Isaac gets a Tonsillectomy

Isaac has already missed 25 days of school since January 1 this year! Most of these days at home were recovering from tonsillitis, strep throat, or fever. It usually takes several doses of antibiotics to get him healthy and back to school. The Ears, Nose, Throat doctor says it’s time to remove Isaac’s tonsils.

This morning about 8:45 Isaac had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID. He gave the nurses in the pre-op a run for their money with his questions. Thanks to his inquisitive mind, we learned all about adenoids. I guess all these days off school hasn’t dulled his intellect just yet.

The surgery went well—and quickly. His recovery is going great so far. After about an hour in post-op recovery with Ricki and I, the nurse caught Isaac playing a game on Ricki's iPhone. She said Isaac was ready to go home if he was ready to play video games. We were home in Moscow just after noon.

Our goal is perfect school attendance starting next week.

Isaac watching TV waiting for his turn in the operating room.