Well, we went for our consult today. He recommend surgery. He thinks what Travis has is a non-communicating hydrocele, which is a hernia sack filled with fluid. They don't usually go away on their own, so he said a simple operation would take care of it. Also, there isn't much pain associated with it. The doctor actually said infant Tylenol would take care of any discomfort he'd have and it shouldn't last more than a few days.
But it is so much to think about. He would have to be put out completely under anesthetic so he'd be totally asleep. The operation itself takes about a half hour to forty five minutes and the incision is only about an inch long, and has minimal risks of infection or complications. He would probably be able to come home after recovery that same day, but that will depend on the anesthesiologist. So..... it sounds like it is pretty basic, but he's just so little. I know he's not in any pain, but it has a chance of causing more problems as he gets older so the best option right now is surgery. I didn't have to make a decision today and the Dr didn't have the ultrasound report from the hosp. he was going to take a look at it later today, and if he saw anything urgent on it he will give me a call here at home. Otherwise it's our call. I know we are really leaning toward the surgery, but it all happened so fast! One day your baby is a perfectly happy normal healthy baby, and then in a matter of hours, he gets this hernia/hydrocele thing, and needs surgery! How does this happen?
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I know it's hard! Jack had surgery for hypospadias earlier this year (when he had just turned one) and you sure don't like your little guy to be put under. But the beauty of living in 2008 is that he'll be in incredible care and his health will be much busier after the fact! Good luck with your decision...we'll keep you in our prayers!
Hope it all goes well, Megan. Sounds like the doctor is pretty confident that it would. And that's always a good sign. :) Take care!
If you decide on surgery, I would have a pediatric urologist do it if possible. You maybe would have to go downstate, but from experience, I know it's worth it to have a specialist who is used to working on little ones. Whatever happens, good luck!!
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