ferky1 Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Well Miles is at the vet now and I am at work not getting much done. He is being neutered and having an umbilical hernia corrected. He is staying overnight. I know that he is in good hands and that his procedures are common, but I can't help that anxiousness and unsettled feeling knowing that he is going under the knife and even if things go perfectly, I won't get to see him until tomorrow. The wife and I toyed with the idea of visiting him tonight after work, but we decided that it might be upsetting to him to see us and then have us leave him again. We'll wait it out. So here I am, just sitting here. . . . :drinking: Quote
bk_blue Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Hey I think most of us have been there and done that- it's a little nervewracking, even though we know it's going to be fine! :D Quote
Angelboddy Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Just hang in there. :angel: He is in good hands, and will be with you in no time. :D Quote
sheltielover Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Oh I was the same way when Honey and Licky were spayed. They didn't have to stay overnight, but I was miserable the whole day they were gone...and of course cried when I dropped them off. Everything will work out fine and he will be home with you before you know it.... :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 dont worry !! everything will be ok! Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 he will be fine I would say we have all been there have a :beerchug: :beerchug: with us while you wait Quote
ferky1 Posted September 8, 2003 Author Posted September 8, 2003 Arghhh! It looks like my worrying may have been warranted! :-? First off, Miles is awake and alive and that's the most important thing, but, the doctor informed us that (and he hasn't yet given much of an explaination) while the neutering went as planned, they were forced to make a much larger incision than they wanted in order to correct his hernia. I haven't gotten exact dimensions, but the doctor is quoted as saying "don't be alarmed when you see it" :o After we pick him up tomorrow they want us to do our best to immobilize him for the next FEW days. Stitches can't be removed for 10-14 days and during that time they don't want him doing any types of activities, including stairs. Apparently the operation was so substantial that they have him on painkillers. My wife is a wreck. And we can't even see him until tomorrow! The waiting is awful. Quote
Malamum Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 I can imagine how worried the two of you are, I know I would be. However just remember that the surgery needed to be done and he will be better off in the long run. Give him a big cuddle from me when you get him home. Quote
behle Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Rest Up! He will keep you waiting hand and foot on him once he gets home! :D I wish you a happy reunion tomorrow! Quote
courtnek Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 I wouldnt be too concerned. Neutering my female was considered major surgery. her scar is 6 inches long. and she had to be still for a while too, no stairs, no running, etc. The doctor probably just wanted to warn you in advance that the scar is bigger than expected, and the surgery was more extensive then expected. He'll probably be fine. :) Quote
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