Piper's mom
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Sending prayers and positive vibes for a successful outcome tomorrow Margi!
Hopefully that's a light at the end of the tunnel....
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Sandy in CT
Premium Member
Thinking of you both!!!
RikyR
Premium Member
Looking forward to good news, we will be praying for you today!
Piper's mom
Moderator
Thinking of you this morning Margi! Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and Benny!
Piper's mom
Moderator
I’ve been thinking of you all day Margi…praying for good news soon!
I hope you’re not too stressed…I know how anxious the waiting can be!
I hope you’re not too stressed…I know how anxious the waiting can be!
Margi
Premium Member
Well it turned out the light was just another train heading for me.
No surgery today.
Oh no-- we have to start all over at square one. Retake all the images cuz the others are too old.
This is what I had in my email from the surgery center when I got home:
DIAGNOSIS and PROBLEMS:
1. Chronic constipation issues.
2. Recently diagnosed bilateral perineal hernia.
PROCEDURE PERFORMED:
1. Exam and surgical consultation.
2. Abdominal radiographs and ultrasound.
DISCUSSION:
Although perineal hernias can cause straining to defecate and constipation, since the symptoms
apparently preceded the hernias in this case (per previous records and exams), we are concerned
that hernia repair may not resolve the underlying symptoms. However hernia repair with a muscle
flap is recommended. Usually we can do both sides simultaneously depending on how they are
doing under anesthesia and surgeon discretion. Complications of hernia repair are relatively
common, and can include continued straining/constipation, recurrence of the hernia, fecal
incontinence, rectal prolapse, and infection/healing complications. We will call with the results of the
imaging today as soon as reports are available. Estimate for bilateral hernia surgery was provided
and will be reviewed and possibly revised by Dr. Shelley the day of surgery. Estimate does not
include any follow-up treatments or revision surgery.
Return to Mountain View Animal Clinic for all other veterinary care.
This one broke me. I shouldn't have gotten optimistic about anything.
They will call after the certified radiologist reads all the scans and xrays.
This surgeon thinks Dr Amy, Dr No and their own inhouse internist Mrs Dr No should have or would have felt/seen a hernia during the rectals.
And he didn't seem reassuring about fixing the hernia either! Look at all the complcations listed there.
Benny and I are gonna take a nap. My poor little best boy...
No surgery today.
Oh no-- we have to start all over at square one. Retake all the images cuz the others are too old.
This is what I had in my email from the surgery center when I got home:
DIAGNOSIS and PROBLEMS:
1. Chronic constipation issues.
2. Recently diagnosed bilateral perineal hernia.
PROCEDURE PERFORMED:
1. Exam and surgical consultation.
2. Abdominal radiographs and ultrasound.
DISCUSSION:
Although perineal hernias can cause straining to defecate and constipation, since the symptoms
apparently preceded the hernias in this case (per previous records and exams), we are concerned
that hernia repair may not resolve the underlying symptoms. However hernia repair with a muscle
flap is recommended. Usually we can do both sides simultaneously depending on how they are
doing under anesthesia and surgeon discretion. Complications of hernia repair are relatively
common, and can include continued straining/constipation, recurrence of the hernia, fecal
incontinence, rectal prolapse, and infection/healing complications. We will call with the results of the
imaging today as soon as reports are available. Estimate for bilateral hernia surgery was provided
and will be reviewed and possibly revised by Dr. Shelley the day of surgery. Estimate does not
include any follow-up treatments or revision surgery.
Return to Mountain View Animal Clinic for all other veterinary care.
This one broke me. I shouldn't have gotten optimistic about anything.
They will call after the certified radiologist reads all the scans and xrays.
This surgeon thinks Dr Amy, Dr No and their own inhouse internist Mrs Dr No should have or would have felt/seen a hernia during the rectals.
And he didn't seem reassuring about fixing the hernia either! Look at all the complcations listed there.
Benny and I are gonna take a nap. My poor little best boy...
Sharon7
Moderator
GOD Margi. Not what was expected. My first question to this vet would what is the risk to Benny of not doing anything. Hernias can become "strangulated" at least in people, and that means the blood supply is cut off to that part of the colon which can then cause tissue damage to the point of no return. I think at this point that's most important to know.
SORRY, SORRY, SORRY!!!!
SORRY, SORRY, SORRY!!!!
Ron Atkinson
Premium Member
I agree with Sharon7 I am very sorry it didn't go well and I hope things turn around for you both.
Ann
Moderator
Good grief, Margi, I can't believe they put you through that! I don't know enough about the problem but Sharon does. You have more than been through the wringer here, along with Benny. I am so, so sorry. 