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Rerun201 · 12-07-2009, 06:08 AM

I'll keep Sydney (and mommy) in my prayers today. Lola was spayed last Thursday so I understand the feelings. Lola is just over 4 pounds, and in addition to her spay had hernia repair and 2 teeth extracted that required stitches. She did great. She stayed an extra night in the hospital and was pretty subdued for the first 2 days, but is bouncing back quickly now. I agree with the others, get pain meds and use them. It keeps them much more comfortable and lets them sleep. I'm sure Sydney will do wonderfully. We're all here for you while you anxiously wait

Kirby · 12-07-2009, 06:14 AM

Thank you for sharing your story with me. That makes me feel better. Your baby had lots done, but I'm glad she's doing well. I like it when others share their stories because it makes it easier to know what to expect.

Syd is being sent home with pain meds and I'll make sure to ask if she can have more tonight or wait until morning. I can't imagine having surgery and having teeth pulled without pain meds during recovery. They're also going to give me a cone to put around her head so she doesn't chew on the stitches.

Rerun201 · 12-07-2009, 06:22 AM

Lola was also sent home with a cone, but we haven't used it yet. I found a tip on here for getting baby onesies to keep them in, and that worked fairly well at first. Only problem was she's so little she kept shimmying out of them at night

I ended up taking part of a sleeve from a turtleneck, cutting holes in it for her legs, and she's doing great in that. Not the most fashionable dress, but it serves the purpose and keeps her (and her brother Toby) from bothering the incision area! Depending on how big Sydney is, the onesies might be a good thing to try. Hang in there, I know today will seem like the longest day ever, but it will pass

Mom to Hot Rod · 12-07-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirby

Thank you for sharing your story with me. That makes me feel better. Your baby had lots done, but I'm glad she's doing well. I like it when others share their stories because it makes it easier to know what to expect.

Syd is being sent home with pain meds and I'll make sure to ask if she can have more tonight or wait until morning. I can't imagine having surgery and having teeth pulled without pain meds during recovery. They're also going to give me a cone to put around her head so she doesn't chew on the stitches.

If you want an alternative to the plastic cone, checkout the link under my signature. They are much more comfortable and stylish for our babies.

Let us know how Sydney is doing.

Kirby · 12-07-2009, 11:43 AM

I just talked to the vet's office. Syd is resting comfortably. I can pick her up between 3:30 and 4 today. I'm not sure if I'll use the cone or not. I like the idea of making a onesy for her. What you suggested, Mom to Hot Rod, looks great, but I probably don't have time to get one now. Thank you, though for your prayers. I miss my little girl, but she's coming home soon.

MaddiesMommie · 12-07-2009, 11:48 AM

Yay! I am glad to hear you little girl is coming home and doing good.

Her Name Is Rio · 12-07-2009, 11:49 AM

I will pray for Sydney's speedy recovery! She will do fine! My little Rio was spayed just 3 weeks ago and she's back to her bouncy self! She even gained some weight and is now 3 lbs!

Rerun201 · 12-07-2009, 12:38 PM

It took me awhile to get back here to check, but I'm soo happy to hear Sydney did well and should be coming home soon!! She'll most likely sleep a lot, which will be nice for you to just sit and love on her

If you decide to do the onesie, one thing someone on here suggested is to cut a hole in it for the tail, which I hadn't thought about. Lola hated having her tail covered, so it would be worth a try. Glad to hear she did well, and now you can breathe easier. Keep us posted on her recovery please.

Toby and Lola send get well wishes to her!

jadabug · 12-07-2009, 12:40 PM

Great news. I have been checking throughout the day. I am so glad Sydney did well with her surgery. I know you can't wait to have her in your arms.

AngieC · 12-07-2009, 12:54 PM

I wish that I saw this earlier, but I can still add my thought for you and your little preciouse baby!!

I not to long ago had one of my fur babie fixed. Granted mine are both boys and maybe not as seriouse as a female getting fixed. I know exactly what you went through last night and are now going through. See Rocky is 2 years old, I waited WAY to long to get it done. So I had the guilt from that on my mind. (still do to be honest with you) Then I had to listen to my dad all darn day long saying things like, "Getting him cut won't help him spraying at your sisters when you are up there!" and "I hope he sprays twice as bad as he did before." I was like geeze dad thanks for the encouraging words and makinging me feel so at ease about this whole thing, NOT!! I was wanting to slap him silly...

