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jmdt · 11-23-2009, 01:23 PM

Maybe they just need to give her a bit more pain meds. I'm sure she will be fine, but I know you are worried. I was a wreck!!

Also a little tip, don't pick her up under her arms. Just kind of scoop her little butt up with one hand and the other under the arm. You don't want to stretch her little belly. That would hurt, and possibly rip stitches inside.

Please let us know how she is doing when you hear back from the vet.

DebbieD · 11-23-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine Benise

The onesies are a great idea! I think I'll do that!

I heard back from the vet and now I'm worried all over again. She said she is in a lot of pain and they don't normally see them in so much pain so soon after surgery. So what is that supposed to mean??? Is something else wrong that they aren't aware of? She made it seem like it wasn't a big deal so maybe I'm reading too much into it but I'm still SCARED!!!!!!

My two girls were both spayed at about 6 months and my fragile little yorkie came home the same day and never seemed fazed. Now my boston mix, who is a much sturdier girl came home the same day too, but was in a bad way for three days. Same vet did both surgeries, she just said that each dog reacts differently, you just cannot predict. I am sure she will be just fine. When can you bring her home? Maybe she just needs her Mom?

Elaine Benise · 11-23-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DebbieD

My two girls were both spayed at about 6 months and my fragile little yorkie came home the same day and never seemed fazed. Now my boston mix, who is a much sturdier girl came home the same day too, but was in a bad way for three days. Same vet did both surgeries, she just said that each dog reacts differently, you just cannot predict. I am sure she will be just fine. When can you bring her home? Maybe she just needs her Mom?

Your post made me feel better, thanks. And you funny you mention her needing her mom because I was thinking that same thing!! Maybe she just needs me!!

I can pick her up in a little over an hour. The time can't go fast enough. I just want her in my arms.

Thanks to everyone who helped me get through the day! What a lifesaver this place is - truly.

Elaine Benise · 11-23-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jmdt

Maybe they just need to give her a bit more pain meds. I'm sure she will be fine, but I know you are worried. I was a wreck!!

Also a little tip, don't pick her up under her arms. Just kind of scoop her little butt up with one hand and the other under the arm. You don't want to stretch her little belly. That would hurt, and possibly rip stitches inside.

Please let us know how she is doing when you hear back from the vet.

Thanks so much for the tip on how to pick her up! I was sitting here wondering about that. I certainly don't want to hurt her and I was trying to think what would be most comfortable. I'm going with your plan.

shari313 · 11-23-2009, 02:08 PM

how did it all go? is she resting at home with you now? :justhugs:

YorkieMom6 · 11-23-2009, 02:26 PM

Awwww - we are thinking of you and imagining you 'cuddling your precious Delilah'.

I would be the same way!!!!!

I have to set up an appointment for my Zoey in the next month - and they want to keep her overnite

Will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers

((huggss)

~Denise

LilMissy · 11-23-2009, 03:35 PM

Just checking in to see how she is doing. Hoping for an update soon.

Elaine Benise · 11-23-2009, 04:44 PM

I've got her home now and she's sleeping on my lap. When I got there to pick her up, she was in the back room but I could hear her whimpering. I knew it was her and I just wanted to run back there and grab her!! The ride home was a little uncomfortable for her. I think she's resting well now though. She couldn't seem to get comfortable and kept moving around. She did eat some chicken and drank water and she peed as soon as we got home. So those are all good signs!!

She will still whimper a little here and there and she shakes every once in awhile. She holds her head down so low and her ears are drooping.

My poor baby.

On a good note, I LOVE the place I took her. It's one of those low-cost spay/neuter clinics so I was apprehensive at first. I was worried that I should have just gone to my vet. But they were great and the price difference was pretty significant. ANYWAY - she had a double row of teeth and they pulled the baby teeth that hadn't come out on their own. And they didn't charge us! I was shocked!!! So they pulled her teeth, spayed her, gave her a rabies vaccination, and sent us home with pain meds. All for $80!! My vet quoted me $220 just for the spay alone.

Okay, I'm rambling. I'm glad to say she seems to be doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support, everyone! I appreciate it more than you know! It was a rough day for mom and I don't know how I would have gotten through it if I didn't have Yorkie Talk to come to!!

YorkieMom6 · 11-23-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine Benise

I've got her home now and she's sleeping on my lap. When I got there to pick her up, she was in the back room but I could hear her whimpering. I knew it was her and I just wanted to run back there and grab her!! The ride home was a little uncomfortable for her. I think she's resting well now though. She couldn't seem to get comfortable and kept moving around. She did eat some chicken and drank water and she peed as soon as we got home. So those are all good signs!!

She will still whimper a little here and there and she shakes every once in awhile. She holds her head down so low and her ears are drooping.

My poor baby.

On a good note, I LOVE the place I took her. It's one of those low-cost spay/neuter clinics so I was apprehensive at first. I was worried that I should have just gone to my vet. But they were great and the price difference was pretty significant. ANYWAY - she had a double row of teeth and they pulled the baby teeth that hadn't come out on their own. And they didn't charge us! I was shocked!!! So they pulled her teeth, spayed her, gave her a rabies vaccination, and sent us home with pain meds. All for $80!! My vet quoted me $220 just for the spay alone.

