frenulotomy?

tripin

Anyone have their kids get one? My baby is going in tomorrow and I am a nervous Mamma.

danieleandwayne

I don't have any direct experience with it other than what we studied and experienced in our rotations at school. But, it's actually much better to have it done as an infant than as an older child-- an infant under 6 months can have it done in a doctor's office whereas older than that, the procedure has to be done as a surgery with general anesthesia. etc.

It is also pretty dang safe-- there are almost no complications and it's extremely rare to have any from the procedure. 

Hope this helps!  

mesa81

I think I did when I was about 16... along with getting my gums cut back. I don't remember being scarred from it! He'll do great tomorrow

jl&jl

Is your little one having feeding issues? 95% of tied tongues have no impact on feeding or speech.  I am actually significantly restricted, but function is fine.  Maybe your little one really needs this done, but I've noticed this area is notorious for recommending this procedure frequently and I had a big discussion with an ENT about this recently.  All that I know who have had it though have fared just fine, recovery time is quick.

AnnieME

Nolan had one day the 2nd day in the hospital because he had a terrible latch and was KILLING me!   After he had it done, I could definitely tell the difference and was more comfortable.   Like with the circumcision however, they took him from the room so I wasn't there for it.  When they brought him back, he seemed just fine.  Good luck, Mama!  You'll both do great!

SBTibbs

I would echo this. One of my best friend's sons is tongue tied and she opted not to have it cut since he was eating fine from a bottle so she exclusively pumped (for a year!) Her son is 18 months now and eating and talking normally.

ETA: I don't mean to make it sound like you shouldn't be having it done, just wanted to offer the information about my friend. Best of luck with the procedure. I'm sure it will be WAY more difficult for you than for him. 

jl&jl:

Is your little one having feeding issues? 95% of tied tongues have no impact on feeding or speech.  I am actually significantly restricted, but function is fine.  Maybe your little one really needs this done, but I've noticed this area is notorious for recommending this procedure frequently and I had a big discussion with an ENT about this recently.  All that I know who have had it though have fared just fine, recovery time is quick.

shuga_23

My coworker and I were talking about this. She is 30 and tongue tied and never had an issue.

maeghan21

Caroline had it done about a month old? She had some latching issues so my Dr snipped it, but barely. He didn't think it was that bad, LC thought it was bad. She still never latched after that lol. But, she was fine after it was done (not fun to go through and watch etc though) and she is fine now. I'm almost convinced she wont have a Gene Simmons tongue either :P

My nephew had his snipped at 10. No one noticed until he came to visit us one Summer and my mom caught right on. Kid couldn't stick out his tongue and he had issues saying some words. Everyone I guess thought he just mumbled. Wasn't definitely more of an issue for him, but he was fine too.

I can't remember why now, but I was talking to my dentist about DD getting it done and he said that was good for dental reasons, but have no idea why now!

Goodluck .Like I said , it's very traumatic to watch, but she was fine a minute after and luckily she was little enough that when we got home she slept in her swing and woke up fine. I wish we had Lamb Swings as adults when we have things done :P

tripin

Thanks ladies,

Dr. recommended to wait. He is gaining plenty of weight and he thinks unless it gives speech issues later, we'll re-examine at 1 1/2.

Thanks for your input!!

jl&jl

tripin:

Thanks ladies,

Dr. recommended to wait. He is gaining plenty of weight and he thinks unless it gives speech issues later, we'll re-examine at 1 1/2.

Thanks for your input!!

 

Good news to wait, Erin, as long as he's feeding okay.  If you'd like me to take a peek when he's older to assess range of motion and function for speech and feeding, I can.  I'd ideally like the docs to refer to me to assess function before clipping...had success with avoiding the procedure with one kiddo a couple months ago because they let me check.   His speech errors were related to something other than tongue restriction.  After appropriate speech therapy, he's now 'graduated'...without needing a frenulectomy.