Preparing For Surgery

Before Surgery

• Re-review all Surgical Patient Documents and note any questions to discuss with the physician after surgery.
• Restrict your child from eating and drinking at least eight hours before his or her surgery.
• Prepare a comfortable area at home for your child to recover when you return home.
• Stock up in advance on clear liquids, pain relief and other supplies.
• Write down any questions you have for the physician at the time of admitting and before going home.
• Let your child know what to expect using age-appropriate language.

During Surgery

• Review all Surgical Patient Documents. These documents will tell you what you need to know and how to prepare.
• Family members will wait in the facility’s family room while the attending physician and staff perform the procedure.

After Surgery

• Pain and fever may occur after surgery. Relieve it with Tylenol or a narcotic, depending on your child’s age.
• Keep your child hydrated with clear liquids and soft foods. Anesthesia can cause nausea, so food intake might be minimal.
• Restrict physical activity, such as running, jumping and contact sports until your child has completely recovered.
• Call our office if any questions arise after you get home.

Surgical Patient Documents

• Information on Adenoidectomy
• Information on Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
• Tympanostomy and Tube Insertion