Update On Newman. And Jersey too. Hi everyone. The latest update on Newman is that tomorrow morning (Wednesday) He will be going in for an ultra sound and chest x ray. Please keep your fingers crossed that everything comes out alright. Initially we thought that he'd have his surgery this week, but the earliest would be this Friday and I'm just not comfortable having him operated on on a Friday. I'd rather have him done early in the week, this way I know a doctor will be around and easily accessible. Newm will spend about two to three days in the hospital and I'll be visiting him every day so he know he has not been left. Please, also keep Jersey in your thoughts. She will be going in tomorrow morning as well for her spaying. I am such a wreck. I know it's just a simple thing but I hate leaving her. She is such a shy little girl and seems to freak out with new people. This throws me since we've had her from 10 weeks and she's always been socialized as we took her and her sister with us to all our travel baseball games etc. She just does not like strangers handling her, or even petting her for that matter. She hides behind me or clings to me or she is hiding behind Tia for cover. I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks you all again. Elaine. |
I will be praying for you,Jersey, and Newman. Sending hugs and Kisses! |
Elaine I do hope everything works out for Newman. He will be in my prayer's. Also Jersey. I am sure her surgery will be fine. Buddy, most times, does not like stranger's approaching him and he is 3 1/2. Sometimes he get's excited to see someone, almost like he knows them and is happy to see them then other times he growls or jumps up on me to pick him up. All 15lbs of him. Ugh? The say go by their instincts because they can judge people better than we can. |
Prayers for both of your babies coming from Utah:) |
Prayers for both of your babies. I know you have been wrestling with a lot of decisions with your sweet Newman. Let us know how things go with your babies.. |
Elaine, I'm praying for ALL of you................. |
Praying that all goes well... |
Up Up go more prayers for your babies. :hands: :hands: I know it's hard to see Newman suffer. O hope he will go through the surgery well with no problems at all. And Jersey baby will be fine - just give her lots of TLC and she'll be good as new before you know it. Easy for me to say huh?!;) I worried for Tink too; you just can't help it 'cause you love them so much.:) |
So glad you are taking a step-by-step approach for Newman's surgery. Why rush it and then be sick with worry. I definitely would want to know my doctor was available. Sending healing thoughts for Jersey and her surgery. Wow, Elaine, a lot on your plate. Take care, Deborah |
I Am Such A WRECK Tonight... I am such a wreck tonight. Newman was due to have his ultra sound tomorrow and Jersey is due to be spay tomorrow. Originally, we were quoted a TOTAL of between $1500 - $2000 for EVERYTHING. Post op and surgery (For Newman). Sunday it cost me over $200 for blood work and aspiration of the lymph node. I got a call tonight to let me know that the cost of Newman's ultra sound tomorrow will be $500 (That is chest x ray and ultra sound). I posted this under the general Yorkie forum. I think $500 is RIDICULOUS. They are charging me for a 1/2 day stay at the hospital. 1/2 day stay for What? It's a friggin ultra sound. It's not only that, I am just having such a horribl time with all of this. I am PETRIFIED that I will lose my baby during the surgery. I've explained that Newman is 10 yrs. old. This tumor has never been seen before. And, he has a collapsed trachea. I'm very uncomfortable with the statitics of an 89 percent survival rate with amputation because I feel as if we are being given false hope. My husband asked our vet "how can you give this kind of success rate, when you've never seen this before." He said he's basing it on other tumors in other areas, but admitted that he has no idea how this will react once they operate. I don't want my baby to die during surgery, or suffer after surgery only to find out he's no better and I don't want to put him to sleep. This is a position I wouldn't want to see ANYONE in. And to top it all off Jersey goes in for a routine spay tomorrow morning and I'm worried over that and did I mention I'm being charged $410 for a spay too. I realize that they run a business but I just can't help but feel that Newman may be someone's guinnee pig at our expense. Like they may be just raking up a big bill and yet know they may not save him. Maybe I'm just being over sensative tonight. I just feel physically ill. We don't have unlimited funds and they keep raising our prices higher and higher. Sorry to ramble. This has just been one of the worse days I've had. I can't figure out whether to cry or throw up over all of this. I am just so so sick over the though of losing him. Elaine |
Elaine, you are just sick with worry. When Sophie was sick, I spent thousands to keep her alive. Charlie's dental bills in the last month alone were over $2,000. I don't regret the money that was spent on Sophie because she gave me so many years of love and companionship. Sweet Charlie had a tough life, and his teeth were neglected. He needs to be well even though his age is 10. It does take you back when you are given a quote but remember these are speciality procedures. Medicine is "big business" and flows into the vet world also. However, there are no guarantees except that you will keep trying until all means are exhausted. I think of you and send you quiet thoughts to help you. Warmly, Deborah |
oh my goodness! so sorry you have to be going through this!!! :( :( gluck tomorrow .. and sending you LOTS of prayers and thoughts :animal-pa |
I wish you were in Georgia, Elaine. I found wonderful vet in Gordon, GA who did Rebel's LP surgery. The total cost for the surgery, staying overnight, meds and tests was $386.00. His name is Dr. Campbell and I just fell in love with him after seeing him with Rebel. Good grief, for what you're gonna be paying, you could fly here and stay with me. I'd take you to Dr. Campbell. I'm praying so hard for you, Elaine. I just hate that you're having to go through this:( |
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