How to get my child with ADHD to be inactive after surgery?

As you know, those with ADHD are very impulsive so you will have to constantly remind him to "take it easy." Remind him every chance you can...talk to him every day, prior to surgery, about how he will not be permitted to take gym, rough house, play sports, jump on things, etc. and be sure to explain why. At 8, he will understand the reason but he will still have to be watched due to impulsivity. These kids take SO much reinforcement. The average child gets the message after being told 3 or 4 times but an ADHD kid might not get it until they have been told a thousand times or more! It is because their impulses are stronger than their ability to relate to cause and effect. I would also discuss your concerns with the surgeon. He might reocmmend some protective gear to protect your child's mouth/face while he is on limited activity. I'm an R.N. and raised two boys with ADHD.

Oh dear, this is gong to be tough. Can you hide the chin-up bar and tramaline for a while? Unfortunately you are going to have to do lots of gentle activities, snap cards, colouring, crafts, computer games, reading together, watching tv/DVDs jigsaws etc and being on constant alert for running around. I have no idea how you are going to do this, my boys cannot sit still for 2 seconds together. I think yor housework is going to have to be done when he's at school or left because you are going to have to watch him constantly. Can you set bedtime a bit earlier or is he like Bong and only sleeps 4-6 hours a night too? Could your occupational therapist come up with any new suggestions that may help? I wish you all the best with this, if I think of any cleverways to keep him still I will get back to you. Let me know how he gets on please, bless him poor litte fellow.