Today I received the phone call from the receptionist at our oncology vet giving us the results from Ludo’s spleen and lung aspirates. He had the samples taken last Tuesday 6/13/2023. They concluded that there were no findings indicating that the cancer has spread to his organs, which means he is all clear to be scheduled for his amputation!
I have to admit there was a small part of me that was still saddened that he will have to endure all that lays ahead of him. But I am so happy that we can start preparing for the next step.
Next week I can’t take any time off of work, so I scheduled him for Thursday July 6th. He will have to spend the night at the vet which I am absolutely dreading. He has pretty severe separation anxiety and I know he will be in pain and confused. It breaks my heart that I won’t be there for him when he wakes up. I wish I could explain to it him. Hopefully they will give him an adequate amount of pain meds.
Anyway all that is to say that we are officially “on the books” and now we wait and prepare for what’s to come. I have a friend who will take care of Evie at her house for maybe the first week, depending on how he’s doing. The same friend also has a fancy expensive harness that she is going to lend to me to help Ludo get from place to place while he learns his new balancing.
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Hi Sarah, I’m sorry you are going through this with your handsome boy Ludo. I just scheduled my boy Coltrane’s amputation too for Monday June 26. It’s been a hard decision to make but I do feel it’s the best decision. I’m worried about him being in the hospital for overnight or possibly two overnights. I hope his pain is well controlled and that your boy’s pain is well controlled too. I’m trying to mentally prepare as much as possible so I can be strong and take really good care of my boy. It will be a rough few weeks but we’ll all get through it. Love and hugs to you and Ludo ❤️
Hey Davina,
How did your boy Coltrane’s procedure go? Thank you so much for your kind words and support. I hope you both are doing well! Ludo is scheduled for his surgery in a few days, we are not far behind you!
Welcome Sarah. Please let us know how we can help OK? I’m sorry you are in this situation but rest assured you will not be alone. We are here to help you however we can so please keep us posted.
Thank you for your kind words, it has been a rollercoaster of emotions here but we will make it through!