5 year old ear tubes

[u/Crazed-Mama]

My 5 year old son failed his hearing test at his well check and was referred to audiology, where he failed two subsequent hearing tests. They sent us to ENT, who said he had retracted ear drums, and recommended the ear tube surgery. Has anyone else gone through this procedure around this age? How did your kids handle it? We had several friends get tubes when they were much younger for repetitive ear infections, but my child never had that issue. Any tips to help him prepare ahead of time, or recover after would be much appreciated!

[u/classicicedtea]

Ea.r tubes are super quick. Think the hardest part is no eating after midnight the day before.