Friday, November 9, 2012

Some not so good news

The surgeon who took care of mom while her regular surgeon was away really messed up! She completely missed a pocket of fluid/infection (which was clearly visible on the CAT scan mom had done before the surgery) she (the fill in surgeon) said she couldn't find it when she looked - well she didn't look hard enough and it left a pocket almost the size of  a large orange which the surgeon found yesterday. Sadly he had to remove the mesh again as it had become infected and what should of been a small wound the size do a dollar coin is now 6 inches wide and 4 inches in length.  Neither mom dad or  Dr  M (her regular surgeon) are very happy. Dr M is hoping there is enough tissue growth left that Mom won't have a hernia again but he has told her no lifting anything for the next 3 months and that she will only be able to lift really light things after that for another 3 months. He says with luck if she does this and doesn't develop a hernia then she shouldn't need any more surgery.  Please send lots of Power of the Paws vibes Mom way cause she also has to fight off the risk of any more infection too. Mom is home now and is very tired and sore so I will be looking after her for the next few days. Thank you everyone for your support....it means a lot to mom and all of us.

25 comments:

  1. How frustrating for Mom. We haven't stopped our prayers. You are going to have to keep on top of Mom to make sure she follows the doctor's orders. It is so tempting to think you can do more than you should.

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  2. What?!?! OMG poor mom! That's it, I'm putting the bitey on that blind doctor and Mr. Infektion! BITE BITE BITE!!!

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  3. That is so frustrating!! Our prayers have continued for her and wil do so.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  4. Paws crossed for your mom! Make sure she follows doctor's order so she'll recover speedy quick!

    Sam and Pippen

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  5. If you can't trust your doctor, what are you suppose to do? Shame on that doctor for missing the infection, she has caused unnecessary pain for your mom!

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  6. I'm SO sorry you're mom is going through this. Continued good thoughts for her.

    Tank's Asst.

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  7. Oh my gosh! I feel so bad for your Momma! She has had such a hard time. We are sending all of our positive thoughts, vibes and prayers her way and crossing everything we can that this all goes well and heals up with no infection. Take good care of her! :)

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  8. So sorry for your Mom and all of you. I just so wish She would get all the way better!
    Sending lots of paw power.
    ~Lickies, Ludo

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  9. We are sorry to hear your Mom has to go thru so much surgery. Take good care of her Reilly. Tell your mom to just leave an open bag of dog treats on the floor for you guys so she doesn't have to keep lifting the dog treat bag up and down. That should help a little with her recovery.

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  10. Poor, poor Mom. Sure sounds like malpractice to us. How much more can Mom take? We hope she feels much better tonight.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  11. Wow, thats horrible. I really wish this would end for you. Its seems like everytime you get one step forward then its three steps back. Im so sorry. Keeping my finger crossed that things heal correctly this time.

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  12. Oh man, that is terrible. We will continue sending lots of love your way. I know Reilly will be an excellent caregiver as usual.

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  13. Couldn't see something the size of an orange??? Make sure She doesn't lift stuff guys!

    Paws crossed.

    XXXOOO Daisy, bella & Roxy

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  14. Oh no! How frustrating for your mom! Our paws continue to be crossed and we are many healing thoughts and prayers!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  15. That is awful. How can these things happen? We are sending your mom tons of good thoughts and strength and hugs!

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  16. Oh dear, I feel so bad for you mom. This is really terrible and your mom is in pain again. Shame on that doctor!!!

    We will keep your mom in our thoughts and prayers, and all paws are crossed.

    We trust you will take care of your mom as you always do. You're a good boy, Reilly.

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  17. OMD, Bree! What a nightmare. Of course our paws are crossed for you.

    -Bart, Ruby and Lisa

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  18. Oh, your poor mom!! We hope that things will heal and that no more surgery. Paws crossed here.

    wags
    Jazzi and Addi

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  19. This is scary and disturbing news. I sure hope that things will heal. 3 months seems like forever. Mom will need you to be extra good and to remind her not to lift anything at all. Sending labravibes.

    Kisses,
    Dexter

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  20. Oh dear! This is bad! OK MOM! No picking up ANYTHING! You doggies make sure she follows the rules!

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  21. Oh, your poor mum. You boys need to make sure you take extra special care of her!

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  22. That is so terrible! We hope your mommy follows th directions well, you guys should keep an eye or her! We send her all our love, indigo and malach

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  23. Sending lots of healing vibes your way...get well soon and I'm going to bite that first Doctor in the butt for ya.

    Wyatt

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  24. Your Mum will be in our thoughts and prayers. Come to think of it, she is already there. We are sending collie healling vibes and hope they chase away the dark cloud that seems to be hanging over your Mum.

    Essex & Sherman

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  25. Well that really bites :( Sending lots of healin vibes your way!

    Hugs and Wags,
    Roo and Mom

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