Cowboy here. Again I have been remiss in updating you on current events. My apologies. Life has been chaotic ups and downs. Sar has had 4 surgical procedures since Thanksgiving week and is now home at last.
Gall bladder surgery was textbook; 2 other surgeries to remove gall stones and kidney stones went well. Last surgery was a bit more complicated. It had to be delayed a few days so Sar wasn't under anesthesia for several days in a row. Repairing her intestinal tract was a longer event. We have a bit of recovery ahead of us.
My wife's family was here - still here - for the ordeal. They took over the 7th floor of the hospital. Max almost got us kicked out; he lit a cigar in the surgical waiting room. Nerves. Glory inspected the hospital's kitchen and Violet wanted to see the doc's medical school records. (Sar must have learned that from her.) Long time military friends helped sneak the pups in to see the imp. Between the Rott and the Mastiff there's about 280 lbs of canine. The dogs were beside themselves seeing Sar, kissing her. Sar was over the moon about the whole visit; did wonders for her mental health. Worth all the aggravation to get the dogs in and out.
All in all, the medics were patient with us, willing to accomodate all our demands, answer our questions, offer comfort. I was grateful for their attitude; True to form Sar was suspicious. Even so she asked me to remind her to send thank you notes to the nurses and other staff that took care of her.
She's been on liquids, finally moved to some solid foods. Should be eating normally in a day or 2. Glory plans to make Thanksgiving dinner for us sometime next week. Believe me. I am thankful. Having her home and in my arms each night is healing for both of us. I've told her she's in for a severe comeuppance for worrying me, turning my hair grey, and taking years off my life. The imp rolled her eyes.
Light snow as I write this. Sar's asleep now but when she wakes and sees the snow it will be like an early Christmas. My job will be to keep her warm and dry in the house. Wish me luck.
Cowboy
4 comments:
Well that's great! I've been hoping one of you would update us. I'm really glad she is home with you, the pups and the rest of her family. The only thing that could be better than a healthy Sar at home would be a healthy Sar at home with tons more stories rolling around in her head waiting to be shared!!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and your Christmas. The best to you, Sar, the pup and other critters and the rest of the family.
Hugs,
PK
Cowboy, thank you for the update, I admit I have been wondering.
I've thought of both of you and your family and the pups a great deal during your absence.
Pups tend to get distrait when their main person is missing, I know that mine do.
I'm so happy that you have your Imp back, take good care of her.
Tell her not to worry about us until she is fully recovered.
Have a great Christmas and New Year.
Please give Sar a great big hug from me, one of her long term fans.
Love and warm hugs,
Paul.
Thanks, Cowboy, for the update. I hope Sar continues to heal at a rapid pace and that you can keep her pinned down as long as is necessary to accomplish that! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Thanks for the update on Sar. I hope she recovers fast. I hope you do not let her yourself get rundown during this time. Also, as I said in an email I sent, I think Sar deserves another unicorn this year. She as gone through so much with her health.
Lots of hugs and good wishes for a wonderful holiday.
Marie(venture)
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