Guest FreddyGirl Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 She looks great, clear eyes and yes, good color. While comforting and caring for her, remember to take care of yourself. All of you have been through so much. WELCOME HOME SWEET POLLS! Freddy, Molly and sister Bobbi send their love and can't wait to see you all soon:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 So glad she's home ... hoping you all get some rest tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Welcome home Polli I think it's perfectly normal for them to be a little anxious and whiney for a few days. It's very hard to live through though for the humans because you want to 'do' something to make it better and there's little you can do. But it will get better over the next couple of days or so, as she learns some new routines and some new ways of doing old routines. Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TippyTy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 For Polli . Heal fast, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mecki Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 What a pretty girl she is...sending many healing thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Sounds like you're doing a great job Robin. For me the hardest part was watching a fall. They get around amazingly well, but every once in a while there would be a trip and a bit of a header. That's when my heart bleeds for them and their circumstances. You just have to remind yourself what the alternative was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Sweet dreams Polli, and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I'm so glad to see Polli at home with her pack where she belongs. You and DH are fantastic dog parents. FANTASTIC! I hope she settles soon and everyone can get some much needed rest. Wishing you an uneventful and speedy recovery for Miss Polli. I'll be thinking of her (and you). Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Welcome home, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 She might be feeling a little disoriented with the pain meds, thus causing the whimpering etc. Hopefully that will settle down soon. Is she eating anything? Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Robin, I'm so happy to see Polli is home. Brooke was a little anxious for a few hours when I brought her home. She also gets panty and whimpery when she gets tramadol, so does 12 year old Patsie. Hang in there, the biggest hurdle is behind you now. Lots of healing energy and prayers for all of you. Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 You guys are great, and I'm happy that she's home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 She might be feeling a little disoriented with the pain meds, thus causing the whimpering etc. Hopefully that will settle down soon. Is she eating anything? Nothing since tuesday night. We have her favorite cookies in bed with us and I will try some chicky and rice soon, but usually if she is not eating cookies, she's not eating. We will do a potty break in half hour, then tramadol and we will try some food again. If not, after a good night sleep with mommy and daddy surrounding her, I'm sure tomorrow she will eat. love, hope believe. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Oh, I'm so glad Polli is home and doing well! I came on the Board tonight just to make sure she did! When mine won't eat - even after all the tricks and songs, chicken and boiled hamburger and rice - we go out and bring home a plain hamburger from one of the fast food places. They LOVE take out and just mob us if they see we're bringing home a paper sack. It'll usually spark an appetite. Sometimes Ensure works too. Continued good thoughts for all your family! greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 She's been through quite a lot in the past few days and is probably just trying to adjust. She looks beautiful and hopefully she'll eat for you! I think the pups know they need to be gentle with Polli right now. I'm often amazed at how they will take care of the pack. to you and Miss Polli. Glad she is home where she belongs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 What an ordeal to take a pee pee. We asked her if she wanted to go out. I took out her leash and she got up. (unbelievable) then she just stood there and almost looked like she reconsidered and wanted to go lay back down so DH carried her out the door and down the 5 steps to the backyard. We walked, she bounced around the back and finally peed.. big time. Then she bounced back and went to the steps and stood there. I took the first step and this miracle of mine, went up the 5 steps. I praised her and cried. She prompty took the cookie I gave her (we ALWAYS give cookies after an outside pee/poop) and she took it but dropped it. Oh well. I offered her chicken and rice, purina one and tons of cookies. Nothing. So i will leave it alone now. She was really panting after that ordeal. It was time for her tramadol and she is resting comfortably right next to me right now. DH is out on a walkie. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Glad she is home. Prayers for continued success. Watch the tramadol..that was my mistake with Deuce. As Dr. Couto explained to me: removing the leg got rid of the pain so there is no need to go heavy on the pain meds. I did however and sent Deuce into dysphoria. Basically, drugged him until he thought he was in pain but he really was not. Dr. Couto told me to take him off the pain meds completely and I did reluctantly and all the sudden there was no more whining and screaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Glad she is home. Prayers for continued success. Watch the tramadol..that was my mistake with Deuce. As Dr. Couto explained to me: removing the leg got rid of the pain so there is no need to go heavy on the pain meds. I did however and sent Deuce into dysphoria. Basically, drugged him until he thought he was in pain but he really was not. Dr. Couto told me to take him off the pain meds completely and I did reluctantly and all the sudden there was no more whining and screaming. even though she just had the surgery 48 hours ago? I was told to give as needed ( I wanted her to have an easy night) everu 6-8 hours over the next week and then wean off. (weaning wasn't an absolute necessity, she said if i wanted to) Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 may be too soon to completely stop them since her surgery was just two days ago, but it is hard to tell if she is really in pain or just whining because she is trying to get used to this new situation. I wouldn't worry too much about it right now, give them as needed but just a heads up that Dr. Couto said that they have found that tramadol does this in greyhounds so if it continues for the next week now you know. I'm so very glad she is home!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 What an ordeal to take a pee pee. We asked her if she wanted to go out. I took out her leash and she got up. (unbelievable) then she just stood there and almost looked like she reconsidered and wanted to go lay back down so DH carried her out the door and down the 5 steps to the backyard. We walked, she bounced around the back and finally peed.. big time. Then she bounced back and went to the steps and stood there. I took the first step and this miracle of mine, went up the 5 steps. I praised her and cried. She prompty took the cookie I gave her (we ALWAYS give cookies after an outside pee/poop) and she took it but dropped it. Oh well. I offered her chicken and rice, purina one and tons of cookies. Nothing. So i will leave it alone now. She was really panting after that ordeal. It was time for her tramadol and she is resting comfortably right next to me right now. DH is out on a walkie. Good girl! Now sweetie...tomorrow you HAVE to eat! Don't make me come over there! 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...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Our ortho surgeon told us a week after the surgery there shouldn't be any pain. She'll probably need a few more days of meds. Tramadol is one of the opiate pain meds that caused panting with Morgan. If she gets more antsy when it kicks in, it may be the Tramadol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I'm so glad Polli is home. I can only imagine how tough these first couple of days will be for you guys, but you will get through it. Before you know it she will be as good as new again. Thinking of you here in Hawaii... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) Sounds like you guys are doing really well over there! Thanks, Robin, for the updates, especially on your first night home.......hoping all of you will be able to get some rest tonight and hopefully you'll be able to tell us that Polli's calmer and that she's had something to eat tomorrow. Good night Edited October 12, 2008 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Holy moly Robin, I missed this whole situation. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and Polli. Faith gives the heart hope!!!! Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Awww sweet Polli, I'm so glad you're home again with your loving family. Such a strong and pretty girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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