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diggy4 · 01-30-2008, 06:38 AM

awww Kiss her for me!

Gracie2006 · 01-30-2008, 08:16 AM

Yesterday was another day of only eating one small meal and no poop again. She slept well last night. This morning she got up and had some extra lean ground turkey burger with cheese and rice, had her pain pills in some cheese and went back to bed. Still no poop. She is drinking a bit better, she likes ice cold water from the cooler but won't but rarely drink from her water bottle. I hope I am not spoiling her too much.

If there is no poop by this afternoon, I am calling the vet. She has only had one good poop and one small one since she got home. I am cutting back her pain meds again today, will try to go 10-12 hours and see if that helps. She won't eat pumpkin I am sure so I can't try that. I will try to get her to eat some high fiber toast when I eat breakfast. Anyone got any other suggestions? I'm sure its a combo of not eating much, no activity and narcotics, but I still worry. Overall, she seems comfortable but like any post op patient she gets tired easily and sleeps a lot. That's the update for today.

marcerella02 · 01-30-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Yesterday was another day of only eating one small meal and no poop again. She slept well last night. This morning she got up and had some extra lean ground turkey burger with cheese and rice, had her pain pills in some cheese and went back to bed. Still no poop. She is drinking a bit better, she likes ice cold water from the cooler but won't but rarely drink from her water bottle. I hope I am not spoiling her too much.

If there is no poop by this afternoon, I am calling the vet. She has only had one good poop and one small one since she got home. I am cutting back her pain meds again today, will try to go 10-12 hours and see if that helps. She won't eat pumpkin I am sure so I can't try that. I will try to get her to eat some high fiber toast when I eat breakfast. Anyone got any other suggestions? I'm sure its a combo of not eating much, no activity and narcotics, but I still worry. Overall, she seems comfortable but like any post op patient she gets tired easily and sleeps a lot. That's the update for today.

with people it is very normal to be constitpated when on pain meds... poor girl

KathyinCali · 01-30-2008, 09:18 AM

Sending Miss Gracie and big kiss from Lucy and me

kalina82 · 01-30-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Yesterday was another day of only eating one small meal and no poop again. She slept well last night. This morning she got up and had some extra lean ground turkey burger with cheese and rice, had her pain pills in some cheese and went back to bed. Still no poop. She is drinking a bit better, she likes ice cold water from the cooler but won't but rarely drink from her water bottle. I hope I am not spoiling her too much.

If there is no poop by this afternoon, I am calling the vet. She has only had one good poop and one small one since she got home. I am cutting back her pain meds again today, will try to go 10-12 hours and see if that helps. She won't eat pumpkin I am sure so I can't try that. I will try to get her to eat some high fiber toast when I eat breakfast. Anyone got any other suggestions? I'm sure its a combo of not eating much, no activity and narcotics, but I still worry. Overall, she seems comfortable but like any post op patient she gets tired easily and sleeps a lot. That's the update for today.

You can sprinkle 1/2 a teaspoon of metamucil on her food to help the process along.

Gracie2006 · 01-30-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

You can sprinkle 1/2 a teaspoon of metamucil on her food to help the process along.

Thank you, I will try that. I think all I have is the orange kind, she might turn her nose up at it.

Dina_Nichole · 01-30-2008, 04:51 PM

I'm so sorry about little Gracie. I'm just now seeing this thread and looking at her pictures broke my heart. Hugs to all of you and we hope Gracie is back to herself very soon.

nikkinack · 01-30-2008, 05:44 PM

I am glad gracie is doing well today, still praying for her.

Shadow · 01-30-2008, 06:50 PM

I would cut out the cheese until she has a bowel movement.

yorkiecrazy · 01-30-2008, 07:30 PM

Glad Gracie is doing good today. When Katie had LP surgery she didn't have a bowel movement for four days after she come home. The vet said this is normal. It's because of all the meds she was given. Sending Gracie hugs!

