How Soon Do I Let My Son Go Back to School After Surgery???

S., How are you holding up? I just thought I'd give you my two cents worth. First of all, do you trust your childs DR.? If so, monitor your son, talk to his teacher and principle, and the other kids in his class(the teacher can clue them in. Then, talk to your son. When you feel he might be ready ask him what he thinks. My children love to have a say in what they do. He may be getting bored at home but he may also be scared of hurting the spot too.
When my daughter was 6 she had bone tumors, called E.G., when she was ready to go back to school after the Dr. released her to her classmates and teachers were super. Several whom she was reluctant about before became good friends to her. Also, if the teacher has an assistant they could help. Just let them know to contact you immediately if needed. Your son should be told the same.
I'm sure this is very stressful on all of you. I will pray for you all. Just remember to smile and take it all in stride. I'm no longer really single parenting but I've been there. Feel free to contact me anytime. I don't have very many friends that live close by; mostly because I'm a homebody who only hangs out with her kids.

Keep him out and get his "school work" what ever that may be for a kindergardener and let him do it at home.

Keep him home until it is healed and YOU feel comfortable about sending him back to school. You can easily do his schoolwork with him in about an hour in the mornings. I am sure the teacher will be cooperative and understanding. Doctors estimates are sometimes on the short side. Our orthopaedic surgeon told my husband he would be able to take a trip and teach for a week only 3 days after his surgery. My hubby actually tried it! and found out it takes about 3 weeks to fully recuperate. So take your time, your gut instincts are usually right concerning your family.

Maybe try asking him if he thinks he's ready to go back to school. Most 5yo do pretty well with things like that. He could be getting bored at home, and that can become more stressful on you. His teacher will keep an eye on him I'm sure. And kids are generally good hearted, and concerned. If you just explain to the other kids on the first day back that it hurts him, and they have to be kind of careful they usually will. Good luck to you.

I would keep him home until the stitches are out and ask the surgeon to provide a doctors note for the time period.

Hey S. sweet heart u have got to be one strong women to have all this on you.. Hats off to you babe.. As for when should you let him go back to school i would ask the doc on when he thinks would be a good time.. Or take it day by day to see how he is doin i wouldnt rush it.. You could always get his work from school for him so he dont fall behind in any thing and if ya need any help sweet heart let me know my 5yr old is in kindergarten and i would love to help ya out if ya need.. I also have a teenager with ADHD and he is in too every thing but the right things now..I live in the nashville area and always lookin for a friend i am org from ky and dont have no friends here cause my life is all about my kids and people with out kids just dont understand... best of luck

Parents are quick to take children out of school and understandable but he also misses out and gets behind by every passing day. Simply talk to his teacher and tell her the situation.

Any time my son has had surgery, and they have all been brain surgeries, i kept him out of school atleast 2 weeks to a month. It depended on how bad the surgery was. Does he still have stitches? If so, definitely wait until those are out, to much bacteria out there. Take care.