- What should I expect if everything goes well? What if things go poorly?
- Will my child have any drains or tubes after surgery?
- How will my child’s pain be managed after surgery?
- What will my child’s scar look like?
- How long will it take for my child to fully recover from surgery?
- Will my child’s life be different after surgery? Wil there be new limitations or restrictions?
- After we leave the hospital, what type of care will my child need?
- Do you expect surgery to improve my child’s symptoms? If not, are there other ways to manage my child’s symptoms after surgery?