[mscat]

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. They called me this morning and told me to bring her in at 8:30, the vet wants to talk to me first? I've become very emotional in the past from previous visits, so the vet knows this is going to be chalenging for us to get through. But, I do not know what the vet wants to tell me. I already have the instructions for tonight, no food after 10, and then no water after 6am. I am going to make her a special dinner and feed her around 8:30 tonight, mix canned food with her kibble which I know she loves. I bought her a inflatable , round head and neck thing, that she can wear instead of the lampshade, it is far more comfortable and she cannot take it off. i'll also bring her litttle soft pad that goes inside a carrier, but want her to have it so she can lay down and rest on something soft after surgery.
Budget wise, it will be fine, I saved the money and recieved a 400 check from a previous "pet deposit" that was returned back to me, since my 2 are service dogs. Then if it is more then that , it could be, anther hundred , we will be able to manage.
Suzi is not a tiny girl, but 10 pounds is still a small dog, she is pretty , and they are going to shave her tummy for her spay. I think the hardest part will be the first night home. I've had many surgries, and if the anethesia is still in your body and you eat, you will throw up, I assume that this is the same for dogs.
One incident I had a day surgery, my brother took me to a chinese restraunt, by the time I had just got out of the car and had projectile vomiting all over the field, everywhere, it was awful, but a little funny at the same time. The field was right down the stairs where we use to live.
So I will not rush it for Suzi to eat right when she comes home, but may lay down water for her, in CA it is expected to be 106' degrees tommorow. Thinking of bathing her this evening too , she probably will not be able to have a bath for a while.
I'll I want is this to be done and over with, bring her home , take care of her , make her as comfortable as possible give her pain medication if needed, and really will not want to go anywhere , and leave her unattended. We are so in love with Suzi, and our other girl Miely the shih tzu. Miely copy cats Suzi , Suzi is the stronger, dominate one, Miely is now making her bed just like Suzi has always done, quite adorable.
I refuse to think anything bad is going to occur, I cannot go there in my head, My son especially could not deal well with that, and me, oh my, that would be devastating. Trusting the vet helps a lot, I just have no idea what he wants to tell me before hand. As long as her pre bloodwork is clean all should go well.