Tuesday, 1/15 Update
I left a message with our vet on Friday, since he was out for the weekend and returning today. I have been antsy to say the least and when we approached 1 in the afternoon, I decided I’d give another call. I spoke to the receptionist who let me know our doctor had received our message, was going to return my call when he got a moment, but it was a good idea to leave a message with their surgical department so we can get the ball rolling on a surgery date. The anticipation is killing me..
Above is a photo of Bubs picking up her leg that aches so much. You can see the lump in her ankle, and I’m afraid to say I’ve noticed an increase in size over the last few days. As scared as I am for this amputation, I an anxious to get this leg off that is causing so much pain and get my baby healthy again. Will post as soon as I hear from our vet.
January 15th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
Hi Bee. Jill and I have been thinking about you and bubbles today! I hear you on the anxiety. The receptionists at our vet know me just by voice now I’ve called and left messages so many times! Keep us posted xoxo
January 16th, 2013 at 1:03 am
Thank for checking in on me Erica! How’s Jill doing?? I just scheduled Bubbles for her surgery on Thursday. I am a MESS. I’ll be post a little on the day I leave her if I get the chance. Otherwise it wont be until Friday when I can relax a little. Hope all is well!
January 16th, 2013 at 3:58 am
Congratulations on scheduling the surgery! It’s a big deal and you are taking the first, most important step toward getting Bubbles back to feeling great.
Surgery day is often an emotional roller coaster for people. You’re fortunate that you have 2 little ones who need you and will keep you busy. If they happen to nap at the same time and you find yourself at loose ends, log in to chat here. Talk to whoever is there and get your mind off things. If no one is there, leave the window open in the background so you can hear when someone logs on. Send a PM to someone and ask them to meet you in chat. It helps.
Keep your perspective, too. Accept that there will be a recovery period that may be rough, but it’s temporary. Don’t judge success for at least a month. At least.
And breathe…
Shari
January 16th, 2013 at 4:17 am
Jill is doing good!
OK, just try to relax (I know that’s way easier said than done!) the days leading up to the surgery are definitely the hardest for SURE, let me/us know what you need and I’ll be on chat tomorrow night!