Emily's tube will be replaced by a MicKey button on Thursday. My husband took her to her last GI appt. and was given the appointment date for the switch. We didn't get any more information about it though, and I suddenly realized that I have no idea what to expect! Here are my questions.
1. Will she receive general anesthesia or just a local anesthetic or nothing? (I'd think if it's general we should be getting a call from the GI clinic soon regardind when and what she can eat/drink prior to the procedure...)
2. How is the pain/tenderness afterward? Do you think she'll be pretty back to normal on Friday and ready for daycare? OR, should I get someone to stay home with her?
3. I am sure we'll be taught what we need to know before she is discharged, but, can you tell me how maintenece of the button differs from that for the g-tube?
Anything else I need to know?
Thanks!
1. Will she receive general anesthesia or just a local anesthetic or nothing? (I'd think if it's general we should be getting a call from the GI clinic soon regardind when and what she can eat/drink prior to the procedure...)
2. How is the pain/tenderness afterward? Do you think she'll be pretty back to normal on Friday and ready for daycare? OR, should I get someone to stay home with her?
3. I am sure we'll be taught what we need to know before she is discharged, but, can you tell me how maintenece of the button differs from that for the g-tube?
Anything else I need to know?
Thanks!