Wisconsin Boy Recovering After Botched Tonsillectomy

An eleven-year-old boy from Wisconsin is recovering after a tonsillectomy that went wrong. The surgery, which is a common procedure, resulted in complications that led to a coma. His family reports that he is now showing signs of improvement, including the ability to speak a few words and sit up.

The surgery took place on March 17th. Following the procedure, the boy began to bleed internally and experienced cardiac arrest. His family has been documenting his progress, noting that he is making efforts to walk and is able to communicate in limited ways.

After returning home from the initial surgery, the boy's condition worsened. He vomited a significant amount of blood, prompting his family to rush him back to the hospital. Doctors discovered a hemorrhage in his carotid artery, a major blood vessel supplying the brain.

He underwent a second emergency surgery and required multiple blood transfusions. During this surgery, he experienced cardiac arrest for ten minutes before doctors were able to revive him. He was then placed on a ventilator and heavily sedated. While initial tests showed no brain damage, other health issues are expected to take months to heal.

After being weaned off sedation and medications, the boy was removed from the ventilator. He began to regain consciousness and started asking questions about his situation. His last memory is from lacrosse practice before the surgery.

The boy is making progress in his recovery, regaining the ability to speak and walk. A fundraising campaign has been established to help cover the significant medical expenses. The family has chosen not to disclose the location of the surgery.