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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
[Re: Gizmogirl]
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04/29/11 02:00 AM
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NavyChiefWife
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Hey everyone! Sorry I'm just now getting on here. Today has been soooo stressful! I was a nervous wreck waiting to hear from the vet about how Simba's surgery went today! (thanks for posting the update for me Jess) I sat by the phone ALL day waiting and waiting to hear something! Then when I was finally told i could come get him it took foreeever at the vet's! I'm so glad to have him home now! I'm trying to get him to eat right now. The vet said if he doesn't eat not to give him the pain medicine because it can cause stomach bleeding. Hopefully he will eat a little for me.So far all he has eaten for me was one piece of corn. I don't know how much he has to eat until it's safe to give him the pain meds. I should have asked the vet but I didn't even think about that. Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers for my little man! Keep sending them so hopefully he will heal up fast from this. I really think now that he had the amputation he will be able to finally heal and get back to being himself again! I really hope that he doesn't end up having to wear the ejacket for the rest of his life, but if he does I will still love him. I'm SO glad that Denise sent me the ejackets! I am forever grateful for her doing that! Simba actually has scabs from that ecollar he was wearing! The vet does think he may end up having to wear it forever. He said since Simba has been so traumatized and he is also one that likes to groom a LOT he will most likely continue to mess with the area forever. Thats what he has seen in gliders like Simba and most haven't been through as much trauma as he has. He said that vets used to think that when they did that they had some type of nerve damage. Like when your foot falls asleep and then starts to tingle. So they would do laser therapy on them to try to help. It wouldn't help and they would keep doing it until finally they realized that it was more psychological not actual nerve damage. (I'm sure there are a few that may actually have nerve damage from whatever they have been through). So for now I am going to go ahead and plan for him to have to wear the ejacket long-term. I want to talk to Cora about it since she has been dealing with Spencer wearing one for a few years. Simba has also lost weight. He was around 160grams before all this started. Now he's down to the 120's. When I saw him with the ejacket off today it didn't even look like him! You can definitely see he has lost weight. Hopefully he starts eating soon so he can get back to where he was. I'm just glad he was a bigger glider because if he wasn't then he would really look anorexic by now. He had some fluff to spare so that really helped.
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 03:07 AM
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Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers for my little man! Keep sending them so hopefully he will heal up fast from this. I really think now that he had the amputation he will be able to finally heal and get back to being himself again!
Brandi I truly believe this too! Praying that Simba will heal quickly and will soon be with his family and his old self.
Casper & Liezl Gizzy, Boesman, Muchu, Kiamon, Sky & Boog A glider's eyes have the power to speak a great language RIP Sugar 2009 & Kaida 2013
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
[Re: Gizmogirl]
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04/29/11 08:40 AM
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I'm just THRILLED to hear that Simba has made it through the procedure with flying colors! Yes the healing process is going to be a long one, but he's on his way. I'm also very happy that I can help to make a difference in the life of gliders like Simba and Spencer...it's a concept that took TOO LONG to get started, but helps improve the quality of life to levels that make me leaky with tears of joy. Count on the prayers and wishes for a fast recovery coming from me and all of mine here....and any time that the e-jackets start to show wear, I'll EXPECT a message of some type that I need to send another care package your way! Also, if you need more "Nala blankies" you can believe that I have HUNDREDS of them in my stash and will be glad to assist in that regard. Continued blessings I shower upon everyone under your roof....
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 10:19 AM
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I had a really bad night with Simba. He was in a lot of pain. He was crying when he tried to go potty. He pooped but never would pee. He also had two blood drops after he pooped. I kept trying to get him to eat but he only ate 2 pieces of corn for me and a lick of glidershake. The vet had told me if he doesn't eat not to give him the pain meds but after he ate the corn I just gave it to him. I felt SO bad for him! I just wish I could take his pain away! I'm going to ask the vet to give him something stronger for the pain. The bupronex they gave him when he was in so much pain after the surgery seemed to make him more comfortable. I'm going to see if they will give me some to give him at home. (Cora, when I get back I'm going to send you a pm. I would like to talk to you about force feeding and other stuff.) I'm leaving now to take him to the vet. I am running late this morning since I was up most of the night. I'll try to give an update soon. Please keep praying for my little man!
