Should I tell my 4 and half yr old that Im having surgery?? I need advice. Thanks all!

Thinking about telling him day b4 surgery that I am going to get my belly fixed. Easy for him to understand. So he doesnt worry about it either... Ill tell him the day b4.

I don't think He could comprehend that. I have a 4 year old. And I plan on telling him I am going on a small vacation and you get to hang with grandma. That's all he's gonna hear anyway.

I wondered this too. I plan to tell my kids, they are a bit older. I figure...I better tell them something. They'll ask a million questions and worry if they don't know why I'll be in pain, or moving slower, or can't play/cuddle like we normally do.

You could tell him that your tummy hurts (post-op). That way he'll understand that he has to be careful around your stomach and also it is a child-friendly way of telling him the bottom line.

My entire family knows. I mean entire. My mom told all my aunts and uncles, grandparents, etc. She sent it out in an email. Sigh. She's not really tech savvy. She hasn't gotten the hang of texting and she posts WAY TMI on Facebook.... (love her lots though :wub: )

I have a really supportive family though. They're all my personal cheering squad.

My brother told both my nephews (5 & 12) about my sugery. The 12 year old is totally cool with it. "As long as it saves my life so I can be around forever" and the 5 year old is ok with it "as long as it isn't anymore of that yucky cancer stuff". (Gotta love kids!!!)

Kids will ask questions if they notice. If not.... you'll be fine not to share too much information.

Thanks everone for the advice... I think going on a small vacation will work with him too...

Gotta love mothers.. My mother gas.prob told everyone too.. But idk know it yet.

Thanks!! I feel like im checking in more.in this site than Facebook..

Me too...this is the new FB!