That's right ~ I'm home!
I'm gonna go sleeps now.....can you tells everyone my horrible ordeal?
Yes ma'am!
Ruby ate a little last night, so she was cleared to come home.
When I went to pick her up and got ALL the instructions (TWO pages! yikes!)
I wasn't quite ready for the incision I saw ~
STEM TO STERN!
oh boy.
They had to take out her whole left mammary duct 'system', plus the uterus.
She has a fentanyl patch for the pain, which seems to be working well without totally knocking her out.
She is eating her freeze dried chicken, but not much else at this point, but that is okay. She is drinking plenty of water too.
She is resting comfortably with an inflatable collar on.
She doesn't seem to have much interest in the incision right now, but I also have a soft e-collar if I need to switch it out.
Keep the POTP coming!
It's going to be a long road, but I count my blessings that she is one tough AireGirl!
Please forgive us if we don't comment for a while ~ I have a feeling Ruby's going to keep me quite busy for the next week or two!
I will keep you updated on her progress.
Thank you all so much!
hey....do I hears Jimmy Hendrix's Purple Haze??
That was a huge operation! Just rest now, enjoy your freeze-dried chicken and get well, girl. POTP still coming your way. And hugs.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeletePOTP - you got it... Ruby, just lay back and dream of margaritas. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
we are so happy that you are back in your own crib and we send a truckload of POTP to you and husg and kisses!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that you're home, Ruby! Tons of POTP and healing vibes and AireZen are heading your way. Hugs to both you and your mom♥
ReplyDeleteRuby and Ma I'm so very happy to read that our AireGAL is home in her surroundings which I'm sure will help her heal quickly...and not crate. No worries we WANT you to take care of yourself and Ruby. Tell her she CANNOT have a magarita while she is on pain meds.
ReplyDeleteLoving hugs
Cecilia
We're glad to hear Ruby is home now and are keeping our paws crossed for her recovery.
ReplyDeletePOTP and many prayers from all of us. We hope the healing happens quickly sweet Ruby.
ReplyDeleteWOWSERS BOWERS... THAT'S SOME ORNAMENT YOU GOT THERE. We are keeping the POTP and prayers going in your direction. Keep getting better and better every day. ๐๐๐๐งก๐
ReplyDeleteOMD! That's a heck of a scar. But if anyone can rock it, it's our Ruby!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news!!!! Get better soon Ruby!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
OMd, OMD, I've missed this (too busy feeling sorry for myself!) I am sending you bucket loads of POTP Ruby, big hugs and best wishes.....can you furgive me????
ReplyDeleteGet well soon dearest furfriend
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Keep eating and resting, Ruby. We are sending good healing vibes. To Mama, watch the inflatable collar. Morgan managed to pull out the plug on hers and as the air leaked out she found her incision.
ReplyDeleteWow, Ruby, hang in there girl and keep on that good road to recovery. \Fay, the Cardis 3 and the New Spoo
ReplyDeleteYou rest and get better now, Ruby. We're all here praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks to your mom for keeping us up to day.
Have a woof woof day and week, Miss Ruby. My best to your wonderful mom. ♥
Ruby thanks for getting your mom to give us and update. we are praying for a quick recovery and for NO pain. Prayers for mom and the 2 pages of care instructions. that incision makes me hurt reading about it. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteBack home where she belongs and out of the clutches of the vet!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep Ruby in our thoughts and prayers and hope she gets better fast.
ReplyDeleteOh Ruby! Glad you are home, girl, and don't worry about the pink elephants or psychedelic colors that you see...enjoy the party! And mom, do not worry about us; we will be here when you are ready to post again.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that you have eaten a little bit, sweet Ruby. You hang in there girl and your mommy too. Healing Pawkisses continue๐๐๐
ReplyDeleteHey Ruby,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you're home. Now you just be a good Aire-girl and don't worry at that big incision, and try to make things easier for you mom, OK?
Gail and I are sending more HUGE doses of POTP.
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
YAY!!!! We hope Ruby's recuperation goes very smoothly for her AND for YOU!!! Mom remembers when Phantom was cut from stem to stern too for his tumor removal. It was one hideous wound. Ruby is strong and will do well - we just know it. Hugs all around for everyone.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber and Mom too
Pee Ess - T-shirts help a lot with keeping her away from the wound.
ReplyDeleteWe're very happy to hear that you're home now!! Take a good care!!!
ReplyDeletePinot xo
Ruby we are so happy to know you are home. Get some good rest and take it easy. We will keep our powerful pug POTP coming your way.
ReplyDeletelove you gurl
hugs
Mabel & Hilda
OMD Miss Ruby,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy you are back home and chilling.
All of Blogville has been sending you POTP.
♥ Astro and Mitzie
Poor Ruby. So sorry. Sending a double dose of the the poodle oodles for healing. Hugs and ear scratches.
ReplyDeleteYay For ruby being a tough girl. She's going to have quite a scar to brag about. Don't worry about visiting, just get our ruby girl well. XOX Xena and Lucy
ReplyDeleteSending you more healing vibes and prayers Ruby!
ReplyDeleteHey Rubes! We are VERY glad you are at home and recovering. I know you are keeping your Ma busy!
ReplyDeleteSending more healing magic bubbles!
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tweedles