Cajsa is on her way to the Surgeon

[David C.]

Sending mega rays Cajsa's way!

[April]

I just got home.  Boy howdy!  It's been a long day, but Cajsa is out of surgery and doing well.  I'm so tired as is David and Elf is asleep already.  Gretchen stayed home and was very happy to see us again. 

The surgeon called to let us know that she had to take "quite a bit" of disc material out and had to go in on both the right and left sides to do it.  Cajsa came out of the anesthesia quickly and smoothly.  She is currently snuggled in a warm air cushion (both top and bottom so she's surrounded with warmth).  We will get an update tomorrow morning around 11 so I can post again then.  Dr. S said several times that Cajsa was the sweetest dog  who just loved on everyone while she was being examined.  Batdog showed off her ears and won them all over!  I miss the little booger, but I know she's in a better place to heal for now.  I'm hoping for a good Easter with all "the pack" back together again! 

Thank you all for the rays, prayers, good thoughts, affirmations, etc.  I've really appreciated them.  DAvid read all of the posts here with me and was touched by the outpouring of everyone.  It does mean quite a bit to both of us.  Thank you all!

[Barb]

I just got your voice mail and was getting on to post...you beat me to it !!!  GO to bed and get a good nights sleep !  SO glad that the surgery went well.....baby goat girl will be so glad to see you when you are able to visit her.  Sending Texas rays and prayers and lots of hugs   

Love,
Barb

Licks from Rudy and Brandy

[Ruth in MT]

[Kari]

Glad the surgery went well! Mega rays coming Cajsa's way for a speedy recovery! Get a good nights sleep!

[SNKSMOMSUE]

APRIL ---------
Oh my gosh..this is one of the HUGE downfalls of not being able to frequent the boards.  I am so sorry for your 4 legged baby.  Please let me know if I can help at all, having been there with Solomon.  Hugs to you and smootches to Elf and especially Cajsa.....  Please e-mail me the details.  My heart goes out to you.  Will keep you in my prayers!

[Lisa Frederick]

Sending Healing Rays to Cajsa!! Hope she has 100% recovery!!

[Krista]

Well thank goodness the surgery was done and went well. 

I just love that clinic.  Even with the hour drive I have there, if they did regular vet care and not just surgical or emergency cases, I'd go there over other vets we've been to.

We'll keep the prayers and rays coming that Cajsa makes a speedy and full recovery.

[Nikki]

April, I am so glad to hear that Cajsa is doing well.  I hope that she has a full recovery.  If you need anything, let me know as I have just been thru this with Lily.  More rays and prayers coming from Texas.  Bat girl will be home and on the mend really soon. 

[Delia and girls]

Glad to hear the worst is over. Each day will get better than the one before until this is a vague nightmare. OK, "vague" might be pushing it a little, but at least it will be a past nightmare.

[Krista]

Barb - Roscoe had surgery on a Tuesday afternoon.  We visited him Tuesday night, and Wednesday night and then we took him home on Thursday night.

The surgery center likes to send them home as soon as possible, as long as the dogs are stable and the owner proves themselves to able to express the dog's bladder, if nececessary.  They just feel they recover better at home - it also helps keep some of the cost down for the owners.

[Dachsmack]

As long as I've been hanging around the old and new version of this doxie board, the numbers of back injuries are just getting too numerous to count. So many have to go through this. So, we are with you April ... Rayzzz for Cajsa's speedy recovery.

[Brekkesmom]

Glad to hear about the outcome of surgery, and more rays and  , plus that she will be home and recover quickly.  (I am sure her "bat girl" look was a riot!)

[Suzie]

This just makes my heart ache.  Glad sweet little bat-dog is on to the recovery stage.  Rest, recharge, and give her our best.  Lots of Boulder rayz on the way.  April, you did a great job acting quickly.

[Mike]

Rays coming from northern IL for Cajsa and her family.  I know first hand the relief when they come out of surgery and you get a thumbs up.  Clifford got to stay an extra day for his lumbar surgery as the 3rd day fell on Sunday.  I needed that extra day of sleep after being up until 2 am.

[April]

I've talked to the vet's office twice today, but wasn't able to go there to visit.  It's about 90 minutes away and everyone including Elf had a really long day yesterday.  Not to mention all the schoolwork I had to catch up on.  Anyway, She is doing well and wagging her tail at everyone.  As of 6:30 this evening she hadn't tried to move her legs and had no measurable motor control (except for the wagging tail!)  She is eating and drinking well although she isn't peeing on her own either.  It had been less that 24 hours since her surgery though so it's all good.  She did growl at one of the techs who opened her cage so she's feeling spunky at least.  Other than that she's been an angel according to the surgeon and techs I've spoken with.  They just laughed about her growling at them saying she probably thought someone was going to do something else to her! 
She was off her pain meds and resting comfortably so I'm taking that as a good sign that she will regain function soon.  As a general rule she hasn't been much for pain meds to be honest.  I'll talk to the vet again tomorrow morning around 11 probably so I'm hoping we can come and get her then.  If not David will come back this week to go get her with me.  Rays and prayers are appreciated!  She is doing quite well from all accounts and I"m sure it's because of the powerful wiener board rays!

On a side note, David asked if the "wiener moms and dads" were going to stage a "poop-in" at the original vets office who made us wait so long.  I laughed and told him we just might!  He is as appreciative of your support as I am and I want you all to know that!   

[Teresa]

I am so glad to hear that she is doing well. Growling sounds like a good sign to me. I'm sure the vet and the techs don't mind hearing growling in cases like this. I think the "poop-in" could be a first for sure. Bet it would get the point across. I'm still amazed that they would make a dog who obviously needs to be seen as quickly as possible wait for that long. What was their response when you told them you were going elsewhere, or did you even tell them? I think I may have just high-tailed it out the door. Give Elf lots of kisses from me for being such a good girl yesterday. That is really tough for one her age.

[SNKSMOMSUE]

When I had my sergery I was scared because I was alone and the people woke me up to stick me with needles.  I was not happy.  Then I went home with mom and dad and I layed on the couch and got better every day.  I am sorry Cajsa had to have sergery like me.  Its no fun to have your hair shaved.  But it is good that she has a Mom like you.  I bet she would like some ice cream when she comes home.

xoxoxo
King Sol


p.s.  I kin send you stinky baby dog if it would help

P.P.s.  Mom sends smooootches to Elf

[Kari]

I am so glad to hear that things are going well! Hopefully she will regain function soon! Rays still coming your way!

[Sandishooligans]

Whew!  So glad to hear our little wiener is on the mend.  Still sending load of rays and  to get the ol' pooper motion.....er........in motion.  Snuggles to Cajsa!

[Barb]

It sounds very encouraging !!! I know you all must be exhausted.  On top of the long day - just the stress of the situation would wipe you out.   Poop - In - YOU BET !!!!   I too, can't believe they would sit there and watch you holding her in pain for several hours.......POOP on them big time !!! Thank heavens for Krista's information and for them taking her right away.  Sending rays and prayers in full force.....I just know that goat girl is going to be back to herself very quickly !!!   Thanks for the updates and Happy Easter !