Change of plans

So the doctor's office just called and said they needed to reschedule the surgery for either tomorrow or they would have to put it off until May because of a conflict with the surgeon schedule. We definitely do not want to wait till May because we want him up and going in the summer so we have decided to do the surgery tomorrow. Everyone has been notified and his mother is coming over tonight to help us talk to him about what is going to happen. This is definitely not how we wanted to do it but it is better than him having surgery in May and being in a cast when it is warm and everyone is playing outside and he can't. Please keep our oldest boy in your thoughts and prayers I would greatly appreciate it.

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Poppies · 61-69, F

My thoughts are with you for sure.
And I think this is the best thing that could happen, given that he has to have the surgery. Not only will he be saved from a long period of anticipation, but you and Joel will, as well! There is a lot to be said for that.

Cigarguy · 41-45, C

@Poppies I think you are right. I couldn't stand waiting until May. We haven't told him yet. We having dinner and will after

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

I have a similar situation with my colonoscopy. It was supposed to me on Weds, but now I have a cold, if I don't get better to have it on next Monday, the next time isn't until April!

Cigarguy · 41-45, C

@samueltyler2 I hope you feel better

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Cigarguy thanks, i am reasonably sure it is a simple cold.

kodiac · 22-25, M

Maybe you could use an action figure or doll to show him the toy will be getting surgery to and they can do it together. Then he could even take care of the toy after.

Cigarguy · 41-45, C

@kodiac Yes we have used play therapy with both of our boys to help them over come there fears. His mother is getting him a build a bear to use.

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

Thinking of your son and your family

Cigarguy · 41-45, C

@Jenny1234 thank you so much

Musicman · 61-69, M

Praying now🙏🙏🙏 I definitely agree with you though. Do it now and be done before summer. Also getting it done now doesn't leave him all that time to think about it either.

Cigarguy · 41-45, C

@Musicman Yes we are just about to have a family meeting and talk to everyone about it.

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