DesiRayMom Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 What a good friend you have!!! I was thinking pretty much the same thing....the sooner it's off, the sooner it can heal, but didn't feel I should say so. Bless her heart, I'll bet my last quarter that Beth will do fine & a few months from now she'll have forgotten that miserable wonky toe was even there. Best wishes to the beautiful girl....will be thinking of you tomorrow! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 What a good friend you have!!! I was thinking pretty much the same thing....the sooner it's off, the sooner it can heal, but didn't feel I should say so. It's LisaB, though she's not on GT too much these days. I realize now she's quite right. Though I'm nervous as heck tonight. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't know if this will help or not - but I have photos of Princess' immediately post-surgery, if you wanted to get an idea of what it might look like? Sometimes knowing what to expect helps me with the pre-jitters, so just offering! Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ann, I can only imagine what you are going through tonight. You are not alone, all of us are keeping you and Beth in our thoughts and prayers. We'll be looking for your update tomorrow. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 How scary! You're both in my thoughts... Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinams8 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Good luck tomorrow! I'm glad there is an end in sight for this whole ordeal. I think you made the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I don't know if this will help or not - but I have photos of Princess' immediately post-surgery, if you wanted to get an idea of what it might look like? Sometimes knowing what to expect helps me with the pre-jitters, so just offering! Yes, I would like to see that! You can send it in a message if you want. Ann, I can only imagine what you are going through tonight. You are not alone, all of us are keeping you and Beth in our thoughts and prayers. We'll be looking for your update tomorrow. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Thank you so much for the support. I'm OK so far tonight but scared about tomorrow night.... Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 She'll probably sleep quite a bit tomorrow night after the surgery. The important thing to remember is to stay ahead of things with her pain meds...it's much more difficult to eliminate the pain than it is to prevent it. Will be thinking of you guys tomorrow and hoping for the best. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Good thoughts for you and Beth! Mork is missing 2 weight bearing toes (he came to me with one gone, and another was removed a year and a half ago now). He still has a limp on the front (toe missing when we got him), though that could be due to the corn on his other weight bearing toe on that foot. He has no noticible limp on the right rear with the newly removed toe. We had the bandage changed the first time after 2 days, then every 4-5 days or so after. I think that lasted for 2-3 weeks. Within 5-7 days he was using that foot like a champ! Beth is going to feel so much better without that wonky toe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wishing Beth a quick, uneventful surgery and recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ann - thinking of you and sending positive energy to both you and Beth. Everything is going to be fine. Please post an update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) I don't know if this will help or not - but I have photos of Princess' immediately post-surgery, if you wanted to get an idea of what it might look like? Sometimes knowing what to expect helps me with the pre-jitters, so just offering! Yes, I would like to see that! You can send it in a message if you want. Ann, I can only imagine what you are going through tonight. You are not alone, all of us are keeping you and Beth in our thoughts and prayers. We'll be looking for your update tomorrow. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Thank you so much for the support. I'm OK so far tonight but scared about tomorrow night.... I have some after pics (48 hours after surgery when we took her bandage off) of Melody: http://worldofgrey.com/?p=952 Sending good thoughts to Beth and you today! this is how Melody came home from surgery Edited May 25, 2011 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuff Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'll be thinking good thoughts for Beth today. Hope the surgery goes wonderfully and she is quickly back to doing zoomies! Looking forward to meeting you both once she is on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks everybody ... he is doing it right now as I post this . He'll be doing it by laser surgery, which supposedly promotes quicker healing. And putting in subcuticular sutures if he can so she won't need stitches out. We'll be going in for daily bandage changes and foot checks, for how long I don't know. I will update later.... Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Just catching up with all this, what a saga! Everything crossed that the surgery goes well and healing is fast and non-eventful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hope Beth has a super rapid recovery. I think you dd the right thing. She won't even miss the toe and I tell you I could have just about guaranteed you that you would always be doctoring it to a greater or lesser extent if you'd have left it on. Some toe injuries simply do not ever get "well" and are constantly reinjured and cause continual problems. Good call. Give her a kiss for me (gently). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Keep us updated (I know you will). Poor girl but you are doing the right thing! She'll be good as new in no time! Scritches! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 The vet called; she's out of surgery and did fine through it (systemically and, I guess, the toe site itself). He said she was "like a rock" in terms of her vitals. He wasn't able to do the subcuticular sutures but that's not a biggie. I'll be picking her up late this afternoon. In addition to oral pain meds she has a "ring block" of the nerves around her foot to get her through this evening. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Sending more hugs and prayers for Beth. I hope you have some good friends there to give you a real hug and not just these virtual hugs from all of us. Keep us posted on how things go after you bring her home. Sounds like she did just great through the surgery, which is a huge relief I am sure. Let the healing begin ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nobody here in person, alas (except maybe some colleagues when I go into the office later), but the cyber-hugs and support really help a lot. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I missed all this! I'm glad you went ahead and did it so she can start healing. Many hugs to you and Beth! Hoping for a quick recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Whew! So glad the surgery went well. Sending good thoughts for a restful night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Glad to hear she came through the surgery well. Prayers she heals quickly. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Checking in to see if Beth is home yet. Sending positive energy and more hugs your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) She is home ... resting quietly in her crate at present. She even roached for a few seconds! Puts some weight on the (numbed) foot. I am nervous because I see a little blood oozed through the vetwrap (it's just a small foot wrap with a little gauze underneath, I think) -- though the vet said some oozing was to be expected for the first few days. Does that sound OK? I don't mean she's bleeding all over, just some discoloration of the wrap. We go back to the vet for a bandage change at 9:00 tomorrow. I am also very nervous about keeping her still enough so that she doesn't rip the stitches. She loves to be on my bed but the vet doesn't want her jumping up there -- but when she jumped into the back of the car (he supervised) he said that was OK, she wasn't using her bad foot to push off. So maybe in a few days she could jump on the bed if I lead her up to it. She really has spent most of her time on my bed since the original injury. But I'm going to try to keep her mostly in the crate for the next couple of days, even if that means I have to sleep on the futon next to it and spend most of my time in that room (where the TV is, at least, although not the computer). And, I guess, spend a lot of time out, since she's fine crated when I'm not there but will probably get antsy when I am. So long as she doesn't mess with the foot.... Edited May 25, 2011 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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