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
[Re: Gizmogirl]
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04/29/11 11:33 AM
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I just got back from dropping him at the vets. He is in SO much pain! he cried the whole way there and when we got there! I just kept telling him we are almost there and then they can help you. He is also bleeding again. I told them to give him something stronger for the pain. The metacam just isn't helping. I hate to see my baby hurting so bad. I wish I could do something to help him. I'm waiting for the vet to call me. I'm sure he will need to do more sub-q's since he's not drinking much. I'm going to go grocery shopping and try to get as many things to try to give him as I can. If you have any suggestions on what else I can try let me know! He didn't get any visitation with Nala and Izzy this morning. He was just in too much pain. He got a little last night when I brought him home, before he started hurting so bad. Hopefully the vet can get his pain under control so they can see each other again! Nala and Izzy have finally started eating better and acting a little more like themselves since they have been getting to see him.
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 12:00 PM
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Get the ingredients for BML water it down draw it up in a syringe and push 1 cc slowly every 2 to 3 hours. If you can push 2cc then every 4 hours. http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugargliders/bml/leadbeat.htmlThe vitamins are at the pet store, the wheat germ is in the cereal isle at the store, the yogurt juice is in the baby food section of the store. I think you can find everything else, if not text me at 903 808 1142, go ahead and save my number in your phone.
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 12:36 PM
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Thanks so much Cora! I'm going to pick that stuff up and get it all mixed and ready so I can give it to him as soon as I get him home, which will hopefully be today! I'll let you know if I need the video. I'm pretty sure I understand how you told me to do the force feedings. If it doesn't work I'll let you know. I'm only used to doing little joeys. This should be interesting! Lol
I am just ready to wake up from this nightmare! I really hope that no other glider or glider parent has to go through this ever again!
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 12:48 PM
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Hi Brandi, I know you don't know me but I have learned alot about sick gliders not eating & needing force fed. I just wanted to say that Cora is absolutely right on forcing his food & I'm sure she's telling you all the right things including how to hold him when he doesn't want anything to do w/that syringe in his mouth. It may be the hardest thing emotionally for you ~ to do to him what he may fight off. And you will probably get frustrated when he won't take enough, but keep @ it the way Cora said & it will get easier. I've never been so scared as when I was hand feeding 2 day oop babies that would not take what they needed. But that's different as they can only hold so much @ a time. But, @ the same time, it can be very emotionally & physically draining to know how important it is that a glider eat when he won't. You've come so far you have only "up" to go now.
~~~ Crystal ~~~
Dot Dot Woobie Isabella Beetlejuice
Blitzy&Ella ~ Twinkie&Tiramisu ~ Dolly&Doobie
Taaska & Sadie ~ Teddy Bear Doodle & Sasha
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
[Re: Gizmogirl]
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04/29/11 12:55 PM
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Feeding joeys is hard but dealing with an adult is just so different! I had issues just trying to get the medicines in him! Ive hand fed and force fed joeys but they don't bite and fight you much. Just trying to force Simba to take his meds made him SO upset with me! I felt like a monster even though I knew he had to have them. I cuddled him afterwards to show him I still love him. I just hope he doesn't hold all of this against me forever.
I am going to do my best with force feeding him the bml. I know he must get something in him or I will lose him. If I have to put a straight jacket on his little furry butt and duct tape him to the table to keep him still I will! Lol (i'm joking about the duct tape of course, but I will try anything at this point!) I just can't wait for him to be 100% again!
