The O, My in Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy: How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery, a Parent's Manual, 2nd Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781615990535)

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 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. Parents with this book will:

Get the facts about tonsils and adenoids in simple terms

Reduce your own anxiety about surgery

Learn how to support your child through the medical and emotional events surrounding the procedure

Take away the mystery regarding what to say to your child

Discover the sequence of events leading up to surgery and how to prepare for them.

Find out what you need to have at home while your child recuperates

Become confident in knowing that you have maximized your child's comfort and adjustment during the weeks surrounding surgery

Recognize symptoms of possible complications and take action

Professionals and Parents Praise Laurie Zelinger's Book
"In over 40 years as a practicing Pediatrician, this is the most practical, down to earth and informative approach to the impending parent-child-hospital experience with a 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 thanks to 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 and support to a child about to undergo a surgical procedure."
--Richard H. Wexler, PhD President, 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 Views

Learn more at www.DrZelinger.com

Book #4 in the Growing With Love Series from
Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

MED016050 Medical: Dentistry - Oral Surgery
HEA046000 Health & Fitness: Children's Health
FAM502000 Family & Relationships: Health - General


Author: Laurie E. Zelinger
ISBN-10: 1615990534
ISBN-13: 9781615990535
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.20d