Tonsils

My son had his tonsils removed just before he turned 3 and he did fine. He was trying to eat like normal when we got home from the hospital. That night he was in a little pain and didn't sleep too well, but I gave him the painmedicine he was prescribed and he was his usual self the next day.

Good luck to you!

my daughter D. had her tonsils and adnoids removed when is was 22 months old. She stayed in the hospital for two days after and when she got home she was doing fine. We didnt have any complications. My suggestion would be to talk to the doctor and find out if he is going to keep her for a day or two and if its a possibility, I have had friends who's children were sent home shortly after surgery and were readmitted for dehydration. Good luck and take care.
C.

Don't worry about it! Get a doctor you trust and you'll be in and out in no time! My eldest had his out at about the same age due to sleep apnea and the nights have been waaaaay better without them. He went in, was out not too long after, immediately after the surgery is a little tough because a lot of the kids have this raspy cry and they barely know you're there. Just be ready for a lot of comforting and know that you're kid will be better off with the surgery and you'll be alright! If you're worried about the fluids just insure to offer your little one a little bit very often or buy something fun to drink or eat...flavored water, popsicles, etc. I'm sure the doctor or nurse could make some suggestions. All in all, I wouldn't worry about it.

My youngest son and daughter had their tonsils and adenoids taken out at the same time. I made sure that they had plenty of fluids and popsicles, and they didnt have any problems with either of their surgeries.
L., mother of 4

dehydration is probably the #1 reason children have to go back to the hospital after tonsillectomies..I am an RN who spent many years in pediatrics...this is what you need to remember...make sure your toddler is drinking enough
fluids before leaving the hospital and his pain is controlled....if not, dont let md discharge him....if the nurses in hospital cant get him to drink or have his pain controlled , you wont be able to either...you will be given instructions for tylenol (not aspirin) probably every 4 hours for pain, give this on a routine basis, even at night, if he has a very sore throat he wont take meds which means he wont drink...he may complain of his ears hurting also, this is normal...have all his fave cold drinks ready at home, clear liquids, (avoid milk or milk products for at least 7 days), make ice cubes out of kool aid, pedialyte, avoid carbonated drinks (THEY BURN HIS THROAT), he may feel better with cold cloths on his throat...dont plan on much sleep when you first get home, he will probably drool and have bad breath a few days after surgery. make sure you have a thermometer at home and takehis temp regulary, report temps over 100.o to md i hope this helped

My daughter had her tonsils out last march at the age of 3. It's hard to see your baby go through. I was upset because the doctor didn't keep her in the hospital overnight because she was big for her age. Sure enough...we were back in the hospital two days later for dehydration. It's important that you insist they keep him overnight and keep him hydrated. They hurt so much at home that they don't want to drink or eat. And when you get him home keep him drinking...i found it best to make the liquids very cold so it didn't hurt as bad. Good luck and I hope it goes well.

HI, I had my tonsils taken out at the same age. (I'm now 36!) Although I don't really remember it, my mom tells me all I wanted after were popsicles and potato chips!! The doc told her to give me what I wanted. I'd keep a bunch of popsicles on hand. They have the sugar free ones and my kids never complain. Maybe some diet gingerale and juices that are "light" to keep the sugar low. My fav and the kids too is the white grape peach light. Juicy juice is great too, with no added sugar! Good luck!