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Hardest morning ever!! Just dropped off our beloved Golden - Mollydog so she can rid her body of the nasty C!
Please keep her in your thoughts today....as well as her 2 humans 
Our vet will call when the surgery is done and hopefully I will at least get to visit later on and then bring her home tomorrow morning.
LOVE THE AVATAR PICTURE!!!!!!
I KNOW this is such an anxious time ....AND.....I know how relieved you'll be when she's out of surgery!!!!!!! She'll be fine!!!!! Shee seeing pink elephants right now and thoroughly enjoying the view!!!
TRY and relax.....some people eat a lot of chocolate during this lrocess....some become alcoholics for a day! Some do both! Whatever works!!!
Update when you can!!!!
Positive energy coming your way.......
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I remember that day ... I was on these forums all day- a stress case! So stay close to us if you and we'll be sending lots of positive energy your way today!!!!
Much love,
alison with the spirit of shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
I remember surgery morning in 2008 so well. In less than 40 hours, we had a diagnosis, 2nd opinion consult, and drop off for surgery. I cried all the way to work.
Many good thoughts for you and Mollydog today.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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Surgery day can be sooooooo long waiting for the update call!
Sending strong, positive thoughts to all of you today. Update us when you can.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
I hope that Molly's surgery has gone well since it's later in the afternoon. I will definitely be keeping Molly in my thoughts that she has an uneventful procedure and speedy recovery.
The waiting is one of the hardest things. My Leland's surgeon didn't start his procedure till around 1am as a lot of medical emergencies had come in. Hubby and I didn't get much sleep that night because we kept calling to see if our boy had come through the surgery.
Hang in there!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Just finished visiting Molly....she started crying/talking the minute she heard us! Her tail was still thumping away....so I knew then she was still our Molly even though the outside looks different. Surgery went well without any complications. She will stay overnight with fluids and we will get her in the morning.
Thank you all for your comments and thoughts as we made it through surgery day.
So Happy to hear. Get some rest tonight you will need it. The first couple weeks are rough. Lean on us for support.
The first couple of weeks are harder on the humans than the dogs - for the most part. Trouble transitioned very easily as soon as we relaxed and let her get about adjusting to her new normal. I never slept soundly from her 1st day home after surgery until the day she was gone.
The one thing I always told the newbee's was "sleep when they sleep - you will hear them if they need you". I spent hours watching Trouble sleep and being absolutely exhausted until I finally learned to do this.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
She will do great! My Star just had her surgery yesterday and was up walking that night. Prayers and good thoughts!
Isn't that moment you see them after surgery with their tail wagging so excitedly such a positive feeling after such a long, upsetting day! 
It made my heart stop hurting so much when I visited my fur kid & saw that happy wag.
I hope that each day becomes better & easier for you all as you each adjust to new ways.
Sending thoughts.
So we are 48 hours post-op...and we have a problem....how do I keep her down?
I have tried to put up barricades and she just wants to be where we are. Not like she can't see us from the living room as we have an open concept home. I thought for sure the Tramadol they gave her for pain would keep her quiet, but to no avail.
I suppose this is a good problem to have....one day at a time.
I appreciate all of the well wishes, support and positive thoughts!
Nicole
Isn't that such a nice problem to have! We had the same with our Dusty ---- he was groggy but still was trying to get around. Wait a couple of more days once the heavy sedation has finally cleared her system - she'll really try to get around. I'm pretty sure Dusty was trying to run in the front yard about a week after surgery - fortunately, the cone of shame kept him from going too fast!
The wounds you see are visually reminders of the trauma she's been through - but keep your hopes up that she'll fully recover and be back to her old self sooner than you think!
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