I just saw your post. My heart is with you and lucy. I am sitting here crying.
I just saw your post. My heart is with you and lucy. I am sitting here crying.
Oh Gina,
I am here too, I am hoping for the best.
Is there anyway you can contact Dr. B. personally, by his cell number?
Will be praying and sending positive thoughts your way.
Harley and Lori
I prayed for Lucy and I will continue to pray for Lucy.
It's me again...I'm bringing her back to the hospital. Just waiting for a freind to come help me. Dr. B's not sure why she's so out of it....I just turned her over....she hung her head for a second and panted, then went back out.
This is the worst thing in the world.
Thanks for the prayers and wishes all...
Gina and Lucy
I am praying.
Gina,
We will be here and we all will be praying for Lucy and you.
Hopefully it is just the acp., I have faith that the hospital will help Lucy feel better.
Hi Gina,
Have been keeping up and am heartsick that Lucy may be having some problems. My prayers and thoughts are with you both.
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls
THanks guys...I'm still waiting for my friend to get here, so I thought I'd chat with you all for a while...I thought she even might be in a coma, but she does blink if I touch her face near her eyes, and if I grab her hind paws she reacts a little. I don't know what to do now...will I know when it's time to say enough is enough? I hate to have put her through all this only to have this as the result.
Thanks for listening and helping everyone..
Gina and Lucy
Fingers crossed and praying!!!
Gina,
I am praying for Lucy and you as well.
with love and prayers,
Dorothy and Mikey
Hi Sweetie,Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucygoo
To answer your question, I believe Lucy will let you know, if she is able. If not, then you will know in your heart whether she still has any fight left in her.
I can't let my mind go there just yet, tho. I am holding tight to the hope that this is a result of the meds and exhaustion from the surgery and being away from home.
Hang in there, as hard as I know it must be right now.
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls
I hope by now you are at the hospital and the good Dr. is getting to the bottom of this issue with Lucy.
I am standing by praying with the rest.
Scott
Gina,
Just wanted you to know I'm here too and that I'm praying for your baby girl.
Hugs,
Glynda
I am praying too. Hugs Kim
Me too, Gina...
Lots of hugs, Beth
Me too.
Carol
Gina, I'm praying as hard as I can for both you and Lucy.
Marianne
Thank you so much to all of you...
I'm back, and Lucy's okay so far. By the time we got there I honestly thought she was in shock, but after about an hour, she looked more alert (they said they didn't even do anything except check her vitals and electrolytes, and they're all good.) The vet was concerned about why she wasn't getting up. She just doesn't want to get up now...but at least she's awake and looking around. She said she definitely has vision in her right eye, but said pupil in left eye was pinprick...She's going to talk to Dr. B and let him make the call on whether to do an MRI today and see what's going on upstairs or let her have another day...meanwhile the assistant called me and said she ate and drank for her and she was able to give her all her meds...except, of course, the dreaded acepromazine. I went in to give her a kiss before I left and i think she followed me with her left eye. I don't know what to think anymore...I'm just a walking zombie right now though. At least they wrapped her tail so she doesn't get any more poopie nasty on them...I spent a good part of the night cleaning and cutting shit from around her tail:(
That's what we do though, right?
Thank you all for hanging in there with me, and I think all your positive energy and prayers are working:)
Much Love,
Gina and Lucy
What a relief!! For now anyway. I've been refreshing my page every 1/2 hour or so to see if you posted. I'm so happy for you. I was hoping the wait meant she was okay. From what I read sounds like you need to go to bed! I know you don't know me but I've been keeping up with your story and was so worried when I read about your terrible night.
I saw your pictures of her and she is a beautiful doggy!
Tammy and Kallie
Gina,
What a horrible night you have had. If Lucy is improving without any treatment that is good isn't it. I am hopeful it was the acp which will wear off. Even people react differently to anesthetics. You have my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny
Hi Gina,
I am so relieved that she is awake now and has taken some nourishment. ~~whew~~ Given a bit more time I bet she will be back on her feet, too. Thank goodness they didn't give her any more of the acepromazine!
Honey, you go take a nice long soak in a hot bubble bath; take the phone with you, a glass of that wine, and a good book if you're inclined. Take a little while to relax yourself, then get some sleep. Loving spirits surround you and LucyGoo, softly singing and praying, lending you their strength and hope. Neither of you will be alone for one second.
