Jude 2

Jeffery is having his tonsils removed tomorrow, so I am asking you guys to say a few prayers for him. It is much more dangerous when you are an adult. I know that he is a little nervous tonight.

Jinjer

jinjer,

I just want to encourage you that it wasn't so bad for sam when he went through it a few months ago.. he was swollen and sore but there was very little, if any, bleeding, especially since lasers are used now it is safer than it used to be.

Just make sure to get some popsicles and some gatorade ready! He also liked slushies and eventually moved on to mashed potatoes and biscuits and gravy. The first day he didn't really eat or drink anything but we got the pain meds right away, and they helped quite a bit for the soreness. The syrup they gave him to numb his throat was very thick. The pharmacist told us to thin that with water because it is very thick and to be careful if there is any heart condition as it is used for heart patients.

You probably know more about this than I do, as you are a nurse, but I just want to encourage you... it was all worth it in the end, and other than the discomfort Sam is so glad he had it done.

Praying that all has gone well during his surgery and that he will heal quickly.

Thanks for all your prayer. Jeffery came through his tonsillectomy just fine today. The surgery went very well, with little bleeding, and was successful in removing his very diseased, "gunky" tonsils. These were the doctors words concerning the procedure. We arrived home around 2PM and he has been dosing and watching TV. He doesn't seem to be able to sleep for very long, so this may be a long night for him as well as myself. He has done well with drinking fluids, consuming popsicles, a baked potato and some cream soup for supper. Keeping praying that his recovery will be quick.

Jinjer

Tell him we are praying for him! Love ya!