Sammy has multiple neuro issues....

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Oh no, poor Sammy...I am praying for you ladyjane, and I live here in College Station if you ever needed someone to help you with anything, a bed to sleep in so you can be close to him, a coffee, anything. I know the vet students at A&M and they are great...I hope all goes well tomorrow and will be checking in for an update.

Thanks so much! Actually, when I go up there, I have to get back here because of my pups. I do appreciate your offer.
You are so lucky to be so close to A&M. It's an awesome place!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Better post this now. Once I fall asleep, I may stay in bed... It is a 2 hour drive each way, but always seems so far to me.

The surgeon at A&M told me that once these things fail, they become more problematic to repair because of the scar tissue; and the fact that he had the mesh the second time, makes it even more of a mess to deal with. Couple that with the fact that it is a very sensitive area with a lot of nerves, it is not something they like to do. With Sammy, added to all of that is the fact that he is very high risk due to all of his neurological issues. So far, we have been fortunate in that he has not had his colon move into the hernia....I have always given him pumpkin to keep him regular. The surgeon said that is great...but if he ever has issues with straining, he suggests that we start Sammy on Lactulose.

Because his bladder is slipping in there, something must be done because it is life threatening. He is going to do a cytopexy on Sammy tomorrow. They will be attaching his bladder to the abdominal wall. It will form scar tissue that will help to keep it attached...that way it cannot move back into the hernia again. He feels that this is Sammy's best option. It should prevent any further issues like this and they won't have to have him under anesthesia for a lengthy time. He is very concerned about the anesthesia. Thank God I went there...because if I had taken him to the other place, they probably would have done the other repair that I mentioned in a previous post....and it more than likely would not have worked....and he even could have ended up incontinent if they severed one of those nerves. While A&M is not as close, I just love the place for cases like this....and am so grateful they are here.

I left an s out...it is a cystopexy. Just in case anyone wants to look it up.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

I guess I missed this with Sammy. Poor baby. We all know he is in good hands and you will be doing what is best for him. Prayers for the little guy.

[yorkieusa]

Will keep Sammy in my prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow.

[roseslevi]

I am sorry about Sammy Linda, will keep him in my prayers. Texas A&M sounds so far advanced in veterinary practices and cutting edge procedures, I can see why you are so comfortable there for the more complicated cases.

[Yorkiemom1]

Any animal issues I have EVER had...horses, cats, dogs, hedgehogs....I have a beaten path to A&M...they are the best!!! I head there in a flash if I have ANY questions about anything that is going on with any of my animals....Sammy will have the very best procedure done, to achieve the very best results.

[roseslevi]

Linda,

I will be thinking about you and Sammy today. Prayers for a successful surgery.

[Lisa and Pic]

Linda, I am just seeing this and so sorry about sweet Sammy. Prayers for Sammy for a successful surgery and for you too, as you continue to be his angel.

[jadabug]

Linda just now seeing this...praying for Sammy this morning. Bless his heart.

[BlueBelle]

Prayers for you and Sammy today.

[Ringo1]

Prayers for Sammy and for a successful surgery.

[ladyjane]

Thank you everyone!! How nice to wake up to all of these well wishes. I am so worried about precious little Sammy having this procedure today. I know he is in good hands and all precautions will be taken, but it is scary nonetheless. He is such a high risk pup.

[TxVicki]

Prayers for Sammy's surgery today.

[Yorkiemom1]

Let us know as soon as he is out of surgery.....

[sugarmamma]

Prayers for Sammy