How to prepare DS for surgery (minor)

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Ds is 4.5 and due to have surgery under GA. Should be in and out of hospital on the same day, possibly an overnight stay. May need 2 seperate ops, or they might do both together.

I know people sat children are resident, but actually ds is not very, is quite easily upset if worried. Of course I am dreading it, but am good at reassuring him.

I'm just wondering how much to tell him in advance? He's usually better if he knows what's happening but I don't want to worry him. Any tips?

Look & see if Dr Ranj has an episode, either on the surgery your son needs or something similar.
It might be worth a look at the hospital website too, dd had to have a procedure & the department had made a video. We even saw the same staff member!