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For My Coby · 03-01-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by patty58

Matthew, I can't even begin to tell you how much I am enjoying the updates. Keep 'em coming. Give that cute little guy a little kiss from me.

I hope you received my resume, because I would LOVE to come visit your "ward"!! You are the best nursing staff EVER!!

Matthew · 03-01-2008, 07:48 PM

Thanks, All for the good wishes and kisses. They have been passed along.
The patient attempted to beg a taste of a spicy chicken wing this evening.
Nursing staff, for the first time since surgery, refused this request.
Patient donned surly attitude and retired back to his bed.
Overnight staff will monitor, and report in the morning on progress.
Nurse Matthew

Matthew · 03-02-2008, 08:49 AM

Patient requested room change at midnight, to be closer to nursing staff. Request was honored. Patient awakened at 5am by overly rambunctious behavior by feline roommates. Roommates switched to another room, and patient again settled in.
He rose for the day at 9 am, and promptly demanded breakfast. Beef and gravy menu chosen, along with dollop of Nutrical and approximately 5 cc of water. 100% of breakfast offered was consumed.
Patient then requested to use the bathroom, and accompanied his canine roommate outdoors upon own initiation. Patient cautioned not to "plop" near outdoor furniture or firepit. Patient disregarded this warning. Staff note this is the first "poo" for patient since surgery. "Poo" appeared to weigh in at approximately 1 ton.
Patient enjoyed darting about yard, sniffing roommates butt, smelling a few early blooming flowers, and allowing a stray, outdoor feline who is familiar to the patient to "mark" him via "head butting" and rubbing behavior.
Patient then attempted to bolt from hospital grounds to a nearby field, and was redirected back to the hospital lobby.
Patient then received morning dosages of Metacam and Clindamycin. Cooperative with medication administration, but facial features after each administration indicate displeasure with nursing staff.
Metacam now having effects. Patient is in chair in room, receiving Vitamin D dosage via undiluted sunshine. Appears drowsy and drifting off to sleep.
Updates provided this afternoon from incoming shift.
Nurse Matthew

patty58 · 03-02-2008, 09:30 AM

Sounds to me like patient is doing well...I'm sure because of the great nursing staff. Stannie is sure one tuff little guy.

Judy in Waco · 03-02-2008, 09:51 AM

Glad to hear that he's doing so well.

And I believe it's a rule that the first poop after surgery can be anywhere he darn well pleases, so just be happy it was somewhere outside! LOL!

Matthew · 03-02-2008, 11:00 AM

Oh I know, Judy!! I was just happy to see him poop. Like a lot of older men, he is usually very regular. LOL
I am so impressed with how he is dealing with all this. I expected lots of whining, a slow recovery, and refusals to eat. But, if not for the meds and some minor tiredness (and increased lip licking), I would never know he had major surgery less than 72 hours ago. The vet warned about bloody fluid from the mouth, but none has been noted after the first evening.
I like fussing over him, and the his brothers and sister seem to be fairly cooperative and understanding.
So all is going well here with Stanford. I will feel we are totally out of the woods by the end of this week.
Tomorrow we go back to the canned food, pureed and diluted.
Best,
Matthew

Matthew · 03-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Quiet day for patient.
Enjoyed a period of outdoor activity, and again was visited by feline friend who appeared to be waiting in the adjacent field for patient's return.
Patient ate 100% of Turkey and Gravy mix, in record time.
Patient appeared irritated by staff running the vacuum cleaner, but tolerated it well (as opposed to past episodes of yapping and charging the vacuum cleaner).
Patient now enjoying the Weather Channel from his bed, monitoring the possible severe weather episode for West Alabama on Monday night into Tuesday.
Patient requested his, and his brother's and sister's, emergency evacuation bag be checked for all needed items, as the hospital must be evacuated during high winds or tornadic activity (it is a mobile hospital, after all). This was accomplished.
Patient received evening dose of anti-biotics, with some minor struggle. Staff feels this indicates he is truly on the mend.
Patient thanks all his friends for their good wishes and prayers.
Update in the AM at Shift Change.
Nurse Matthew

patty58 · 03-02-2008, 06:16 PM

Hope you all rest well tonight.