Gracie2006 · 01-31-2008, 06:47 AM

Gracie had her LP surgery one week ago today. I could not have gotten through it without all of your help and support. Thanks so much for being here!

I cut back her pain meds to every 12 hours yesterday. She seemed to do OK. She ate dinner last night for the first time since surgery, then had a small soft BM. I guess she was not constipated, just did not have enough in her. She had a restless night last night and has refused breakfast so far today. She was really uncomfortable this morning so I am going to give her three doses of pain meds today. I am hoping that she can get off the pain meds in a few days.

ARCHIE · 01-31-2008, 06:51 AM

Prayer's still coming Gracie's way for a speedy recovery.
Give her a hug and kiss from us.

nikkinack · 01-31-2008, 07:32 AM

I am glad she is doing well today, I hope her nights get better.

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 07:34 AM

so glad things are getting better

I have learned so much from this thread!

Gracie2006 · 01-31-2008, 06:09 PM

Here is a link to the continuation of Gracie's recovery. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114201

01-30-2008, 06:38 AM	#91
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	awww Kiss her for me! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

01-30-2008, 08:16 AM	#92
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Post op day 6 Yesterday was another day of only eating one small meal and no poop again. She slept well last night. This morning she got up and had some extra lean ground turkey burger with cheese and rice, had her pain pills in some cheese and went back to bed. Still no poop. She is drinking a bit better, she likes ice cold water from the cooler but won't but rarely drink from her water bottle. I hope I am not spoiling her too much. If there is no poop by this afternoon, I am calling the vet. She has only had one good poop and one small one since she got home. I am cutting back her pain meds again today, will try to go 10-12 hours and see if that helps. She won't eat pumpkin I am sure so I can't try that. I will try to get her to eat some high fiber toast when I eat breakfast. Anyone got any other suggestions? I'm sure its a combo of not eating much, no activity and narcotics, but I still worry. Overall, she seems comfortable but like any post op patient she gets tired easily and sleeps a lot. That's the update for today. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

01-30-2008, 09:18 AM	#94
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Sending Miss Gracie and big kiss from Lucy and me __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

01-30-2008, 04:51 PM	#97
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	I'm so sorry about little Gracie. I'm just now seeing this thread and looking at her pictures broke my heart. Hugs to all of you and we hope Gracie is back to herself very soon. __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

01-30-2008, 05:44 PM	#98
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I am glad gracie is doing well today, still praying for her. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

01-30-2008, 06:50 PM	#99
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I would cut out the cheese until she has a bowel movement.

01-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#100
yorkiecrazy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 2,672	Glad Gracie is doing good today. When Katie had LP surgery she didn't have a bowel movement for four days after she come home. The vet said this is normal. It's because of all the meds she was given. Sending Gracie hugs! __________________ Jamie - Gracie's Katie's and Chloe's mom : Gracie 11-12-99 11-1-2012

01-31-2008, 06:47 AM	#101
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Post op day 7 Gracie had her LP surgery one week ago today. I could not have gotten through it without all of your help and support. Thanks so much for being here! I cut back her pain meds to every 12 hours yesterday. She seemed to do OK. She ate dinner last night for the first time since surgery, then had a small soft BM. I guess she was not constipated, just did not have enough in her. She had a restless night last night and has refused breakfast so far today. She was really uncomfortable this morning so I am going to give her three doses of pain meds today. I am hoping that she can get off the pain meds in a few days. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

01-31-2008, 06:51 AM	#102
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Prayer's still coming Gracie's way for a speedy recovery. Give her a hug and kiss from us.

01-31-2008, 07:32 AM	#103
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I am glad she is doing well today, I hope her nights get better. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

01-31-2008, 07:34 AM	#104
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	so glad things are getting better I have learned so much from this thread! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-31-2008, 06:09 PM	#105
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Here is a link to the continuation of Gracie's recovery. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114201 __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.