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Tucker Update
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02/28/06 11:20 PM
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Tuck had surgery today. My doc figured that since he is stable, exploratory surgery to find out what is going on with him. Well, the fluid we were pulling out was not ascites, not an abcess, it was fluid from his gallbladder. The doctor removed the gallbladder, did a liver biopsy, and this is being sent for histopath. We don't know if the liver caused the gall bladder problems, or if the gall bladder caused the liver problems. Only time will tell. Currently, Tuck is in an e-collar. He is miserable. His little tummy is all shaved, and he is covered in blood. He went after himself with a vengance when he woke up from the surgery. So, he will get wiped down later when the torb kicks in.
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02/28/06 11:29 PM
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I hope he gets to feeling better soon!
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02/28/06 11:37 PM
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Awww...poor Tucker. Hope he gets to feeling better soon. Sending well wishes ~hugs~
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02/28/06 11:45 PM
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Poor baby! I hope he gets to feeling better fast!
Keeper of Handprints on my Heart, You left your Footprints on my soul. My precious loves that left to quickly, Peanut, Katie Isabella, Kiwi, Bonnie and Monroe.
Spread your wings and glide free of pain, Until the day I see you again.
God speed my precious angels. I love you. Mama.
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02/28/06 11:49 PM
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Laci
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oh no poor tucker, please keep me updated shawna... sending kisses his way
Laci & Corbin & Isabela! Kira OOP 12-19-06 Sir Diddymus OOP 01-07 Ambrosia OOP 11-06 Calliope ?? Tales 2002-2007 Guiness Feb. 2005-jan. 2007 Baby Millie 12/19/06- 1/10/07 I miss you guys terribly
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03/01/06 02:04 AM
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He feels awful. I have his temporary cage next to his Reesie. They are staying next to each other. Poor guy, I hate that he's in an e-collar. He hates it!
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03/01/06 02:11 AM
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Oh, poor Tucker! Give him some glider kissies for me.
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03/01/06 02:30 AM
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Oh Shawna...I am so sorry poor little Tucker is going through this.
I do find it interesting about him having his gall bladder removed. I don't know how it will effect a glider but it does have some very unpleasant effects on us humans. I had mine removed almost 2 years ago. (Gallstones hurt worse then labor pains!). Having the gallbladder removed causes some really bad digestive issues.
The liver makes bile that is then stored in the gall bladder until it is needed to digest food. With nothing to hold the bile, it is continiously in the digestive track. This causes (atleast in humans) very loose stools. I suspect it will be the same in Tucker. Food passes through the system faster as well. For me, for about a year after surgery, I had to eat ever few hours to keep the bile from making my stomach hurt. (like bad ulcers) It might be a good idea to keep some zoo keepers in for him 24/7 incase he has the same type of problem.
Poor baby...
And Shawna, I know the ecollar is terrible but it is necessary for him. You already know that. It is horrible when you have to see that little face looking at you like you betrayed him. Hang in there and if you need to talk, you can call me anytime (913) 544-8090. Sometimes it helps to just know you are not alone.
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I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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03/01/06 03:13 AM
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When I had my gall bladder out, they told me to eat a low fat diet until my system adjusted, because the extra fat would require more bile to digest & without a gall bladder to soak up the extra it would cause loose stools. Hugs to Tucker I hope he feels better soon.
Chris Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties My Angels: You are always in my heart. You've flown to the rainbow and wait there for me Someday I will join you together to be
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03/01/06 04:29 AM
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Wow! So much for your wee one, and you, to go through! Keiko, Hiroshi, Tomoki, and I are all sending glider hugs and prayers for his speedy recovery. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/heartpump.gif" alt="" />
Forever owned in my heart by my "Eight is Enough" colony: • 2002: Keiko (F) + 2003: Hiroshi (M) = 2004: joey Tomoki (M) • 2009: Sammy (F), Charlie (F), Murray (M), Herbie (M) • 2010: BJ (M)
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03/03/06 03:31 PM
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Tuck went to the bridge this morning. I keep crying, I feel so bad, I hope he understands and forgives me for the misery he had this week. Tuck, baby, I love you so much. I wish I could have taken your pain, and misery, and let you have only peace and happiness. I so wanted you to have a long and happy life with your Reesie. I am so sorry, baby.
