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Can't help feeling anxious about my two year old ds going into hospital tomorrow

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Overrunnerbean · 28/11/2006 19:14

Its only for a hernia operation, but still worry about how he is going to react with inevitable prodding and poking. I think the thought of ga is always a bit daunting. A
Any one been in this situation recently, any words of comfort or reassurance. All gratefully recieved

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sarahhal · 28/11/2006 19:25

DS1(3) had to have a general anaesthetic last month when he almost bit through his tongue (ouch!) I was more anxious than he was - the worst bit for him was the hanging around waiting on the ward as he got very restless and the worst bit for me was the waiting for him to come out of surgery! I can't pretend that it isn't horrible when they are in theatre but if you have someone with you to talk to it helps to pass the time and stops your imagination going into over time (my worse habit!!!!) Hope it all goes well for your DS x

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Overrunnerbean · 28/11/2006 19:29

Hi Sarahhal, thanks for that, you know that there are almost certainly going to be fine, but as you know, it doesn't stop you worrying. Will be on my own, as dh has to look after the other boys.
I am dreading him getting hungry, just hope that he has the op early on thursday morning as this would mean that he is more likely to go home on thursday iyswim
Glad your ds was fine.

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Yorkiegirl · 28/11/2006 19:32

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Overrunnerbean · 28/11/2006 19:40

thanks Yorkie girl, do childrens unit often have dvd players/tellys? DT1 is not very interested in telly, he is such an active boy, but it would certainly help to wile away the hours.
Do they provide cutlery and drinking cups that a two year old would be okay with btw?

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CrocodileKate · 28/11/2006 19:45

My ds had a ga when he was 2 for grommets, adenoids and tonsils. He was fine, I was a gibbering wreck! I went with him into the operating room where some wonderful nurses blew bubbles and made a big fuss of him. I held his hand as he went to sleep and just fell apart. A nurse obviously used to wrecks of parents led me away to find a cuppa.
He coped really well with the op and was home later that day.

CrocodileKate · 28/11/2006 19:45

Oh, our hosp had a brilliant kids playroom, huge!

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Overrunnerbean · 28/11/2006 19:49

Even though we know that the risk is so small, its still just awful isn't it. Not looking forward to seeing hime being wheeled away to theatre

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foxinsocks · 28/11/2006 19:53

aww it is awful but it is all over so quickly - the worst thing is the waiting so if I was you, I'd go fully prepared to wait ages just in case (so take toys, books)

I also took some food for dd for afterwards (also hernia op) as she was STARVING when she woke up and they didn't have much to offer her (packed some marmite and jam sandwiches, a big beaker of her favourite juice). They gave her a little bit to eat (like a biscuit) but she was ravenous!

You'll be fine. The nurses will probably be lovely and hopefully, it'll be over in a flash.

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Overrunnerbean · 28/11/2006 19:58

Thanks Foxinsocks, I will get dh to bring a picnic in. I guess it will be hard for me to eat while there, so thats another thing to consider.

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Tatties · 28/11/2006 20:04

Oh Overrun, no experience of this myself, but just wanted to wish you all the best. It's horrible having to see your baby go through anything isn't it?
Is there anyone who could be with you while he's having the operation? Hope it all goes smoothly, will be thinking of you xx

Yorkiegirl · 28/11/2006 20:09

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frumpygrumpy · 29/11/2006 13:40

Hi overrun. I found the thread at last!!! And you have already left for hospital and hopefully the op is over. When my DD1 was in hospital last christmas they had a marvellous playroom (so if he is in overnight he/you should have access to it). It had all the toys under the sun and there was a lady who worked there who kept things together and made sure it was well looked after (not scraggy). She also bought wonderful craft things.

I hope he feels well enough to do some stuff like this, it can feel quite miserable being on the ward for hours on end.

I used to carry DD out of the ward at night (I wasn't meant to but hey, she was hideously unwell and it was christmas). I found a nearby high up room that overlooked a park and we had a great view of the stars. I would sneak in for a wee while, turn out the lights and just have some quiet time with her star watching as the ward was noisy whatever time of night it was. It was something lovely for both of us and it brought me some calm at a time I felt all wrung up.

All this rubbish that spews forth from me is also totally useless now that you are there . Thinking of you x.

Tatties · 29/11/2006 15:58

Hope all went well, and you and ds are ok

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Overrunnerbean · 01/12/2006 10:39

All over now, so thanks for listening. The op was a sucess so yippee It wasn't too bad, the worse moments were leaving him as he lost consciosness and then waiting and waiting. He has bounced back physcially but did cry for a good 2 hours afterwards. I think it was the waking up in a strange place without him Mum and Dad that did it.

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CrocodileKate · 01/12/2006 13:21

I am so glad that it is over for you and was a success.

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