The O, My in Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

More than 200,000 tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies will be performed on children this year. Will you be ready?The new 2nd Edition of this bestselling book helps parents understand and organizethe necessary medical and emotional components thataccompany their child’s surgery. In an easy to followtimeline for events prior to and following a tonsillectomyor adenoidectomy, the author provides reassuringand accurate guidance that eases the process for thepatient and family. Parents with this book will:Get the facts about tonsils and adenoids in simple termsReduce your own anxiety about surgeryLearn how to support your child through the medical and emotional eventssurrounding the procedureTake away the mystery regarding what to say to your childDiscover the sequence of events leading up to surgery and how to prepare forthem.Find out what you need to have at home while your child recuperatesBecome confident in knowing that you have maximized your child’s comfortand adjustment during the weeks surrounding surgeryRecognize symptoms of possible complications and take actionProfessionals and Parents Praise Laurie Zelinger’s Book'In over 40 years as a practicing Pediatrician, this is the most practical, down toearth and informative approach to the impending parent-child-hospital experience witha T&A that has come to my attention.'--Philip S. Steinfeld, MD, FAAP'My son’s recovery period was enhanced by advice from the manual, and thanksto Dr. Laurie, the bonding experience it created almost cancelled out the discomfort. Heis now a strep-free, healthy boy!' --Rachayle Salzberg (parent)'...a valuable guide for parents intending to provide emotional preparation andsupport to a child about to undergo a surgical procedure.' --Richard H. Wexler, PhDPresident, New York State Psychological Association (2008)'This book is a great tool to help you understand what will be happening to your child, why they are performing the surgery, and what you need to know to be better prepared in caring for your child after the surgery is performed'--Danielle Drake for Reader ViewsLearn more at www.DrZelinger.comBook #4 in the Growing With Love Series fromLoving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.comMED016050 Medical : Dentistry - Oral SurgeryHEA046000 Health & Fitness : Children’s HealthFAM502000 Family & Relationships : Health - General