Jackson Browne
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Thanks Elissa...no...pain meds every 8 hours like the vet presribed. I'm not going to take him out of the crate at all for lap time this evening to see if that helps....if he'll tolerate it. The vet said that if he carries on in the crate, that it's really worse to have him in there then in our laps. At least he rests quietly there. I'll play it by ear.
Dena, is it possible to build a ramp for him to get him down the stairs?
And yes it is possible that they miss material. It's not tragic, just means they may have to go in again. Yeah it's tough, but people go through this kind of surgery too, sometimes twice.
That they did remove much of it means he should, generally, be in less pain over a wider range of motion. There may be only certain positions that cause him any pain but, otherwise, he'd be a normal healthy dog. I think it's too early to tell at this point.
Do NOT give up Dena, not for something like this and don't judge the results too early. Animals do not heal the same way people do and I've seen such a variety of responses to surgery; animals we thought were lost come back stronger than ever and animals that should do well, fade.
You're doing great, JB sounds like he's healing, and I have every hope that this thing can be beaten. If he needs another round of surgery, then he does, but worry about that bridge when you have to cross it.
Animals do not suffer memories from surgery. They do not hold it against you and if they survive it, they bounce back to their normal selves. I daresay this may be a world harder on you than on him.
How do I know this? I worked at a zoo and assisted with surgeries. I was a keeper of small primates but I assisted with all kinds of animal surgeries as I really wanted to be a vet. Sadly, I discovered I had a learning disability in math so I was unable to continue, but I loved that job and learned an enormous amount living with all sorts of animals every day. All the keepers covered for each other so we cross-learned specialties. Later, when Tristan became ill, I spent an enormous amount of time at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan talking to every vet who would give me the time of day (and they did), learning everything I could about lymphoma and major surgeries on dogs. If I ever thought that Tristan would be worse for having his surgeries, I would never have done them. But he didn't and the great majority of dogs don't. It's rather amazing. That hospital works miracles. I've never seen such kindness and dedication in any hospital including human hospitals. It's staffed by angels posing as the most brilliant vets in the country and the kindest, most generous support staff anywhere. If you ever give-up hope, though it's a continent away, come here and get a consult. They do miraculous work.
And yes it is possible that they miss material. It's not tragic, just means they may have to go in again. Yeah it's tough, but people go through this kind of surgery too, sometimes twice.
That they did remove much of it means he should, generally, be in less pain over a wider range of motion. There may be only certain positions that cause him any pain but, otherwise, he'd be a normal healthy dog. I think it's too early to tell at this point.
Do NOT give up Dena, not for something like this and don't judge the results too early. Animals do not heal the same way people do and I've seen such a variety of responses to surgery; animals we thought were lost come back stronger than ever and animals that should do well, fade.
You're doing great, JB sounds like he's healing, and I have every hope that this thing can be beaten. If he needs another round of surgery, then he does, but worry about that bridge when you have to cross it.
Animals do not suffer memories from surgery. They do not hold it against you and if they survive it, they bounce back to their normal selves. I daresay this may be a world harder on you than on him.
How do I know this? I worked at a zoo and assisted with surgeries. I was a keeper of small primates but I assisted with all kinds of animal surgeries as I really wanted to be a vet. Sadly, I discovered I had a learning disability in math so I was unable to continue, but I loved that job and learned an enormous amount living with all sorts of animals every day. All the keepers covered for each other so we cross-learned specialties. Later, when Tristan became ill, I spent an enormous amount of time at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan talking to every vet who would give me the time of day (and they did), learning everything I could about lymphoma and major surgeries on dogs. If I ever thought that Tristan would be worse for having his surgeries, I would never have done them. But he didn't and the great majority of dogs don't. It's rather amazing. That hospital works miracles. I've never seen such kindness and dedication in any hospital including human hospitals. It's staffed by angels posing as the most brilliant vets in the country and the kindest, most generous support staff anywhere. If you ever give-up hope, though it's a continent away, come here and get a consult. They do miraculous work.
Thanks so much everyone for your comments and concern for JB!!
He seems to be doing better today!! He had a pretty good night...we have been letting him sleep with us the past few nights. He's just sooooo upset in the crate and carries on if we leave him in there. I made a judgement call and decided that he would be better off with us, quietly sleeping then trying to jump, barking and whining in the crate!! I suggested building a ramp for JB to use...Greg is thinking about doing that!!
He seems to be doing better today!! He had a pretty good night...we have been letting him sleep with us the past few nights. He's just sooooo upset in the crate and carries on if we leave him in there. I made a judgement call and decided that he would be better off with us, quietly sleeping then trying to jump, barking and whining in the crate!! I suggested building a ramp for JB to use...Greg is thinking about doing that!!
Glad he had a better day. I think that's great that he sleeps with you. What the heck. If he can be more comfortable, that's great. And the ramp is a great idea too. You can train him to use it. I think it must be normal to have a little set back here and there. He really had quite a trauma and major surgery. I bet in time, he'll get better and better gradually. He's one lucky guy!
