Boomer is out of surgery after 2.5 hours. The tech called while they were closing and then his vet, Dr. Cowan, called after Boomer was awake in recovery. Boomer is still under the effects of the epidural and isn’t aware his leg is gone yet. He also has a soaker in where the vet is administering a medication to block phantom pains. This can stay in up to 3 weeks. Along with that, Boomer has a pain drip going so he will be totally comfortable through the night. I am so happy Dr. Cowan is so focused on his patients and pain management. It brings a lot of peace of mind to Boomers family.
While Boomer was gone today, we blocked of stairs with easy people access. Also we moved 3 chairs out of the entrance room and moved a queen size mattress down for Boomer and me to sleep on when he gets home. Just as a precautionary, we set up a crate and put some comfy blankets in it in case I have to leave. I don’t want him to start back to his Super Boomer duties to soon.
As hard as it is we are not going to see him tonight. The vet recommended we let him rest because (being the super Boomer he is) he will try to get up and wag his tail if we go to see him. This could cause problems and we don’t want to do that.
This has been a long day for all of us. Thank you all for all of your support and if Boomer is up to it and home tomorrow, I am sure he will update everyone.
Hi everyone! Today is the day I morph into a Tripawd Super Boomer. Wow this has all moved so fast. Mom thinks the faster the better because the tumor is very aggressive and she doesn’t want it to get into my belly. Speaking of belly, Mom didn’t feed me this morning. What is up with that? Last night I was actually hungry at dinner and ate. Oh, well.
Since the vet doesn’t have internet for me to post tonight Mom will post an update on my status as soon as the vet calls her. I am sure she will be waiting on pins and needles. She says she has a lot of work to do getting our entrance room ready for when I come home. It is only one step to tackle when I need some fresh air. She is going to move a couple chairs out, put the spare bed down there and set up a den for me in case I want some privacy. After a long discussion, we figure it is okay for one of my 4 pawed siblings to be there with me. Her name is Sunshine. She loves me so much and gave me lots of lessons on way to being a super hero when I was little. (Honestly I think she would bust down the gates to get to me and the folks couldn’t keep her away.)
Well, guess I need to get Mom moving this morning. Big day ahead.
Tomorrow is the day. ..the day I become a Tripawd. My Mom is trying to stay calm and relaxed and not stress…key word trying. She is trying to be strong for me but I know her heart is in her throat, her tummy is upset and her nerves are shaky. I don’t understand what the big deal is and I am doing my best to try and make her happy but my Super Boomer powers aren’t even strong enough to take these bad emotions away today.
I hope Mom is going to be okay while I am in the hospital. I don’t know if my sister Sunshine can fill in the Super Boomer roll while I am gone but I know she will give it her best.
Meanwhile, I ate my supper tonight without Mom telling me to several times. I was actually hungry. Figures, I can’t have anything to eat after midnight tonight so I would be hungry today. Mom even slipped me a bite of homemade sugar cookie today. I know that my diet is going to change when I get home and that is going to be yummy, I can’t wait for that.
Well, everyone, for the next couple days I will be at the hospital so Mom will be doing the updates and keeping you posted on my Super Boomer progress and status. Wish me luck.