Donna Hamilton's son Hank recovering at McMaster Children's Hospital after he was rushed to the hospital a year ago, seven days after his tonsils were removed.
Hank’s tonsils were removed to help with sleep apnea and mucus in his nose disrupting his breathing. Seven days after his surgery, he started eating solid food, which Hamilton took as a good sign. Before her son underwent the procedure, Hamilton signed paperwork with the hospital, acknowledging the risks of the surgery. While the form outlined that post-surgical bleeding is observed in about five per cent of cases, Hamilton said she didn’t realize the extent of the possibility.
There are times when the indications are clear and the risks of not doing the surgery are harmful to the child, Daniel said.