Surgeries for Autistic Children

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

I recently posted that my son Dylan(23 months) had ear tubes put in

and asked for help regarding dealing with water. I received lots of

suggestions and emails (thank you!). This is kind of a follow up

email to find out if anyone has had their child's tonsils and

adenoids removed as Dylan is slated to get his out in a couple of

months too. Anyone who had them out at age two (or around that age

frame) and if so, how did he/she do after the surgery?

My girlfriend who has an autistic child recently had this done with

her 5 year old daughter last month and it was the most horrific thing

she has been through (her daughter screamed bloody murder for 2 weeks

in pain and freaked upon coming out of surgery) and was in complete

misery.

The reason I am so concerned is because Dylan cannot speak or tell me

anything, so I am worry that having this surgery done so young is

going to be really frightening to him (the doctor assures me it is

better to do it younger). The doctor wants to get them out as soon

as possible as they are enlarged and Dylan is constantly sick. Any

thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks!

Christy Crider (Dylan's Mom)