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omega · 05-20-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

I think maybe that poster was posing after having reaed only a few of the first posts. Many things have happened since then.

Tink is fine today. Talked with Peter and he said she is stable on all fronts and "Moving forward with gusto!" He's so funny. He has agreed to take on Tink as a forever patient. He doesn't have a "practice" since he works at the vet school, but he can treat a certain number of animals - I don't really know how it works. But that makes me happy.

Can't stay long, my back is really giving me fits. The pain is going down my operated leg and making me pretty miserable. I did get my staples out today and the sugeon is well-pleased with my progress. So, that makes me feel good. Still planning to go home Friday morning some time. We meet tomorrow to decide the at-home care I will need. I will have been here two weeks on Saturday so am going home a little shy of two weeks of being here and almost a week at the hospital. So, Teri, that's nearly three weeks post-op by Fri. Not so bad. Seems like a lifetime!

Pray for us all of you. Talk to you soon.
Susie

Well, no matter how long, I'll bet you will be glad to get home, even if it is a bit scary. I can't wait till you and Tink will be home together. If she has to walk to get to her mommy - maybe she will heal faster!

It's too bad about your back. Geesh, seems like you should get a reprieve somewhere. When you go home will you be going to PT or will someone be coming to you?

Bless you as you sleep tonight.

Ozzie'sperson · 05-21-2008, 10:34 AM

I hope you are feeling better today, Susie. You and Tink continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tink's Mom · 05-21-2008, 03:38 PM

I will have PT at home for a couple of weeks until I'm able to drive and take myself to therapy. I'm thankful that my insurance covers these programs for home PT and nursing care. I will need blood tests for a couple of weeks yet and a nurse will come and check on me and draw the blood twice a week. Saves me from having to find transportation and make appointments. YAY!

No different news on Tink today. She is still trying to scoot and really really trying to walk in the sling. Her front feet don't have the hang of the rhythm yet, but it will come. Today the original frog had to go to froggie heaven, so Barb gave her the first replacement frog! She didn't even stop sucking long enough to notice the change! Silly baby. I love her so much, I so miss holding her on my shoulder at night and getting the little licks and snuggles. Soon, I keep telling myself, soon!

cdawnfine · 05-21-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

I will have PT at home for a couple of weeks until I'm able to drive and take myself to therapy. I'm thankful that my insurance covers these programs for home PT and nursing care. I will need blood tests for a couple of weeks yet and a nurse will come and check on me and draw the blood twice a week. Saves me from having to find transportation and make appointments. YAY!

No different news on Tink today. She is still trying to scoot and really really trying to walk in the sling. Her front feet don't have the hang of the rhythm yet, but it will come. Today the original frog had to go to froggie heaven, so Barb gave her the first replacement frog! She didn't even stop sucking long enough to notice the change! Silly baby. I love her so much, I so miss holding her on my shoulder at night and getting the little licks and snuggles. Soon, I keep telling myself, soon!

It will be here sooner than you know, I check on you and tink everyday you both have such courage and determination

LuvMySissy · 05-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Go Tink, go!!!!!!!!

Susie - I'm sure it wouldn't be possible for a while with your knee surgery, but have you explored the options an inversion table might have for your back? We bought one a few years ago and it really does make a difference for back pain. I'm not fused anywhere, but I do have two herniated disks in my neck and when I'm in a lot of pain, hanging upside down helps. We got ours (it's called Hang Ups) on QVC........

SophieRose · 05-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Susie, something that helped me immensely was to use Safeway (major grocery line on the west coast) online. I ordered groceries online, they were delivered and kept me feeling independent. The delivery guy even put specific groceries away for me.

Have PT and visiting nurse will be just great for you. Always enjoyed their visits, helping me learn to walk in rthymn and answering my general questions.

Take good care and so glad sweet Tink is improving. It has been a long time since she was at home to spend the entire night sleeping with her Momma. What a celebration you two will have together.

