Official Jax surgery thread (latest news update 6 post#83)

[Tex]

I will update this any time I have more news, or if I don't have any news.....I'll update with that too.

It is 8:42 am in Austin, TX. Jax is comfortable, but sad. That's what the vet tech just told me when I called. They took him out to potty this morning, and he pooped on his own, but they had to express his bladder by hand. He was peeing on his own yesterday.......

He will go into surgery as soon as the Dr. arrives this morning (I'm thinking that should be around 9 am or so ????). They didn't give me a time.

I am not calling John with the update I just got. I don't think that he could handle hearing that his boy is sad and about his needing help to pee......

I will post as soon as they call me when he is out of surgery.

[lotsadox]

I like the title. Official Jax Surgery Thread. :D

Don't call John! Don't tell him. Poor guy is so upset now about his little man.

Let us know as soon as you hear something. I know it won't be for a while because they'll have to do the surgery and then wait for him to wake up.

:hug99: :hug99: :hug99: He'll be just fine. You've been such a good doxie mom and whether he believes it or not John has been a good doxie dad. :D

Sending tons of back :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax

[Rae]

:bigrayz: and :bighug:

[Anatresia]

:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for a greatly successful surgery and to send Jax on the road to recovery soon!

[areese]

Many :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for you all!

[Tex]

The dye procedure and the surgery together shouldn't take more than about an hour and a half. 2 hours max. They are supposed to call as soon as they take the tube out of his throat that they use during surgery. I'm hoping to hear something by noon, but who knows......

[Kasianni]

:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax and the both of you as well.

[Lisa]

A million :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: If you haven't yet, check out Dodger's List (http://www.dodgerslist.com/) as they will have volumns of information for you.

Sending :crossfin: :crossfin: and :hug99: :hug99: :hug99: for you and handsome Jax.

[oceangirls]

Awww, little sad pupper :( Sending rayz :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[Jen]

Sending :bighug: and :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: I'll be anxiously awaiting updates. Dodgerslist is excellent. A few years back we had a doxie in the 'hood who had had surgery and they towel walked him--back legs in a towel sling, front legs walking. I'm sure that was after recovery time though. Eventually he walked on his own no problem, but with a cute wobble.

[michelehbc]

:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

:hug99: :hug99: :hug99:

:pray: for Jax man!

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

you know all of our paws are crossed and our hearts are with him! When you update change the title.. Jax Surgery Thread UD1 and so on...we can find post!

[Alex's Mom]

:bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz: for Jax and :bighug: for you and John...waiting to hear.....

[Two Red Smooth's]

:bigrayz: for Jax (and the rest of his family)
Nicole & I'll add Mylissa too

[quavec]

Waiting for an update. Keep us posted! :hug99: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[Jen]

Update please! :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Here are rays for him.:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[Mama S.]

Lots of love and hugs and kisses to all of you!!!
Mama

[lotsadox]

No update yet? http://corvetteownersclubhouston.com/forums/images/smilies/toetap05.gif

[ebmw1975]

Tons of get well soon :bigrayz: for Jax and some :hug99: to mom and dad. Lots of love sent his way and to yall too.

[cfhonish]

We're saying lots of :pray1: :pray1: for you guys!!

[LexieLuvr]

Adding my TON of Texas :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: , too! Any updates yet???

[samandissy]

for Jax :love9: :bigrayz: :crossfin: :crossfin: :hearts: :hug99: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :love9:

[TheDoxieHaus]

Adding even more Texas Rayz! :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[Frankie'sMom]

:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax. I hope he will be good as new in no time.

[Tex]

I'm sorry this is a little late, I just got home (long day!). I did leave a message on Mama's cell phone.....I guess she didn't get it :scratch: .

Jax made it through surgery just fine. He has already regained bladder control. I swear I have never been so happy to hear that a dog could pee!:cheer3:

We get to pick Jax up from the surgical center tomorrow at 9:30 am and transport him to the e-vet that will care for him until Dr. Caplan releases him to go home (tomorrow being a holiday requires a transport for 24 hour care). I'm so glad that we will get to spend a little bit of time with our boy.

Thank ya'll SO much for all of the :bigrayz: s and support!!! I really means the world to me (and the little :patty: too!)

[LUVMYGUNNER]

If the doctor is Eileen Caplan she is a great doctor, I have her on my journal that I keep from dodgerslist-lots of people use her. She also has the best prices.
Michelle ended up paying $4,300 for Chapo's surgery.

[Lisa]

:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: I am so happpy to read he is doing so great. More :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for his healing journey.

[ebmw1975]

:appl: :cheer3: So glad for the great news, I am sure yall are relieved as well. Give Jax soon to be Jax in a box some gentle love from us Virginians :hearts: . Even more :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for continued get well!

[Tanya]

Yay! Jax peed!!! :woohoo:

We are so happy to hear that Jax is doing well!!! Many :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for a speedy recovery.

