Hi Everyone – Well . . . . it was two weeks yesterday when I joined your wonderful tripawd community. I must admit it has been a challenge but we’re now kind of – sort of finding our new normal. My gas and anxiety have been under control and I am more comfortable with what I’ve been dealt with. I know walk without a panic in my brain and face, which makes me very happy. My stitches came out the other day and the vet said all looked good. I need to go back in a month for a chest x-ray and we hope that it remains clear.
My mom has taken me out for a very SHORT walk the last couple of days. It’s been nice getting out of the house. I’m learning that I can no longer lift my leg to do my business. I almost biffed a few times but I’ll figure it out.
My mom is no longer as stressed but the thought of chemo still fills her mind as she is not sure what to do. My brother doesn’t want to put me through the pain and my mom feels the same way. The results are mixed but my mom also wants to do everything she can for me. Sigh. . . .
Anyway, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has responded with support and advise. I don’t know how we would have gotten through this very challenging time. Go USA. Woof!
Remember that whatever you decide about the chemo it’s the right choice for you and your family. It’s ok to choose chemo or to decline it. Only you can know what’s best for Guinness.
Becky, Sparky’s mom
Glad to hear you are feeling more normal now. I forget which leg you lost but with time you may even find you can still do your own version of lifting a leg to pee. Even though I’m a girl I still liked to lift my leg when peeing. I lost my rear left leg. Mum caught me a couple of times on that blasted camera of her “lifting my stump” to pee.
Spirit Magnum