Patients will usually stay in the hospital for one to two days following surgery and will go home with a large, bulky dressing that will stay on until the follow up visit – typically one week later.
When your child needs surgery, it can be a stressful and emotional event for not only the patient, but for the whole family. It helps to know what to expect before, during and after surgery so you, your child and your family feel more prepared.
The surgery teams at Texas Children’s work to make your child’s surgery experience safe and as comfortable as possible.