Hugs, prayers and healing thoughts continue,
Leslie and the girls
Oh Gina,
I think I just heard the whole world sigh in relief for you and Lucy. We were really worried about you both, but, Thank The Lord and all other divine spirits, everything is ok so far, one day at a time...right...Sweet Gina :)
Now, let's focus on some positive things:
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she ate and drank for her
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she's awake and looking around
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her vitals and electrolytes, and they're all good
Way to go LucyGoo :DQuote:
She said she definitely has vision in her right eye
Honey, this does not sound like a dog that is giving up, she is a fighter.
Now you my Dear, need to get some sleep/rest, or whatever will relax you.
FWIW, Gina, you are doing an excellent job with Lucy, I just wanted you to know that.
Sounds like a fighter to me too,
Hope you are able to get some rest.
Scott
Hi Gina,
Very happy to hear of the improvements. Keeping good thoughts and prayers that it continues.
You go Goo Girl!!!!!
John (Roxee's Dad)
Gina,
Lucy has already proven she is a big time fighter. These dogs are just so tough. Personally, I don't see the reason to make Lucy endure an MRI too soon but maybe they have one. I hope they take it a little easy on the meds and just let her heal. And I hope you can get some rest and some sleep...goodness gracious you and Lucy have been through alot. I believe Lucy is going to come out of this just fine. She ain't even thinking about giving up so don't you even give it a thought either. A great football coach (Vince Lombardi) said, "fatigue makes cowards of us all." You are very, very tired physically, mentally and emotionally. Lucy's gonna be fine.
Ken
Hi Gina,
Y'know, although you'd think the acepromazine would have worn off by now, it really sounds like that could be the cause of this "setback" ...
For what it's worth, one of my dogs was given "ace" before an ultrasound exam (I'm not sure why, because he didn't really need to be sedated for ultrasounds) and he seemed fine until about an hour after we got back home. He then started to walk as if he was drunk and finally just fell over and couldn't get up. I called the Vet clinic in a panic and they said this could happen (would have been nice if they'd told me in advance that this could maybe happen, which they hadn't) with some dogs ... and that the full effect of the ace could take a while to show up and then take longer than usual to wear off.
I remember that he stayed "sedated" like that until the next day, and even then, it wore off very slowly.
My dog that this happened to was a strong, healthy dog, and he hadn't just had major surgery like your Lucy, so I'd say the "ace" could definitely be the culprit.
Please keep updating us as often as you can. We're pulling for your Lucy, big time and hoping that this is just a bump on the road to recovery.
(((hugs)))
Add my sigh to the piles and piles of them! It sounds much better,Gina! And really, you do need to take care of YOU and get some rest now...as best as you can, anyway. You'll do neither of you any good being an exhausted mom...and Lucy is in good hands with lots of strength and love surrounding her. And you have that too. So please, get some sleep, do whatever it is you do for yourself to unwind and relax a little. It is so hard to do, I know, but something you need to make time for now.
We'll be here waiting whenever you have a chance to get back to us. And Lucy will be just fine and need a rested mom for when she comes back home for good!
Lots of hugs to you both, Beth, Bailey and always Scooter
Thank god. You dont know me but I have been following your story. I walked around worrying about you and lucy. As soon as I came home from work I checked on buster and ran to the computer. She just needs rest and so do you. Easier said than done. I know me and that would probably be the last thing I would do but at least close your eyes. I think all our prayers and thoughts were heard.
Love
Debbie and Buster
What a horrible night you had! Add my prayers to the rest, that LucyGoo is on the mend.
Cheryl
I second Debbie's sentiment! I had some dufus in my office for the last two hours and I was getting really fidgety cuz I couldn't check to see how Lucy is doing. What a relief that she is a lot better than she was earlier. Whew! Prayers being said at our house. We also have two sets of fingers, two sets of toes and 36 paws crossed for Lucy.
Glynda
Hi guys...
Just wanted to thank you all so very, very much..I think of each and every one of you as really an angel helping Lucy and me.
I got a few hours nap, just passed out on the couch..but just thought of something somewhat amusing I wanted to share. I know there's a few of you out there from Southern CA...did you guys feel the earthquake last night? I'm in Hollywood/Los Feliz, and it was pretty strong here...lasted forever it seemed. When it happened I was lying on the floor petting Lucy...and I'm thinking...great...here comes the big one..what happens to my emergency plan now?:confused: I've got my dog recovering from brain surgery, blinded, and can't walk unassisted:eek: Oh, well...thank God it didn't come to that, but all that was going through my head:)
And Glynda, I laughed out loud at the "dufus" in your office comment:D
Thanks again everyone....I'll post again as soon as I hear.