For My Coby · 03-02-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by patty58

Hope you all rest well tonight.

Ditto!!

sherrijmkassie · 03-03-2008, 03:32 AM

So glad to hear Stannie is doing well and I am so enjoying your updates.

patty58 · 03-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Oh Matthew......where is our update????

For My Coby · 03-03-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by patty58

Oh Matthew......where is our update????

I know!! I know the nursing staff is top-notch, so I'm not worried about the health of the patients. I am more worried about a mutiny on the ward! What if the nursing staff is tied up in a supply closet!

Matthew · 03-03-2008, 07:20 PM

Had to go back to school today, and spent the morning grading papers.
Stanford is doing great! Slurping down his soupy food, and seeming increasingly perky. I left him alone for about 6 hours, and when I got home, he greeted me at the door, and did his little "circus dog" food dance!!
He is now not keen on getting his antibiotic now, so he must be getting better.
No bloody drool noted. Doing is duties outside like a good boy.
Now it is time for other prayers and good thoughts. We are due for some severe weather here in Western Alabama in about an hour or so, to last for about 4 hours. I have packed up all the evacuation materials for the pets and myself, as we live in a mobile home, and need to get out if a twister or straightline winds show up.
SO SEND GOOD THOUGHTS TO DEFLECT THE TWISTERS AND HIGH WINDS AWAY FROM THE "HOSPITAL".
Thanks,
Matthew

For My Coby · 03-03-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Had to go back to school today, and spent the morning grading papers.
Stanford is doing great! Slurping down his soupy food, and seeming increasingly perky. I left him alone for about 6 hours, and when I got home, he greeted me at the door, and did his little "circus dog" food dance!!
He is now not keen on getting his antibiotic now, so he must be getting better.
No bloody drool noted. Doing is duties outside like a good boy.
Now it is time for other prayers and good thoughts. We are due for some severe weather here in Western Alabama in about an hour or so, to last for about 4 hours. I have packed up all the evacuation materials for the pets and myself, as we live in a mobile home, and need to get out if a twister or straightline winds show up.
SO SEND GOOD THOUGHTS TO DEFLECT THE TWISTERS AND HIGH WINDS AWAY FROM THE "HOSPITAL".
Thanks,
Matthew

GOOD THOUGHTS SENT!!

Patti · 03-03-2008, 07:36 PM

So glad patient is on the mend, no doubt to the excellent care of nurse M. Praying storm is not severe and you can all remain in your home.

03-01-2008, 07:48 PM	#47
Matthew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL Posts: 123	Good wishes and Kisses distributed Thanks, All for the good wishes and kisses. They have been passed along. The patient attempted to beg a taste of a spicy chicken wing this evening. Nursing staff, for the first time since surgery, refused this request. Patient donned surly attitude and retired back to his bed. Overnight staff will monitor, and report in the morning on progress. Nurse Matthew

03-02-2008, 08:49 AM	#48
Matthew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL Posts: 123	11pm-9am Shift Patient requested room change at midnight, to be closer to nursing staff. Request was honored. Patient awakened at 5am by overly rambunctious behavior by feline roommates. Roommates switched to another room, and patient again settled in. He rose for the day at 9 am, and promptly demanded breakfast. Beef and gravy menu chosen, along with dollop of Nutrical and approximately 5 cc of water. 100% of breakfast offered was consumed. Patient then requested to use the bathroom, and accompanied his canine roommate outdoors upon own initiation. Patient cautioned not to "plop" near outdoor furniture or firepit. Patient disregarded this warning. Staff note this is the first "poo" for patient since surgery. "Poo" appeared to weigh in at approximately 1 ton. Patient enjoyed darting about yard, sniffing roommates butt, smelling a few early blooming flowers, and allowing a stray, outdoor feline who is familiar to the patient to "mark" him via "head butting" and rubbing behavior. Patient then attempted to bolt from hospital grounds to a nearby field, and was redirected back to the hospital lobby. Patient then received morning dosages of Metacam and Clindamycin. Cooperative with medication administration, but facial features after each administration indicate displeasure with nursing staff. Metacam now having effects. Patient is in chair in room, receiving Vitamin D dosage via undiluted sunshine. Appears drowsy and drifting off to sleep. Updates provided this afternoon from incoming shift. Nurse Matthew

