Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Wednesday Update

Some of you may have noticed we haven't been around a lot the last couple of weeks this is because  Mom hasn't been very well and has been in a real lot of pain. She has been going back and forth between specialists and they have finally decided the best option for her is to have surgery to insert a pain pump in her. It is about the size of a little pacemaker (about 2 inches round) and will be put under the skin on her side with a catheter that goes directly into the spine where is can deliver a small amount of pain medication at a constant level to the nerves. Unfortunately Mom has three different things going on at the same time which is why normal medicine hasn't been helping her and this will be able to address all three.  It will be a few weeks before they can do the surgery and then she will need a little time to heal afterwards. They do say once Mom has this done she should be able to resume a normal life again but until then we will be reading all the bloggies but just won't be posting much ourselves. Of coarse we will be there nursing Mom every step of the way as we all know that we doggies are the best medicine after all :)

44 comments:

  1. Our hearts go out to Bree and pray that all works out and she is pain free.
    POTP.
    Bentley and Mom

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  2. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope mom is better soon. Please keep us all updated as much as you can and let us know if we can do anything.

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  3. Hari Om
    OH MY WORD!!! Keeping mum on my POTP pages, praying that this procedure brings the level of relief which will indeed permit a normalisation in life. You boys are definitely one of the better prescriptions - cuz you know all about Love with the capital 'ell' &*> Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  4. Oh do take care Mom...sending you lots and lots of luffs and hugs
    I nose you handsome fellas will pass on my hugs to Mom fur me
    Loves and healing licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  5. Hope your Mom feels better after her surgery. You guys take good care of her now, you hear!

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  6. We hope that this procedure helps your mom. We are so sorry to hear she is suffering so and are sending her POTP.

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  7. Lots of prayers that this helps Mom move forward. We too have been absent trying to help get Mom moving again so we can fully understand.

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  8. My goodness, our thoughts will be with your mom, we are hoping this pain pump helps your momma, you boys will do a good job taking care of her we know you will.
    stella rose

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  9. Oh, your sweet Mom!!! We will be praying for her. Take good care of her, boys, OK!?
    Cammie!

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  10. I'm so sorry you are in pain. I hope the procedure gives you relief and lets you get back to having adventures together. Don't worry about blogging, just take good care of yourself.

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  11. We're very sorry to hear about your Mom's pain problem. That's a tough thing to treat sometimes. We'll be hoping and praying that she'll get better after the surgery.

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  12. Lots of love and good thoughts mom
    Luvs Freya Rose Blossom X

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  13. So sorry to read this post, we are sending our very best wishes for mom, take care of her xxxx

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  14. We had a feeling that Mom wasn't feeling great. We are so sorry she has so much pain. We hope the new procedure will help make her feel so much better. No worries about visiting - just take good care of her and give her some smoochies and gentle hugs from us.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning and Mom

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  15. Sending lots of love for your Mom, we know you will be great nurses for her. We surely hope that this procedure will help
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  16. Oh guys! I have my paws crossed REAL TIGHT for you Moms! I hopes this surgery will help her feel tons better, and will stop all that nasty pain! You keep a close eye on her, and I'll keep sendin' tons of AireZens!!!!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  17. Yikes! We are sending lots of hugs your way
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  18. Hopefully mom will get relief soon. We will keep you in our hearts. Boys, take good care of her okay?

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  19. I hope it helps so you can get your life back.

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  20. POTP coming your way for your mum. We hope this can be the thing that helps her manage her pain!

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  21. We are sending lots of POTP that this treatment helps your Mama feel all better!
    Hugs!
    Mama Beth & Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  22. Oh Bree!! Sending you special rottie POTP!

    -Ruby and Otto

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  23. We are glad you are going to be helped doggies for your mom. Being in constant pain must be one of the most miserable things to have to deal with so we hope it is hugely successful!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  24. Howdy mates. We really hope the pain pump helps your mum. Take good care of her with lots of cuddles. No worries and love Stella and Rory

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  25. Sending best wishes to your Mum. That sounds like a viable solution, just praying it doesn't make her dependent upon pain meds, that could open up an entirely new problem. Keeping her in our prayers.

    DakotasDen

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  26. We're sorry to hear your mom isn't feeling well. We will keep our paws crossed that this procedure helps her feel better.

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  27. Sending prayers and hugs to your Mom. I know you guys will take really good care of her.

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  28. Sending healing Collie vibes from Key West. Stay safe and get well.

    Sherman

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  29. We hope u get well soon. Shelties are the best medicine.

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  30. My husband's aunt had a pain pump and she said it changed her life. It really helped her and I pray that it will help you as well. Lots of good thoughts coming your way!

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  31. Oh no poor mom. Sending her a lot of POTP.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  32. Prayers and wishes for a perfect recovery! I know your nurse-pups will help you as much as they can, but in the meantime I hope you have a human helper, too!

    Cheers and hugs,
    Jo, Stella and Zkhat

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  33. Mommy is praying and I am crossing paws. I know you will take good care of her when she comes home.

    Ziggy Out!

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  34. I send big hughs to your mom and I hope so much that the surgery and the pump will help to chase that pains away. I'm so sorry that your mom had to bear that pains for such a long time ... I'm glad you are always on her side to cover that pains a little with a healing sheltie-smile ...

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  35. We're sending your mom lots and lots of AireZen and POTP! We know you guys are the bestest nurses and will take very good care of her!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  36. Oh boy, that sounds a bit scary, but if it will help, that is the main thing. Take good care of your mom. Pain is not a fun thing to deal with.

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  37. Oh no! I'm so sorry your mom has been going through all of this my sweet friends. I will be praying and sending healing vibes her way, XOXO - Bacon

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  38. Sorry to hear that your mom hasn't been feeling well but this sounds like a good option for her. Before you know it you'll be out patrolling your parks. Please take good care of her and I hope she gets well real soon. Love Dolly

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  39. Sending your mum POTP for a quick recovery :) We know she will be very well looked after with you two there to care for her :) Milo & Jet

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  40. Hope your mom is feeling better soon! Constant pain makes even accomplishing small tasks difficult.

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  41. I just came over after reading your comment on my blog. Mum has to take strong pain medication because she cannot have the pump inserted because she has an interstim in her back which means that I cannot have anything else inserted. But the interstim doesn't work too well so I may be having it removed. I am going to see my back doctor in October and we will discuss my options. In the meantime we all have all our paws cross nad sending the POTP to you from all of us.

    ttfn and toodle pip

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  42. I'm so sorry to hear that your mom is in so much pain. I hope the pain pump will make a big difference for her.

    Take care.

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