Gina and Lucy
Update from assistant...she needed help getting up, but she's walking around, (sort of), seems to have more vision on right side, but pupils are not reacting correctly to light. Something about the acepromazine might have done something to her blood pressure? doesn't it lower it? I wouldn't think it would cause a stroke. Why oh why did I give her that damed thing :mad:
Still waiting to hear from the vet in charge until Dr. B gets back tonight/tomorrow. He doesn't want to do the MRI today/tonight..thank god. I know that would be way too much for her.
Had a chat with this assistant, and she agrees with me that Lucy is fighting and really trying also, doesn't think she's in pain, and we just have to take it really hour by hour at this point. I just feel so bad leaving her there again..I know it's ridiculous and I had to leave her there, but I hope it doesn't hamper her recovery in any way. They think she should stay there until she's "out of the woods." Whatever that means:(:confused:
I'll post again when I hear from the vet..
Gina and Lucy
Hey Gina,
Good to get an update. I am glad she is up and moving around for them.
And DO NOT, do you hear, beat yourself up over giving a med that they told you to give her!!! You did it with the very best of intentions...just as you have done all along...and there is NOT ONE THING wrong with that! She was having some of these issues before the med...I think more likely it is a combo of the med and she is still healing from this surgery...
I'm glad she is getting a break from having the MRI done.
And you are not being ridiculous. I told my vet after the last time I left Bailey there, I want him to install a webcam where you can go online and see your pup! It's that catch 22 of you can't give her the care she needs but you hate leaving her there...it's a horrible position to be in. But it is where she needs to be...and she knows you are with her. I do think they can sense that...their senses go way beyond our's and she can feel you right there in her heart. She is a fighter...and so are you! That bond cannot be broken by physical distance or space.
Hope you can get some more rest....still sending positive thoughts and hugs,
Beth,Bailey and always Scooter
Had to edit....read something backwards....overdue for my bedtime! Healing thoughts still coming though!!!
Thanks Beth...I love basset hounds...I used to have one years ago named Wilber..he was as stubborn as they come:)
Just heard from the vet...she said she was watching the assistant walk her and she can't believe how good she looks:D She thinks she looks better than yesterday:eek::D And if all goes well, they'll be sending her home with me tomorrow:eek::)
Dr. B will be in later tonight to evaulate the pupil thing and whatnot, but she sounded pretty happy...said the vision's improving too, so she's going to have the ophthalmologist check her out as well and try to get to the bottom of the pupil madness.
You all are the greatest:D:D I really believe Lucy's benefitiing from all this positive energy:) Thank you thank you thank you:)
Love,
Gina and Lucy
Well, see, Gina, that explains it!!! Wilber was stubborn, it rubbed off on you and you rubbed off on Lucy and now Lucy is going to be just fine bc of it!!! All good things come from bassets (sshhhh...I don't want Bailey to hear me or he'll find out he's in charge!)....
THIS IS GREAT WONDERFUL HAPPY NEWS!!!:D:D:D
I am positive they will get to the bottom of the eye thing! It will be good to have the specialist see her.
Now, I have to go get rested bc I think we all are going to be having margaritas, or whatever drink you like best, when tomorrow comes! And I have A LOT of blending to do!!:D (BTW, do not let Louise near the blender...long story for another time....) Right now, it's LUCY TIME!!!
Hang in there!! I hope you can sleep better knowing she is doing better! And don't forget to ask about the webcam! ;)
Tons of hugs! Beth, Bailey and always Scoobie
Gina,
No time as I am gobbling lunch and about to head back to work but I am so pleased with how things are going. I really was so worried for you when I checked this morning but things seem to be heading up again.
Jenny
Gina,
This is GREAT, GREAT NEWS. So happy for you and Lucy.
Will keep sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Try to get some sleep yourself, tho, I know it will hard, wish there was more I could say or do for you.
That is such great news that Lucy is doing better.
I hope you can get some sleep tonight. It is important that you take good care of yourself now too.
Carol, McGill, Atty Cat & Winnie (always)
Hi Gina,
Very happy to hear the continued improvements. We will keep sendig positive thought's from around the world.
You Go Goo Girl!
John (Roxee's Dad)
I'll be going to bed very soon. I think I could sleep for 20 hours....I'll talk to you all tomorrow.....and get those drinks ready:)
Love,
Gina and Lucy