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10 yr old DS under anaesthetic next week

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maltesers · 03/02/2011 09:26

Getting nervous for my 10 yr old son who is having Circumcision next week. He has had 9 anaesthetics when a baby and toddler. Infact the last time he was about 3.5yrs.

I am apprehensive as to his reaction undergoing the anaesthetic. Has anyone been through this recently with a boy this age ?

Also i just hope he is not in too much pain after the Op.
I cant bear to put him through anymore Ops but it has to be done really. I know i will shed a tear as he goes to sleep. But i am determined to be strong and supportive and show no signs of worry. . . Sad

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Ibelieveitsdragonbutter · 03/02/2011 11:54

My son had this done for medical reasons when he was 7 and all went fine. He was a little sore for a couple of days and watched lots of tv and read but was soon racing around again. It solved his physical problem, and he is now 20 and has had no further difficulties.I cried a little bit too as he was under anaesthetic because children especially seem so vulnerable,it just shows that you love and care about him.

Blu · 03/02/2011 12:05

What's making you apprehensive about his reaction? Is HE apprehensive? Just be very calm and factual with him about the GA, and remind him that he has had loads when he was younger.

DS has had numerous GAs, the last when he was 8, and he was fine.

The staff will be very helpful and kind. Tell him they will put the cream on his hand so that he doesn't feel more than a slight sting or push when the canula goes in - and it will be far less painful than any football injury he gets when tackling! Bt do say it ight sting a tiny bit. They will let you stay with him while he goes to sleep, and it will be very very quick. They will also call you when he is coming round - DS doesn't alwayys realise that the operation has been done, so tell him it's all done with as he is coming to.

The anaesthetist will come round and talk to you before he goes in - ask him what pain relief they will put in place for when he wakes up. They can make sure he wakes up in no pain. And start a rehime of alternating nurofen and paracetamol asap, if they say that is OK. But I don't know anything at all about circumcision.

They tend to 'do' children in order of age, youngets first, so when you get there, you may be ther for ages before he goes in. Take a bag of surprise distractions to produce when he starts on 'I'm bored', especially because he will be hungry and thirsty. A comic, book, borrow a DS gae from someone that he hasn't played before, or whatever. Even a basic model kit - be prepared to work hard to keep him occupied.

You've done it before - stay strong, calm and focussed and you'll be fine.

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