To ask about what kids' surgery involves?

[Polkapjs]

I’m scared. My child needs an operation and I’m so scared about it. I’m hopefully not passing on my fear and have told him what a lovely sleep I had when I had surgery (true!) but the thought of him going under and nil by mouth when he asks for carbs the second he wakes...help! Hand hold or practical tips welcome please

I had an operation for a lazy eye when I was 4 (in day 1, operation day 2 and out day 3), all I can remember is the special new PJs, dressing gown and slippers I got and when I work up my teddy had a patch on his eye too. My mum got me a book telling me that I would be put to sleep etc.

It's going to be worse for you than it will be for him.

Yes we also got a teddy for each operation, each named after the surgeon. Got a bit trickier to name when the same surgeon operated again! Each time he took in the appropriate named teddy which was new for the day of op.

That’s a new teddy called Gerald then! Love this idea xx