shekhina Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Sorry to hear this is ongoing, Jules... what a worry! I understand the fear of surgery, I have Gomez with a heart condition and it's something I always worry about if he's looking poorly... 'will this end in surgery and him not making it?' My vet told me that with his heart condition it usually isn't the surgery where they lose them, but in the following few weeks due to the heart having gone under stress and being knocked out of it's steady state and into a decline. Is that the same with the liver shunts, or is it more an 'on the table' situation with the risks? Either way, an awful gut-wrenching fear... but at least if it's just during surgery if she pulls through that then you're over that hurdle at least! When is surgery booked for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 There are 2 risks during surgery itself. 1 - the GA - this is processed through the liver and she just might not wake up 2 - a clotting risk, her bloods have indicated that her clotting is ok and I'll have Poppy on stand by for a blood transfusion. Then just small things like her having little body fat so she could get too cold and they need to think about what painkillers she can have. Principal vet is confident but can't obviously give a 100% guarantee. They have all the protocol from the specialists and I think this American forum. They are having a vet monitor her GA If she pulls through the surgery then afterwards he liver might not be great. But without the infection her whole system should be better. We don't know when she will die from the liver condition anyway, that could be any day. And as everyone tells me she is on borrowed time as it is. It is just really bad timing with me being sick too. And being retrenched isn't helping either. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 it certainly is all shitty timing ..and 'rock:hard place' situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It is just really bad timing with me being sick too. And being retrenched isn't helping either. I know "there there, chin up love" wont help - but the positive there is you don't have to worry about missing work to be with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 It is just really bad timing with me being sick too. And being retrenched isn't helping either. I know "there there, chin up love" wont help - but the positive there is you don't have to worry about missing work to be with her. That would be true if I had worked in an office or had set hours :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishm Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Fingers crossed for a good outcome for your girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It is just really bad timing with me being sick too. And being retrenched isn't helping either. I know "there there, chin up love" wont help - but the positive there is you don't have to worry about missing work to be with her. That would be true if I had worked in an office or had set hours :laugh: LOL. OK. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Amber got through the surgery and has woken up (took a bit longer than normal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Amber got through the surgery and has woken up (took a bit longer than normal). What a relief! You can do it Amber, keep fighting girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 OMG!! Excellent news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Amber got through the surgery and has woken up (took a bit longer than normal). Great update ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 They are monitoring her until 5 to see if she can come home or if they think she needs to go to an overnight place. I'm almost tempted just to send her to the overnight place (for me as much as her!) but I know she would rather be home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hmmm..yes... her being in care overnight would maybe allow you to relax a bit more , and not check every few minutes .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Is that best for her though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 That's one for the vet and you ... It's a tricky one - cos if she's still a bit dopey , and sore and feeling ill , she may benefit from the warmth and drip and observation ? Obviously if she's brighter and walking ..then home would probably be a happier place :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 She needs to be off the drip apparently. She has to have different painkillers. The principal vet said if she woke up etc that it would then be no different from a normal spey. I think the other vets are a little anxious, lol. It is nice they care so much. Normally I would be quite confident about looking after her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 She needs to be off the drip apparently. She has to have different painkillers. The principal vet said if she woke up etc that it would then be no different from a normal spey. I think the other vets are a little anxious, lol. It is nice they care so much. Normally I would be quite confident about looking after her. it is good you have a caring team ! yes, this time you have both of you to consider ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackiemad Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Amazing news jules! So glad the the little fighter continues to live another day :) If amber is a bit groggy etc then I'd leave her in care overnight. If she's home and you're stressed it might make her stress too after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 That's such good news. Hopefully step 1 to Amber feeling lots better. (And you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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