Okay, I'm rambling. I'm glad to say she seems to be doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support, everyone! I appreciate it more than you know! It was a rough day for mom and I don't know how I would have gotten through it if I didn't have Yorkie Talk to come to!!

Phewwww - so glad it is over and you have your baby home safe and sound. It sounds like she has a bit of uncomfortable hours ahead but at least she has the love and comfort of home and MOMMY!! You did terrific and I am glad you shared your experience with us. Love to give the support as much as receive it!!

((huggs))

~Denise, Sasha and Zoey

jmdt · 11-23-2009, 04:56 PM

Aw so glad she is home now. Poor baby, she had a hard day!!

Coco, Pebbles, Trixie and Wally are sending great big get well soon hugs.

shari313 · 11-23-2009, 05:24 PM

yea! i'm glad she's recouperating fine.
that's an awesome price.
i had planned on getting smokey fixed at our spay/neuter clinic here, but hubbie let me get insurance, and they cover the neuter... woohoo! everyone i know has had good experiences at the clinics.

LilMissy · 11-23-2009, 05:27 PM

Oh good, I'm glad to hear she's home. Now both of you need to get some rest!

DebbieD · 11-24-2009, 03:48 AM

So happy to hear that you have your baby back home and that you are both doing well!!!
Happy Thanksgiving.

violet voon · 11-24-2009, 06:06 AM

I'm so happy she's home now!

jmdt · 11-24-2009, 07:43 AM

Just checking in. How is she doing today?

11-23-2009, 01:23 PM	#16
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	Maybe they just need to give her a bit more pain meds. I'm sure she will be fine, but I know you are worried. I was a wreck!! Also a little tip, don't pick her up under her arms. Just kind of scoop her little butt up with one hand and the other under the arm. You don't want to stretch her little belly. That would hurt, and possibly rip stitches inside. Please let us know how she is doing when you hear back from the vet. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

11-23-2009, 02:26 PM	#21
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	Awwww - we are thinking of you and imagining you 'cuddling your precious Delilah'. I would be the same way!!!!! I have to set up an appointment for my Zoey in the next month - and they want to keep her overnite Will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers ((huggss) ~Denise __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

11-23-2009, 03:35 PM	#22
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Just checking in to see how she is doing. Hoping for an update soon. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

11-23-2009, 04:44 PM	#23
Elaine Benise YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Here Posts: 767	I've got her home now and she's sleeping on my lap. When I got there to pick her up, she was in the back room but I could hear her whimpering. I knew it was her and I just wanted to run back there and grab her!! The ride home was a little uncomfortable for her. I think she's resting well now though. She couldn't seem to get comfortable and kept moving around. She did eat some chicken and drank water and she peed as soon as we got home. So those are all good signs!! She will still whimper a little here and there and she shakes every once in awhile. She holds her head down so low and her ears are drooping. My poor baby. On a good note, I LOVE the place I took her. It's one of those low-cost spay/neuter clinics so I was apprehensive at first. I was worried that I should have just gone to my vet. But they were great and the price difference was pretty significant. ANYWAY - she had a double row of teeth and they pulled the baby teeth that hadn't come out on their own. And they didn't charge us! I was shocked!!! So they pulled her teeth, spayed her, gave her a rabies vaccination, and sent us home with pain meds. All for $80!! My vet quoted me $220 just for the spay alone. Okay, I'm rambling. I'm glad to say she seems to be doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support, everyone! I appreciate it more than you know! It was a rough day for mom and I don't know how I would have gotten through it if I didn't have Yorkie Talk to come to!! __________________ Mommy to Leo and Delilah Last edited by Elaine Benise; 11-23-2009 at 04:45 PM.

11-23-2009, 04:56 PM	#25
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	Aw so glad she is home now. Poor baby, she had a hard day!! Coco, Pebbles, Trixie and Wally are sending great big get well soon hugs. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

11-23-2009, 02:08 PM	#20
shari313 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brook Park, Ohio Posts: 124	how did it all go? is she resting at home with you now? :justhugs:

11-23-2009, 05:24 PM	#26
shari313 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brook Park, Ohio Posts: 124	yea! i'm glad she's recouperating fine. that's an awesome price. i had planned on getting smokey fixed at our spay/neuter clinic here, but hubbie let me get insurance, and they cover the neuter... woohoo! everyone i know has had good experiences at the clinics.

11-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#27
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Oh good, I'm glad to hear she's home. Now both of you need to get some rest! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

11-24-2009, 03:48 AM	#28
DebbieD Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 164	So happy to hear that you have your baby back home and that you are both doing well!!! Happy Thanksgiving. __________________ Debbie ~ Spike , Nala (04-09), Cosmo , & Bella

11-24-2009, 06:06 AM	#29
violet voon YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: M'sia Posts: 454	I'm so happy she's home now!

11-24-2009, 07:43 AM	#30
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	Just checking in. How is she doing today? __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!