Gigi- Liver Shunt Surgery at UT today - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LuvTaycieGirl · 12-02-2011, 02:33 PM

Wonderful News! I am so happy for you both

sugarpig · 12-02-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks all for the kind words and prayers!

I was able to visit with Gigi this evening. She looked sooo exhausted. The docs assured me she was doing okay...moving around in her cage, alert and was eating her food. It just so happened they had given her some pain meds prior to my visit...hence the sleepiness and lethargy. She did perk up when I had to leave....she was like wait Momma I'm going with you

If all goes well tonight, she should be able to come back to the hotel with me tomorrow. If all goes well on Saturday, then we should be able to travel back to home on Sunday.

Erica

Susan78 · 12-02-2011, 06:02 PM

Prayers to you and Gigi. Hope all continues to go well. Susan

Buster Brown · 12-02-2011, 06:13 PM

Great news that Gigi's surgery went well. Sending prayers for a smooth and speedy recovery. Best wishes.

107barney · 12-02-2011, 08:30 PM

I'm so glad Gigi did well today. I'll pray for her continued recovery. Hugs to you!

Sammy Mommy · 12-03-2011, 01:29 PM

Sending get well prayers for Gigi. Feel better soon sweetie!!

ladyjane · 12-03-2011, 01:31 PM

Checking for an update on Gigi. Hope she is able to stay at the hotel with her mom tonight.

alaskayorkie · 12-03-2011, 01:45 PM

That's terrific news, and I'm so glad you've been able to visit already. It always breaks my heart when they look sad like that, but I honestly think your bond will improve as she relies on you for the rest of your recovery.

Sending my best, and thanks for the updates.

Yorkiedaze · 12-03-2011, 05:59 PM

How wonderful that she's ready to go home already. I will pray for her recovery and good health. You take care of "you" too!!

southernbelle04 · 12-03-2011, 07:30 PM

So glad the surgery went well! I will pray for you guys and hope for a speedy recovery!

Lisa and Pic · 12-04-2011, 03:21 AM

Positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

sugarpig · 12-04-2011, 10:13 AM

HI Everyone,

I wanted to bring everyone up to date on Gigi's progress. We had a minor setback yesterday in that she refused to eat any food. She ate really well the day of surgery but by next day she stop eating. Dr. Hodshon and Dr. Tobias felt it would be best if she stayed at the hospital for another day for further evaluation. She refused to eat any RX food and hadn't eaten in 24 hours. I was able to get her to eat some cottage cheese yesterday at around 7:30pm.

Throughout this ordeal, she had been alert, eating and with very little complication. They did blood work and ultrasound- no issues. One of the residents decided to give her a little chicken and voila..she ate. Dr. Hodshon surmised Gigi had an appetite just not for the RX food. So, I'm going to work the the UT nutritionist for a custom diet for her.

I was able to bring her back to the hotel today. Gigi is alert and resting comfortably. I'm going to hang out here in TN today and head home to VA tomorrow.

Many thanks to Gigi's UT surgical team (left to right): Dr. Tobias, vet student Amy Hamilton, and Dr. Hodshon.

And many thanks to you guys for the well wishes, prayers and support!

TxVicki · 12-04-2011, 10:25 AM

I'm sorry that she had a set back, but glad that she ate some chicken. I am happy to hear she is with you in the hotel.
Great picture. I tell you Dr.Tobias looks like she has gotten younger.
Prayers still continue for Gigi.

lvtyorkie · 12-04-2011, 12:24 PM

My Gabby had Shunt Surgery on the 26th of October. She hardly would eat for the first few days. Scary I know, and I have been there. Gabby will eat LS Canin soaked for about ten minutes with apple bits and goat cheese. Go to the Liver Shunt Support group on Yahoo. They have many helpful hints on diet. I believe the worst is behind us both. Good luck, I am so glad you had the surgery. I know for Gabby it has given her another chance at a happy and healthy life.

ladyjane · 12-04-2011, 01:06 PM

So happy all is well. I was a bit worried when you did not post yesterday. Gigi looks great in the picture!!

12-02-2011, 02:33 PM	#16
LuvTaycieGirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT,USA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 1	Wonderful News! I am so happy for you both __________________ Emily and Taycie Love you little girl

12-02-2011, 05:47 PM	#17
sugarpig Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland Posts: 64	Thanks all for the kind words and prayers! I was able to visit with Gigi this evening. She looked sooo exhausted. The docs assured me she was doing okay...moving around in her cage, alert and was eating her food. It just so happened they had given her some pain meds prior to my visit...hence the sleepiness and lethargy. She did perk up when I had to leave....she was like wait Momma I'm going with you If all goes well tonight, she should be able to come back to the hotel with me tomorrow. If all goes well on Saturday, then we should be able to travel back to home on Sunday. Erica __________________ Erica, Gigi & Cocoa

12-02-2011, 06:13 PM	#19
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Great news that Gigi's surgery went well. Sending prayers for a smooth and speedy recovery. Best wishes. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

12-02-2011, 08:30 PM	#20
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I'm so glad Gigi did well today. I'll pray for her continued recovery. Hugs to you! __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

12-03-2011, 01:31 PM	#22
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Checking for an update on Gigi. Hope she is able to stay at the hotel with her mom tonight. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-02-2011, 06:02 PM	#18
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,107	Prayers to you and Gigi. Hope all continues to go well. Susan

12-03-2011, 01:29 PM	#21
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Sending get well prayers for Gigi. Feel better soon sweetie!!

12-03-2011, 01:45 PM	#23
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	That's terrific news, and I'm so glad you've been able to visit already. It always breaks my heart when they look sad like that, but I honestly think your bond will improve as she relies on you for the rest of your recovery. Sending my best, and thanks for the updates. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

12-03-2011, 05:59 PM	#24
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	How wonderful that she's ready to go home already. I will pray for her recovery and good health. You take care of "you" too!! __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

12-03-2011, 07:30 PM	#25
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	So glad the surgery went well! I will pray for you guys and hope for a speedy recovery! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

12-04-2011, 03:21 AM	#26
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

12-04-2011, 10:25 AM	#28
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I'm sorry that she had a set back, but glad that she ate some chicken. I am happy to hear she is with you in the hotel. Great picture. I tell you Dr.Tobias looks like she has gotten younger. Prayers still continue for Gigi. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

12-04-2011, 12:24 PM	#29
lvtyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 80	LS survivor My Gabby had Shunt Surgery on the 26th of October. She hardly would eat for the first few days. Scary I know, and I have been there. Gabby will eat LS Canin soaked for about ten minutes with apple bits and goat cheese. Go to the Liver Shunt Support group on Yahoo. They have many helpful hints on diet. I believe the worst is behind us both. Good luck, I am so glad you had the surgery. I know for Gabby it has given her another chance at a happy and healthy life. Last edited by lvtyorkie; 12-04-2011 at 12:26 PM.

12-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#30
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	So happy all is well. I was a bit worried when you did not post yesterday. Gigi looks great in the picture!! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP