Anal Sacculectomy Finished!!!

[Kendra K. Rhoton]

Remington went in for surgery today (Thursday) at 11:30 in the morning.  I got a call from the vet doing the surgery at a little after 2:00 in the afternoon saying that they had just finished up, so he must have went in later than expected.  The surgeon said that everything went very smoothly.  They were able to remove both anal glands with no problems.  They did have a little more bleeding than expected, but nothing to worry about.  This is a huge weight off our shoulders!  I feel like I can breathe again!

At 3:35 in the afternoon, Brandy called me to tell me Remington was awake.  I felt so happy to hear this because for the past couple of nights I have been having dreams about him not waking up after the surgery.  However, my happiness was short lived because then she told me that Remington was in quite a bit of pain and she was giving him pain meds to manage it.  My heart dropped and my happiness started to crumble a bit.  I'm not real sure why because of course we knew this was going to be an extremely painful recovery, but it is hard to feel like you are the one who caused this pain for him. I have spent much of the evening crying and thinking if this was in fact the right thing to do for him.

So far we have made it past the surgery, but now the hardest part starts... his recovery.  We will spend the next few days dealing with his extreme pain and waiting to see if he has control of his bowel movements.  I won't lie... I'm more scared now waiting to see if this whole thing was worth it.

[Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More]

Kendra, just saw your post and happy to hear surgery went well.  I know it's hard not to worry and be nervous about the final outcome.  Try not to panic if Remington is unable to control his bowel movements right away.  In most situations it is just temporary and not permanent.  I really feel everything will be okay.  Keeping Remington in my prayers.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I just saw this Kendra. I'm glad the surgery is over and it went well. The pain meds will help Remi and he will be fine. I'm sure he will be have less pain and feel better every day.

Hugs to you, and hang in there!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'm so glad you're through the surgery. Remember short term pain long term gain.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

I am sure you are looking foraed to picking him up.  Remember "short term pain - long term gain".  He will be much more comfortable once he recovers - and no longer have to deal with his butt hurting.

 

Hugs from all of us.

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Aw Kendra, you will all by in my prayers.  I can't even imagine how torn you are, I would be a total wreck I am certain.  You made the best decision for him, you couldn't have researched more or found a better place to take him.  He will forget the pain and I am sure the pain medications will keep him "looped" enough to be comfortable. 

{{{HUGS}}}} Denise & Hunter

 

[Kendra K. Rhoton]

We will pick him up Saturday at 9 in the morning.

[Pat and Traveler]

Such good news about the surgery, Kendra!  The recovery sounds like it will be a trying time, but you've got pain meds and knowledge--he's in wonderful hands.  I'm sure it will be important to keep his movements pretty soft during this time, and getting that balance right will probably be a challenge too.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

You did the right thing. The next few weeks will be hard, but the rest of his life will be golden thanks to you :)

When do you get to get him???

[Yvonne N]

Kendra, I cannot even imagine how hard this must be.  But from all your posts I'm sure you did the right thing for everyone.  Remington will be up befor you know it and life will be so grand.  Sending big hugs for you all.

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Remi will start feeling better after a few days and then will have a lifetime without the discomfort of those darn anal glands.  You did the right thing, although it is difficult to see our loved ones in pain.  We are sending healing thoughts for a speedy recovery.