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 01:25 PM
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Brandi, we have been silently following this thread since the beginning. Just wanted to say that all of us (me, MrsBerg and our gang) are pulling for Simba and you. I don't think he will hold all of this against you forever. I'm sure Simba knows that you are trying to help him and take away his pain. He may be mad at you at the time (just like a little kid with his parents ) but in the long run he knows you are the one that loves him. Hang in there.
-Steve- Sprite, Misty, Ghost, and Bandit and all those who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge Virga, Cirrus, Foehn, Pascal, Flurry, Case, Rossby, Breeze, and CB The Glider Chronicles blog
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 01:28 PM
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If I have to put a straight jacket on his little furry butt and duct tape him to the table to keep him still I will! ooooooh the visual I got going through my head! (Gorilla tape works BETTER....doesn't leave a sticky residue behind!) (i'm joking about the duct tape of course, but I will try anything at this point!) Those words are spoken by one whose nerves are shredded, frayed, stretched, & at the EDGE of their limits....tie a knot on them and HANG ON! It will get better, day by day. I so wish I was closer physically right now! We could "tag team" this little guy. But since you aren't, I'll just give you a big cyber- I just can't wait for him to be 100% again! Even 70% would be acceptable right now. Anyone else agree with me? Raise your hand...
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 01:35 PM
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I am so sorry to hear that little Simba is in so much pain. I am glad they got his penis amputated and he can start healing.
Sending prayers to you and your little guy that he starts eating soon.
The Duct tape visual was just too much, lol.
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 01:40 PM
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~~~ Crystal ~~~
Dot Dot Woobie Isabella Beetlejuice
Blitzy&Ella ~ Twinkie&Tiramisu ~ Dolly&Doobie
Taaska & Sadie ~ Teddy Bear Doodle & Sasha
Tiki, MoJo, Ruckus, Napoleon
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 05:33 PM
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Just got a text from Brandi. Simba is doing badly. She's on her way back to the vet, where he has to stay all weekend. She said she would explain later. It sounds like we need to all send strong prayers and positive thoughts.
Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 05:53 PM
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That's right, Connie. She called me earlier and has just sent me a text, asking to update. Come on people, we need your EVERYTHING now!!! As you know, Brandi took Simba into the vet earlier today because he was in such pain. After examination, he found that Simba was throwing clots. Meaning...the doc found a clot in front of Simba's urethra. He cleaned that out and just after he did so, he threw another. At this point, we don't know WHY he is, whether it's an infection or what, but the doc is going to consult with yet another doctor and from there, determine the course of action that needs to be taken. If he continues to throw them, he will require yet another surgery that is very difficult and very dangerous. They will try to do everything they can BUT this surgery because it's obviously not something they WANT to do, and poor little Simba's body has just taken so much over the course of the last week. The vet will be taking Simba home with him this evening, Brandi has provided him with food and will be bringing BML, as well. Brandi's cell phone is almost out of juice and she isn't sure when she'll get to her computer so please, just keep the thoughts and prayers coming. They are desperately needed.
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 05:58 PM
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Poor Simba! Sending many many prayers!
Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 06:49 PM
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Keep fighting little Simba....We are all praying so hard for you!
Sharon Mom to: Zeva & Zoey Cooper- Our wonderful Bichon! Daughters, Lauren & Jennifer(all grown up) Hubby & best friend, Paul
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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04/29/11 06:59 PM
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Did this start with the stomach bleeding the vet mentioned could happen from the pain meds? Prayers still coming. This boy's had me in knots all week. I'm not sure and I don't know if this is something Brandi discussed with the vet. Hopefully, once her phone is charged, she'll be here to update herself.
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Re: Penis Problem Please Help! - Part Three
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#1106870
04/29/11 07:39 PM
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Praying hard for Simba and Brandi!
~Michelle~ wife, mom to 3 teens and 1 adult, and slave to my 8 gliders Skeeter, Luna, Rocky, Patches, Sweetie, Big Sissy, Little Buddha, and Nikko
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