03-02-2008, 09:30 AM	#49
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Sounds to me like patient is doing well...I'm sure because of the great nursing staff. Stannie is sure one tuff little guy. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-02-2008, 09:51 AM	#50
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Glad to hear that he's doing so well. And I believe it's a rule that the first poop after surgery can be anywhere he darn well pleases, so just be happy it was somewhere outside! LOL! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

03-02-2008, 04:57 PM	#52
Matthew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL Posts: 123	9am-5pm shift Quiet day for patient. Enjoyed a period of outdoor activity, and again was visited by feline friend who appeared to be waiting in the adjacent field for patient's return. Patient ate 100% of Turkey and Gravy mix, in record time. Patient appeared irritated by staff running the vacuum cleaner, but tolerated it well (as opposed to past episodes of yapping and charging the vacuum cleaner). Patient now enjoying the Weather Channel from his bed, monitoring the possible severe weather episode for West Alabama on Monday night into Tuesday. Patient requested his, and his brother's and sister's, emergency evacuation bag be checked for all needed items, as the hospital must be evacuated during high winds or tornadic activity (it is a mobile hospital, after all). This was accomplished. Patient received evening dose of anti-biotics, with some minor struggle. Staff feels this indicates he is truly on the mend. Patient thanks all his friends for their good wishes and prayers. Update in the AM at Shift Change. Nurse Matthew

03-02-2008, 11:00 AM	#51
Matthew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL Posts: 123	Oh I know, Judy!! I was just happy to see him poop. Like a lot of older men, he is usually very regular. LOL I am so impressed with how he is dealing with all this. I expected lots of whining, a slow recovery, and refusals to eat. But, if not for the meds and some minor tiredness (and increased lip licking), I would never know he had major surgery less than 72 hours ago. The vet warned about bloody fluid from the mouth, but none has been noted after the first evening. I like fussing over him, and the his brothers and sister seem to be fairly cooperative and understanding. So all is going well here with Stanford. I will feel we are totally out of the woods by the end of this week. Tomorrow we go back to the canned food, pureed and diluted. Best, Matthew

03-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#53
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Hope you all rest well tonight. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-03-2008, 03:32 AM	#55
sherrijmkassie The Queen is back Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,918	So glad to hear Stannie is doing well and I am so enjoying your updates. __________________ Sherri , Cinnamon & Chai. RIP Kassie. .

03-03-2008, 06:45 PM	#56
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Oh Matthew......where is our update???? __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-03-2008, 07:20 PM	#58
Matthew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL Posts: 123	Sorry all- Back to School today Had to go back to school today, and spent the morning grading papers. Stanford is doing great! Slurping down his soupy food, and seeming increasingly perky. I left him alone for about 6 hours, and when I got home, he greeted me at the door, and did his little "circus dog" food dance!! He is now not keen on getting his antibiotic now, so he must be getting better. No bloody drool noted. Doing is duties outside like a good boy. Now it is time for other prayers and good thoughts. We are due for some severe weather here in Western Alabama in about an hour or so, to last for about 4 hours. I have packed up all the evacuation materials for the pets and myself, as we live in a mobile home, and need to get out if a twister or straightline winds show up. SO SEND GOOD THOUGHTS TO DEFLECT THE TWISTERS AND HIGH WINDS AWAY FROM THE "HOSPITAL". Thanks, Matthew

03-03-2008, 07:36 PM	#60
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	So glad patient is on the mend, no doubt to the excellent care of nurse M. Praying storm is not severe and you can all remain in your home. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html