Gina,
When my other Pom. had to have one of his teeth pulled last month, it took him two days to get back to his old self. This was just a tooth extraction, nothing compared to what sweet Lucy has amazingly pulled through.
The fact that she is eating and drinking, I believe, is a very good sign of a path to recovery, which may take some time.
MOST DEFINETLYQuote:
Be good to yourself....you are doing all that you can for Lucy
and we admire your courage in pursuing a cure for her!
Gina,
I just think Lucy went through a very traumatic event and it's going to take a while to recover. I expect her to get a little bit better every day. Lucy is certainly a fighter. I guess you're just going to have to try to be patient and you definitely have to keep the faith. I believe she is going to make a very good recovery but it's going to take a while.
Ken
Update...Just heard from the vet Dr. B put in charge while he's out. She had the ophthalmologist check Lucy and they think she's blind. Don't know if it's permanent or not, and he thinks she's got some sort of vision in her left eye. I'm hoping against hope that it's temporary. I keep telling myself it's the swelling and it will go away. Lucy is such a visual dog. Her favorite thing is to watch TV with me and look out the window at the cats. I'm crying as I write this.
When I asked if she's still circling, she said she is, and then added...."Maybe it's just her getting used to being blind." I'm calling Dr. B after my visit with her tomorrow, and hopefully when I can form a cohesive sentence without crying, and get to the bottom of this.
This is all so incredibly difficult and frustrating, and I thank God I found this place and all of you to share it with.
xoxo...Gina and Lucy
Gina,
I really don't think anyone can know at the moment.
The vision thing is difficult with a dog to start with as they are mostly driven by their sense of smell.
Please let us know.
Scott
I really think there is every reason to hope that her blindness is temporary - the swelling should be at its worst about now so things should start to gradually improve. Remember that some people become temporarily blind either on one side or even both with migraines and then are totally ok once the attack passes - so brain-based blindness is not necessarily irreversible at all.
I hope that you can talk with Dr. B real soon!
Keep us posted.
Alison
Gina,
We are all here and we are all thinking positive.
You go right ahead and vent, it doesn't have to make sense, I just wish there was more we could do for you right now.
Keep thinking the positives. She is up and walking and her head is up, not hung down. Those are both very good signs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucygoo
It could be just the drugs are making it hard for her to focus. I don't think the doctors would have told you that she is visually okay, if in fact she is blind. Not to say that it didn't happen, but I'm sure they would let you know if they knew she was blind. It could be temporary. And Gina, she may not be the same, it is too soon to tell. But you still have her and love her and will guide her through this.Quote:
Seems like she's blind, too. Didn't seem to recognize me or even know I was there. I'm hoping this is all part of the healing process, but I can't help thinking she'll never be the same. I hate to think of her blind. She watches TV...I mean literally...especially anything with animals on.
Just imagine somebody messing with your brain and then pumping you full of narcotics. You would be pretty messed up and confused too. One day, one hour. It will take time.Quote:
I took her outside for a walk today...didn't seem to know what to do on the grass. I know I have to give her a chance, and I can tell she's trying really hard, bless her heart (she walks kind of like a drunk blind person at this point)
I guess we'll just take it one day at a time at this point.
She is a sweetheart and you know you did the right thing. Just think back a week ago, and you will not question your decision.Quote:
I've posted some pictures of her in the album if anyone's interested. I love her so much, and now I'm wondering if I did the right thing.
Continuing healing thoughts and prayers for Lucy.
Hugs ~ Mary Ann
Hi all....
Got the morning update from the vet , and she told me Lucy seems more alert than yesterday, not walking in circles as much, but still doesn't have any vision. I'm just going to continue to believe that it's the swelling and she'll be able to see again. I know I have to accept the possibility that she won't be able to, and I should be happy for everything else, but honestly, this has been an extremely difficult thing to watch. On Monday they told me she would probably go home Friday or Saturday....what the hell were they thinking!??
I was finally able to sleep last night by knocking myself out with some Unisom, and will be visiting her this afternoon with Dr. B's assistant, Renee. She's going in on her day off to check on Lucy, so I want to be there when she's there.
Sorry for this post, guys....I'm just completely venting and getting out my frustrations right now. Thank you so much for putting up with me....
I'll post another update after my visit today and after I speack with Dr. B.
Gina and Lucy
Gina,
Here's hoping you have a nice visit with Lucy.
And as for putting up with you...Oh Honey,will wouldn't have it any other way, That's what we're here for. Go ahead and vent all you what..we are here and we are listening and praying and thinking positive thoughts for you and Lucy.
I'm glad you were able to get some sleep, you need that.
Give yourself and Lucy some hugs from us and remember you are not alone, we all are here for you and Lucy.
Hi Gina,
Lori said it all and very well at that!
I am glad to hear that Lucy seems to be more aware today and the circling is less. Another step forward for our girl! :D YEAH!!
Dr B's assistant sounds like a really kind person to go check on Lucy on her day off. Very impressive!
It's good you got some sleep even if it was chemically induced. :D If that is what it takes, then do it. You need your rest so your mind will be fresh, your spirit renewed and your body strong. Just don't mix the wine with the sleep aid! :p
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls