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Recovery Day 3 - HORRIBLE!
This has been the most horrible day since the surgery! I have been pretty much hysterically crying non stop since 10 o'clock last night. It is even harder because I'm dealing with Remington mostly by myself because of Dan's schedule at the moment. That is the worst part. I'll be so ready for Tuesday when he'll be off for a few days.
So... Remington is a completely different dog today compared to yesterday. I think the reason is because they were giving him injectable pain meds at Purdue and once they wore off the pain was back full force. At this point he is not wanting to walk at all hardly. When we take him out to try to go to the bathroom he pees and then he will lay down and not move. He is not hardly drinking any water which is worrisome to me because I'm afraid of him becoming dehydrated. He is extremely uncomfortable. His tail is down non stop and if we barely touch his rear end he freaks out and cries like crazy! It is almost unbearable to be around him because he is so pathetic! I can hardly stand seeing him this way. He has not pooped yet. I think that he has to, but he won't stand up long enough to do his business.
Because of all the changes we have seen today compared to yesterday we ended up calling Purdue to see what they thought we should do. Brandy was a little concerned I think once we told her what was going on. She suggested we up his pain meds to 3 pills every 8 hours compared to 2.5. She also told us about a cream to get (Desitin) that might help with the horrible razor burn he has. We just have to be very careful that it doesn't come into contact with the incision site. She said she would call me in the morning and evening tomorrow to see how he was doing and if he has had a bowel movement yet. I asked her what we would do if he doesn't have one soon. She said that we might have to bring him back to Purdue for a check up. She said he is obviously producing fecal matter by this point, but he might be in too much pain to expel it. I'm hoping that the cream will help with the razor burn which in turn might make him comfortable enough to have a bowel movement.
I'm at a compete loss at this point. I feel soooo helpless not being able to make him feel better. On a positive note, he has been sleeping most of the time (mostly because of the pain meds) and he is eating and taking his meds without too much trouble. I'm so ready for this 2 week recovery period to be over with....
So... Remington is a completely different dog today compared to yesterday. I think the reason is because they were giving him injectable pain meds at Purdue and once they wore off the pain was back full force. At this point he is not wanting to walk at all hardly. When we take him out to try to go to the bathroom he pees and then he will lay down and not move. He is not hardly drinking any water which is worrisome to me because I'm afraid of him becoming dehydrated. He is extremely uncomfortable. His tail is down non stop and if we barely touch his rear end he freaks out and cries like crazy! It is almost unbearable to be around him because he is so pathetic! I can hardly stand seeing him this way. He has not pooped yet. I think that he has to, but he won't stand up long enough to do his business.
Because of all the changes we have seen today compared to yesterday we ended up calling Purdue to see what they thought we should do. Brandy was a little concerned I think once we told her what was going on. She suggested we up his pain meds to 3 pills every 8 hours compared to 2.5. She also told us about a cream to get (Desitin) that might help with the horrible razor burn he has. We just have to be very careful that it doesn't come into contact with the incision site. She said she would call me in the morning and evening tomorrow to see how he was doing and if he has had a bowel movement yet. I asked her what we would do if he doesn't have one soon. She said that we might have to bring him back to Purdue for a check up. She said he is obviously producing fecal matter by this point, but he might be in too much pain to expel it. I'm hoping that the cream will help with the razor burn which in turn might make him comfortable enough to have a bowel movement.
I'm at a compete loss at this point. I feel soooo helpless not being able to make him feel better. On a positive note, he has been sleeping most of the time (mostly because of the pain meds) and he is eating and taking his meds without too much trouble. I'm so ready for this 2 week recovery period to be over with....
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Comment by Jennifer,Chloe & Myla on May 23, 2011 at 9:11pm
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Hope things get better for you guys soon. He must be miserable.
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Comment by Pam & Trixie on May 23, 2011 at 4:09pm
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Just seeing this blog now....after recovery day 4. I hope day 5 is a turnaround for the better!
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Comment by Nicky, Riley & Boris on May 23, 2011 at 2:50pm
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Oh boy, what an ordeal. I'm just back from being away for the week end and had to check in and see how Remington is doing after his surgery. I really hope he has a trauma free poop really really soon so that you can relax a little. This is obviously a slow recovery but hopefully in a few weeks you can look back at all of this and say it was worth it. Thinking of you and especially the main Dood himself and wishing for a speedy recovery.
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Comment by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on May 23, 2011 at 2:28pm
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Poor Remi, I am sorry he feels so miserable. Hopefully he is doing better today.
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Comment by cheryl & oliver on May 23, 2011 at 2:07pm
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I agree with F. Parker, ask them about stool softeners, I think he might need it...Also Balmex is a good thing, like desitin, but smells much better. Remember I told you the third day is the worst day after surgery, that is when the anethesia is really out fo the system and they feel it more. Poor baby, I really feel so bad for him, but he will be fine, just takes time, hang in there...Don't forget to ask about stool softeners....
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Comment by F, Calla & Luca on May 23, 2011 at 1:23pm
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Still would advise stool softeners at the very least. Most narcotic pain relievers are very constipating. Desitin is something we used in the olden days for baby botoms.
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Comment by Camilla and Darwin on May 23, 2011 at 12:48pm
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Oh no, poor Remington. I'm thinking of you guys and hoping that the cream helps a lot.
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Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on May 23, 2011 at 8:16am
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Poor Remmy and POOR YOU. Thinking of you. Hope today is better.
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Comment by Deanna & Desi & Cori on May 23, 2011 at 7:28am
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Often the worst part of caring for a loved one is the worry. Hang in there. Hopefully the healing process will go quickly and he'll be in less pain soon.
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Comment by Lisa, Daisy & Dexter on May 23, 2011 at 1:05am
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Oh Kendra I feel so badly for you and him. I will be praying for his quick recovery.
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