Tonsils and Adenoids removed for a 2 yr old?
Took him to an ENT surgeon who has advised removal of tonsils (which she says are quite large) and adenoids.
Anyone had any similar experiences? Any advice?
Answers:
Wow this must be a difficult decision for you.
For what it's worth, my 3-year-old nephew had this procedure done 5 months ago for the same reasons you described. He was sore for a day or two and then was fine. It helped his sleeping problem tremendously. The tired and grumpy stuff got soooo much better because he was getting better sleep.
I guess one benefit of doing the surgery now is that he's young and won't remember it. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you and your little boy!
My boy had his Adenoids out and Grommets put in his ears for much the same reasons as you have described, it was done as a day patient, the first thing he said when awoke from the anaesthetic was ,, you said I could have some toast,, No really there was / were no problems, and it has all be of help to his well being. The doctors and nurses were all very good and helpful.
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My son had his done at 18 months, no more ear infections, snoring is gone, and his speech improved in less than a week, because he could hear better.
Do it!!!
This might sound stupid---but what do tonsils have to do with earaches? Anyway, if you're anxious about it then just get some more opinions from different doctors.
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