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ladyjane · 08-14-2012, 06:09 AM

I am curious....does anyone have any experience with this stuff? I have read so much on google, my head is spinning. It is all so very frustrating...I hate seeing this poor boy go through this. I have been told that these hernias are often difficult, but then I see sites that say there is an 80% success rate. I just hate this.

kamax60 · 08-14-2012, 06:20 AM

Praying for sweet little Sammy.

LunasMomma · 08-14-2012, 06:45 AM

Poor baby

I wonder if they could use some techniques that they use for humans with hernia/bladder issues. My hubby had a hernia operation 20 years ago where they used a mesh to reinforce the area. He's never had a problem with it again, and he lifts heavy things all day long!

With humans, they use a "bladder sling". Don't know much about this, as they didn't do this for me when I had my full hysterectomy. They usually do this because the organs they remove leave a gap that the bladder slips down into and that causes urinary incontinence (yay me, pee if I sneeze, laugh, cough, or run

!) I wonder if the technology exists to perform a bladder sling on a doggy?

Prayers for your Sammy

ladyjane · 08-14-2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunasMomma

Poor baby

I wonder if they could use some techniques that they use for humans with hernia/bladder issues. My hubby had a hernia operation 20 years ago where they used a mesh to reinforce the area. He's never had a problem with it again, and he lifts heavy things all day long!

With humans, they use a "bladder sling". Don't know much about this, as they didn't do this for me when I had my full hysterectomy. They usually do this because the organs they remove leave a gap that the bladder slips down into and that causes urinary incontinence (yay me, pee if I sneeze, laugh, cough, or run

!) I wonder if the technology exists to perform a bladder sling on a doggy?

Prayers for your Sammy

Sammy actually had two hernia surgeries before these recent issues. The second one was with the mesh. They both failed almost immediately.

As for the sling, that is interesting...I have a call into my vet and I will ask her if she has heard of them doing it for dogs. I have a feeling that if it were done, A&M would be doing it. Actually, what they are doing is very similar...but they are not using something (such as a ligament or muscle) as a sling to attach the bladder...they are attaching it directly.

Lil Sis · 08-14-2012, 07:39 AM

sending prayers for sammy ..

mugwee1 · 08-14-2012, 08:41 AM

Awwwwh Lady Jane so sorry Sammy is having another surgery. Hopefully it works this time, Little Fella has been through so much he is Very lucky to have you for his Momma. Will be keeping you and Sammy in my prayers.

Anne/Luci

roseslevi · 08-14-2012, 08:57 AM

Prayers being said for Sammy, poor baby.

chachi · 08-14-2012, 09:40 AM

Good thoughts and prayers for Sammy

kjc · 08-14-2012, 11:51 AM

Don't know if this is the case with Sammy... but possible hereditary connective tissue disorder similar to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in humans... can affect skin and/or internal organs (skin tends toward hyperelasticity... my family member has had multiple hernias, mesh does not work, stitches don't hold for long, (won't stay in place due to the hyperelasticity issue internally). She has Ehlers-Danlos with Marfans... I confuse symptoms of the two but I believe the connective tissue part is of EDS. Marfans is the doublejointed (lay term), hyperextension of joints.

sophias mommy · 08-14-2012, 12:00 PM

Poor Sammy

Keeping him in my thoughts

CouversMom · 08-14-2012, 12:35 PM

I will keep Sammy in my thoughts... So sad that he has to go through all of this

At least he has you to take care of him and get him the help he needs.

ladyjane · 08-14-2012, 01:30 PM

Well, they did not do the surgery today.

Sammy is scheduled as the first case tomorrow. They said he is doing fine. They pushed the bladder back out of the hernia and he is piddling small amounts...so he is ok. I just had hoped it would get done and he could get out of there tomorrow.

Cha Cha · 08-14-2012, 01:40 PM

So sorry to hear Sammy had a relapse. Sending prayers his way for a safe and successful surgery. Poor fella, he needs a break.

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-14-2012, 01:45 PM

Poor Sammy.

. Thank goodness you are there for him Linda.

Maximo · 08-14-2012, 02:15 PM

Sending prayers for little Sammy. I'm sorry he has to wait until tomorrow and that he has to go through this again.

08-14-2012, 06:09 AM	#16
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I am curious....does anyone have any experience with this stuff? I have read so much on google, my head is spinning. It is all so very frustrating...I hate seeing this poor boy go through this. I have been told that these hernias are often difficult, but then I see sites that say there is an 80% success rate. I just hate this. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-14-2012, 06:20 AM	#17
kamax60 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 543	Praying for sweet little Sammy. __________________ Kandy and Mr. Beasley

08-14-2012, 06:45 AM	#18
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Poor baby I wonder if they could use some techniques that they use for humans with hernia/bladder issues. My hubby had a hernia operation 20 years ago where they used a mesh to reinforce the area. He's never had a problem with it again, and he lifts heavy things all day long! With humans, they use a "bladder sling". Don't know much about this, as they didn't do this for me when I had my full hysterectomy. They usually do this because the organs they remove leave a gap that the bladder slips down into and that causes urinary incontinence (yay me, pee if I sneeze, laugh, cough, or run!) I wonder if the technology exists to perform a bladder sling on a doggy? Prayers for your Sammy __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

08-14-2012, 07:39 AM	#20
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	sending prayers for sammy .. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

08-14-2012, 08:41 AM	#21
mugwee1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pa. Posts: 861	So sad Awwwwh Lady Jane so sorry Sammy is having another surgery. Hopefully it works this time, Little Fella has been through so much he is Very lucky to have you for his Momma. Will be keeping you and Sammy in my prayers. Anne/Luci

08-14-2012, 08:57 AM	#22
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	Prayers being said for Sammy, poor baby. __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

08-14-2012, 09:40 AM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Good thoughts and prayers for Sammy __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-14-2012, 11:51 AM	#24
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Don't know if this is the case with Sammy... but possible hereditary connective tissue disorder similar to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in humans... can affect skin and/or internal organs (skin tends toward hyperelasticity... my family member has had multiple hernias, mesh does not work, stitches don't hold for long, (won't stay in place due to the hyperelasticity issue internally). She has Ehlers-Danlos with Marfans... I confuse symptoms of the two but I believe the connective tissue part is of EDS. Marfans is the doublejointed (lay term), hyperextension of joints. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-14-2012, 12:00 PM	#25
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	Poor Sammy Keeping him in my thoughts __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

08-14-2012, 12:35 PM	#26
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I will keep Sammy in my thoughts... So sad that he has to go through all of this At least he has you to take care of him and get him the help he needs. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-14-2012, 01:30 PM	#27
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Well, they did not do the surgery today. Sammy is scheduled as the first case tomorrow. They said he is doing fine. They pushed the bladder back out of the hernia and he is piddling small amounts...so he is ok. I just had hoped it would get done and he could get out of there tomorrow. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-14-2012, 01:40 PM	#28
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	So sorry to hear Sammy had a relapse. Sending prayers his way for a safe and successful surgery. Poor fella, he needs a break. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

08-14-2012, 01:45 PM	#29
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Poor Sammy. . Thank goodness you are there for him Linda. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

08-14-2012, 02:15 PM	#30
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Sending prayers for little Sammy. I'm sorry he has to wait until tomorrow and that he has to go through this again. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy