I took Sammy and Shea in to see the Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor this morning, and here's a brief update on what we learned.
Sam’s tubes look great. We just need to check them again in 6 months.
Shea is going to get tubes plus get his tonsils and adenoids taken out. Dr. Johnson said that Shea has thick fluid behind both of his ears that is causing hearing loss (the ear drum can’t vibrate properly because of the pressure from the fluid). He thinks the fluid is backing up because of Shea’s large tonsils and adenoids. He took one look in Shea’s throat and asked me if he snored, which he does. He said that’s because of the tonsils and adenoids blocking his airway. They did a hearing test and said that his results show hearing loss, which we all suspected and is the reason we brought him in. He said that what Shea hears is like what you or I would hear with earplugs in (poor guy).
So, Dr. Johnson’s scheduler is going to call early next week so that we can set up a time for the surgery. The procedure takes about an hour and is normally outpatient. He said every once in a while a child will have to stay overnight if there are any complications, but hopefully we won’t have to. He’ll have to eat soft foods for 2 weeks afterward.
We’re hoping to get is scheduled here in June so that he can have the summer to heal and get ready for Kindergarten in the fall. I hate to think of his not being able to hear and am anxious to get him some relief. Keep him in your prayers, and we’ll let you know when the surgery is scheduled.
Love,
Tracy
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