Izzy’s one month ampuversary

it’s been one month since Izzy’s amputation surgery, and what a month it has been. When she first came home we were having to almost carry her with her harness, not because she needed it but because we thought she did, to only using the harness to help her out of the car, again more because we think she needs it than she does. Yesterday I let all the dogs out and she made her first fast run for the back fence to play/harass with the neighbors dogs. I don’t think I’ve ever been happier than to see that. The other milestone in her recovery is that she is starting to be graceful again. One regret I had from the beginning of all this is that I wouldn’t get to see Izzy run like she used to again. I still feel the sadness of that loss because to see her run was a beautiful thing she would trot so gracefully. But her hop run is starting to be just as graceful it just looks different now. I’ve come to realize that it is ok to mourn the losses but not to dwell on them. I’m just as grateful that we found the cancer before it had spread and that we were able to find the resources to get her the treatments that will hopefully help her live a normal lifespan. I’m very aware of how blessed I am at this moment to have Izzy laying next to me while I type, snoring contentedly and not in any pain. So one month in and Izzy is nearly back to her old self, on a real food no/very low carb diet and appears to be thriving. Izzy has even started being a bit of a picky eater again, today I was tired when I gave her her food this morning so I forgot to warm it a little like I usually do. She absolutely refused to eat until I warmed it a little. It was pretty hilarious how she kept looking at me as though I should know what the problem was. I always thought that if you fed your dog real food they would scarf it up no matter what it was, this is not true. Izzy is very clear on what she likes and doesn’t like. We’re waiting for her second chemo on the 11th and hoping her blood work comes back normal. We have to retest right before the treatment because her kidney enzymes were a bit elevated after her first chemo. Other than that she has had no side effects from the chemo and we are contributing to be optimistic about her future.

5 thoughts on “Izzy’s one month ampuversary”

  1. Yes isn’t it a blessing as you get further from the surgery.
    So happy for Izzy.
    We are three months post op and so glad to have the hardest part behind us.

    Friday is Chemo Number 4 and like Izzy my Cookie tolerates it quite well.

    We have had delays due to blood counts and are on a regimen of antibiotics at week 3 so she can get her chemo on time.

    I hope IZZY has many wonderful years left.

    Best wishes.

  2. Hoppy Ampuversary Izzy, what a rock star you are! Look at all you have taught your pawrents, and how much more they are learning from your courage and strength. What a role model you are my friend!

  3. HOPPY AMPUVERSARY IZZY!!!๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ””๐ŸŽ—๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘
    We Ruv Ampuversaryโ€™s here! Way to Rock Recovery Izzy! Weโ€™re in your cheerleading team!
    Wishing you eons of hoppiness!
    Petra, Stewie and his Pride Of Kittens
    xxx

  4. Hoping everything is ok with Izzy. I just joined Tripawds a couple weeks ago and am looking for St. Bernard parents to chat. My Thurston had his surgery May 11 and has completed his chemo. So far so good. Check us out. Love to you guys.

    1. Hi Gloria,

      Your Thurston is adorable! Izzy is doing great. She finished her chemo and is going to start her vaccines on the 19th on September. So far so good and we are keeping our fingers crossed that all stays that way ๐Ÿ™‚ Is Thurston going to have the Vaccine in addition to the Chemo? Our
      Vet had recommended 6 chemos if we didn’t do the vaccine. I’d love to chat sometime.

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