Sleep Apnea

Nicholas had another sleep study a couple of months ago.  According to the study, he has central and obstructive sleep apnea.  The pulmonologist (Dr. Brown) said that the recommendation for obstructive sleep apnea is to have the tonsils and/or adnoids removed.  Therefore, he referred Nicholas to an Otolaryngologist.  The Otolaryngologist (Dr. Farrell) looked at his tonsils and said that they do not need to be removed. However, he was unable to see Nicholas' adnoids because he is so little.  Dr. Farrell spoke with Dr. Brown and was told that he feels his adnoids should still be removed.  Neither doctor has been able to guarantee that the surgery will stop the apnea, but feels like it will be a step in the right direction.
James and I have been going back and forth with this decision for the past week and have been doing research.  After reading all the complications that apnea can cause, we have decided to go ahead with the surgery.  It is scheduled for January 8th at Mcleod.  Due to Nicholas' medical condition, he will have to stay the night after the surgery to be monitored.  Please pray that the surgery will be successful, and that no complications will arise.