Can you put some kind of mesh screen over it so that he can't get to it and it'll still get air to the wound? I'm thinking about the mesh that's used in bonding pouches.

Well, he perked up later in the evening (although not like the night before) but this morning he is full of energy again, was running like crazy on his wheel and after some morning mealies, his meds, water and some snuggle time, he is now asleep. So I think he had just overtired himself running in his excitement the night before. His boo boo (what I can see) looks good, so we are keeping the appt. for tomorrow (the vet didn't want to do it too soon, as he has to be sedated and is trying to space it out as much as she can for that reason). Anyway, thank you for the good thoughts. I was very scared last night. This is quite the emotional rollar coaster!

Mary, thats great! Im glad he is at least enjoying his wheel and resting! I can only imagine how you are dealing with all of this! Sending more good thoughts and prayers your way! Give Timmy some love for me!

Thank you. It was such a relief to hear him running on it this morning! Consider that love given!

Still thinking about you and Timmy, Mary. You deserve your feet in the sand somewhere after this and he deserves more treats than would be appropriate for a glider lol...hoping everything continues to go in a positive direction!!

lol.....I don't know if a glider could be more spoiled than he is right now. I cut his mighty mealies into bite size morsels and this morning, I held the plate with the mealies by his wheel, so he could run, take a bite and run some more...lol Thanks! I'll take that sand! lol

Mary, I can't see HOW, another glider could be as spoiled as he is right this minute! That's hilarious!

lol......

Mary, if you are like me (and from the sounds of it you are) then I'm thinking you don't mind the spoiling! LOL! Glad to see Timmy is doing better. I will keep thinking about you both!

He is not spoiled, he has Mary trained!

Thanks Sam! (And you are definitely right! lol)

Todays update:

Timmy had his bandage changed and it looks GREAT! Healing nicely and when he woke up, he didn't even try to mess with the bandage. Came home, he wanted to eat, drink (mom gave him his meds) and he went to sleep. So it was a good day! She thinks he will take a few more weeks to heal well enough to maybe stop using the bandages, but we will take it a day at a time. He goes back in next week. He is such a good boy!

Good to hear, Mary! and prayers continuing!

Yay Timmy!! And great job Mary!!

Thanks guys! It has been rough, and watching him struggle to get the collar (and then the bandage) off, was very hard. But I feel better after seeing it with my own eyes. (I had them take a pic while he was under. Have to download it and will post it). That way I can really compare how he is doing in his healing.

I'm so glad to hear the encouraging update! We'll take those little victories where & how we can find them on this roller coaster!

Give him an extra from all of us here...

Mary, thats great to hear! Im so glad he had a good visit! Again, thanks so much for all of the updates! We know its hard with the time and all! Im sure it just gets away from you! Have you been able to get any more rest?

Thanks guys! Yes, I am getting sleep as he runs like crazy on his wheel. Funny thing, there was a little piece of tape sticking up on his back last night, and I was going to take it off, but I figured he couldn't reach it. Well, when I checked on him this morning, he proceeded to dig in his blankies and he pulls out the little piece of tape to show me....lol It didn't effect the bandage at all by being off, so that is good. He looks good this morning and yesterday was his first day no pain meds, so that is good! I am sure he is happy to have one less med mom has to get into him! lol I know I am! I was rubbing all around his head and neck and he fell asleep standing there (so you know it felt good!) I will download the pic today so you can see how it is healing. It is graphic, but looks good compared to how it was. That boy really did a number on himself!!

Hi Mary,
This is the 1st thing I read this morning and it brought a big smile to my face. Great news. I hope everything continues to go well
Have a great day!
Pat

I too have been reading the updates. i have been kinda busy so not posting just reading lately.

oh yeah thanks for sharing this with us. we are all learning from you both.

Thank you. Right now, he is happily chomping on his 'mealie nuggets'....lol Geez, when all this is said and done, I wonder if this boy will ever eat a full sized mealie again?? lol

you are so AWESOME !

Mary thats great! Im so happy you are getting a bit of rest! I know you are so busy taking care of that handsome little man but dont forget to take care of yourself! You are such a wonderful person and I just wish I had half of what you have! Timmy must love you soooo much! He knows you are doing whats best! Even if he crabs at med time or whatever! You've got lots of love coming your way... From us and Timmy!

He only crabs when he first is waking from the anesthesia usually...lol He actually bit me this morning when I reached in to pull him out for his meds (not hard). I guess he just wanted me to know 'he is not a happy camper'...lol But we are a team and are doing this together. I will do whatever it takes to get him better. I know he is doing his part! He is happy he can run in his wheel, eat his own mealies (even if they are cut up because he can't hold them because he can't get his 'hand' to his mouth), and just be a glider. Thank you, guys. I am glad I have the support of everyone here. It helps more than you will ever know!!