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jerry wrote:
Two Tripawds' Tough Amputation Recovery Stories (and Comebacks!)
If your new Tripawd is having a tough recovery, you're not alone. Other members have been through difficult recovery situations too. Your Tripawd's tough amputation recovery can feel hopeless right now, but as Akeela and Finn show, better days may be (More) |
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finnthedane wrote:
Acupuncture for PLP and Treatment Update
Hi to our friends, Finn is a little over 5 weeks post-amputation today and I am so happy to report that he seems to be 90% back to his old self. All I can say for folks who are struggling with Phantom Limb Pain is hang in there. There are options. (More) |
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finnthedane wrote:
Acupuncture
Today we are 25 days post-amputation. Since Finn's diagnosis on March 13, we have seen 5 different vets, he has been on 9 different prescription medications and I've had countless moments of regret and meltdowns. Since about day 8 of surgery recovery (More) |
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finnthedane wrote:
Getting Better?
Well, no one said it’d be easy, right? Always when I think we’re on the right path and take a step forward, we go right back downhill. The last few days have been back to pure discomfort for my poor boy. It is constant up and down and readjusting, ne (More) |
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finnthedane wrote:
Getting Better (Phantom Limb Pain)
Hi friends. What a three weeks it has been. This has been one of the biggest emotional rollercoasters I’ve been on and I just want to say how grateful I am for this community and everyone’s words of encouragement and advice (thank you Pam, Stacy and (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Six Weeks In
April 30th, 2020. Yesterday was Akeela's official 6 week amputation-aversary. One thing this experience has taught me is to always expect the unexpected. You never know what's waiting for you around the corner.... Akeela had her 5th rehab sessi (More) |
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Stacy wrote:
Griffin Update - April 24, 2020
Griffin was at AMC today for blood work following his first round of chemo last week and for a few rehab sessions. His oncologist said his blood test results were great – solid white blood cell/platelet counts and no issues with his liver. She said (More) |
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Stacy wrote:
Griffin Update - April 23, 2020
Today is Griffin’s 3 week surgerversary. I haven’t posted in a few days because there isn’t much new going on with us. Griffin has an appointment for blood work tomorrow and if his blood cell count is normal, he’ll have an acupuncture session after (More) |
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akeelaisthecutest wrote:
Five Weeks Post Surgery
April 22, 2020. Ohhhh where to begin ... I suppose where I left off last .... On April 15th I took Akeela in for her 2 week post chemo blood work test. I mentioned to them how she had still been incessantly pacing around at night pant (More) |
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Stacy wrote:
Griffin Update - April 17, 2020
Griffin returned to the Animal Medical Center today for oncology and rehab appointments. I realized that I haven’t been in the car since I picked him up from his surgery 2 weeks ago – it felt strange to be on the road again during these strange time (More) |