Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 3307660)

We have had members here with personal experience with AAI. Both MyBabe4Me (Val) and BleuBoyBarber (Vicki) had AAI pups. Bleu Boy was in a cast, Baby Bear had surgery. There have been others along the way who have lost their little ones. You may want to PM Val & Vicki and hear their experiences. At the very least, you will find much support among them!

Originally Posted by B_and_Bs_Mom (Post 3307907)

I also want to let you know that I have a girl named Bailey that had AAI. I do not now what I would have done without the support of the other AAI moms in the Yahoo AAI group. Please come and join us, so we can support you and pray for your precious pup as you go on this journey. It's a rough road and no need to go down it alone! Praying for your baby and sending you big hugs!

Originally Posted by sherryllynne (Post 3307834)

I am very sorry to hear about Gucci's diagnosis. As suggested please do make contact the AAI owners mentioned- as they are incredibly supportive and helpful. Please make sure your baby is still and clam until surgery to prevent any further neuro issues. It seems like all of us with AAI experience have different stories - Keep strong for your baby and keep the outlook positive for your baby. We are ALL here for you and pray for you and Gucci in the days ahead.

Originally Posted by fifilame (Post 3308046)

Thank you all for your kind words of support. There was a misunderstanding somewhere about her age. She is 13 months old but has been ill for 2 1/2 -3 months before we finally figured out what was wrong with her. Also, I want to get on the AAI support group on yahoo, but cannot find it. Can someone please send me the link or let me know how to find it? I think it will really be helpful "talking" to others who have had or are going through this same thing. Gucci has been in her crate since the diagnosis, and is wearing a neck brace, and I only take her out to go to the bathroom (there is a weewee pad in there but she refuses to go on that one), and to hold her and let her sit on my lap for a few minutes several times a day. Today she feels better and keeps standing up (and falling down) and crying to come out but every time I take her out she wants to try to walk all over so I'm having trouble keeping her calm.

Originally Posted by sherryllynne (Post 3308243)

This is great news that Gucci is older. And her weight is good. She should be a very good candidate for the AAI surgery. Although it is serious, she has good strength on her side. We are in prayer for all of you now.
Please go to this yahoo group site for AAI- AtlantoaxialInstabilitypups : AtlantoaxialInstabilitypups. we are all on it. Either Val or Jamie will respond once you access it to join up. You will find incredible support in the group. The angels in this group are my best friends...and supported me thru some tough times. Keep us posted on Gucci.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3308652)

Sherryllynne you have such incredible strength to offer help and guidance to little Gucci. Thank you for being you :hug:

Originally Posted by sherryllynne (Post 3308693)

You know how close this is to my heart. It is only by the prayers and friendship you have offered that I am stronger. The yorkie community has supported me and lynn with so much love and comfort, that I could never say Thanks enough. My prayer has been for healing to occur, so I can rise up and be a support for anyone else facing this diagnosis. Our precious Ellie ministered to so many of us on earth - and I am positive she would want me to continue her story in some way to be still positive and encouraging for what we can all overcome. I cherish each of you in my life thru Ellie.
Now Gucci- we are here for you and we cheer you along to good health soon.

Originally Posted by fifilame (Post 3310625)

Hi everyone. I so appreciate everyone's good thoughts and prayers and thought I should update you as to the latest. We had to fly Gucci to Jacksonville last night and she was examined today by the neuro up there who we've heard so much about. He is keeping her there today for tests and he will do the surgery tomorrow morning. I will continue to keep you all informed because everybody has just been so kind and it's nice to have a place to go and "vent", because when this kind of thing happens, it kind of consumes you and non-doggie lovers don't understand that they are our babies. Good thoughts and I will let you all know how the surgery goes. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Anaic (Post 3307870)

First of all, I want to say how sorry I am about Gucci. I know this is terrifying for you the unknown. What is going to happen, will she make it through what will she be like afterwards.

We have a wonderful support group on Yahoo called AAI, I'll put out an email to Val and everyone to be alerted about your baby.

My Shelby has AAI with several other congenital defects but she had a successful surgery 1.9 months ago. She innocently slipped off the couch, went into a seizure. My life stopped at that point all I could think of and focus was her. She was rushed to the ER just 5 mins away, then the next day to Akron Emergency Hospital, wasnt pleased with his laid back attitude. Then became acquainted with Metropolitan Hospital and Dr Tod Axlund. What a God send he and his staff during this time.

Please have hope, she will get through surgery. Actually Gucci weights 1lb more then Shelby at the time of surgery. These Neurosurgeons who are experienced in this surgery know what they are doing. If you would like you can email Dr. Axlund for a referral to where your going. He is know across the states. There are only a few of them. Or I can contact him for you.

We are here for you, will stand by you while you and Gucci go through this. Please have hope, we pray together, light candles, and will give you our experience to carry you though!

God BLess and protect you both, may he encircle his loving arms around you and give you strengh

Originally Posted by sherryllynne (Post 3308693)

You know how close this is to my heart. It is only by the prayers and friendship you have offered that I am stronger. The yorkie community has supported me and lynn with so much love and comfort, that I could never say Thanks enough. My prayer has been for healing to occur, so I can rise up and be a support for anyone else facing this diagnosis. Our precious Ellie ministered to so many of us on earth - and I am positive she would want me to continue her story in some way to be still positive and encouraging for what we can all overcome. I cherish each of you in my life thru Ellie.
Now Gucci- we are here for you and we cheer you along to good health soon.