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In April I shared some information with you that I learned at the dentist office and the pediatric office. First, the dentist suggested that I have some of my children assessed for tonsillectomies for multiple reasons. The dentist had actually seen children with straight teeth just a few months after their tonsillectomies, who previously were candidates for orthodontics. In addition, the children were mouth breathing, which causes calcification, and I think it contributes to them eating with their mouths open.
Then we took one of the children to the pediatric office to discuss sleep problems and for an ADHD evaluation. The pediatrician and I began discussing the information I had obtained from the dentist. That is when he told me that some children who have tonsillectomies experience improved sleep patterns, which may alleviate some ADHD/ADD symptoms.
A tonsillectomy is a surgery involving removal of the tonsils from the throat. Tonsils are clumps of lymphoid tissue found on both sides of the back of the throat.
Well after gleaning all this information about the benefits of having a tonsillectomy, I had to do some research. I ended up discovering even more of the positive benefits, which I then shared with you all. However, I didn’t stop there, much to my children’s dismay.
Have you guessed yet where I am this morning with three of my children? Yup, while you are reading this story, three of my children are in surgery have tonsillectomies, the seven year old, the nine year old and the 12 year old.
All three mouth breathe, all three struggle with sleeping all night, snoring, and episodes of sleep apnea, and all three have calcification and crooked teeth. Well, Buck’s are almost straight, but he’s been in braces for nearly two years. Only one of the three children having tonsillectomies struggles with ADHD symptoms.
I thought it just made sense to have all three done at once. They can whine and bleed together and give each other sympathy and moral support. If I’m making Jello and smoothies for one, it’s just as easy to make them for three.
However, there are those who think that I have taken on too much. Some of whom are meeting me at the hospital at six in the morning to help me, bless their hearts. I got to wondering how I would console three children coming out of anesthesia at once. So, say a prayer for the children and me if you happen to be reading this while they are in surgery. We’re in Eastern standard time.
Tonsillectomy, Not Braces, Nor ADHD
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I still remember that sore throat from having the surgery as a 10 year old. It will be great for the kids to be free of the problems. They may have ‘issues’ with your decision to allow them to have this remarkable experience, now that they know how it feels. The good news is that they are almost impossible to understand for the first day, and talking hurts too much anyhow. I would predict crabby. John
PS Spicy tacos is probably not their number one choice for dinner tonight. John