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I was holding out hope that Willie's limp was not osteo. His bone scan came back indicating that it was a high probability. So today we went for a surgery conslut. He was admitted for surgery tomorrw AM. We could have brought him home and re-admitted him at 5:00, but because of the distance from our home and his reluctance to ride in the car, we chose to admit him after the consult. So please keep him in you thought and send a as many positive thoughts as you can muster. He IS going to be fine.

 

BTW he will have a pump in his shoulder to reduce swelling and fluid build up. Has anyone else here had experience with this? I am nervous because I will have to empty the reservior 2x per day. But I can do it if it makes him more comfortable. My stomach is in knots over this whole thing.

 

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I was praying so hard that it wouldn't come to this Lora. You know Willie is safely tucked in my prayers and he WILL be okay. I have no experience to share but I'm sure others here do. Is he at Tustin?

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I am so sorry, but he really be OK. PM me if you have any questions.

 

 

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I was praying so hard that it wouldn't come to this Lora. You know Willie is safely tucked in my prayers and he WILL be okay. I have no experience to share but I'm sure others here do. Is he at Tustin?

Yes, he is in Tustin at the Surgery Specialist Center. He will be transferred to the Critical Care Center after surgery. I was so hard to leave him, I know he is so confused. I left his soul warmer with him and told them to keep him covered with it. He sleeps so well while covered.

 

I am so sorry, but he really be OK. PM me if you have any questions.

 

Thanks you. I will have many questions, I am sure. I am so worried.

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no experience with the pump, but frankenember had a small fluid pouch. it took about a week to vanish. it will be really scary at first. get your sleep now, coz you prob wont get much for the next couple weeks. ditto on th epm if you have any questions.

 

it will get better

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no experience with the pump, but frankenember had a small fluid pouch. it took about a week to vanish. it will be really scary at first. get your sleep now, coz you prob wont get much for the next couple weeks. ditto on th epm if you have any questions.

 

I go back to work on Monday but thankfully I have family down the street. My mom will be staying with him while I am at work. I have been watching Ember and have gotten hope from her progress. Hearing about it is one thing, but actually seeing it is better.

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no experience with the pump, but frankenember had a small fluid pouch. it took about a week to vanish. it will be really scary at first. get your sleep now, coz you prob wont get much for the next couple weeks. ditto on th epm if you have any questions.

 

I go back to work on Monday but thankfully I have family down the street. My mom will be staying with him while I am at work. I have been watching Ember and have gotten hope from her progress. Hearing about it is one thing, but actually seeing it is better.

 

my next door neighbor was ember's guardian angel while she healed. it was reassuring to know that someone would spend time with her while i was at work.

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Good luck Willie and Mummy :grouphug

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You and Willie will be in my thoughts as you go through this. :grouphug

 

The pump sounds interesting. Ultimately it was the fluid build-up that cause much of Mango's problem.

 

It's hard to watch them go through this, but keep in mind that you are giving Willie a fighting chance against this lousy disease by doing this. I've had lots of second thoughts since making the decision for Mango, but I always come back to that thought, and now that she's recovering, I am contstantly reassured of that by the light in her eyes, and the way this has not kept her back from doing any of the things she loves.

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Both Willie and you will be in our thoughts. I hope everything goes smoothly and Willie will be back home on the mend!

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Sending prayers for Willie and his family during this most difficult time. :grouphug

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I'm sorry you have to go down this path with your precious boy. :cry1 Osteo is such a monster. :( At least you're giving him a chance to become pain-free and happy again. Please consider joining Circle of Grey if you haven't already. I will hold Willie in my prayers and send him loads of healing light for surgery and recovery. :hope:heart

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Lora- we are 2.5 months post amp. When I got home today, I had 4 CRAZY puppies. Polli was chasing the screaming monkey after i threw it with her tush in the air, and was so happy.

 

You will see. The first 2-3 weeks are horrible. but they will pass. We are all here for you. Then each day, there will be bursts of sunshine from behind the clouds...

 

It does get better, I promise.

 

 

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Prayers for an uneventful surgery and recovery.

The "pump" you describe sounds like a type of drain. A tube drains the fluid from the wound to a bulb-shaped reservoir. The bulb is usually silicone with a one-way release valve. It creates a gentle suction to help with the drainage. The vet office should show you what to do with it.

It will be weird at first, but you will make a greyt nurse to Willie. Good luck.

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I was praying so hard that it wouldn't come to this Lora. You know Willie is safely tucked in my prayers and he WILL be okay. I have no experience to share but I'm sure others here do. Is he at Tustin?

Yes, he is in Tustin at the Surgery Specialist Center. He will be transferred to the Critical Care Center after surgery. I was so hard to leave him, I know he is so confused. I left his soul warmer with him and told them to keep him covered with it. He sleeps so well while covered.

He's in good hands in both places. I his surgery goes well and I'll be looking for updates tomorrow.

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BTW he will have a pump in his shoulder to reduce swelling and fluid build up. Has anyone else here had experience with this? I am nervous because I will have to empty the reservior 2x per day. But I can do it if it makes him more comfortable. My stomach is in knots over this whole thing.

I had 2 "pumps" when I had breast cancer surgery. One end of the drain tube is inside, the other end is attached to a soft bulb. It's the size and shape of a hand grenade. The bulb is flattened and plugged. It provides mild suction for the drain. You will have to unplug the bulb and empty it. In my case, I had to measure the amount of fluid. When the amount of fluid dropped to a certain level, they removed the drain. It's very easy to empty the drains. The most annoying part was dealing with these hanging appendages. Hopefully, they will have them secured somehow.

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