[lotsadox]

:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: I"m so glad that Jax is doing so well.

Great news that he can pee. I had to express Amanda's bladder for a few days after her surgery and, believe me, you don't want to have to do that.

[jenfer]

Sending more :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for a super quick recovery!

[Rileybugg]

Some more :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax and some :hug99: :hug99: :hug99: for mom and dad!!!:hearts:

[Jill]

:bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax!

[alfina]

It's great news. Rayz for Jax and you

[Jen]

:woohoo: Jax can pee!! Excellent news!

[Tex]

Ok, next update......we picked Jax up this morning and transported him out to the e-vet that will care for him for about the next 48 hours. If he continues to do well, then we can bring him home sometime Sunday. On Monday, he will go back to see Dr. Caplan, and if she likes what she sees, then he will be cleared to come home on 6-8 weeks of crate rest with a little prednisone, and some pain killers and an antibiotic to prevent infection. I have 2 pics, but they are in my cell phone as I was not smart enough to remember to take the camera.......

I'll post again when I know more. My mom is in town this weekend, and we may go visit him at the e-vet tomorrow. If so, I will try to remember to take the camera.

[lotsadox]

Sending more :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax so he can be home with you and the :patty: soon

[Frzframe]

Glad he seems to be doing good. :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for continued progress so he can come home on Monday.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

That is awesome news.:cheer3:

[LexieLuvr]

Excellent news!!! Dr. Caplan is tops. Sending more recovery :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for your furguy!!

[Jen]

:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for continued improvement. Good update!:hug99:

[Otto'sMom]

Nothing but the best for the whole family.:hug99: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[Azaren]

I've been away from the boards for a few days and am trying to catch up with all the missed posts now...but I just wanted to add my :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: and :hug99: :hug99: :hug99:

I'm glad to hear that surgery went well. :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for a quick recovery.

[viener weiner]

Awwww, here are some vibes that you and the sweet furguy continue to do well!

[Tex]

UPDATE!!!!! Jax gets to come home today!!!!!:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

I think he's driving the e-vets nuts. He chewed through his iv line.........which means he's now on all oral meds, which turns out to be a good thing. The e-vet (who is SUPER nice) is pretty sure he's peeing on his own, but she said she will show me how to express him just in case.

He will still go back to see Dr. Caplan on Monday to be "officially" released. But our boy gets to come home!

[viener weiner]

Awww, this is great news!!!!!

[Otto'sMom]

:woonana: :Woot: :boogie: :cheer: :party2: :weee: :woohoo: :yay: :cart: I believe that covers it.

[Barb]

Woo Hoo - that is excellent news !!! Sending rays in full force that his recovery is quick !!! SO glad he is doing so good....

[Azaren]

Great news! :cheer3: :cheer3: :yay:

[Jen]

Wonderful news! Jax and your family will all be happier having him home for his recovery! Sending peeing on his own :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: just in case.

[lotsadox]

:woohoo: I"m sure that Jax will be much happier once he's at home with you and the :patty:

:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

[LexieLuvr]

:woonana: :Woot: :boogie: :cheer: :party2: :weee: :woohoo: :yay: :cart: I believe that covers it.

HUGE :ditto: !!!!!:cheer3: :cheer3:

[samandissy]

:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: GREAT NEWS :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

[Frzframe]

:woohoo: :woohoo: GREAT NEWS!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

I am so happy!!! Just make sure John sticks with the crate rest after Jax starts playing him!!!

BTW do you need an extra crate so you can have one in the livingroom?

[Tex]

I am so happy!!! Just make sure John sticks with the crate rest after Jax starts playing him!!!

BTW do you need an extra crate so you can have one in the livingroom?
Thanks Z! I think we're ok for now just moving his crate into the bedroom at night and keeping it in the living room during the day. I will let you know if that doesn't work though.......

Jax is now at home!!!! He is resting in his create.....ok, he's licking at his paw where his iv went. That's my boy :).

The best news.....he came out from the back at the e-vet.....


ON A LEASH!!!:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

Yep, he is up and walking! And he peed by himself at the e-vet, and by himself when we got him home! (We have the x-pen (THANK YOU ZANDRA!) set up in the back yard-not fully extended, so he can potty)

I have some pics......warning though, there is a pic of his incision, and it's kinda gross.

I, Jax, is back in da box....
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1230/4737902/19887434/324197420.jpg

See my owie....
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1230/4737902/19887434/324197587.jpg

[Lisa]

I am so happy everything went so well Tex and he is home with you and John.

:woonana: :woonana: :woonana:

[lotsadox]

It sounds like Jax is doing great! :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Walking and peeing on his own! :woohoo:

I remember the incision. I always thought it made Amanda look like a football with legs. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[jenfer]

I am glad he is home now. He looks pretty good.

:woonana: :Woot: :woohoo: :banana20:



More :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for speedy recovery.

[alfina]

That's great news!

