This book helps parents understand and organize the necessary medical and emotional components that accompany their child's surgery. In an easy to followtimeline 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. 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 surgeryProfessionals 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. He is 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, PhD President, New York State Psychological Association (2008)Book #4 in the Growing With Love Series fromLoving Healing Press www. LovingHealing. com | The O My in Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy by Laurie E Zelinger, Paperback | Indigo Chapters