In response to ItsOK:
Since you posted a link to my thread regarding my son, I thought I would respond to this.
First and foremost, you do not know my son's complete medical history.
My son has dealt with gyne since before hitting puberty. This past school year in particular (he entered middle school) was particularly difficult for him and more so when he had PE everyday. The latter half of school he didn't have PE, so he wasn't complaining as often. However, he still complained about it.
During his regular physical exam in March, I mentioned it to his pediatrician, one he had not seen before at a military facility. The pediatircian thoroughly examined my son. After the exam, I was called back into the room where my son was and we discussed his health, at which time, he gave my son a good bill of health. The doctor also said my son had gyne. The doctor then wanted to know if I wanted a referral to a PS. At that time, I asked my son if that he something he wanted to do and he said yes.
Between the pediatric appointment and the PS appointment (about 4 weeks) my son lost about 6 pounds. He was not considered overweight at his pediatric appointment, in fact the doctor told him that if he stayed at his current weight for a year, he would be right where he needs to be. From the PS appointment untiil he had surgery yesterday, he has grown a couple inches and is now taller than I am.
We were then referred to a civilian PS. Once again, the PS thoroughly examined my son and determined that yes, he in fact had gyne. And suggested surgery. This wasn't something that was pushed on my son. I again left the decision up to my son. He said he wanted surgery.
For the next few months, we waited for authorization from our military insurance (through my husband's retirement from the Army). We got the go ahead after many phone calls between the PS's office and the insurance company.
I also told my son that if the insurance did not approve of the surgery, that I would see to it that he was taken care of.
After having surgery yesterday (you can read that thread under Surgery), my son is just happy that it is done. He tolerated surgery well and is excited to remove the ACE wrap tomorrow and shower. One of his first comments at the hospital in the recovery room was, "I won't have to wear sweatshirts anymore".
And to stress once more, I want to raise a happy, well adjusted son, who feels good about himself.
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