Tomorrow my son is going to see a pediatric surgeon for an inguinal hernia and a left undescended testicle. My son is four. From what I have found on the net there are two main types of surgeries...a keyhole surgery and a regular inscision (sp?) What questions should I ask the surgeon and what is the recovery like for hernia surgeries? He is to start kindergarten on the 24th? Poor lil guy he is so ready for school too.
2006-08-13 12:20:12 · 5 answers · asked by Pan 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Thank you for all the suggestions...My nerves are so bad right now this really helps. Wish there was a way to vote all the suggestions best answers. He is a touch lil cookie...thinks he is the incredible hulk, I am scared but hoping and praying he will be ok.
2006-08-13 12:34:54 · update #1
When may children were coming up, we were blessed and didn't have any major illnesses or had to have any kind of surgeries, but I wanted you to know I will be praying for your family. Mom is going to need some TLC too, before this is all over with. I don't know if this is any help but this is some things I would wonder:
How long would the surgery take normally?
How long would he be in recovery?
Will there be stitches? or staples?
Exactly what does the hernia surgery entail?
Would there be any problems with him having children later on in life?
Exactly what would your son be allowed to do after surgery?
Activities, running, jumping, school?
What kind of pain will he have?
If so, what can you do to relieve it?
Will they put him to sleep, or just do a hypederal(sp?)
How long is the hospital stay if there is one?
Just be honest with the surgery, and tell him you want to know everything from the beginning to the end. Pediatric surgeron have lots of experience dealing with nervous Moms and Dads. Plus it sounds like you have done your homework!
I hope is able to start his first day with the rest of his class! Don't forget the camera!
Praying hard for all of you............God bless us all..........
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2006-08-13 12:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by totallylost 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 01:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask:
How long will he be in the hospital?
Will he need a transfusion, or if he might, what blood are you using?
How long will he have stitches?
What activities should he avoid?
What happens if he doesn't have the surgery?
How long will the surgery take?
Who is the anesthesiologist? (AND MEET THAT PERSON)
What kind of scarring will there be?
What is the risk of infection?
What drugs are you going to use?
What medication will he be on after the surgery?
Is he going to have pain? If so, how much?
What do I watch for to make sure he is okay? In other words, fever, abdominal pain, etc.
I can think of a lot more. But I think when he is explaining the surgery he will tell you many of these things.
2006-08-13 12:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to ask any questions that came to mind from your research and also about typical recovery time, how to treat any incisions (change dressings, etc.) signs of infection to watch for, pain management and the level of activity your son will be permitted during recovery.
I suggest taking a notebook and jotting down questions before your consultation so you won't forget them while talking. I also suggest that you write down the surgeon's responses and ask him to define any terms he uses that you don't understand.
Children are very resilient. They often recover quickly from illness and surgery. Stay prayerful.
Good luck to you and your son.
2006-08-13 12:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry lil guy - make sure he is board certified - you'd be surprised how many aren't - good luck lil buddy!
2006-08-13 12:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