Friday, July 2, 2010

When Big Days Get Bigger

Benjamin

Yesterday, Benny had his consultation for his soft palate issues at the the specialist. The consultation went very well. So well, actually, that Benjamin had the surgery yesterday.

The surgery wasn't planned, but there was an open slot on the surgery schedule and after the consultation wrapped up the surgeon said it would be no problem for Benny to have the operation that day. It went against all of my instincts to have Benny's surgery yesterday. It was unexpected. Well, it was sorta expected because I knew he would be having it, I just wasn't planning on it being so soon. I didn't feel prepared. But, then I thought to myself, what exactly do I have to prepare for. It's not like I am doing the surgery. As odd as it sounds, since I didn't have a night or two to worry about the upcoming surgery, I didn't feel ready.

I managed to get a hold of myself and realize how ridiculous my thoughts were and I gave the go ahead to put Benny on the schedule. After all, we were there and Benny had already skipped breakfast for his requested consultation fast. If we scheduled the surgery on a different day, Benny would need to fast again and I know how much he hates to miss a meal. Plus, with the holiday weekend, we would be off on Monday and be able to tend to Baby Benny while he recovers.

So we left Benjamin yesterday morning to have what they called his Brachycephalic Surgery. The surgery includes soft palate resection, a rhinoplasty (widening of the nasal passages), and if needed laryngeal sacculectomy. It turns out that Benny needed the laryngeal sacculectomy but not the rhinoplasty. During the surgery they determined that Benny's nasal passages were not too constricted and they would only be able to improve them a minimal amount. So they opted not to do the additional procedure.

When we spoke to the surgeon after the operation, he told us that Benny's soft palate was "definietely elongated" and his saccules where very much in the way. Shortening and removing these items should help Benny tremendously.

Benny had to stay at the vet's office last night, but we get to pick him up today at 10:45 AM. I will be so happy to get the little guy back home. He was bouncing off the walls of the exam room with nervous energy when we left him yesterday, so I am pretty sure he will be happy to get back home and relax with his brother and sister. Benny is all about sticking to his routine and yesterday was no where near ordinary for him.

I hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend. I am looking forward to a nice quiet weekend with the pugs. Happy 4th of July!

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julie

07/02/2010

Iam happy things worked out for benny hope he feels better soon hugs from the crew here enjoy the 4th with those precious babes.Happy 4th to everyone have a safe weekend.

Heather

07/02/2010

Oh my goodness, Benny, talk about getting things handled quickly!!! You know what though, no time to worry, get it out of the way, and get the recuperation starting so that you’ll be 100% sooner - isn’t such a bad idea.

I am thinking of you Benjamin and just know you will feel so much better. 10:45 can’t come soon enough…Maybe mom will pop back on and let us know you made it home safe and sound??? (hint, hint

Love you handsome…enjoy relaxing with the family this long weekend and eat some yummy soft goodies.

Happy 4th to all…

Pat

07/02/2010

Best wishes and speedy recovery to Baby Benny! Amazing that they could perform the surgery yesterday.
It is nice to hear that puggies that have had this surgery are doing well, Thinking of you Mr. Cole!

Huckle - thank you for the update The Black Swamp 3!!
Hope Cooper is doing much better.

Marcia - Hope you are seeing an improvement with Toby, if he has started meds yt.

Marcia

07/02/2010

Corrine,
I know just how you felt yesterday when you were taken by surprise by the sudden surgery. We are all creatures of habit, including our pugs and like to plan. I imagine your house seemed empty last night without Bennie. It worked out well as now you all have the long week-end to enjoy each other and spoil Bennie.
Please let us know how Bennie is doing when you get him home.
I know it is only 7:30am, but so far no seizures for Toby. He has had 2 at 1am and 2 at 7am..keeping my fingers crossed.

Sue VDB

07/02/2010

Wow, what a surprise, but oh Baby Benny you will feel better that much sooner. Can’t wait to hear about your return home. I know your mom won’t make us wait until Tuesday to hear about you.

Marcia, sounds like the Pheno is working. Hopefully not, but should Toby have any more seizures, please be sure to work closely with your vet to get the right dosage of Pheno. It really is amazing the difference it makes. I have not noticed any side effects from this med in Missy, unless you want to count feeling much better a side effect.

Wishing everyone a pleasant, peacefuly 4th of July. Fireworks are allowed in Kansas City, Kansas, so it will be very noisy and I simply hate it. I feel so sorry for all the babies, Pug and otherwise, who suffer through the noise and try to escape it any way they can.

