Ruger

[Rugers-Kris]

We could use your thoughts and prayers again. Ruger has an appointment for a follow up to his second surgery today and has developed a "pocket" at the incision site again. There is a slim chance that it is fluid that built up and just needs drained but a better chance that once again his interior stitches didn't hold. I am scared to death that he is going to have to have surgery again. My vet says that if it is indeed the same thing, Ruger will need to see a specialist. The idea of putting him under for yet another surgery has me a complete mess. Sounds like the specialist he has in mind is in Pensacola which is more than two hours away. I will call them after his appointment today if it turns out that he will need to see them.This has been such an awful experience and it is made worse by the fact that Ruger is not stranger friendly and has to be sedated every time he goes in to be seen. Not to mention financially devastating.Of course, I will do anything that needs to be done for my boy but I sure will be glad when this is finally behind us. Again, if you can take a minute to say a prayer, or send good thoughts and vibes....it would be greatly appreciated. I am just a mess! I am scared to death that I am going to lose my best friend.

 

[teodora]

We truly hope it's just fluid, Ruger will recover immediately and he will have an awesome 2016!

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Thank You, Tedora. This guy is my everything and the thought of losing him is more than I can bare. I sure hope it is fluid but I am pretty sure that isn't the case. :-(

 

[dpenning]

Kris, I'm so sorry you are going through this. We are all sending prayers of healing from the people And muzzle bumps from Emma (she doesn't do kisses).

 

[Boxergirl]

Well crap. I will send you all the good vibes I have. Hugs and please update when you are able.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Thank you. We all prefer the muzzle bumps around here to kisses anyway. I am just a nervous wreck. Every part of me wants to go today and hear that it is fluid build up but.......

Kris, I'm so sorry you are going through this. We are all sending prayers of healing from the people And muzzle bumps from Emma (she doesn't do kisses).

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Well Crap is right! LOL Thank you for the good vibes. I will update as soon as his appointment is over.

Well crap. I will send you all the good vibes I have. Hugs and please update when you are able.

 

[teodora]

I totally understand you. We'll keep him in our prayers - he's a strong handsome boy.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Thank you! I am hoping for positive and bracing for any negative.

I totally understand you. We'll keep him in our prayers - he's a strong handsome boy.

 

[QY10]

Sending lots of positive thoughts and energy to you and Ruger. Hoping that you receive some good news from the vet!

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Thank You so much. I am hoping for good news as well but not hopeful as it seems to be exactly like it was last time. :-(

Sending lots of positive thoughts and energy to you and Ruger. Hoping that you receive some good news from the vet!

 

[tmricciuto]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers from this household (pets and people alike) that it's just fluid. Keep us updated please.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Thank you. I will update as soon as I get back from his appointment.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers from this household (pets and people alike) that it's just fluid. Keep us updated please.

 

[NYDDB]

Oh, man...this really sucks. You don't need this stress- I would be a mess, too!

Kris, just know, as you walk into this appt., that you and Ruger are surrounded by prayers, good energy and virtual hugs...please keep us updated; I am hoping for the very best news!

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Thank you, Suanne. That means so much to us. I will update as soon as I get back from his appointment. He goes in at 11am so still a couple hours yet.

Oh, man...this really sucks. You don't need this stress- I would be a mess, too!Kris, just know, as you walk into this appt., that you and Ruger are surrounded by prayers, good energy and virtual hugs...please keep us updated; I am hoping for the very best news!

 

[Smokeycat]

Good luck with the appointment. Hopefully no surgery needed. And Ruger stop scaring her you silly boy.

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[Rugers-Kris]

Thank you, Dawn. I really really hope it is just fluid and they can drain it. I hope Ruger heard you and listens because he is on a roll with scaring me to death recently.

Good luck with the appointment. Hopefully no surgery needed. And Ruger stop scaring her you silly boy. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk

 

[angelbears]

I'm sorry Kris! Keeping all 3 of ya'll in our thoughts.

 

[sidecar]

Cash, Carly and I wish you both the best, both with the followup appointment and with the eventual outcome. 3 years ago, my doodle, Cash had 3 subsequent surgeries for a shredded cruciate and he's 80 lbs. I, like you, was very afraid of losing him to so much anesthetic, but 3 years later, he's still here. I'm not sure what Ruger's original diagnosis was, but sometimes you've just got to put your faith in knowing that you're getting him the best help you can. As far as cost goes, 2012 was a $5500 year for him. Best money I ever spent. We're all pulling for you...

 

[Rugers-Kris]

This all started with a blockage (A piece of toy lodged in his esophagus) and he had emergency surgery to remove it, about 9 days later he developed a "pocket" under the incision spot and we thought it might be fluid that needed drained but when I took him in they realized that the interior stitches had given way so he required another surgery to fix this. He had that surgery last Tuesday (9 days ago) and has developed another pocket in the same place. He has been on restricted activity since the first surgery and I have been sleeping on the dog bed with him every night, he is only outside to go to the bathroom and he is on a leash so no activity that should be causing this complication since all he physically does is walk, stretch and shit so no one is sure why this is happening. I am hoping that the pocket this time is merely fluid that can be drained and we are good to go but I don't have a good feeling about it. We passed 5500 some time ago but there is no limit to what I would do or spend to make him better which is why it was the last concern listed. First and foremost is the fear of losing him as he is put under over and over again and last is the money. But it does still exist. LOL Thank you for you thoughts, they are appreciated. Maybe all of these positive and healing thoughts will find me at the vets simply draining fluid not making an appointment with a specialist to do it all again.

Cash, Carly and I wish you both the best, both with the followup appointment and with the eventual outcome. 3 years ago, my doodle, Cash had 3 subsequent surgeries for a shredded cruciate and he's 80 lbs. I, like you, was very afraid of losing him to so much anesthetic, but 3 years later, he's still here. I'm not sure what Ruger's original diagnosis was, but sometimes you've just got to put your faith in knowing that you're getting him the best help you can. As far as cost goes, 2012 was a $5500 year for him. Best money I ever spent. We're all pulling for you...