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to be dreading tomorrow

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kalms1971 · 20/01/2014 13:19

Ds (7) having some teeth out tomorrow. Have to get him dressed and ready to leave by 7am. If he eats or drinks anything it will be cancelled. If we do manage to get him there, he may refuse the pre-med drink and definitely won't let them put a mask on his face for the gas. Think we may be in for some wrestling? :(

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lougle · 20/01/2014 13:22

YANBU.

If he isn't an early riser, then I'd get yourself completely ready, then wake him, shove clothes on or take in pyjamas.

The gas may not be such a problem - when DD1 had a GA they let her 'blow up a balloon' which just happened to be connected to induction gases...

pussycatdoll · 20/01/2014 13:22

Bribery is your best friend here

Tell him if he co-operates he can go & buy a favourite toy straight after
so what's his thing? Match attax, tin of Moshi monsters, new ds game, new football?

LittleprincessinGOLDrocks · 20/01/2014 13:29

Try to stay calm. Remember the staff do this everyday and will be very experienced in caring for children.
He may not need a pre-med drink, that will depend on the Dr and whether your DS is anxious. If he does he may be glad of the drink.
They may not use gas as the induction, again that depends on the anaesthetist. If they do they can do lots of things to make it easier and more pleasant for him. (Our theatres used to have scented markers that they drew on the masks with and got the children to guess the flavour, and before they knew it they were drifting off).
They will likely do lots of distraction to keep his mind off what is happening.
The best thing you can do is to be as calm and reassuring as you can be for DS. If you are calm DS may be calmer too.
I know it is not easy ((hugs)) wishing you all the best.

Theodorous · 20/01/2014 13:33

I agree about the bribery. For him, whatever he wants and for you a promise of wine tomorrow night

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kalms1971 · 20/01/2014 14:35

Hope its all over fast

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MammaTJ · 20/01/2014 15:25

It will be! DS had the same thing last year when he was 6.

They put some magic cream on his hand, hid it with a book and the needle was put in before he even knew what was happeneing.

minouminou · 20/01/2014 16:34

I think you'll have a worse time than he will, OP.

Last August DS (seven last Oct) needed a minor OP on his finger, which needed a GA. You could just tell that the whole team had its routine and reassuring patter. DS thought the whole thing was an adventure, and so did I until he went under the anaesthetic, when I suddenly got something in both eyes and had to be led out by the nurse.....

The anaesthetist was a real old hand and kept DS chatting and occupied all the way to unconsciousness, despite DS throwing him a few conversational curveballs!

They've seen it all before.
Let us know how it goes!

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kalms1971 · 20/01/2014 18:30

He is incredibly slow at dressing, despite being hyperactive lol, so will probably have to go in his pyjamas

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Arealmanithink · 20/01/2014 18:53

Why does an 8 yr old need teeth pulled??

Arealmanithink · 20/01/2014 18:54

I had rotten teeth and my first tooth pulled was at 12..
Hmm

WhispersOfWickedness · 20/01/2014 18:58

I had teeth removed under a GA in 2012 and didn't have a premed or a mask to breathe before I was asleep, so don't worry unnecessarily SmileI was quite nervous about being put under, so the anaesthetist didn't even tell me she was giving me the drugs, so I had no idea until I woke up Grin

Cleorapter · 20/01/2014 19:03

I had two teeth removed at 7, they grew in the wrong way, I remember the whole thing distinctly, but as a pretty pleasant memory rather than something traumatic. All due to the fact I got a much wanted doll who's hair grew by itself afterwards Hmm I would suggest doing something similar for your DS and obviously lots of TLC.

Good luck, I hope it goes well.

NotSoChicAfterAll · 20/01/2014 19:27

I had 8 teeth taken out as a child, both in sets of 4. All i remember is the gas smelling like bubblegum, and I got a toy after, it wasn't that bad!
And Arealmanithink usually the case for taking out teeth as a child is because of overcrowding

Breadkneadslove · 20/01/2014 19:58

Firstly look our some bachs rescue remedy for you. Pack his bag tonight with clothes, toiletries and activities to keep him occupied. In the morning roll him out of bed in his pjs, stuff him in a onsie and straight into the car.

Make an adventure of the day, don't let him pick up on your stress. You can do the dressing and stuff once you are there in the waiting room and leave it to the staff to deal with injections, gas and air and all that jazz they have dealt with it a million times before and know exactly what they are doing with small kids.

Meanwhile you can sit in the corner taking deep breaths and avoid looking at the needle.... Best of luck

dementedmumof6 · 20/01/2014 20:11

Arealmanithink my dd aged 5 recently had a tooth removed as she bumped her mouth in the playground and knocked it loose, they were hoping to be able to push it back in and leave it till she was older but the tooth died and the dentist was worried that it would infect the teeth round about

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kalms1971 · 21/01/2014 13:29

Home now. Up since 5, shattered. Hubby had to go into theatre with him, I was welling up after waiting 2 hours in a hot waiting room with relentless "I need a drink" and kids getting hyper in the soft play. He was very upset when woke up. The staff were all brilliant :)

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minouminou · 21/01/2014 14:14

OK, that sounds like it went alright, tbh!

Poor DS was starving when he came round, but had to wait a while before eating.

Poor thing. Lots of yoghurt and scrambled eggs!

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