Guest guest Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi all, My brother Mark is scheduled for tonsillectomy at the end of next week. He was diagnosed with sleeping apnea. I am extremely worried because I don't know what to expect after the surgery. I am afraid that he will completely stop eating. He has feeding disorder, he is extremely picky eater and his food is mostly in a pureed form. Even color of the spoon matters while he eats his food. He doesn't know how to chew on food and instead he swallows it. Can some of you share your experience with this kind of surgery? How should I prepare for the surgery in terms of what I should ask doctors before and after the procedure? My concerns are also based on the fact that his drinking skills are not well developed and he will definitely not take a sip of any liquid after the surgery not to mention ice cubes or iced lolly pops. I know that they will provide him with IV while he's in hospital but what will we do after he's released from hospital? How long will it take to heal his throat after the surgery and how quick your kids started to eat normally again. Any regression in eating skills? Maggie, sister to Mark (10, DS-Autism), Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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