Pat

07/02/2010

I hit the submit button too quickly in my earlier post.
It was a fantastic Canada Day, I have pink shoulders to prove it… I should have stayed in the shade like Mr. Skittles!! Thank you all for your happy sentiments.
I wish you all a happy 4th on Sunday, as you celebrate your nations birthday!

Heather

07/02/2010

Pat, thank you for thinking of the Mister…He’s still on the mend, but still doing great!

Huckle, thinking of you and Cooper…

Marcia, still have my fingers crossed for Toby!

Paula

07/02/2010

I’ll be keeping Benny and his parents in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. I know you’ll all be relieved if that awful cough goes away for good.

Martha

07/02/2010

That sure would have taken me by surprise, too! But what a relief to have it behind you and with a successful outcome!! Puggie hugs to (((Benny)))

And Happy Fourth of July to everyone!

Punchbugpug

07/02/2010

Wow! Your right, probably better to just “go with it” and not take time to think it over and over and over! Glad the little guy made out okay!!!!

Have a Happy 4th!

Hugs,
Punchy

Patty V

07/02/2010

oh my gosh, that would be tough for me too! doing something like that without preparing in advance is definitely overwhelming. but that probably did work out for the better with the 3 day weekend and all. i pray that all went well, and hope you have a wonderful weekend looking after baby benny and the rest of the gang.

Jenn

07/02/2010

Macy and I are keeping good thoughts for you and Baby Benny. Hope he’s feeling all better soon!

Erin

07/02/2010

Happy recovery, Baby Benny!

sue

07/02/2010

Corrine I know how you must have felt not being prepared but now it is over with and hopefully Benny will be breathing a lot better please let us know how he is doing once he comes home I don’t think I can wait till tuesday to find out give him a big hug and kiss for me

Marcia I hope things get better with Toby is he on the meds yet I will be saying a prayer and keep thinking good thoughts please give him a hug for me

hope everyone has a safe happy holiday weekend

Hellen Norton

07/02/2010

Benny now that the worse is over and Mom did not have all the extra worry time. Maybe there is some Punkin bread in your future when you recover.

Huckle

07/02/2010

Henry must be getting nervous with the absences of his Benny. “Where the heck could that guy be going and then coming back and smelling, well, so medicinal And look at the cushions, right on the couch and everything. I guess I don’t want to go where he went after all.”

I think Benny has turned relaxation into an art form.
Marcia, our fingers….well, paws…are crossed in your anticipation of this day. Smooches to Toby.

Here’s hoping all our OBP family pugs make it through the fireworks in a semi-relaxed state,and hope that not too many will have to be pulled out from under the bed afterward.

Corrine, I’m right there with you on being forewarned about things like this but not having much time to worry has its merits too.

A sparkly Pug hug all around.

Huckle & The Black Swamp3

Bethany

07/02/2010

Well I am so glad everything went well!! I am always praying for you guys.. and it is wonderful that you take such great care of your babies!!
Give them all our love!

Beth, Bentley and Sofie

Patty B.

07/02/2010

We’re so glad to hear that Benny came through his procedure successfully. It must feel great to have the surgery over and done with and you can all look forward to a long and lovely holiday weekend. Now there’s even more reason to celebrate the 4th of July!!! Have a great one, OBP Family, and Benny - take it easy and relax…you’ve earned it.

Love from, Rocky, Adrian, Gulliver and Patty in Southern California

Marcia

07/02/2010

I hope Bennie arrived home safe and sound.

Toby has not had a seizure today. My Vet has told me he needs to loose weight. He also said there were 2 side effects of the Phenobarb. 1 could be depression and the other increase in appetite. Guess which Toby has. Yep..hungry horrors!
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers..they are appreciated.

Sue VDB

07/02/2010

Yay for Toby (no seizures, not increased appetite). More prayers going up that he can lose the weight he needs to and not be “starving” all the time.

Huckle

07/03/2010

Isn’t it great to be able to smile over Toby’s “side effect”. Add that to a Pug’s predilection for food and you probably have what seems like a Pug on ‘speed’. I am so happy for you and Toby. Now you can really have a good time celebrating the Fourth. Still thinking of you.

Hope to hear that Baby Benny is continuing to progress well and without a smidge of a problem. He is so special.

Happy Fourth all and a Pug hug to all our special Pugs.

Huckle & The Black Swamp3

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