Warmly, Deborah

YorkichonBella · 05-21-2008, 07:15 PM

Sending Prayers for the continued Healing of Susie & Tink & to be reunited!

Gypsy & Me · 05-21-2008, 07:28 PM

Susie, I've not posted much on your thread but please know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you and Tink. I love you both dearly as you know and I can't wait for the day that you and Tink get to be together again.

Each time you post my heart aches for you... even the posts that bring happy news give me the same ache, because you're posts are filled with such love for Tink and I know how much you are missing her. I wish I could make time skip forward for you both and all this would be in the past and you and Tink would be back together on your computer chair with her snuggled up on your neck...

I'm glad you are coming home soon and that Tink hasn't noticed a change in the frog... that's another step closer to everything being right again...

Morkie4 · 05-22-2008, 04:38 AM

Hi Susie,
So glad to come to YT and read the updates. Sorry you were having so much pain.......seems like it just moves from one area to another. Hopefully you will be able to get "all" pain areas under control. With your positive attitude and "not giving up" determination, you will be better in no time. I was soooooo glad to read that you will be going home on Friday! NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!!!

Glad to hear that Tink is making progress as well. I am sure she must miss you just as much as you miss her............she is mommy's little Tinkerbrat!

Wishing you the best and we'll keep in touch! xoxox
Carol

Tink's Mom · 05-22-2008, 03:02 PM

Hi all. My last night at the rehab center. Tomorrow I will be home in my own apartment and trying to get everything put away and "Susie-ready."

I have a couple of friends that are coming over during the weekend, but you know how overwhelming it can be to have people asking you "Where does this go? How do you want this?"

I am praying that I will be able to lay down in my own bed and be so comfortable that the pain will just go far away. I really need God to touch the area of my back that is causing so much pain and just make it go away. PT really thinks the pain is positional from the surgery and not having a proper bed. I hope they are right and I heal quickly. I'm being very careful and cautious with my back these days. I want to be able to take care of Tink as soon as possible.

Barb is planning to bring her over one day next week to see me.

OK, gotta go lay down for awhile. Talk to you tomorrow.

nikkinack · 05-22-2008, 04:56 PM

I will pray for God to touch the areas you are having troubles with. I am glad you get to go home being home always makes things better.

SophieRose · 05-22-2008, 05:47 PM

Hi, Susie. So sorry you are still experiencing pain in your back. Hopefully, you have a firm mattress and that will help ease the pain. Hospital beds and pillows are so uncomfortable.

Look forward to hearing you are home and the pain is diminished. Warmly, Deborah

Ozzie'sperson · 05-22-2008, 06:29 PM

Susie --

Praying that you get some relief. Doing the happy dance at the thought of you being home again.

yorkiesmiles · 05-22-2008, 07:28 PM

Susie, praying for God's healing touch to relieve the pain in your back and elsewhere. You have such a wonderful attitude and I can here your excitement about returning home

Gizmo's Mom · 05-23-2008, 02:37 AM

Susie, prayers for your trip home today and all goes smoothly.

05-21-2008, 10:34 AM	#782
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	I hope you are feeling better today, Susie. You and Tink continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

05-21-2008, 03:38 PM	#783
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	I will have PT at home for a couple of weeks until I'm able to drive and take myself to therapy. I'm thankful that my insurance covers these programs for home PT and nursing care. I will need blood tests for a couple of weeks yet and a nurse will come and check on me and draw the blood twice a week. Saves me from having to find transportation and make appointments. YAY! No different news on Tink today. She is still trying to scoot and really really trying to walk in the sling. Her front feet don't have the hang of the rhythm yet, but it will come. Today the original frog had to go to froggie heaven, so Barb gave her the first replacement frog! She didn't even stop sucking long enough to notice the change! Silly baby. I love her so much, I so miss holding her on my shoulder at night and getting the little licks and snuggles. Soon, I keep telling myself, soon! __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

