any suggestions on making him as comfortable as possible greatly appreciated Thanks
2007-05-31 01:43:20 · 12 answers · asked by suzie 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Believe me, it is gonna be harder on you than it will him.
Just have plenty of Popsicles,jello, cold juice and especially hugs and love. He'll be just fine, it is amazing how resilient our children are!!
Best Wishes and God Bless
2007-05-31 01:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been many years since I had mine removed. Over 30...lol, but I know back then they gave ice chips at first then after a while they gave me ice cream, all I could handle. My throat was REALLY sore and this helped a lot.
The ice cream was also like a "reward" to me, and it really helped soothe the soreness. Not sure if they still allow that or use it, but it helped me cope
It really will be quite an unpleasant experience after first waking up, but then only for about a day or so. Just uncomfortable, and maybe coughing up some blood now and then, but after about a day maybe two, the pain and all will subside. Of course this was 30 years ago. IT may be a LOT better now with the advances in medicine and technology, so it may be even less of a bad experience these days.
Just try and be there, depending on his age. You will just want to comfort him and let him know everything is going to be fine.
This was the first surgery I had ever had where I was put under, and I was scared as hell. But afterwards, I realized it wasn't as bad as I thought.
That fear of going to surgery was the big thing.
2007-05-31 01:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by scraven68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suzannah, gone are the days when tonsilectomy patients are given blancmange and icecream to eat after the operation. Instead he will be given very scratchy things like cornflakes and cold milk and toast to eat.
The reason for this is because it will encourage scar tissue to form and will heal the wounds a lot quicker. I had my adenoids removed when I was 8, 32 years ago and it was dreadful.
However surgery has moved on a bit since then and things are a lot better. Regular analgesia will be given and antiseptic mouthwashes etc. Even anaesthetics are so much better these days. A huge hug, a teddy bear and a story will make him feel a lot better.
2007-05-31 01:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by Robin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
until he has a history of strep throat/throat infections besides, there is not any reason to eliminate the tonsils. A tonsillectomy is a much greater complicated surgical treatment than tubes/adenoids. It has a 2-3 week restoration time and the baby is in an excellent variety of discomfort and there's a risk of bleeding, etc. Tubes and adenoids is a speedy 10 minute technique, with out restoration time or discomfort afterwards. a doctor will do all 3 if its warranted....
2016-12-18 09:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my tonsil out when I was 19. It was awful. But during my recovery I learned that it's WAY easier on kids. most kids who get their tonsils out are eating solid foods even potato chips right away (within 24 hours). I would suggest buying a whole lot of popciles and letting him have all he wants the cold will soothe his throat. Other than that follow the doctor's insturctions to the letter.
I made the mistake of spending the 2 weeks after my surgery with my grandmother and she took my pain meds from me and only give me half a dose twice a day. Though my doctor perscribed my pain meds to be taken every 4 hours. So follow the doctor's insturuction to the letter.
2007-05-31 01:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived on mashed potatoes for a few days and they were nice and soothing. Also, stock up on fruit Popsicles or sherbet. Ice cream may create more saliva and it's hard and painful to swallow. Good luck, it's better that you're getting this done now. Poor baby, I hope he feels better very soon.
2007-05-31 02:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by Summer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be suprised at how active he will be the day of his surgury. Little kids bounce back quickly. You can though however have popsicles and maybe his favorite movie on hand with some cuddle time if he needs it. My daughter had major oral surgury they had to put her to sleep for. Four hours later we were at Chucky cheese stiches guaze and all. Good luck I hope all goes well and he is back to being his cute little self.
2007-05-31 01:50:03 · answer #7 · answered by mrsdamico22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whatever the doctor prescribesfor pain--give him that medicatioin as soon as you can and give it regularly for a few days. staying ahead of the pain, especially for such a young child, is extremely important. also, have a variety of soft foods (yogurt, pudding, ice cream, popsicles, applesauce, etc) so he can choose something to eat.
i hope all goes well...poor little guy!
2007-05-31 01:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by itsme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you are there when he wakes up. Nothing more comforting to a 3 y o than to see his mom or dad or both when he opens his eyes.
2007-06-02 02:10:13 · answer #9 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandson had this done just three weeks ago! He did really good. When he wakes up hold him and talk to him. He will cry some which is normal but just let him know that you are there. Good luck and hope everything goes good!
2007-05-31 01:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