Whew! I am one relieved doggy mama. Dieter sailed through his surgery today. He was the 2nd amputation that the surgeon had on the docket for the day so I did not get a call until late in the afternoon. Thankfully, they started him on pain meds as soon as they took him back. The surgeon said there was very little bleeding, that there were absolutely no issues with the surgery and that Dieter was zonked out on pain meds. It sounds like it could not have gone much better. It was time, too, as the pain meds he’d been on were no longer effective — he was not using the bad leg at all, and was vocalizing and acting really (uncharacteristically) stressed out. I could see it in his eyes. Poor guy.
I was really impressed with the nurse I met this morning; I have a lot of confidence that they are taking good care of him and I know she’s doing a lot of work to keep him comfortable. They like to keep their amputations for about 48 hours to make sure all is well, so I will not pick him up until Friday morning. Thankfully everyone said that I could call and check in on him as much as I wanted. 😀
I’ll post some pictures when he’s home. Friday morning can’t come soon enough!
YAY DIETER!!!! WAY TO GO! I know it’s hard to be without him for 48 hours, Jill stayed for THREE NIGHTS and it was so hard, BUT if he’s in great care (which it sounds like he sure is) its really best for them! Wait til Friday – it’s the best feeling in the world, it was 11 months ago for me, but I remember that feeling of picking her up SO WELL, its the best….
Oh, I forgot…many, many thanks to all of you for your encouragement and support leading up to the amputation!
Wheeeeeeeew! That’s not a windstorm! That’s a sigh of relief!
WONDERFUL NEWS! You can get a good night’s sleep tonight. Dieter will be sleeing just fine and dreaming about pink elephants!
Yeah, I think it’s a great idea Dieter will be staying two nights The vet will make sure he’s moving about, eating and drinking, etc.
I know I’ve said it a lot……when recoveryis complete and Dieter is truly pain free, he is going to be enjoying life more than ever!!
Sweet dreams!
Sally and Happy Hannah
YIPPPPEEEE! So glad to hear things went well. Two amputations in one day? Now THAT is the team I want. Good choice, they sound like they know their stuff.
Hugs to you and Dieter. Now you’re on the road to recovery!
So glad to hear the wonderful news!
Try to get some rest yourself the next two nights…..Dieter may have a few nights of restlessness when he gets home.
Linda and Tucker
Yeahhhhhhhhh Dieter man!!!!
That has got to be the worst feeling.. the waiting… isn’t it? But once the call comes and you know everything is okay.. it’s like a freaking freight train is lifted off your chest!!
Keep us posted!!! Glad to hear everything went welll and I am crossing fingers, legs, toes and a few other things thanks to gravity, for you!!
Christine….. with Franklin in her heart♥