tonsil/adenoid removal in 4 yr old?My 4 yr old is having her tonsils and adenoids taken out in three weeks, and possibly getting her Pharyngeal Flap, piece of skin that closes to breathe either through the nose or mouth, cut some if the ent thinks its floppy. She's having it done because she has severe sleep apnea and told me to count on at least one nite stay in ICU..... so questions....
How did your childs tonsil/adenoidectomy go?
Were they in much pain?
What were your experiences with it? Did it go well? Did you have to stay more than one nite? What are some complications that may occur?
Thanks everyone!!!!
Danielle
I had mine out when I was 6, so I vaguely remember it, but have recalled things throughout the years. Also, keep in mind this was 20 years ago!
Mine went well, I wasn't in too much pain. The only issue that happened was that I had a blood clot the 2 days later. I woke up throwing up blood & my mom rushed me to the ER. I had to stay there for the day to be watched. I always remember that! It was scary for me, I couldn't imagine my mom.
It's a common procedure & the complications are minimal. What happened with me isn't common.
Best of luck!
Erin L
She's getting a pharyngeal flap to help sleep apnea? A p-flap can cause/increase sleep apnea! I have a 4-year old with a cl/cp and she might need a p-flap to help speech but I'm terrified of it because it can cause sleep apnea. Although my own child hasn't had p-flap (at least yet), I know a lot of children who HAVE had one and it caused horrible snoring and sleep apnea. And my daughter's surgeon listed sleep apnea as a common problem with p-flap.
Your doc is right that tonsils/adnoids need to come out for a p-flap to be safe, but are they doing those first to see if it corrects the problem without the p-flap? If it's just tonsils/adenoids, recovery shouldn't be that bad. Probably 1 overnight. My daughter's palate repair only needed one night, and that's a lot more than a tonsil/adenoidectomy. Once your child is drinking, they will let her go home. If it's p-flap, however, I've heard that's a very difficult, painful recovery. Complications are breathing/sleep apnea danger. Again, they'll let your daughter go if no complications and she's drinking, but with the pain it will likely take longer for her to be willing to drink. With the kids I've known who've had it, it's anywhere from 1 day to a week.
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