Hi Karyn
Thank you for your kind words, as Sam is my remaining family member i am more than protective of him at the moment however i am very aware that he is not happy at times....as for his appetite he is begging me for food most of the evenings.....he has put on a little weight but this isnt good for his already tender joints!!! Its also obviously a side effect of the steroids too so hard to counteract.
Im enjoying every moment with him at the moment but also know in my own mind that his time is limited.
I am going to Belgium in August for my Annual review and have paid for my Dad to travel and mind Sam while Im away, he is far too vunerable to put into kennels at this stage. Mind you he is worth it!
God bless all furry friends
Amanda
Pets
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PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
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Thanks Ladies for your hugs and cuddles for Sam. He survived till now with modern meds, but today he has suddenly lost the power of his back legs.....I knwo that to keep him alive now is not a healthy option for him and will only satisify my selfish needs. he is not in pain but is totally confused because his legs dont work....his continence levels are failing by the minute....i dont mind cleaning up after him but its not right and his face tells me that he isnt happy about the mess he is leaving behind him.
I have given him some meds tonight and have held him for hours.....cuddling and talkign to him...tomorrow I will take him to the vet and see what he says...I cannot see him suffering at all and if he has no legs to stand upon then i see he has little quality of life....i cannot in my conscious allow him to live like this much longer. I will miss him sooo much...am in tears now at the the thought of losing him after 16 years but i wont allow him to struggle too much.
I have given him some meds tonight and have held him for hours.....cuddling and talkign to him...tomorrow I will take him to the vet and see what he says...I cannot see him suffering at all and if he has no legs to stand upon then i see he has little quality of life....i cannot in my conscious allow him to live like this much longer. I will miss him sooo much...am in tears now at the the thought of losing him after 16 years but i wont allow him to struggle too much.
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
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Ladies,
I have an awesome german shepherd/black lab mix named Bogey (no, I don't golf, acutally Bogart from the movies). He is so kind and sensitive. And great with my two young kids. We got him when we were having marital trouble (before kids) and he really brought my husband and I together. We had something to take care of. So, psycologically, he is so much more than a pet to us. He doesn't get the exercise he so needs, between my 2 and 1 year old and my PN.
HerM: How wonderful that you will have a companion for so long!
Karyn: I'll be the 3 kitties have a wonderful time playing together
Grace: My husband would love a bulldog. Aren't they a lot of work? I can barely give my dog they attention he deserves
Pom: They do remind us of the small joys of life
Amanda: Enjoy every moment of your Jack Russell's life! The time we have with them is so precious, isn't it?
love to all
cari
I have an awesome german shepherd/black lab mix named Bogey (no, I don't golf, acutally Bogart from the movies). He is so kind and sensitive. And great with my two young kids. We got him when we were having marital trouble (before kids) and he really brought my husband and I together. We had something to take care of. So, psycologically, he is so much more than a pet to us. He doesn't get the exercise he so needs, between my 2 and 1 year old and my PN.
HerM: How wonderful that you will have a companion for so long!
Karyn: I'll be the 3 kitties have a wonderful time playing together
Grace: My husband would love a bulldog. Aren't they a lot of work? I can barely give my dog they attention he deserves
Pom: They do remind us of the small joys of life
Amanda: Enjoy every moment of your Jack Russell's life! The time we have with them is so precious, isn't it?
love to all
cari
PN after using pickaxe doing yardwork 6/11
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
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It is with huge regret that I have to tell you that my Darling Sam is now in the land of the everlasting Dreams.
He fell last night and broke his hip which resulted in his not being able to put his back legs on the ground.
I held him close for the evening and gave him some valium hoping that it would help him. he wasnt in any pain but was so helpless.....he slept so well during the night yet this morning he couldnt put his legs down at all.
After hours of holding and stroking him I finally took him to the vets at 2pm where it was decided that the best thing was to giv ehim entry to final peace....He was held gently as he entered into everlasting sleep.
I am so devastated....he was such a huge part of my life...he followed me through my saddest moments alsways cheering me along...he loved his food so much....and made me smile always!
Wow what a void....its like part of me has gone now..it will take sooo long to get over this shock.
Every room has reminders of him....im holding onto them right now through out many tears.....I miss him so dearly but know that he is in total peace forever....with no pain.
In tears now for my Little Man....he was wonderful!
Amanda
He fell last night and broke his hip which resulted in his not being able to put his back legs on the ground.
I held him close for the evening and gave him some valium hoping that it would help him. he wasnt in any pain but was so helpless.....he slept so well during the night yet this morning he couldnt put his legs down at all.
After hours of holding and stroking him I finally took him to the vets at 2pm where it was decided that the best thing was to giv ehim entry to final peace....He was held gently as he entered into everlasting sleep.