But Rocky is doing great!! The surgery was the same as what you are going through, I took him in early and then was able to pick him up that night, or 3ish. All the next day he was lathargic and not like the Rocky I knew and loved. Then doesn't my dad say... "See by getting him cut, you changed his personality!!" Well I was already feeling so bad that he was acting like that I just broke down and my dad had the guts to say... "What are you crying for" I then was a total bundle of nerves and I let him have it!! See my boys are more then just dogs to me!! They are like my children to to me, seeing as I will never have them. So I tend to put them on a higher pedistool so to say then I think most people do. I have even have people say to me... HELLO they are just dogs... well not to me!!

You are both in my thoughts and prayers and I am here for you if you ever need to talk about anything!!
hugs and love

ARCHIE · 12-07-2009, 01:39 PM

Glad Sydney's surgery is over and went well.
Sending get well wishes to her and hope she has a speedy
recovery

Kirby · 12-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Thank you, everyone. Syd is home resting. She hasn't climbed out of her bag yet. She will open her eyes and look at me, but then she's down again. The vet only had to pull three baby teeth, so that was good. I have an old shirt that I'm ready to cut the arms off to make her a onesie. The vet also said this was a better idea than the cone. Much more comfortable. In case someone is wondering about cost and is doing research, the cost came to $180. We do need to return in 10-14 days to have the sutures removed, but that's included in the cost.

A note to Angie: I am so sorry that you had to go through that with your dad. It's nerve wracking enough without having someone from the peanut gallery chiming in. I'm glad your boys are doing well.

Sincerely,

Sonya

YorkieMom6 · 12-07-2009, 02:20 PM

We are so glad to hear that Syd is home and resting peacefully. We will continue to hold you both in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and comfortable recovery!

((Gentle huggs))

Sweet Apple · 12-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirby

Thank you, everyone. Syd is home resting. She hasn't climbed out of her bag yet. She will open her eyes and look at me, but then she's down again. The vet only had to pull three baby teeth, so that was good. I have an old shirt that I'm ready to cut the arms off to make her a onesie. The vet also said this was a better idea than the cone. Much more comfortable. In case someone is wondering about cost and is doing research, the cost came to $180. We do need to return in 10-14 days to have the sutures removed, but that's included in the cost.

A note to Angie: I am so sorry that you had to go through that with your dad. It's nerve wracking enough without having someone from the peanut gallery chiming in. I'm glad your boys are doing well.

Sincerely,

Sonya

Hi Sonya...glad she's home resting...tomorrow will be such a better day...I never had to put any clothes on Apple and she never, once, chewed at the stitches...I was blessed...Will continue to life up your little Syd for a speedy recovery...Take care of yourself too...

Kirby · 12-07-2009, 05:37 PM

Sydney was up to 5lbs. Do you think she's back down to 4lbs. since they removed her uterus? lol

She had a few nibbles of Thanksgiving turkey. She also had a bowel movement and went number one on her wee wee pad. I'm thinking that this is all a good sign. I'll give her a pain pill around 9 since she's keeping food down. I haven't been able to get her to drink water, though. She is so out of it, the poor thing. She keeps giving me these sad eyes. When I have carried her, I try to scoop her up, but she has cried a couple of times. I just pray she'll sleep it off tonight and be a bit better tomorrow.

Thank you again for your continued prayers.

Sincerely,

Sonya

12-07-2009, 06:08 AM	#16
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	I'll keep Sydney (and mommy) in my prayers today. Lola was spayed last Thursday so I understand the feelings. Lola is just over 4 pounds, and in addition to her spay had hernia repair and 2 teeth extracted that required stitches. She did great. She stayed an extra night in the hospital and was pretty subdued for the first 2 days, but is bouncing back quickly now. I agree with the others, get pain meds and use them. It keeps them much more comfortable and lets them sleep. I'm sure Sydney will do wonderfully. We're all here for you while you anxiously wait __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

12-07-2009, 06:22 AM	#18
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	Lola was also sent home with a cone, but we haven't used it yet. I found a tip on here for getting baby onesies to keep them in, and that worked fairly well at first. Only problem was she's so little she kept shimmying out of them at night I ended up taking part of a sleeve from a turtleneck, cutting holes in it for her legs, and she's doing great in that. Not the most fashionable dress, but it serves the purpose and keeps her (and her brother Toby) from bothering the incision area! Depending on how big Sydney is, the onesies might be a good thing to try. Hang in there, I know today will seem like the longest day ever, but it will pass __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

12-07-2009, 12:38 PM	#23
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	It took me awhile to get back here to check, but I'm soo happy to hear Sydney did well and should be coming home soon!! She'll most likely sleep a lot, which will be nice for you to just sit and love on her If you decide to do the onesie, one thing someone on here suggested is to cut a hole in it for the tail, which I hadn't thought about. Lola hated having her tail covered, so it would be worth a try. Glad to hear she did well, and now you can breathe easier. Keep us posted on her recovery please. Toby and Lola send get well wishes to her! __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

