Trying to remain pawsitive but Lupe seems to be fading. She is still not eating and seems to be so sleepy that she isn’t really moving. She is still drinking and will go out to pee 2 or 3 times a day, but still no poop. I have a call in to Dr. Z to give her an update, as Dr. B is not in the office today. Dr. B did call last night and said she wanted me to follow up with Dr. Z as she is more knowledgable on how dogs react post amputation.
I went to the office for a few hours yesterday. I needed to change of scenery and needed not to be jumping up every time I heard her move. I think we both needed a break. There were some tail wags and she did left her head up when I walked by her last night. But so far this morning, she went outside and is lying by the door, she didn’t even really walk into the apartment.
Do I regret surgery? No. I do feel like I had to give her a shot to be cancer free and live out her lifespan healthy and feeling good. I just don’t know if that’s a possibility right now. I don’t like the thoughts that are going through my head or the dreams I am having about things. But then I try to wipe those thoughts away and remember that she had major surgery at almost 15 and may need longer to heal. I guess I will see what Dr. Z has to say.
***Updated post for Lupe fashion show***
bless your hearts. sending healing thoughts to miss lupe, hoping you have a rally today. we’re all pulling for you little girl, you are now a tripawd warrior princess and you must fight!!!
charon & spirit gayle
Awww, Lupe, you are having such a hard time right now. Mom, if it eases your mind any, I do think that the older dogs take a bit longer to get past this. Zeus was 11 at the time of amp and he didn’t move much at all for the first week. His appetite also wasn’t great. I think it was the combination of pain and all the pain meds. Sweet Lupe was already a bit worn down even before the surgery, so maybe it will just take her a bit longer to bounce back. In the meantime, I would try ANYTHING to get her to eat – hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, whatever might get her system started back up! Many many healing wishes and hugs to you both!
Lisa
Hello
Our Pieter was eight and a half at op time, (quite a good age for a Bernese), and he became flatter as the week went by. I didn’t care what he ate so long as he did! it was the pain meds, though, and once he was off them he picked up quickly. they just need time and love!
God love Ya Lupe! Poor little girl. And Mom you too. I have resorted to putting small amounts of gravy on food to spark the appetite. And once the spark happens then my Rizzo will start eating. You must be exhausted from worry. Come on Lupe….you are TWP so keep fighting pumpkin!
Suzie and Rizzo
Continuing to send good, pawsitive thoughts out to you and Lupe! Abby moved around a bit – but mainly only to go outside and “hide” behind our big potted fern. She really wanted to be left alone after her surgery. Being aloof was totally not like her and I was so worried, but that was just her way of dealing with not feeling well – and she was only 15 months old, not 15 years, so hopefully this is just Lupe’s way of dealing with the recovery process.
We’re pulling for you!!
Jackie, Angel Abby’s mom
Thank you all…we have lessened her pain meds to see if that stimulates her appetite. If not, I may be bringing her into the er for fluids and to check for infection. Dr. Z feels like she is now over medicated as I can pick her up, feel around the incision and she lies on that side with no apparent discomfort. Hoping this is a hump we have to get over to move forward…
Bless your little heart Lupe. We’re all pulling for you! Hang in there little girl!