[oceangirls]

That sounds fantastic :cheer3: .

Sweet picture in the crate :hearts: :).

You and John are such good parents for catching this quickly and getting him fixed up. I am sure your bank account took a hit on this too :(. But it's money well spent!!

[Two Red Smooth's]

:welcome2: HOME JAX!!!!

[cfhonish]

So glad he's home!! :cheer3: :cheer3:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Here are more rays for him.:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz:

[Jill]

WOW, keep up the good work Jax!!! :hearts:

[ebmw1975]

:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Yeah Jax, so glad your home and doing good! Keep it up and listen to your mom and dad, they reallydo know what is best!:hearts: :hearts:

[Alex's Mom]

That sounds fantastic :cheer3: .

Sweet picture in the crate :hearts: :).

You and John are such good parents for catching this quickly and getting him fixed up. I am sure your bank account took a hit on this too :(. But it's money well spent!!
BIG :ditto::ditto: Some things are worth any price!!! :hug99::hug99::hug99: and a few more :bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz: for good measure!

[michelehbc]

:cheer3: :cheer3: I am sooo happy that he is on the road to recovery!!!

[Tanya]

Deer Jax,

Dat owie wooks wike it hurts. I sending you my vewy best fwying sausage healing :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: . I miss you wots, but I'm so gwad you mommy is taking such good care of you. :cheer3:

Wots of wuv,
Peaches Wiener :muchlove:

[JanUet]

:woonana: Jax!

What a good little pupper you are!

Lovin' the first pic. :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

[Mama S.]

Poor Jaxer - so glad that the worst is behind you and that the healing can begin! Be good and get lots and lots of rest!!!
Mama

[areese]

SOOO glad he is doing so well. Many many :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for a good recovery. I think he looks great!!!!

[Teddysmom]

:holyshp: i've been gone a while and missed this all together!!! So glad to hear that our Jax is doing much better and things went smoothly. Sending plenty of speedy recovery :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: his way and plenty of :hug99: :hug99: :hug99: for you and John.

[Rae]

Glad to hear the Jax man is doing so well. :bigrayz: for continued improvement, and :bighug: to you and :patty: for being such great parents.

[Tex]

Jax is spending today (hopefully only the first half of the day) back at Dr. Caplan's office. That's who did the surgery. She just wants to see how he's doing. I hope he shows her how well he's walking (I need to see if I can video that at home and put it on here.....). And he is most definitely going potty all by himself!:cheer3:

I will update when we have official instructions as to how long he'll be on crate rest, and recommended physical therapy.

Thank ya'll SO MUCH for all of the support!!! I keep showing this thread to John , and I think it has really helped him to see that we are not going through this alone! Ya'll are the best!:hug99:

[lotsadox]

I'd love to see a video of Jax walking! Tell the :patty: that we're all in this with ya and here to help!

[Lisa]

That's not a small update, it is an incredible amazing update! Keep em coming.

GO JAX GO! :cheer3: :cheer3: <---- actually none of these yet Jax, But LOTS of this. :lounge: :lounge: :lounge:

[Rae]

Get a stroller. Really.

[Jen]

Excellent news! :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Continued healing :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax!!

[LexieLuvr]

Excellent news! :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Continued healing :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax!!

HUGE :ditto: !!! And yes, get a stroller, really!! More great updates, please!

[samandissy]

more rays :bigrayz: :crossfin: :cheer3: :hearts: :hug99: :bigrayz: :crossfin: :love9: :cheer3: :hearts::hug99:

[Tex]

Dr. Caplan said that Jax looks GREAT!!!!:cheer3:

The vet tech made the comment that he wasn't even acting like he'd had surgery....which he's not. We are allowed to walk him outside to go potty on a leash, and the darned little bugger keeps trying to run!:shocked:

We go back on Mon. July 14 to have his stitches taken out.

I know I can take a video of him, uploading it to a hosting site has always been a problem....but I'll try!

[Anatresia]

Great!!!!

[Lisa]

Best news possible! :woonana: :woonana: :woonana:

[areese]

That is so amazingly awesome!!! It's so wonderful that they are getting so very good at the surgery..years ago it was an iffy proposition and not done often and now just look...! I'm so glad you got him in quick and decided on the surgery!!!
Yay Jax! :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for continued fast healing!

[lotsadox]

:woonana: That is so great!

You did such a good job getting him in early. You are such good hooparents. :hearts: :hearts:

[Two Red Smooth's]

Good Boy Jax show 'em how to heal really well, it's all that TLC!

[TheDoxieHaus]

:yay: Wow, that is great! I'm so happy for you guys! :yay:

[quavec]

:cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Great news Tex! :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

Recovery :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: for Jax! Keep us posted! And you might want to tell him to not over due it ;) He can milk being sore for a little bit :hug99:

[Patt]

:woohoo: Best news ever!!! :cheer3:

I'm happy to hear Jax has had a speedy recovery. :cheer3: