f/u to Hydrocele Surgery

robynlesley

I made an appointment for a 2nd opinion AND I booked the surgery.  I know that sounds weird, but I can always cancel (there's enough time in between) if I feel like I should wait until Aaron is older.

That being said, I've done a lot of research and the first doctor I saw is seriously one of the best around. He has offices in NYC and Long Island, too. So I know Aaron's in good hands.

Besides fears of him being put under, I also have to worry about keeping him calm without food!  He can't eat 6-8 hours prior to the surgery! As you know, I have a HUNGRY baby so this will NOT be fun. Oy vey!

The surgery is scheduled for July 16th. He'll be 11 months old.

Peppernut

I hope you get a good, solid answer and that everything goes super-smoothly!

stever

I'm sure he'll do well whatever you decide. He's a trooper!

BrideBuddies

Can you schedule it for very early in the morning so that Aaron has slept all night and will really just be missing his breakfast meal?   That'll cut down on the hungry crankiness.

KD288

stever:

I'm sure he'll do well whatever you decide. He's a trooper!

Can't agree more. He will be good.

dianah36

Good luck. I'll be thinking of you and the baby.

rsd12

I agree with you setting up the surgery now.  Most hospitals take the younger ones in early & there will be plenty of distractions at the hospital.  I am sure the hospital staff & doctors will take good care of you guys.  Our childrens hospital does an amazing job with the parents & kids.  But being your first & hopefully only surgery it still is so hard. I know the surgery will be harder on you & your husband!

The good news is he won't remember a thing!!!

(I was surprised at how well my 11 month old did waiting for surgery 3 years ago & shocked at how well my 2 yr old did recently for his recirc & not eating anything before his surgery at 11 am! Heck I am still a nervous wreck about my son's upcoming surgery in the fall.)

shelby9201

You are doing all the right things and I agree that Aaron won't remember a thing.  Of course it will be hard on you & DH, but we're here for you.

Prayers and good thoughts are coming your way

robynlesley

BrideBuddies:

Can you schedule it for very early in the morning so that Aaron has slept all night and will really just be missing his breakfast meal?   That'll cut down on the hungry crankiness.

I wish! Apparently they schedule based on age?the youngest babies go first. So if there is a younger baby who also has surgery that day, he'll go first. I guess I'll see.

peeper72

Oh gosh. Sorry I missed the first post about this. Sounds like you have a good plan in place and I'm sure it will all go smoothly. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and Aaron.

ml0904

It sounds like you are in great hands. I know it will be hard but it will be done and over. We will all be sending lots of prayers that day