I am so devastated....he was such a huge part of my life...he followed me through my saddest moments alsways cheering me along...he loved his food so much....and made me smile always!
Wow what a void....its like part of me has gone now..it will take sooo long to get over this shock.
Every room has reminders of him....im holding onto them right now through out many tears.....I miss him so dearly but know that he is in total peace forever....with no pain.
In tears now for my Little Man....he was wonderful!
Amanda
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
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Oh, Amanda....I will be thining of you. I"m so sorry you have lost a dear friend.
love to you
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love to you
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PN after using pickaxe doing yardwork 6/11
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
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Amanda,
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. I share your devastation. The loss of a family member is never easy. I can well relate to the un-natural quiet in the house and emptiness that was unique to Sam. Allow yourself to grieve for this wonderful, darling being, for he is well worthy. It is my hope for you that in time, thoughts of him will bring a smile to your face, instead of tears.
With warm, gentle hugs,
Karyn
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. I share your devastation. The loss of a family member is never easy. I can well relate to the un-natural quiet in the house and emptiness that was unique to Sam. Allow yourself to grieve for this wonderful, darling being, for he is well worthy. It is my hope for you that in time, thoughts of him will bring a smile to your face, instead of tears.
With warm, gentle hugs,
Karyn
Ultra Sound in 03/08 showed severely retroverted, detaching uterus with mulitple fibroids and ovarian cysts.
Pressure and pain in lower abdomen and groin area was unspeakable and devastating.
Total lap hysterectomy in 06/08, but damage was already done.
EMG testing in NH in 04/10 - bilateral PN and Ilioinguals
3T MRI at HSS, NY in 09/10
Bilateral TG surgery with Dr. Conway on 03/29/11. Bilat ilioinguinal & iliohypogastric neurectomy 03/12. TCD surgery 04/14.
Pressure and pain in lower abdomen and groin area was unspeakable and devastating.
Total lap hysterectomy in 06/08, but damage was already done.
EMG testing in NH in 04/10 - bilateral PN and Ilioinguals
3T MRI at HSS, NY in 09/10
Bilateral TG surgery with Dr. Conway on 03/29/11. Bilat ilioinguinal & iliohypogastric neurectomy 03/12. TCD surgery 04/14.
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Oh, Amanda. I'm so sorry about your sweet Sam. He was such a big part of your life, making you smile every day. My heart aches for you, losing such a special friend. You loved him so much and he knew it. Sam felt your love as you held him close. In time, thoughts of Sam will bring more smiles than tears. He'll always be a part of who you are, holding a special place in your heart.
Please take care,
Emily B.
Please take care,
Emily B.
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Dear Amanda,
Sam was such a cute little guy and so loyal. I am so sorry that he is gone now and won't be there to bring you comfort. You gave him such a great life - feeding him tidbits of your wonderful cooking. Sending you love and hugs during this sad time,
Violet
Sam was such a cute little guy and so loyal. I am so sorry that he is gone now and won't be there to bring you comfort. You gave him such a great life - feeding him tidbits of your wonderful cooking. Sending you love and hugs during this sad time,
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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Thank you everyone for your support. i am so lost without my little Sam he was truly my best friend and our love was mutual.
When I look around my apartment I can almost see him beside me...his hairs are missing, his happy eyes are missing and most of all I miss just having him around me. When I look int he garden I can see the areas where he liked to pee etc......the plants will recover soon enough.
I will be picking up his ashes this week and will place them in a suitable place where he will be seen and remembered dearly; my sister has said that she will paint a special memorial stone for me so that we can remember him in a special place and way.
Many of my neighbours have ben very kind and have sent us lovely cards etc ...he was the only dog in our complex, i even had to have the building lease adjusted to allow him to be here so he is well loved by many people.
I have been sorting through photographs and will create a collage of his many years and different stages of life so that we can remember him forever.
He was my family pet, and through PN i lost most of my family so losing Sam was a final realisation to me that my life is changed so much.
I will recover and move on but I miss the responsibility so much....time to look forward now though and look after me.
When I look around my apartment I can almost see him beside me...his hairs are missing, his happy eyes are missing and most of all I miss just having him around me. When I look int he garden I can see the areas where he liked to pee etc......the plants will recover soon enough.
I will be picking up his ashes this week and will place them in a suitable place where he will be seen and remembered dearly; my sister has said that she will paint a special memorial stone for me so that we can remember him in a special place and way.
Many of my neighbours have ben very kind and have sent us lovely cards etc ...he was the only dog in our complex, i even had to have the building lease adjusted to allow him to be here so he is well loved by many people.
I have been sorting through photographs and will create a collage of his many years and different stages of life so that we can remember him forever.
He was my family pet, and through PN i lost most of my family so losing Sam was a final realisation to me that my life is changed so much.
I will recover and move on but I miss the responsibility so much....time to look forward now though and look after me.
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.