Hi Jennifer, How's Nicole doing today? Neuwirth, one of the five surgeons we are considering, cancelled our appointment last Friday. He had emergency surgery. My daughter was so depressed. She has been looking forward to our adventure "in the city". After the cancellation she was really acting out and obviously depressed.
My daughter acts so grown up and in control when it comes to issues around the scoliosis. When we talk about surgery and doctors, she behaves in a calm and adult manner. Then, I get the calls from the teachers, saying she's not doing her homework, and seems very flip and unconcerned. In addition, she's really struggling with her spirituality (questioning her faith, the existence of a higher power, her place in the universe, etc.) I have to assume that this is normal behavior for someone facing major, potentially life changing surgery.
Anyhow I'd be curious to hear from other moms about their kids' behavior leading up to surgery.
Susanna
My daughter acts so grown up and in control when it comes to issues around the scoliosis. When we talk about surgery and doctors, she behaves in a calm and adult manner. Then, I get the calls from the teachers, saying she's not doing her homework, and seems very flip and unconcerned. In addition, she's really struggling with her spirituality (questioning her faith, the existence of a higher power, her place in the universe, etc.) I have to assume that this is normal behavior for someone facing major, potentially life changing surgery.
Anyhow I'd be curious to hear from other moms about their kids' behavior leading up to surgery.
Susanna
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