my son 2 and is having a general anastetic tomorrow ..will he be ok ??

Question

its not a serious op but i am worried sick ..ive never been through this b4 .. any helping hints ?

Answer 1

my heart goes out to you... as a mom you must be so worried.... I will say a prayer for you and your little guy... he will be just fine , try not to worry too much( especially in front of him!) what I would suggest is to speak to the anesthesiologist prior to the procedure and ask if they can add a medication that helps to prevent nausea after the operation, I'm not sure what the medication is called but he/ she will know what it is... its very common to have nausea and or to actually throw up after anesthesia, which will be even more upsetting to him , also I would bring along his favorite stuffed animal or toy, for him to hold up till the time they take him in, and while hes having the procedure get him a favorite snack/ take out meal and drink so he can eat and drink something he really likes after ward ( he will be hungry) and last but not least just tell him you love him and will be waiting right there when he wakes up.. and stop worrying he will be just fine!!!!!!!! best wishes!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

They are very very careful with little ones. Be calm even if you have to fake it or he will amplify it and really be scared. Talk to the anethesiologist if you can, they're good at calming parents. Your son wouldn't be having surgery if it didn't need doing, so take a deep breath and try to relax. Bring something that doesn't require a lot of thought to do while the op is taking place. Hand held video games are good or a mindless book. Bringing a new toy for your son to look forward to having at the hospital might be good. Some hospitals have a bit of a wait until they are actually ready for them. Be ready with a toy or something to pass the time. Best of wishes to you both.

Answer 3

With the technology today your child will be fine. Sorry to tell you there are no guarantees with anesthetic though. That is why they have you sign papers. My son swallowed a penny before he was a year old and had to have it removed. I was a nervous wreck he was my only baby and there were so many thoughts going through my mind. I have been there and I wish you the best and seeing your child come out of the operating room waking up and calling for you is the greatest feeling to know that you are the one that the little guy wants to see. Spend some time with him before he goes in for the procedure tell him you will be waiting when he wakes up from his nap. Best of luck

Answer 4

He will be fine, general anethesia is perfectly safe and very carefully monitored. The other thing that is worth knowing is that people who have any sort of "reaction" to anesthesia are the ones who have had it before, you don't get a reaction the first time you undergo anethesia, it is always on the subsequent exposures. Also, little children who are exposed to general anesthesia always wake up slowly and can have funny little balance issues afterwards that are perfectly normal for the first day, that happened when my son had tubes put ion his ears and he walked like a drunken sailor all day afterward! Good luck tomorrow.

Answer 5

General anesthesia is very safe... your son should be just fine. If you are still nervous before the operation (as I'm sure I would be!) talk to the anesthesiologist. I'm sure he will be happy to help allay your fears. After all, this is your child you are talking about! Take someone with you to the operation so you can have someone to help keep you in check as your son is under. Make sure you ask to be told as soon as he comes out of operation and ask them to let you be there as he wakes up. Most hospitals are very accomodating with a child so young. Beware... he will be confused and groggy... You could be standing right there holding his hand, and he could be asking for Mommy. Being there with a cheerful face both as he goes under and as he wakes will comfort your son immensely. Though you may worry, don't show it as he goes to sleep... be strong because he trusts you. Good luck!

Answer 6

My daughter was 18 months old when she had her first surgery, her second was the summer between 1st & 2nd grade.
Everything turned out fine.
The only thing I would have done different is that I would have held her until she went to sleep the first time (I got to the second time).
I didn't know that it was allowed, and the doctors did not suggest it (10 years ago things were different).
Make sure to bring his favorite toy (even if that is a truck), it will help him to feel more comfortable if his "buddy" is going through it too.
Many times they will comfort their "buddy" (even at age 2), and this is really their way of showing you how they want to be comforted.
Good luck, I'm sure everything will be okay.

Answer 7

My daughter had anaestetic at 5 months old, I was worried sick too, but she was absolutely fine. This was to put her to sleep whilst the dr's checked for a pocket of infection in her brain following menningococcal menningitis. I'm happy to say she's now almost 3 and like any other child her age. Sometimes I think kids are tougher than us adults! Good luck (not that you should need it) and I'll think of you and your boy. Hope all goes ok for you.

Answer 8

My 7 year old daughter had her 10th Surgery in May, and it was her 15th time under General. Thus far we have had no problems. Your son should wake up a little horse, a little sore in his throat, and very groggy for the remainder of the day. Other than that he should never even remember it. I hope this helps.

Jus tmy 2 cents worth

Answer 9

Of course there are always risks with general anesthesia - my son had surgery on his foot at 8 months old and was fine with it. My other son had it when he was 3 to remove something in his ear. They do not know to be afaid and my boys weren't - you will be more worried. But after all, it is the 21st century.

Answer 10

One of my daughters went under general anesthesia at again 2 to have corrective surgery on her eyelid. She did very well. The interesting thing and something that helped her relax more was that they had "flavored" anethesia. The gas that she was to inhale had a choice of "flavors"; cherry, watermelon, grape, etc...
The anesthesiologist talked with her before going under about her choice and made her feel very comfortable. After the procedure, she was allowed plenty of time to regain her sense of equilibrium. My husband and I were brought in before she awoke so to lessen her fears at being in the hospital. She did great!