless you! My niece has cerebral palsy and my sister went through this a few years ago. It's not good for him to try to move around a lot with the casts so maybe you could try some board games or stuff like that.
Good Luck :-)
Tell him there's a good chance that after the healing process he might be able to walk around like mommy.
2006-06-23 13:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by Karen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you probably already know, explaining complex or potentially painful procedures to a 6 yr old child can have their own turmoils. Perhaps telling him that he is going to go to the hospital to have his legs straightened so he can walk,run, swim (whatever level of function your MDs are hopeful for.) Don't bring up pain or hurt until they happen and make sure that the nurses stay on top of his pain.( as his Mother you know him best and will end up being his best advocate to see he gets the care and rehab he needs to reach his optimal potential.( I have a feeling you have already had lots of practice being his advocate by age 6.)
some things he might fun this summer is getting him involved in things like Leap Frog games and books. This is not only great fun but they will help him get ready for school. Many of these are sold cheap either on eBay.com or amazon.com. they go great in backpacks and are a real help in the car. Sounds like you've got a busy summer ahead... Best of Luck!
2006-06-23 12:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by L B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your son the truth but break it gently to him and tell him how much you love him, support and and will guide him through this surgery until he's well again. Shower him with love by going to places that will bring back memories and also bring him to his favourite places so that he can have fun. You can also enjoy some quiet time together with him like going to beaches and watching the sunset or sunrise. All the best to your son as i'll be praying for you. GOD bless...i'm hoping the best for you and your son. All the best!
2006-06-23 12:49:35 · answer #5 · answered by i love hot guys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him that the doctor wants to make him walk again and that after the surgery he has to be with leg cast for a while because his legs are not used to walk yet, and that little by little he will be stronger to get up and walk, run, whatever.
always tell him that you love him so much!!!
good activities is watching sports, playing video games, reading, watching movies, chatting with friends, have his friends in your house, learn to play chess or monopoli.
2006-06-23 12:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by RENE H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are questions you should be asking the professionals.
NOT folks here on Yahoo.
Ask your son's doctor to refer you to a physical therapist after your son's surgery.
Ask the doctor to also get you and your son set up with the local child recovery associations in your neighborhood for BEFORE and AFTER surgery for the proper things to say to him before, and also activities he will enjoy after (respective to his recovery).
God Bless You both, and guide his surgeon's hands with perfect skill.
stw
2006-06-23 12:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My prayers are with you and your little guy. There is a book called "Cooper gets a Cast." check out cooper healthbooks.com ..this will help explain with pictures. Take him to the park, zoo....etc...to keep his mind busy and off those casts. Best wishes to you both...you will be in my prayers.
2006-06-23 12:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Pammie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just spend the time together, I know he'll appreciate it, anywhere it may be. Here's hoping that everything turns out well, God bless!
2006-06-23 12:35:41 · answer #9 · answered by kristian121989 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pls tell him the truth
think of board games
wish all of you all the best
pls let me know after the operation is over
my id: abirgangoly@yahoo.com
2006-06-23 12:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by midas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