Jacob had surgery to remove his adenoids and tonsils, and to have ear tubes put in both ears a couple weeks ago.  We got lots of advice and info ahead of time and were as prepared as possible with the protein shakes and all the soft foods - but you're just never really prepared to see your child in so much pain.  He did very well in the surgery although the doctor told us the adenoids were worse than he expected as they were growing up into Jacob's nasal cavities.  When we got to see him in the recovery room he had a bloody nose and two of his teeth were missing (they were loose when he went in), but he has healed up very well and pretty quickly so we're all happy with that.  He started back to school this last Wednesday and he's been like a whole new boy now that he's not having problems with his ears or the sleep apnea!  Way to go Jacob!