it’s day 10 since diagnosis and surgery day. We just got back from bringing Izzy to the dr. That was by far the hardest part. Now it’s out of our hands, this is happening and we can only deal with it. I suppose I could get in the car and go back and get her, call the whole thing off and enjoy whatever time we have left without putting my baby through this. But I know that isn’t the right decision, it’s the easy decision and the selfish decision but not the one that gives her the best chance of health and happiness. So healthy isn’t going to look like I thought it would, like I expected it would, like I wanted it to. But life doesn’t usually go like anyone thinks it will that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. Even this pain isn’t a bad thing because it’s all part of loving and I’m grateful for it. How strange is that? To be grateful for the pain. I supposed right at this minute I’m looking for all the blessings rather than focusing on the misfortunes. Izzy is going to stay at the vets tonight under sedation they will have someone there and we may be able to go visit later. Although the dr wants to keep her heavily sedated so we will wait and see. I’m going to try my best not to second guess the dr. After all we made this decision to place our trust and our baby in her hands. And I am confident in that decision, even if I’m not confident in anything else.
We’ve all experienced those difficult emotions, but there’s a new member posting before and after pictures today who noted how much happier her pup looks a couple days after amputation.
Other members here will tell you how they didn’t realize how painful their dog’s cancer was until they took it away.
In our case, Casey started this amazing stress shedding while we were waiting for his surgery. Goldens shed, but this was way over the top. That shedding stopped within 48 hours of his surgery.
Always remember you’ve done this FOR Izzy not TO her.
we ALL feel the same way. I was second guessing my decision even a week post op.
You’ll see that once the recovery is underway and the pain is gone you will know you did the right thing. We are 8 weeks post op!!