Author: Zelinger, Laurie

This book helps parents understand and organize the necessary medical and emotional components that accompany their child's surgery. In an easy to follow timeline for events prior to and following a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, the author provides reassuring and accurate guidance that eases the process for the patient and family. - the facts about tonsils and adenoids in simple terms - your own anxiety about surgery - how to support your child through the medical and emotional events surrounding the procedure - away the mystery regarding what to say to your child - the sequence of events leading up to surgery and how to prepare for them. - out what you need to have at home while your child recuperates - confident in knowing that you have maximized your child's comfort and adjustment during the weeks surrounding surgery