We were told that there's a very distinctive pattern after a T&A surgery. When the kids wake up, they freak out. They feel very bad. Then, during the first few days, they tend to feel better. Then, sometime between Days 3-5, the pain is at its worst. Then it gets better. Days 7-10 are the riskiest in terms of post-op complications: as the scab comes off, there is a risk of bleeding. Bad bleeding means a return trip to the hospital, anaesthesia, re-cauterization of the wounds, re-recovery. It's very rare. ... more