Recovery Day 1

[Kendra K. Rhoton]

Friday, May 20, 2011 - Morning Update
Received a call from Brandy this morning at around 9:30.  She informed me that Remington is still in a lot of pain, but that he is raising his tail a little bit today, which means he is feeling a little more comfortable.  She told me that yesterday evening after surgery he did have a bowel movement in his kennel and he got it all over himself, but she cleaned him up the best she could and he is scheduled for a bath later this afternoon.  She did warn me that the staining may not come out of his fur until we would have his hair cut again.  She said that his bum is completely shaved and he has some razor burn that is causing him to be very uncomfortable as well.  He also has a patch on his back shaved above his spine where they have been injecting some pain meds.  Remington is eating pretty well and taking his pain meds in a meatball.  I asked her if she thought he would have a normal bowel movement before we came to pick him up, and she said they were sure hoping so.  Right now the plan is still to pick him up Saturday morning.

I'm extremely worried and nervous at this point.  Not only am I worried that I'm going to be overwhelmed when he comes home and not be able to care for him properly, but I'm really worried that this accident in his crate was a sign of incontinence!  Remington has NEVER had an accident in his crate, so this pretty much tells me he was unable to control what happened.  I swear if he is incontinent, I will NEVER forgive myself for doing this surgery.  I'm beyond scared at this point!

Evening Update
Brandy called me around 5:00 in the evening and had good things to report.  Remington is back to his old happy go lucky self!  He is alert, tail wagging, pulling at his leash, and walking around.  She said he is the same dog she met the first day :)  He has not had a normal bowel movement as of yet, but she is hoping sometime later tonight or tomorrow morning before we get there.  She gave him a good scrub down after his accident in the kennel and got all the stains out of his fur except for a little spot on his elbow.  I told her I was nervous about bringing him home tomorrow and she assured me that he will be just fine and is ready to go home.  I'm pretty happy and relieved at this point.  If he would just have a normal bowel movement I would feel 100 percent confident. It's amazing what just a few hours can do!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Good for you, Remington!  I am so glad he is recovering well and will look for updates.  You will do just fine taking care of him.  Let us hear how it is going.

[Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More]

Great news!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

It sounds like he is making great progress and he should feel soooo much better just getting home with his mommy again! I'm glad this part of it is behind you! Still hoping for a complete and perfect recovery!!

[Yvonne N]

A wagging tail...great news.

 

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Great news!  We'll be holding on for a super update!  :)

[Camilla and Darwin]

Good news, I'm so glad he's feeling better

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

I know from personal experience that pain meds can be so constipating and I can only imagine that they would be the same way for dogs.  It takes food and activity to make things happen.  I know Remington is going to feel so much better when he gets home!  We all love normalcy!

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Such good new, so far, and hoping for a wonderful update after you pick him up. Wishing Remington a quick and smooth recovery!

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Great news.  Hope the recovery continues to go quickly and smoothly - and that by now he's presented someone with a nice little pile of (normal) poop :)

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

What great news!  It sounds like Remington has been in good hands.  Sending all get well wishes your way.  Hope he gets to come home very soon!