Anyone who's child has had an adenoidectomy come on in.

bensmommy518

So I have been a lurker on this board mostly but I figured this was the best place to ask. 

Nearly a year ago DS had tubes placed in his ears because of chronic, undetected ear infections.  Well one of the tubes fell out and already he has so much thick fluid built up behind that ear drum that it is actually pulling the eardrum in - not good. 

His speech therapist has also been suggesting I have his adenoids and tonsils checked because of his chronic ear infections, mouth breathing, excessive drooling, etc.  At the ENTs today he said the tonsils look fine but he needs to have the tube replaced again and the adenoids need to come out.  This is an ENT who has a reputation for NOT being surgery happy yet both times I have taken DS to him (not including follow up visits) he has said he definitely needs surgery. 

I am not questioning the need for surgery, and I know what to expect with the tube surgery.  And I saw a big difference in his speech after the surgery - much more words and clarity in the words since he was now actually hearing properly.  My questions are about the adenoids surgery.  Doctor said it is a little harder on the kids and takes a bit longer for them to recover.

1. What have other peoples experiences been with this type of surgery?  what kind of results did you see? 
2. How long should I expect to keep him out of daycare - it is on a Thursday and I am planning for that day and Friday.  Should I also expect to keep him home Monday?
3. What types of foods/beverages do people suggest for following the surgery.  Any I should avoid from your experiences?

Thanks in advance to all!

MissyC979

DS1 had his tonsils and adenoids out when he was two. He had been having a ton of fevers/infections and also had sleep apnea from it. We've had great results. He's been so much healthier since the surgery.

Recovery took a while for us. We also struggled to get him to drink enough after the surgery. I would recommend keeping him home from school for at least a few days. Mine was home for about a week--he was pretty wiped out from the surgery. We just pushed a lot of juice and Popsicles. Basically stuff you would eat with a sore throat. Good luck!

bensmommy518

Thanks everyone for responding.  I will start making arrangements at work to be out Monday too just in case and play it by ear after seeing how he is over the weekend.  He comes to the daycare at my work so I also always have the option of bringing him up to my office if needed on Monday.

 I am thinking I will just stock up on freeze pops and applesauce.  He loves yogurt too but I worry that will make too much phlegm for him.

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bensmommy518 said:

Thanks everyone for responding.  I will start making arrangements at work to be out Monday too just in case and play it by ear after seeing how he is over the weekend.  He comes to the daycare at my work so I also always have the option of bringing him up to my office if needed on Monday.

 I am thinking I will just stock up on freeze pops and applesauce.  He loves yogurt too but I worry that will make too much phlegm for him.

If it's just adenoids not tonsils as well you need not take Monday off. While tonsillectomies generally take 5-7 days to recover from adenoids only will be more like 2-3 days tops.