Today is Murphy's surgery-UPDATE #2

[Jennifer and "Cooper"]

As I posted a few weeks ago, we recently rescued a pup from the shelter.  Before we adopted him, they told us that he had an injury to one of his eyes presumably from being hit by a car and was now blind in that eye.  They also said that depending on how the eye healed, it may have to be removed at a later date.  Today is that day.

I'm a nervous wreck. I don't think I slept more than 3 hours total last night.  All the "what if's" are going through my head.  It's going to be a very long day.

Little did I know that I could become so attached to a dog that I have only known for such a short time. 

Please send good thoughts to Murphy today.

 

UPDATE #1: 3:15 pm-The vet just called. The surgery is over and Murphy is starting to wake up. He said everything went well. They will keep him overnight to monitor him for signs of hemorrhaging. If everything goes well tonight, I can pick him up tomorrow.
Thank you again for all your thoughts and prayers!!!

 

UPDATE #2: Thursday:  Brought Murphy home yesterday afternoon.  I'd attach a picture but he currently looks like something out of a horror movie with the bandage, some stitches exposed, the swelling, partially shaved face and the satellite dish.  The bandage comes off in a week and then a week later he stitches will be removed.  He sleeps most of the time right now due to the pain meds, which is ok because it solves the problem of how to keep Cooper from trying to play with him.  It's going to be a long 2 weeks but all should be good after that.

Thanks again for all the good thoughts, wishes and prayers.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery for Murphy. 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Here's hoping Murphy comes through this with flying colors....fingers and paws crossed!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am sending prayers, hugs, positive thoughts and anything else I can think of your way. I bet he is going to do just fine and I am so glad he has you waiting for him when the surgery is all done. Please keep us updated.

[Nicole]

I'll be thinking of you, and hoping that all will go smoothly for Murphy and you.

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

We'll be thinking about you and Murphy, be sure to let us know how everything goes.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

His little face does just draw you right in.  He is so adorable.  I'm sure everything will go just fine today.  We will be holding you all in our prayers today and watching for an update later today. 

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

Sending prayers and hugs to you and Murphy!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

I am hoping and praying for little Murphy's eye to heal!  Poor little guy.  He is adorable!  Is he a doodle?  Please send us an update as soon as you can.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Oh no! I'm sorry that poor Murphy is loosing his eye. My cousin has a cat who lost one eye and he functions normally. he healed quickly too.

Best of luck for a successful surgery and a quick and easy recovery.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

heres hoping for a successful surgery and swift recovery

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

My Murphy says to "rest assured Jen-mom, we Murphy's are a strong lot, and we can handle anything, as long as we have our people loving us". Thank you for taking care of this little cutie.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hoping the surgery goes well and Murphy has an easy, quick recovery!