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Awwww sounds like things are really good! And you are right, in two weeks you'll wonder why you were ever so nervous about this. Keep up the great attitude and you'll do fine.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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BAILEY POOPED...AND YOU'RE NOT TOO POOPED TODAY............now that calls for a HAPPY POOP DANCE!!!
Jist curious, is there a reason he's not a pain med? I think almost all vets give pain meds after this major suregy...and they try and keep the pain meds at consistent intervals so the pain never gets "a head start" as it's harder t control then.
Regardless, it sounds like Bailey ks doing great and that's all that matters! Wonderful that he jas a god appetite too! Extra treats for Bailey! And extra chocolate bars for mom!!
HAPPY POOP DAY TO ALL!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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 keep thinking I'll have a few minutes to sit down & reply to all the lovely messages, but I never seem to find it. We were doing SO well & then this morning, after I let myself go to bed @ 6AM, somehow Bailey managed to rip out all his stitches WHILE WEARING A CONE. I have no idea how he did this, the little bugger. I noticed when I took him to potty @ 11 (I KNEW I should have still been getting up every 2 hours -- I suck!). He wasn't gushing blood, but he had bled some and the incision wasn't exactly gaping open or anything. He's back @ the vet, now, and going to have to be put under & restapled. 
My poor baby. I'm just so upset, because I thought we were well on the road to no more worries & then here we go again.
~Mandy
BAILEY! What the heck are you thinkng?? With the cone on?? WOW! Those stitches must have really been bothering you!
Now Mandy! Dn't you spend o e more seco d bating yourself up!! This happens no matter what precautions we humans take! This would have happened soo er or later...when yoj stepped out a few minutes Bailey would have accomplished his goal regardless!!
I guess the good news is that this shows Bailey to be a VERY DETERMINED DOG!! And determination is a good trait to have on this journey!!
I know this is so frustrating, but just another "bump" in tne road on this journey! This realy shouldn't interfer with his recovery too much. Yeah, it may be a step back for a day or two, but after that, full steam ahead!
BAILEY! Behave! Don't make us co e over there and muzzle you!!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
mandatorily said
I KNEW I should have...
Please stop shoulding on yourself! Recovery is a roller coaster, and dogs are quite good at doing such things behind our backs in a matter of seconds. Try to take things one day at a time and please keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Mandy and the lovely Bailey
Thought I would hope in on your post and give you a few words of support 
Bailey is obviously an incredibly resilient dog who, against all odds, managed to survive six months on his own with terrible injuries 🙁 That being said, he will naturally take care of things that are troubling him....even if it means removing those nasty stitches that were probably itchy!
Never blame yourself for something you have no control over.....Bailey will recover just fine from this delay and resume being an amazing tripawd!
Hugs to all of you
Linda and Tucker
I know it's been ages since I posted, but life got really busy not long after Bailey's surgery. I wanted ya'll to know how much your kind words & support meant to me. It helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life.
Bailey was doing very well -- we just passed his 5 month ampuversary on the 3rd. Late last night, though, he became very jittery/unsteady, was having trouble staying on his feet, seemed disoriented and very unlike his usually perky, boisterous self. I would have loved to take him to an emergency vet, but there are none near us (we live in the boondocks, pretty much). The only one even close to us will only see animals that are current patients (and we weren't). I had intended to find a vet open today and take him, but he passed away early this morning.
I'm devastated. I don't know what happened. I don't know how he can go from being perfectly fine yesterday morning, to dead this morning. It just seems inconceivable to me. The tears haven't stopped and really don't feel like they ever will.
Thank you all, again, for all the support you've given me during this.
~Mandy
Mandy I am SO sorry to hear this, I can't even imagine how difficult this is. You are a great pawrent you did the best you could and for whatever reason, his time came and he did not suffer, not in the least. I know that doesn't make things easier but I hope in time the pain of losing him so suddenly will lessen, keep these thoughts in your heart OK?
My condolences go out to you, please know that we are here for you, lean on us and let us help you cope with this grief. Feel free to post in "Coping with Loss" where you can share more about Bailey's life, post photos and more. It really does help to cope by talking about your life together, whenever you're ready.
I'm very, very sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with the loss of your beloved Bailey. At least Bailey passed on his own terrms...my husband and I had to put our dear Leland to sleep on 6/30/14 to end his suffering. I miss my dear boy every day and at times I will just start crying because something reminds me of him. Yesterday was the first day my husband and I could talk about Leland and his quirky ways and smile instead of cry. You will have ups and downs as you work through your grief of losing Bailey but things will get a little easier each day.
Sending hugs your way!
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!
Ohhhh my dear Mandy. This is not the post any off us expected!! I'm just stunned.
We cry with you today. Our tears are flowing too. So very, very, very sorry.
That little 4 lb. boy was one tough fella', that's for sure. Whatever "it" was, the path could not jave been changed. Something went haywire very quickly and the only saving grace is that he DID crossover to the other side of this life at home.....not in some emergency room, full of needles and scary sounds ad smells and strangers. As quickly as all this came on...tumor...hemorage..blot clot... nothing could have hanged the course.
I still marvel at how Bailey found his way home after a, lost a week AND with a severely damaged leg!!! This boy LOVED you and his home!!! I hope in some small way, if this had to happen, that it brings you some comfort knowing he was home with you.
Bailey may have been a small dog, but his HUGE heart, his courage, his determination, touched us all!,
Your heart is shattered into a million pieces right now and you feel like you can't breathe. unfortunately, this deep grief doesn't go away quickly. And the void of not having this fun loving guy by your side is going to hurt for a long time. To care for a tripawd and to watch over him 24/7.....the loss just seems unbearable.
But you WILL get through it. The loss will never go away, but the joyful memories will eventually sustain you. Knowing that you gave him THE best life possible and knowing he lapped up all that loving and spoiling you gave him every second off every day.....knowing all that is what Bailey wants you to remember. He knows you will be sad, but he wants you to push that away, slowly but surely, with all the happy memories you two shared.
When you can, please share more of you life with Bailey. If you need help posting pictures, just ask. Somene here can help.
You could not be supported by any better group of people right now. We understand loss all too well. Check out the thread Jerry gave you..."coping with Loss"...we hold each other up through wonderful tributes, "grief counseling" literature and advice.
We are all inspired by Bailey's life and the UNBREAKABLE BOND you two share! His life mattered!,! Bailey will always be remembered here!!
Holding you in our hearts and surrounding you with Bailey's eternal joyful light.
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
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