Update on Holly's surgery today - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mojo · 04-14-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

I'm sure you were more worried then Holly was. The drop off time is set so that all the patients are there and ready for surgery. Usually a surgery schedule isn't set until they see which patients are coming in for the day. Sometimes surgery's cancel, and sometimes they get in emergencies so they can't determine the schedule until after surgery appointments are seen or dropped off. i know its frustrating for the owner to be waiting and not knowing if their dog has gone into surgery or not. My hospital gets in a lot of surgeries everyday. schedules are starting time vary each day. There can sometimes be 10 surgeries or more in a day. When this happens our receptionist will call the owners in the early afternoon to tell them their dog hasn't had surgery yet but is going in soon. your vet probably should have called to tell you she wasn't going to go until later that afternoon, but i agree with them that she did need to be dropped off at the time they told you. Most of the time the dogs sleep in their kennels or just watch what's going on.

it may be frustrating to the owner but think from the vet clinic's point of view too. Say they have 5 surgeries to do that day. Originally Holly was scheduled to go 3rd because there were two major surgeries ahead of her. So they prep the 1st pet and get it ready for surgery. While that pet is in surgery for an hour or so, the next pet is being prep'd (blood work, x-rays, U/S, whatever). What if the second pet in the line up can't go right away for whatever reason (they have to do another test before they can procede) and they are ready for the next case? If Holly isn't there because you wanted to keep her home longer for your piece of mind then she misses out and won't get done until much later. She gets bumped and the others end up going before her.

schedules can change throughout the day depending on stability of patients, test and retests, availability of instruments, and emergencies.

I don't mean to make it sound like your worries and frustration are not important because they are. However the frustration can go both ways. The vet is just trying to do his job and you are a wonderful caring owner that just wants the best for their baby. Try to see it their way too and don't blow up at them. Their goal is to help the animals, not piss you off.

I appreciate this post. I didnt know how it worked. I thought you had an appt for a surgery at a certain time and that was it.
Doesnt excuse the office staff from contacting her, but I am glad to know the process. Thanks.

Ozzie'sperson · 04-14-2008, 08:08 PM

Glad to hear that the surgery is over and that your baby will be home again tomorrow.

It is frustrating to have to wait for updates. The last time Ozzie was in the hospital, I had to call every 45 minutes to finally get the doctor on the line. (I didn't want to go there and upset Ozzie by having to leave him again.)

YorkieChick1 · 04-14-2008, 09:44 PM

I'm so glad Holly is out of surgery and doing well. I would have been mad and I would've been a wreck all day too!! I appreciate my vets so much when I hear stories like this. I go to Adobe Animal Hospital here in the Bay Area, CA and they have a completely open door policy. I can be with my baby anywhere in the hospital and that includes ICU and the operating room. When my girls got spayed I was the one who held them when they got their anathesia, I watched the surgery and I was the one who held them when they woke up from it. It puts my mind at ease knowing that I can be there for them and that the hospital has nothing to hide. Maybe you could find a vet that has a more open policy. Speedy recovery for Holly.

Tiger's Mom · 04-14-2008, 10:26 PM

aww, poor Holly . . . .but I think I feel more for Mommy as she probably has not clue what is coming down, other than perhaps "where is mommy"?

Tomorrow will come sooner than you think. I will pray for your little angel.

huggles from my furfamily.

YORKIE_mom_2008 · 04-15-2008, 10:54 AM

Yeah if there was an emergency surgery then that would have been the priority. For example i got my year old akita X black lab spayed and the next day she tore out her stiches(sp?) and had guts etc (sorry! lol) hanging out. And this guy who was just a walk-in complained that he had been waiting a whole.....get this..... 10 minutes! and that they should vaccinate his puppy before re-stiching my dog! anyway the main thing is that she is spayed and doing well!

Gracie2006 · 04-15-2008, 03:08 PM

Holly is home from the hospital. She is tired, hungry and more than happy to be home! She has no sutures, was sent home with Rimadyl for pain. She is supposed to be quiet for 3 days and no heavy activity (walking, jumping) for 10 days. She had 4 baby teeth removed and got her micro chip. We are very glad this is over. Her incision looks a bit red, she has an E-collar to wear so hopefully it will heal up.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 04-15-2008, 03:17 PM

So glad to see the news!!! she'll be right as rain in a few days,, scaring the poo outta you with her jumping and running,,

Glad its over for ya!

chattiesmom · 04-15-2008, 03:30 PM

WOW! I just found this thread. I am so very sorry that you and Holly had such a horrible pre-op experience, but I am so glad that she is home and that all is well.

