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We dropped him off at 0745 this morning. Vet called around 0900 to say the bloodwork came back good but there was some concern about how aggressive the cancer was and the ability to get clean margins. She sedated him, drew a line and measured and is confident she can do it. One hurdle out of the way. Now just waiting for the call to say he is out of surgery....
Thanks for the pupdate. All things considered, sounds good!. Onward and upward!!!👍👍👍
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!
He is out, they said it went well but it was in his lymphnodes, I called back to get another update and this time I am going to take notes because I am not really sure what that even means......
YAAAAAAY. ED!!!! SURGERY IS DONE!!!
Sometimes cells may show up in the lymph nodes. Sometimes not. It just gives the Vets more information when determining the best path forward.
I know uou are soooo relieved the surgery is done!!
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!
Oops! Apologies to JULES for calling him Ed!!
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!
Yay he's out of surgery! 
That is the first step toward feeling good again. Stay strong and know that better days are ahead no matter what that path report says. Jules is on the road to recovery and that's what matters here and now.
Keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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He’s home, suffering from Dysphoria which isn’t fun. On a fentanyl patch and gabapentin 300mg 2X a day for pain, anti-inflammation medication and antibiotics. He’s crying and shaking quite a bit now but he’s in his bed. We had to carry him into the house but I think most of that is because of the medication. I think we’re in for a long night
Awww poor guy! I'm sorry, I know this is a ruff time. We missed you in the Chat earlier. I'm there now for a little while if you want to talk OK?
Meanwhile it sounds like Jules' pain control plan is spot-on. It may need some fine tuning but your vet gave him some excellent post-op pain control so that's a great sign things will go well for you guys.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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vizlsazeus said
Sending Jules love and hugs!!
Hi there! Please consider starting a new topic so we can give your gorgeous pup all the attention he deserves. See you there!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks all, it’s been ruff so far!! He slept for about 1hr after the gabapentin and has just been lying in his bed crying since. I wish there was more I could do
WELCOME HOME JULES!!!
I KNOW this is a ruff time without question! You are watching him shake off the anesthesia, as well as the effects of the patch. Nope, not easy to watch! For whatever it's worth everything you are observing is because of that and not pain. The patch causes a lot of vocalizing that is a differe t sound than a pain whine.
Sometime around day three is when the pain management needs to be spot on. That's when all the hospital meds are out of his system.
How many days does the Vet want the patch on?
Stay connected.
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
He is on the patch until Tuesday. He doesn’t want to stand yet but again it hasn’t even been 24 hours. He has drank water and ate some kibble out of our hands but no pee yet but again it’s 3am here so not his usual pee time!
He'll get his sea legs in time. Just too druggy right now. and even if he pees in bed without getting up, that's okay.
Great that he's had some water and a bit of kibble!
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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