Anyones kids have their tonsils out?

Question

My 7 yr old is very skinny. He will have his tonsils out this summer, People have told me that he should begin to eat better and gain weight. I hope so he is sooo small. Has anyone had this experience?

Answer 1

He is 7 years old ! There are a lot of children that age who are still quite small.  If he was older then I could understand your concern about his size but I think right now its time to not worry about this and relax.  Concentrate on the fact that he will have an operation very soon and what you should do to prepare for that.

Answer 2

ok young boys can eat ten mars bars without gaining weight it is normal

I had my tonsils out and han no side affects

it is hard for young boys to gain weight cause there a lot more active and have a completely different body tipe when it comes to food so take a chill pill and relax

Answer 3

He should just eat as normal and take vitamins to keep him healthy. When he has the surgery... it will be tough for a few days... But he will make it.

I had my tonsils out 2 years ago. I was able to eat the next day... I couldn't eat hot/cold stuff. But I could eat. Then I was fine until the caughtery stuff fell off. Then it was hard again for a few days.

They say kids bounce back faster then adults.

Just get a couple boxes of ice pops... I found the ones made with real fruit to be good.

You could also look into getting him some vitamin shakes or Pediasure.... a health drink for kids. My daughter used to drink Pediasure because she was failure to thrive (unable to gain weight).

Answer 4

i got my tonsils taken out when i was 15 and i lost about 10 pounds....you cant eat and and when you do eat you throw up or the pain medicine you take makes you throw up because you have nothing in your belly...for me it was a horrible experience. the first night was fine cause i was still knocked up on the meds they put in my IV...i hope everything goes well for him and good luck!

Answer 5

He needs to eat veges and fruits anything that he can eat and anything he loves to eat if it every night let him eat it because he will gain weight trust me family gone thogh that  my lil sister got her tonsils taken out and all she could eat was pudding and stuff that is not heard or anything that will hurt is mouth just be really careful. If you have anything to ask or comment about im on yahoo or email me at [e-mail] hope he does good and he is geting them out at a young age.