Gigi- Liver Shunt Surgery at UT today
 

Hi everyone,

Gigi's liver shunt surgery went very well this morning. She is now in recovery. The UT surgical team is amazing. I am eternally grateful. Please continue to pray for no complications and a speedy recovery.

I should be able to see her later on this evening barring any complications.

Thanks all for your support,
Erica

That's wonderful news! Praying for Gigi to have a speedy recovery...I know you can't wait to see her this afternoon.

Oh, I'm so glad! I will keep praying for her!

Oh, that is wonderful! I know what relief you are feeling. Sending prayers for continued recovery.

Oh that is great news!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!

Great news. Hope she has a speedy recovery

Glad to hear GiGi surgery went well hope for quick recovery:)

Excellent news! Prayers for a great recovery!

What great news!! Sending up prayers that Gigi has a fast recovery:)

Super news. Get well soon Gigi

Hope she gets better real fast

Great news! So happy to hear that Gigi's surgery went well. Prayers for a speedy recovery. :)

sending prayers for a speedy recovery!!

That's wonderful news.

Wonderful News! I am so happy for you both:)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!! ;)

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

Positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Gigi update
 

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. :thumbup::thumbup:


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

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.

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. :animal36

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