1 Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. 2  Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3  Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4  Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and refrigerate, if possible, overnight.
If your child has a deviated septum, the doctor may wait until your child's nose has finished growing before doing surgery. In most cases, this is not until age 15 or 16. Boys usually need to wait a little longer than girls because they finish growing a little later.
A bladder catheter is usually placed to be sure urine is draining well while the child heals. This is removed two to three days after surgery or after the epidural catheter is removed. A catheter in the ureter, which comes out through a small incision in the abdomen, may be left in place. Once it's removed, a small gauze bandage can be placed over the site, which should heal very quickly.