Shattered Nerves

[chattiesmom]

Sending hugs to the nervous mom . I can almost guarantee that Brandi will do much better through the whole ordeal than you will. Try to relax -- if you are nervous and upset, Brandi will "read this" and be nervous too.

[Mommy of Brandi]

Thank you all so much....I'm just worried she's gonna hate me afterwards and I don't think I could stand that....

[sassypup]

I found having a syringe to be so helpful too, to syringe water in their mouth every so often since they can't and shouldn't get up too much. Also, every hr or so, I'd pick her up gently and place her in a pee pad to do her biz instead of taking her outside, especially days 1-3. THe pain meds are a must, it's difficult to hear them 'cry' out in pain but they will spring back to their normal self faster than you think.

[Mommy of Brandi]

I don't really take her out now so she's used to going on the weewee pads so that's not a problem at all....I have a syringe in the house (I didn't even know I might need that) I imagine the vet will tell me what to do about feeding and meds...should I insist on pain meds?....Will she have problems with hypoglycemic reaction having not eaten from midnight the night before?

[marcerella02]

the whole meds thing can go either way... you can not get them and then your dog knows that she is sore and won't try and over do it thinking that she feels fine and rip out her stiches... or you can get them and have her not be in any pain.. ask your vet what he recommends.. layla didn't have them and was fine... as for feeding... i had some wet food on hand because she was so drousy she woudln't chew.. plus i knew she LOVED wet food and would eat it no matter what! someone mentioned they spent the night on the couch with their pups.. i did too.. layla was in her crate on the coffee table and i was on the couch.. i dont' think i slept at all that night... wanted to make sure she was ok and didn't have to go to the bathroom. if you have ANY questions after you get her home.. we are here!

[Mommy of Brandi]

thank you so much...I don't know what I'd do without all of you....I'm sure Friday night will be spent with my computer signed on all night and YT opened on my screen....I just have to get through the next 3 days...and I'm having a proceedure done tomorrow so I'm DOUBLELY nervous

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Mommy of Brandi

thank you so much...I don't know what I'd do without all of you....I'm sure Friday night will be spent with my computer signed on all night and YT opened on my screen....I just have to get through the next 3 days...and I'm having a proceedure done tomorrow so I'm DOUBLELY nervous

oh good luck with what you are having done! i'm sure Brandi's puppy kisses will make it all better!

[heatherjean8737]

Good Luck!!!! I got my maltese done today and she has to stay overnight. I was so worried all day but she did fine and I get to go get her tomorrow morning. I am glad I saw the thread because I never thought of putting her in a onesie.

[Betty'sMom]

What are onsies?? Like diapers?? Are they for human babies??

[Mommy of Brandi]

ummmmm I'm having a "female" proceedure done LOL....nothing too serious (I hope).....

awwww I'm glad you're baby is doing well :-) I'm sure I'll be saying the same thing on Friday

A Onesie is what mommies put on their skin babies....it's a "t shirt/diaper cover" all in one....with snaps for easy diaper changing....the only reason I know to use that after the surgery is I read it here....I tried the ones I got her on when I got home before....they're a perfect fit....

[sammiz]

Being nervous is a natural state when one of our babies is going through this. I just had it done and it was difficult to deal with, mentally. BUT....I am sure she will do fine, just like my Sassy did. Sassy didn't have any outside stitches. And the Vet told me to use Infant Tylenol for pain if I felt she needed it. She is three and a half pounds so her dosage was just two little drops out of the dropper.

All the best to you. Hope you and she get through this with flying colors. I know you will feel much better once it is done and behind you.

[Marina]

Originally Posted by Betty'sMom

What are onsies?? Like diapers?? Are they for human babies??

I got Chewy a pair for like 2 dollars in old navy. These are similar to the ones i got http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/category.do?cid=11894.
Just make sure the hole for the head is big enough. I got the one with some buttons and short sleeves on all 4 feet. lol
She doesnt like wearing clothes but didnt mind these...and her other option was an ecollar. I only needed it for the first 2 days. She didnt seem to be bothered by the stitches.

[Mommy of Brandi]

I got her the short sleeved 2 legged onesies....I tried one on her it fit fine....I bought a package of 5 incase she has an accident....I will just tie dye the extra ones and use them as jammies for the future

[Mommy of Brandi]

ok I'm down to the wire here......I don't know how I'm going to be able to do this tomorrow......I think it's the hardest thing I will ever have to do in my life....I know I need to follow through with this....and that it's really best for her.....but it doesn't feel best for me right now

[marcerella02]

i think you are letting yourself think about this too much... she will be fine... if you are confident in your vet.. things will be fine... if your vet is the problem then you might not want to go through with it with HIM/HER. if spaying is something you want to have done.. then go tomorrow and things will be ok... we ALL doubted weather or not we should do various things... i was sick the night before i had to bring layla in to get baby teeth removed... should i put her under again.. and so soon after her spay.. i was a mess.. but she came out just fine... the sooner you do it the sooner it is behind you and you never have to do it again it will be ok we are here for you tomorrow... i'll be thinking of you both!