12-07-2009, 12:40 PM	#24
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Great news. I have been checking throughout the day. I am so glad Sydney did well with her surgery. I know you can't wait to have her in your arms. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

12-07-2009, 12:54 PM	#25
AngieC YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine, PA Posts: 278	I wish that I saw this earlier, but I can still add my thought for you and your little preciouse baby!! I not to long ago had one of my fur babie fixed. Granted mine are both boys and maybe not as seriouse as a female getting fixed. I know exactly what you went through last night and are now going through. See Rocky is 2 years old, I waited WAY to long to get it done. So I had the guilt from that on my mind. (still do to be honest with you) Then I had to listen to my dad all darn day long saying things like, "Getting him cut won't help him spraying at your sisters when you are up there!" and "I hope he sprays twice as bad as he did before." I was like geeze dad thanks for the encouraging words and makinging me feel so at ease about this whole thing, NOT!! I was wanting to slap him silly... But Rocky is doing great!! The surgery was the same as what you are going through, I took him in early and then was able to pick him up that night, or 3ish. All the next day he was lathargic and not like the Rocky I knew and loved. Then doesn't my dad say... "See by getting him cut, you changed his personality!!" Well I was already feeling so bad that he was acting like that I just broke down and my dad had the guts to say... "What are you crying for" I then was a total bundle of nerves and I let him have it!! See my boys are more then just dogs to me!! They are like my children to to me, seeing as I will never have them. So I tend to put them on a higher pedistool so to say then I think most people do. I have even have people say to me... HELLO they are just dogs... well not to me!! You are both in my thoughts and prayers and I am here for you if you ever need to talk about anything!! hugs and love __________________ Angie Nicky-12/7/08 ** Rocky-4/7/07

12-07-2009, 06:14 AM	#17
Kirby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 618	Thank you for sharing your story with me. That makes me feel better. Your baby had lots done, but I'm glad she's doing well. I like it when others share their stories because it makes it easier to know what to expect. Syd is being sent home with pain meds and I'll make sure to ask if she can have more tonight or wait until morning. I can't imagine having surgery and having teeth pulled without pain meds during recovery. They're also going to give me a cone to put around her head so she doesn't chew on the stitches.

12-07-2009, 11:43 AM	#20
Kirby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 618	I just talked to the vet's office. Syd is resting comfortably. I can pick her up between 3:30 and 4 today. I'm not sure if I'll use the cone or not. I like the idea of making a onesy for her. What you suggested, Mom to Hot Rod, looks great, but I probably don't have time to get one now. Thank you, though for your prayers. I miss my little girl, but she's coming home soon.

12-07-2009, 11:48 AM	#21
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Yay! I am glad to hear you little girl is coming home and doing good.

12-07-2009, 11:49 AM	#22
Her Name Is Rio Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 487	I will pray for Sydney's speedy recovery! She will do fine! My little Rio was spayed just 3 weeks ago and she's back to her bouncy self! She even gained some weight and is now 3 lbs!

12-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#26
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Glad Sydney's surgery is over and went well. Sending get well wishes to her and hope she has a speedy recovery

12-07-2009, 02:13 PM	#27
Kirby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 618	Thank you, everyone. Syd is home resting. She hasn't climbed out of her bag yet. She will open her eyes and look at me, but then she's down again. The vet only had to pull three baby teeth, so that was good. I have an old shirt that I'm ready to cut the arms off to make her a onesie. The vet also said this was a better idea than the cone. Much more comfortable. In case someone is wondering about cost and is doing research, the cost came to $180. We do need to return in 10-14 days to have the sutures removed, but that's included in the cost. A note to Angie: I am so sorry that you had to go through that with your dad. It's nerve wracking enough without having someone from the peanut gallery chiming in. I'm glad your boys are doing well. Sincerely, Sonya

12-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#28
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	We are so glad to hear that Syd is home and resting peacefully. We will continue to hold you both in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and comfortable recovery! ((Gentle huggs)) __________________ 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

12-07-2009, 05:37 PM	#30
Kirby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 618	Sydney was up to 5lbs. Do you think she's back down to 4lbs. since they removed her uterus? lol She had a few nibbles of Thanksgiving turkey. She also had a bowel movement and went number one on her wee wee pad. I'm thinking that this is all a good sign. I'll give her a pain pill around 9 since she's keeping food down. I haven't been able to get her to drink water, though. She is so out of it, the poor thing. She keeps giving me these sad eyes. When I have carried her, I try to scoop her up, but she has cried a couple of times. I just pray she'll sleep it off tonight and be a bit better tomorrow. Thank you again for your continued prayers. Sincerely, Sonya