Guest siamanti Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 29 February 2008 I had a phone call from the surgeon saying that Jupp is doing well apart from not eating and being very whiney. He said that I could pick him up tonight or tommorrow morning. I know my boy is a fuzzy eater because i always cook him fresh chicken so I think he is just missing his home comforts.I have decided to go up tonight and fetch him although I am anxious, excited and terrified at the same time as to what to expect in the next weeks and when I get there. Mel (scullysmum) is coming with me and I cannot thank her enough for all the support she is giving me. I will try and keep you up to date with Jupp's progress and thank you once again for all your kind words! Siamanti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiff Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 :yay Bet Jupp is ready to come home and have some home-cooked meals! Glad to hear that he's doing well after surgery and I hope he's back to his old self very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 :yay You'll probably find he'll do a lot better once he's home, though they may ask you to find a way to confine him if he's inclined to be too active. Good luck with him! I'm sure you'll do fine. You're very lucky to have Mel living so close to help out - most of us don't have another knowledgeable greyhound owner within easy reach! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamanti Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yes he needs confinement for four weeks but they will supply me with a crate I can hire. I am setting off in an hour and I can't wait to say hello to my lovely boy. Yes, Mel is an aboslute star! Siamanti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Good luck with him! I'm sure he'll do a lot better once he's back home, in his own bed and eating his home cooked meals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm so glad to hear he's on his way home! He's bound to feel better with some of your home cookin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hurry home sweetheart. Sending hugs! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Oh this is exciting...that is so sweet of Mel, but so typical to be helpful. Her & Angie are my guardian angels from afar! When you get things in order, and at ease...be sure to post pictures & updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 That's great news . Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I know you are busy with your boy but please let us know how you are all doing!! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppersdad Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 great news ben.jupp is in safe hands with mel,and yourself get well soon juuuppppyyy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm happy for you and Jupp and I bet he'll be thrilled to be home with you.When you can, please post how he's doing. We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Mel is such a wonderful person! She's helped us many times from over the pond Hope Jupp's recovery is uneventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamanti Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Update Jupp 6.42 am. Well we got him home and the first night has passed. Jupp is very drugged and not able to stand or walk unsupported. I am sleeping with him downstairs. He triees to get up in his Crate but falls over. He let me know twice that he needed to go out. I find it almost impossible to help him out of the crate. The first time I made it with him outside the crate to the carpet which I dont mind. At 5.30 we even made it outside the door and he peed. He hasn't had a poo since Thursday and I have no idea how we are going to manage that one. He hadn't eaten a lot until just now when my fresh chicken did the trick as I thought it might. Walking by himself is not an option so far. He has absolutely no control and just stands on his knuckles. I think and was told not to panick about this as I was told this is pretty normal so soon after the operation. Obviously he yelps when he falls over in the Crate and I hope this does not do any damage. Other than that the painkillers seem to do the trick. I am home until Monday morning and I am hoping until then we see a little improvement to help him cope with having a poo. If anyone has some experience with an operation recovery like this I would love to hear how your dog fared. I will try and keep you all update. Keep the good thoughts and prayers coming please. Siamanti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Can you ring the hospital and ask them for advice? They will know exactly how much they want him to do and how best to help him. There are things you can do to support him using folded towels and so on, but you'll need to check with them how best to place them, or if they prefer him to do the work himself. Will he use a puppy pee pad if you put it down just outside his crate? You could put one under him while he's in the crate too, it might make cleaning up a little easier. I wouldn't worry too much about the poop - he probably won't go till he starts eating properly. I know people on GT have dealt with exactly this kind of surgery before, so hopefully one of them will pop in and share their experiences. It sounds as if Jupp is happy to be home though! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I am so Happy to hear that he is doing better! Another prayer answered. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Is there any way you can borrow or rig up an ex-pen sort of thing, instead of the crate? Block off a corner of a room (or in between some furniture) for him? That might make it easier to get to him when he needs help. So happy to hear he's home. Many prayers coming your way for a smooth recovery. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Here is a pic of Juppy taken at about 12.30 today when Ben and I took him out for a potty break....He is much more himself today (last night he was "off-with-the-fairies" ) and although he is very weak behind he managed to walk a few steps with just a little support from the sling when I bribed him with some lovely ham I think he has made excellent progress just 48 hours after the op, but your continued prayers and good thoughts would be much appreciated Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Wow, he looks GREAT! So it was just the remnants of anaesthesia making him knuckle. Excellent! Still sending many good thoughts and prayers! :hope Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 He looks great . What a gentle face he has. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Look at him!! Oh, he looks like he's well on his way, but sending continue-to-improve thoughts your way!! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppersdad Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 He is looking good,good thoughts and prayers still coming your way jupp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 He looks like he has made a LOT of progress in a very short time! He is such a handsome fellow continued for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Oh he's just beautiful! and really he is doing very well. Keep it up sweetheart. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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