off topic - could use some prayers

Hi all,

First, I want to apologize for my lack of posting lately. I've been busy studying for exams & finishing up my thesis, etc. Hopefully I'll be more active soon, as I finish my last exam on Friday.

I mentioned in the subject that this thread is off topic, as it is not about me, but about my dog. My 1 1/2 year old golden retriever was rammed in the shoulder today while playing with a friend's dog. He is now unable to put any weight on his left front leg. I did take him to the vet right away. The good news is that he didn't break anything or dislocate his shoulder, the bad news is that the vet thinks that he injured his radial nerve in his shoulder. If he did permanent damage to his nerve, he could potentially wind up losing his leg (it would have to be amputated). All that we can do now is wait & see what happens. The vet put him on a strong NSAID & pain reliever. My mom is also going to bring him to see his homeopathic vet tomorrow & she'll likely put him on some homeopathic remedies too.

I absolutely believe in the power of prayer and positive energy. I could really use some well wishes & prayers for my dog right now. It breaks my heart to see him in so much pain & scares me to death to think that this might be permanent or have some kind of long-lasting effect. It's one thing for me to be in pain, but for him to be in pain, too... I could not wish that on even my worst enemy. This dog has helped me so very much in so many ways. I don't think I could have gotten through the last year and a half without him. He helps me to keep fighting. He has the biggest, purist heart of anyone I know. Even right after he was hurt, he just kept giving me kisses & comforting me even though he was in severe pain.

It's strange being on the "other side" of pain. I feel completely helpless to a new degree. I was having a really bad day to begin with (lots & lots of pain, news of further degeneration of my vision), but then this happened & I just want to cry. This dog means more to me than anything or any one else in the world & all I can do is hold him & tell him that everything is going to be alright. I'm trying to think positively & focus on the situation now & not the future, but I can't help but worry -- it's my nature. My first final exam is tomorrow. What poor timing.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

hugs,
Skeye

Post Edited (skeye) : 5/10/2010 8:33:13 PM (GMT-6)

Oh Skeye, so sorry to hear about your dog, I'll certainly have him top most in my thoughts for positive healing. Lets hope the nerve was just bruised and he comes good with time.

Dogs are like children we hate to see them in pain, we always want to take their pain on instead. (my middle child broke and dislocated his toe recently, so I'm talking from experience)

Best of luck for your last exam, try to concentrate on the moment and not the big picture. Small bites of stress at one time! I'm thinking of you both, golitho

skeye
I will say a BIG prayer for both you and your dog! You know skeye dogs give unconditional love, I understand your worries, but just have faith that everything will be alright! You will do fine on your exam, your a very bright talented young woman, have faith in yourself as we all have faith in you! You and your best friend are in my thought and prayers!



Good Luck to you skeye!



White Beard

Skeye...

I am so sorry your heart is hurting. You know my love of Goldens and I will be praying for your sweet one.

Warmest hugs,
Chutz

Oh Skeye,

I'm so sorry about your beloved pet. I can feel your pain through your post and the stress that you must be under while you watch your friend suffer. You understand love and pain so deeply.

On a brighter note, I'm sending positive vibes for your final. I don't know if these are comps or just finals, but either way postive vibes are coming your way.

It took me two tries to pass all of my comps, so we should be graduating about the same time (although I won't be walking). You have put so much energy into your school and have done so well. I am proud of and for you! You have overcome the challenges and proven to yourself that you could do it. We always knew you could!!!

Best of luck on the exams! I'm rooting for you!!

Skeye...

Just a quick note to let you know you and your sweet puppy are in my prayers...

Hope your final went ok today... Hang in there, Skeye...

You're in my prayers :) --Tina

Skeye,sorry to hear that. Sending thoughts and prayers.

Oh Skeye.  I'm so sorry about Rory getting hurt so bad.  You're both in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm proud of you for finishing school.  I'm glad he's feeling a little better, and it's wonderful  to hear that he may be able to heal and not loose his leg.  I'm an animal lover too, and I hate when they get hurt.  (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))

 

Loretta

More Prayers for you Skeye and Rory...
lets all hope for the best...

Skeye I am saying prayers for both you and Rory. He is a young pup so lets hope he can turn this thing around with some time. Keep us posted.

I am praying for you and Rory.  I love his name.  I am glad you told us that.  I am also glad to hear that his seems a bit better.  he sounds like a big sweetie.  Hang in there. 

Thanks again everyone for the thoughts & prayers.

For those who asked, my first exam (yesterday) went pretty well. The professor had actually give us 10 possible exam questions ahead of time, so when it came time for the real exam (6 questions) we had already seen them & had had time to formulate answers in our heads.

I've got one more exam on Friday. Hopefully that exam goes well too. I was supposed to study all day today, but I wasn't feeling great, and ended up sleeping most of the day. This subject (physiology) comes naturally to me, so I don't think I'm in too much trouble. Actually getting some real sleep is probably more important at this point, since I normally sleep so little. I feel kind of guilty though. Oh well, I still have the majority of the day tomorrow to study.


Whitebeard -- aqua therapy is a good idea & we'll undoubtably be doing that with him in a few weeks (we are lucky & have a pool in our backyard). Right now it's better if he rests completely, but starting him in the pool will be the next step. Did you know that they actually make "aqua treadmills" for dogs & horses?

hugs,
Skeye

Thanks for reminding me, Char, I meant to address that...

For those of you who asked, my stimulator trial is scheduled to begin on Friday May 28th. The trial will last one week. If all goes well, the permanent system will be implanted on Friday June 4th. I can't wait! My ophthalmologist was joking with me on Monday & he told me to ask the neurosurgeon for a choice of wire colors (he suggested purple)! He also told me that I was going to look like the Borg from Star Trek.

Skeye