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Am I nuts? WWYD (surgery)

lemen99lemen99 member
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Andrew has surgery tomorrow at 3:00. It's the only time they could fit in both ENT & GI, so it has to be so late in the day. 

So he can't eat anything after 7:00 am, except clear liquids which he can have until 11 am. 

Normally Andrew would sleep 12 hours.  So either 7:30-7:30, 8-8, 8:30-8:30, whatever. 

He eats very little during the day, usually most of his food at night.  Take this morning - he woke up early at 7:30, and it's 9:30 but he's only eaten 2 bites of toast with me feeding it to him.

The idea of waking him up at 6:30 to feed him gives me the shivers.  1) he'll be tired as hell and cranky until 3:00.  2)  I'm pretty sure he won't eat because he'll be tired and confused and he doesn't even eat much at all most mornings anyways. So then he'll be awake early, tired, and have to wait that much longer for surgery.

Instead I was thinking of keeping him up later (8:30), feeding him as much as I can before he goes to bed, hoping he sleeps (I think his really teeth hurt, hes' a super clingy whiney mess, so that could backfire),  At that point he'll only be able to have clear liquids (apple juice etc) until surgery.  We leave at 1, check in at 1:30, and surgery is at 3. 

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Re: Am I nuts? WWYD (surgery)

  • uofibabeuofibabe
    I would have him take a later nap which would push back his dinner and bedtime so like you said he'll be eating later and then also sleep in later in the morning and hope that he'll just be happy with juice, etc.  Could he have a popsicle or something so he thinks he's eating "food" but it really is liquid?!?
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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    Good idea on the popsicle - not sure if he'll eat one or if he is allowed but I could find out. I'm going to ask about jello.
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  • uofibabeuofibabe

    imagelemen99:
    Good idea on the popsicle - not sure if he'll eat one or if he is allowed but I could find out. I'm going to ask about jello.

    I would think both would be fine but for sure ask and I think that will at least keep thinking he's eating something instead of going with nothing!  I hope the surgery goes well......I feel exhausted for you already!

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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    Thanks.  I think he's in teething hell right now. He's just so clingy and won't stop whining today. It's been a LONG day already and it just started.  I can't wait until this week is over.  My body hurts. I just want to take a nap.
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  • MrsJMBMrsJMB
    I got nothin, but that STINKS that they can't get him in until 3.  Ugh.  I'll be thinking about you.
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  • uofibabeuofibabe

    imagelemen99:
    Thanks.  I think he's in teething hell right now. He's just so clingy and won't stop whining today. It's been a LONG day already and it just started.  I can't wait until this week is over.  My body hurts. I just want to take a nap.

    I took a nap yesterday afternoon when Clark did and it felt awesome...get one in today for sure!!! Sounds like you are going to need it!

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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    imageuofihoard:

    imagelemen99:
    Thanks.  I think he's in teething hell right now. He's just so clingy and won't stop whining today. It's been a LONG day already and it just started.  I can't wait until this week is over.  My body hurts. I just want to take a nap.

    I took a nap yesterday afternoon when Clark did and it felt awesome...get one in today for sure!!! Sounds like you are going to need it!

    I took one yesterday and it helped.  I'm anticipating a long day and no sleep tomorrow night too.  Oy.  

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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    I talked to the nurse.  I explained what he normally does and she agreed don't wake hm up.  She also said he can only have clear liquids from 7-11, so no jello, no popsicles.  DOH!
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  • fruitcakesfruitcakes member
    I don't have any advice, but wanted to wish you luck!
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  • uofibabeuofibabe

    imagelemen99:
    I talked to the nurse.  I explained what he normally does and she agreed don't wake hm up.  She also said he can only have clear liquids from 7-11, so no jello, no popsicles.  DOH!

    wow....really?!?!?    I guess get lots of different flavors of juice.  

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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    imageuofihoard:

    imagelemen99:
    I talked to the nurse.  I explained what he normally does and she agreed don't wake hm up.  She also said he can only have clear liquids from 7-11, so no jello, no popsicles.  DOH!

    wow....really?!?!?    I guess get lots of different flavors of juice.  

    she said only clear juice - like apple juice - and he can only sip it, not drink a whole cup for example

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  • Val&B0604Val&B0604 member
    No advice, but good luck!
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