Wonderful news, Linda!!!!!

Sheila

It was a rough day for Gabby. :( She is very unhappy being crated. She barked and barked and barked....but if I give in it will just get worse. I have to bite the bullet for now. I am waiting for my son right now..he is bringing me another crate that I will put in my office so she can have one designated crate in my bedroom and one in my office.
She refused to eat and that surprised me. She is incontinent...actually has diarrhea. Reminds me of when I first got her...I do hope she is not impacted again. :( It probably is due to her meds as she is on quite a few...they gave me Carafate for her to help her tummy.
She also has absolutely no use of her hind legs...while this was expected, it is difficult to watch. I am praying really hard that this is temporary.

Oh, Linda, this is heartbreaking. But the meds are probably causing the diarrhea.

However, the fact that she is barking and barking...she is telling you of her displeasure! So, that's a good sign.

I will pray so hard that not having use of her hind legs is only temporary.

Sheila

It's going to be a rough road. The meds might be causing the diahhrea, as you suggested, but stress could, too, I think. She's very stressed right now. I'm sure it will be very tough for you, too, to see her that way. I hope she will start to get used to the crate. That way she could rest some and she would be a lot better off then. Sending prayers.

Any improvements this morning? I hope she settled down for the night and got some rest. (You too.)

I have her sweet picture by my computer and sending positive thoughts her way.

Gabby is much less agitated this morning! :) She slept all night in the crate...no barking. Right now, she is in a crate next to my desk watching me. :)
I am having a problem expressing her bladder....going to run by my vet's office in a little while.

I'm glad Gabby settled down for the night, but it is worrisome about her bladder. After effect of the anesthesia?

What an emotioal roller coater.:(
I know this has to be exhausting on you. As well as praying for Gabby's continued recovery, I am saying them for you too Linda. You are doing a wonderful job with Gabby.:hug:

I was advised by the neurologist prior to surgery that Gabby would not be able to use her hind legs or control her bladder and bowels following this surgery; so this is not unexpected. She should regain those functions within 30 days. It is difficult to see her this way, but I did know it was coming.

Continued prayers for Gabby as she recovers! I have been unable to check the last few days and am glad to hear she is home. And continued prayers for you Linda as you care for Gabby thru this recovery.....you are such a blessing to Gabby!!

Thank you to all of you for your continued well wishes for sweet Gabby; and also your well wishes for me. :) This case is a difficult one for me and your support really means a lot. I want SO much for Gabby to do well. She so deserves a wonderful rest of her life!!

Linda, I know this must be exhausting for you...I know how I feel when my little ones just have a bug. I am so close to the surgeons (if it is GCVA) and I'm available to run a "pet taxi" for Gabby to and from if that would help you at all....I can transport her if that would you get any rest. I have a feeling you want to do it yourself, but I'm available to help if you need me! I'd be more than happy to drive out and bring her in or pick her up and bring her out to you if I ever need to....just a phone call away! ~~~ Valerie

Yep, it is GCVS .. around the corner from you; but I would never put you through that. It is a 45 minute drive each way. I do appreciate your offer. :) And, yes, I actually do like to do it myself so I can speak with the vets. Matty goes back there this Tuesday to see Dr. Beale. That little guy is amazing...he is not limping at all any more! I have never had a pup recover so quickly from knee surgery!! :)

I know you like to do it yourself...I do, too! If you ever get in a bind or an emergency, I am available. I have to drop mine and pick them up also. I have to make sure I get everything straight - I'll be thinking of you, Gabby and Matty! Hope you get some rest this weekend...give Matty and Gabby and the rest of the gang yorkie kisses from all of us!

I'm glad little Gabby settled down, so she could get some rest - and you, too.:) I think she'll recover more quickly if she becomes more comfortable with being in the crate. That means less stress and all the better for her. You, too!:) Sending prayers for you both.

Just found this thread. I made a donation to Gabby's care on YHR, which I really knew nothing about today. What an awesome organization! Going shopping in the YHR Boutique next!

. . . knew nothing about UNTIL today.

She will do well and continue to improve because of your tireless dedication to her. You have done everything above and beyond the call of duty. Just remember that she has to get through this rough part...it will get better. You have my total support and confidence that this was the right thing to do for Gabby...it was only going to get worse. I am sending you a big hug... I am so very appreciate of what you do everyday....and very proud to call you my friend. Sending more prayers to Gabby, please give her a kiss from me.

Good news this morning! I had Gabby in my lap this morning while getting all of her meds in line to give to her. I felt something scratching my leg and when I looked down, she was trying to lift that leg up on to my lap as it had slipped off! First sign I have seen of any movement in her hind legs. :) She also had a BM and it was not diarrhea! I have mastered expressing her bladder; so things are going pretty well. :)

That little sweetie! She's trying to get better and she might surprise us all with a quick recovery. Who knows? Maybe all of the YT prayers and your extra special care and love will have her bouncing back in no time. Keeping Gabby in my prayers.

YEAAAAA GABBY!! You go girl!!! Love you Linda :)

Such great news! I would imagine just seeing that tiny lift of her leg gives you the encouragement and optimism to keep pushing for Gabby and all the others! What a lucky girl she is to have you fighting for her - I don't know how you do it, but your tireless effort for these babies is incredible!

Go, Gabby! See, Linda, all of your love and efforts are paying off. You are going to bring this baby to full recovery!

I love watching her progress.

Sheila

Hooray for small miracles. But come on, this little darling has a private duty nurse 24/7 :)

Keeping our toes and paws crossed for Gabby's speedy recovery! Thanks for the updates!

Glad for small steps toward recovery. My prayers are with you!

Wahoo!! You're such a good girl, Gabby! Tell Linda to give you lots of smooches from me. :D

Gabby Update
 

This morning when I took Gabby outside to express her bladder, it was empty. When I stood up I noticed my shirt was damp. Little darling had piddled on me when I was carrying her outside. :)

I took her to the crate in my office where she spends her days and gave her her breakfast. When I went back to pick up her bowl and get her for her morning meds I found little streaks of poop and bright red blood. I picked her up and she was trying to pass more stool. I took her in the bathroom to help her finish and to wash her little tush and it was so red and irritated. :( I called my vet and took her in worrying that she might have an anal gland problem...or even a bit of a tear somewhere. On exam, my vet found Gabby to have quite a bit of tone in her rectum....just wonderful news!! She is just irritated and is to have animax applied 3 times/day. Today was the first time she has passed urine on her own...even though it was not continent....and now she has tone in her rectum. Sooooo...she is getting feelings and use back!!! :) I am SO excited! First time I have ever wanted a pup to pee and poop all over me. :p

She also had an appointment with the opthamologist....her eye has a bit more pressure in it. He still feels that it will "destruct" on its own. He added a new eye drop to try and get the pressure down. She now does not go back again for three weeks.