I would definately have a talk with the vet -- on a professional level -- about your concerns. I would give him an opportunity to explain what went wrong and caused the long wait. Then I would present him with an extra special pan of brownies made with Ex-lax!

Gracie2006 · 04-15-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

WOW! I just found this thread. I am so very sorry that you and Holly had such a horrible pre-op experience, but I am so glad that she is home and that all is well.

I would definately have a talk with the vet -- on a professional level -- about your concerns. I would give him an opportunity to explain what went wrong and caused the long wait. Then I would present him with an extra special pan of brownies made with Ex-lax!

Ha Ha Ha, my sentiments exlactly!

nikkinack · 04-15-2008, 04:51 PM

I am glad all is well, praying for a pain free recovery.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 04-15-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Then I would present him with an extra special pan of brownies made with Ex-lax!

ROFL!!! Cindy, ,you so bad,, LOL

mojo · 04-15-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by YORKIE_mom_2008

Yeah if there was an emergency surgery then that would have been the priority. For example i got my year old akita X black lab spayed and the next day she tore out her stiches(sp?) and had guts etc (sorry! lol) hanging out. And this guy who was just a walk-in complained that he had been waiting a whole.....get this..... 10 minutes! and that they should vaccinate his puppy before re-stiching my dog! anyway the main thing is that she is spayed and doing well!

Wow! people are nuts!!!!!!!! Every time I go to my vet, which is at least once a month, I wait a minimum of 20 minutes. They are extremely busy, but I totally trust them and they saved Bellas life. Well worth the wait.

04-14-2008, 08:08 PM	#17
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Glad to hear that the surgery is over and that your baby will be home again tomorrow. It is frustrating to have to wait for updates. The last time Ozzie was in the hospital, I had to call every 45 minutes to finally get the doctor on the line. (I didn't want to go there and upset Ozzie by having to leave him again.) __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

04-14-2008, 09:44 PM	#18
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	I'm so glad Holly is out of surgery and doing well. I would have been mad and I would've been a wreck all day too!! I appreciate my vets so much when I hear stories like this. I go to Adobe Animal Hospital here in the Bay Area, CA and they have a completely open door policy. I can be with my baby anywhere in the hospital and that includes ICU and the operating room. When my girls got spayed I was the one who held them when they got their anathesia, I watched the surgery and I was the one who held them when they woke up from it. It puts my mind at ease knowing that I can be there for them and that the hospital has nothing to hide. Maybe you could find a vet that has a more open policy. Speedy recovery for Holly. __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

04-15-2008, 10:54 AM	#20
YORKIE_mom_2008 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 442	Yeah if there was an emergency surgery then that would have been the priority. For example i got my year old akita X black lab spayed and the next day she tore out her stiches(sp?) and had guts etc (sorry! lol) hanging out. And this guy who was just a walk-in complained that he had been waiting a whole.....get this..... 10 minutes! and that they should vaccinate his puppy before re-stiching my dog! anyway the main thing is that she is spayed and doing well! __________________ Renée, mommy to: Koda (1 year old male, Yorkshire Terrier) Sarah & Jake (2 year old, Akita/Labs)

04-15-2008, 03:08 PM	#21
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Holly is Home! Holly is home from the hospital. She is tired, hungry and more than happy to be home! She has no sutures, was sent home with Rimadyl for pain. She is supposed to be quiet for 3 days and no heavy activity (walking, jumping) for 10 days. She had 4 baby teeth removed and got her micro chip. We are very glad this is over. Her incision looks a bit red, she has an E-collar to wear so hopefully it will heal up. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

04-15-2008, 03:17 PM	#22
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	So glad to see the news!!! she'll be right as rain in a few days,, scaring the poo outta you with her jumping and running,, Glad its over for ya! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

04-14-2008, 10:26 PM	#19
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	aww, poor Holly . . . .but I think I feel more for Mommy as she probably has not clue what is coming down, other than perhaps "where is mommy"? Tomorrow will come sooner than you think. I will pray for your little angel. huggles from my furfamily.

04-15-2008, 03:30 PM	#23
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	WOW! I just found this thread. I am so very sorry that you and Holly had such a horrible pre-op experience, but I am so glad that she is home and that all is well. I would definately have a talk with the vet -- on a professional level -- about your concerns. I would give him an opportunity to explain what went wrong and caused the long wait. Then I would present him with an extra special pan of brownies made with Ex-lax! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

04-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#25
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I am glad all is well, praying for a pain free recovery. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB