Two Weeks and Counting

4/27/2012

Two weeks post-op and Oscar continues to have diarrhea.  We made another drive to Columbus for an additional check up. The surgeon's office suggested I give him heart burn medicine since his diarrhea could be a result of the steroids he has been taking.  I am hoping the medicine will work quickly, but am doubtful it will.


Dr. Harrison (the surgeon) checked Oscar's deep pain reflex and did not get any movement in his hind legs.  Until he has a deep pain sensation, he will remain paralyzed.  Dr. Harrison did indicate the jury was still out on his long term recovery and to not give up hope. 

I left feeling completely defeated.  Our local vet indicated we should know if the surgery worked within 3-4 days, we are currently at 14 days.  The surgeon still states if he doesn't walk in one month he never will.  We are currently halfway through the given time period.  I feel as though we are running out of time.  As I drive home, I begin to wonder what we will do if he isn't walking in another 14 days.  My eyes fill with tears at the mere thought of putting him down.  I push those thoughts out of my head and begin to stroke his head and scratch his ears as we drive home.

On a happy note, I succesfully emptied Oscar's bladder by myself!!!!!!! I never thought in a million years I would be excited about being able to do this, but I am!