Preparing for a Tonsillectomy – What to Do, Say and Buy for the Surgery
Get Ready!
For our family, a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy was a really great thing. Our three year old suffered with sleep apnea and chronic illnesses, caused by huge tonsils and giant adenoids. Looking back, the procedure and recovery were not that terrible! I believe our preparation helped. (Are you also wondering what it’s like after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy? Check out our recovery experience here!)
First of all, in the weeks leading up to the procedure, we talked often as a family about the big day – and the big recovery. We used books to help make this abstract event seem more concrete. Consequently, it was less scary. Our favorite book, Good-Bye Tonsils by Craig Hatkoff, was very helpful! It is about a little girl who goes to the doctor several times, and finally decide to remove her tonsils. It uses some medical terminology which I appreciate. Check it out here (and some other awesome prep books!).