05-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#785
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Go Tink, go!!!!!!!! Susie - I'm sure it wouldn't be possible for a while with your knee surgery, but have you explored the options an inversion table might have for your back? We bought one a few years ago and it really does make a difference for back pain. I'm not fused anywhere, but I do have two herniated disks in my neck and when I'm in a lot of pain, hanging upside down helps. We got ours (it's called Hang Ups) on QVC........ __________________ Sissy & Angel

05-21-2008, 06:40 PM	#786
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Susie, something that helped me immensely was to use Safeway (major grocery line on the west coast) online. I ordered groceries online, they were delivered and kept me feeling independent. The delivery guy even put specific groceries away for me. Have PT and visiting nurse will be just great for you. Always enjoyed their visits, helping me learn to walk in rthymn and answering my general questions. Take good care and so glad sweet Tink is improving. It has been a long time since she was at home to spend the entire night sleeping with her Momma. What a celebration you two will have together. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

05-21-2008, 07:15 PM	#787
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	Sending Prayers for the continued Healing of Susie & Tink & to be reunited! __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

05-21-2008, 07:28 PM	#788
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	Susie, I've not posted much on your thread but please know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you and Tink. I love you both dearly as you know and I can't wait for the day that you and Tink get to be together again. Each time you post my heart aches for you... even the posts that bring happy news give me the same ache, because you're posts are filled with such love for Tink and I know how much you are missing her. I wish I could make time skip forward for you both and all this would be in the past and you and Tink would be back together on your computer chair with her snuggled up on your neck... I'm glad you are coming home soon and that Tink hasn't noticed a change in the frog... that's another step closer to everything being right again... __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW

05-22-2008, 04:38 AM	#789
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	Hi Susie, So glad to come to YT and read the updates. Sorry you were having so much pain.......seems like it just moves from one area to another. Hopefully you will be able to get "all" pain areas under control. With your positive attitude and "not giving up" determination, you will be better in no time. I was soooooo glad to read that you will be going home on Friday! NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!!! Glad to hear that Tink is making progress as well. I am sure she must miss you just as much as you miss her............she is mommy's little Tinkerbrat! Wishing you the best and we'll keep in touch! xoxox Carol __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

05-22-2008, 03:02 PM	#790
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	Hi all. My last night at the rehab center. Tomorrow I will be home in my own apartment and trying to get everything put away and "Susie-ready." I have a couple of friends that are coming over during the weekend, but you know how overwhelming it can be to have people asking you "Where does this go? How do you want this?" I am praying that I will be able to lay down in my own bed and be so comfortable that the pain will just go far away. I really need God to touch the area of my back that is causing so much pain and just make it go away. PT really thinks the pain is positional from the surgery and not having a proper bed. I hope they are right and I heal quickly. I'm being very careful and cautious with my back these days. I want to be able to take care of Tink as soon as possible. Barb is planning to bring her over one day next week to see me. OK, gotta go lay down for awhile. Talk to you tomorrow. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

05-22-2008, 04:56 PM	#791
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I will pray for God to touch the areas you are having troubles with. I am glad you get to go home being home always makes things better. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

05-22-2008, 05:47 PM	#792
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Hi, Susie. So sorry you are still experiencing pain in your back. Hopefully, you have a firm mattress and that will help ease the pain. Hospital beds and pillows are so uncomfortable. Look forward to hearing you are home and the pain is diminished. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

05-22-2008, 06:29 PM	#793
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Susie -- Praying that you get some relief. Doing the happy dance at the thought of you being home again. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

05-22-2008, 07:28 PM	#794
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Susie, praying for God's healing touch to relieve the pain in your back and elsewhere. You have such a wonderful attitude and I can here your excitement about returning home __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

05-23-2008, 02:37 AM	#795
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	Susie, prayers for your trip home today and all goes smoothly.