4:45pm After Surgery

Well I got the call and all went well. There were a few things during surgery that came up. It appears that her skull grew around the old shunt entry so it was left in and a new entry was made. The shunt will now run down the left side of her head, under her neck and back down the right side of her body into her abdomen. She will be on IV's the next day or so but they say she can come home as early as Sunday or Monday, much sooner than last time. Also, the Dr said that scar tissue grew around and basically strangled her tube. So basically the detachment from the brain, the skull over growth and the strangling scar tissue contributed to the shunt problems, all of this due to growth in her body. Poor little bugar, she's a trooper. The Dr. said it is unlikely this will occur again given she is almost 1 year old and fully grown.

No news yet.

It's 4:27pm here in Texas and last I heard the surgery at 3:30pm the surgery was still in progress. The staff said her Dr. will call soon. I will post as soon as I hear.

Surgery Scheduled

I am glad to say Baby Love's surgery has been scheduled for this Thursday. She is to report there at 8am, though not sure what time they will be starting. I will update you all Thursday and let you know how it went.

Oh My

There is not much to say. Mom tried. She gave me a few bald spots but aside from that I kind of enjoyed it. While she shaved me her friend Mrs. Valarie gave me lots of ear rubbin and petting. I was a perfect patient.

Hello Friends

Hello friends. The steroids have kicked in and I seem to feel a little better, not so much pressure in my head, mom is happy that I am more comfortable. This week I made mom very proud and got up and went for a walk around the yard visiting my favorite places - the corner of the fence and the bushes. Right now it's 7pm and I am in the shade on the patio, despite the heat I love it outside in the evening. We appreciate the kind words and donations from all our friends. My mom and I snuggled for a long time last night, I'll never out grow that! She was thinking about my upcoming birthday, I will be 1 year old on July 7th, it has been a long road so it will be a day to celebrate! A friend is coming over this weekend to help her "finish the job", the haircut that is. So stay tuned for my new all over naked look! This pic below was taken a while ago by our photographer sister in law, I hope you like it.

Do I not have enough problems

Mom had one of her brillaint ideas. She thought if she had me shaved I'd fair better in this summer heat, I get hot easily even at 80 degrees. Also, it could mean easier bathing, I'm a terror in the bath. But half way through the vet and groomer thought I was too stressed and did not want to continue, so mom came to my rescue and took me home. So here I am in all my glory. It looks so bad you'd think I did it myself. Mom is going to try to do the other side at home. Have I not suffered enough, Mom! I say leave it we'll call it a "fashion statement".

Lazy Sunday

If I put my foot in the water, it won't get away!
I got caught drooling during my nap, and I still am.