Well, it was one week today when my right front limb was removed. The first couple of days at home did not go well whatsoever. I was so miserable and my mom and big brother had no idea what to do. We are all EXHAUSTED!! We had to figure out what was giving me bad gas – wasn’t sure if it was the meds or the food. Well, my mom was giving me special goodies in order to get me to eat so that might have been it. I guess meatballs, chicken, and a cheeseburger didn’t quite agree while taking all my meds. I’m happy to say that it’s now under control and I am taking my meds with no problem. WOO HOO!!
I am getting a hang of walking / hopping under control and that is really cool. The panic is beginning to leave me. I am going to the bathroom with no problem and I’m really not sure why my mom claps and tells me I’m a good boy. I did this before so what’s all the fuss?? I still try to pee while lifting my leg but I’m finding that it doesn’t quite work. I almost biffed a couple times. I’ll get it really soon. So far, my days have been lounging around and doing nothing. I wanted to play today and went to the pantry where my mom keeps all the tennis balls but she wouldn’t let me. At least she let me chew on one for a bit so that was good. I truly do miss playing catch. A tennis ball is the only thing that I am interested in and I cannot wait to play catch with my mom and big brother.
I am starting to twitch today and it makes me uncomfortable. I think that’s normal but mom’s not sure so she placed a call to the vet today so we’ll see when the vet calls back.
My next big step is for my mom to think about chemo. She is really conflicted and she’s not sure. She is really torn and she knows a decision needs to be made soon.
I want to thank everyone who has responded to my blog – my mom, my big bro, and I truly do appreciate it. This is a wonderful community to be a part of. Woof!
Guinness,
Sure glad that you got that gas issue under control!!! It also sounds like you are well along on your recovery. Remember that there may be some more setbacks ahead, so NEVER lose sight of just how far along you have come. This community loves to celebrate each and every day together for the wonderful gift that it is.
As my Dad discussed with your Mom, chemo is not an easy decision. I had far worse trouble with the chemo than I ever did with the amputation – total loss of appetite. However, considering just how far the cancer had spread throughout my body before the amputation, the chemo was the only reason that I had another thirteen and a half months with my family. Not everone reacts to the chemo as badly as I did, and not every one has the positve results that I did. The positive aspects to the chemo are just not as cut and dry as the positive aspects of the amputation. While my Dad swears by all that it did for me, he also totally respects and supports those who choose NOT to do chemo.
We will not be able to keep up with your blog for awhile because my family is headed back to Yellowstone. While the national park system has extreme restrictions on where “dogs” can go in national parks, as a Spirit, I can go right along Dad everywhere. We will be on Beehive watch under a full moon next week.
Sending all our most pawsitive thoughts!
Spirit Cherry