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03/03/06 03:47 PM
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Oh Shawna! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crying.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crying.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crying.gif" alt="" /> I'm so sorry for Tucker! But he is whole and healthy now and will be well taken care of.
You did all you could for him and I know he knew you were only trying to help him. There is nothing for him to forgive you for. You gave him love and that is what he took with him. Please find peace that you did try everything for him...
I'm so sorry...I will move this to Real Stories now in the hopes that Tucker's story will help other's. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crying.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crying.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crying.gif" alt="" />
620-704-9109 Judge not until you have walked in their shoes and lived their lives. What you see online is only part of the story.
I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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03/03/06 03:49 PM
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Oh, how terribly tragic. I'm so sorry. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> You could not have done more for poor little Tucker.
Forever owned in my heart by my "Eight is Enough" colony: • 2002: Keiko (F) + 2003: Hiroshi (M) = 2004: joey Tomoki (M) • 2009: Sammy (F), Charlie (F), Murray (M), Herbie (M) • 2010: BJ (M)
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03/03/06 03:51 PM
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oh no shawna... I am sooooo sorry... will they do the biopsy on him?? gah poor baby boy...
Laci & Corbin & Isabela! Kira OOP 12-19-06 Sir Diddymus OOP 01-07 Ambrosia OOP 11-06 Calliope ?? Tales 2002-2007 Guiness Feb. 2005-jan. 2007 Baby Millie 12/19/06- 1/10/07 I miss you guys terribly
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03/03/06 04:04 PM
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I am so sorry to hear that Shawna.
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03/03/06 04:29 PM
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I don't think I will have a necropsy done. They took liver during his surgery for biopsy. I don't want them to cut him anymore. He's had enough.
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03/03/06 06:37 PM
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oops said the wrong word sorry... Im so sorry hes gone, he was the cutest thing... love on your new baby extra well for me for tucker
Laci & Corbin & Isabela! Kira OOP 12-19-06 Sir Diddymus OOP 01-07 Ambrosia OOP 11-06 Calliope ?? Tales 2002-2007 Guiness Feb. 2005-jan. 2007 Baby Millie 12/19/06- 1/10/07 I miss you guys terribly
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03/03/06 08:07 PM
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Oh, Shawna...I'm so sorry. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hug2.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hug2.gif" alt="" /> Like I said on the phone, tho, he KNEW you were helping, and he does forgive you and love you because he knows you were acting for his benefit. He will wait for you at the bridge, and will be happy when you arrive someday, with no thought of what happened before he got there, because he KNOWS. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hug2.gif" alt="" />
Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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03/04/06 11:57 AM
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Oh Shawna, I'm so very sorry about Tucker. I know how hard you were pulling for him to get better and I know he appreciates all that you did.
THE RAINBOW BECKONS
In loving memory of my angels who have crossed over the rainbow bridge
The rainbow has beckoned It's calling you home To meadows and forest In which you may roam
My heart it grows heavy To think you might leave I'd be all alone then Alone then to grieve
I know deep inside me That you cannot stay The pain that you're feeling Grows more night and day
You look at me asking In your silent way To let you go home now "Please let me" you say
You say there's no pain there No fear and no hate Just peace and well being Once you're through the gate
You tell me you'll always Hold me in your heart That time and that distance Can't keep us apart
And if I should need you At my side you'll be Tho I cannot see you You'll be there with me
You promise to wait at the rainbow for me To wait `til I join you Together to be
I just want to hold you And beg you to stay To ask please don't leave me Alone on this day
Yet deep in my heart know I must let you go You must make the journey now to the rainbow
I bow down my head then The tears fill my eyes I give you my blessing My love now to fly
So fly to the rainbow And wait there for me Some day I will join you Together to be
by: Chris Hamann
Chris Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties My Angels: You are always in my heart. You've flown to the rainbow and wait there for me Someday I will join you together to be
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03/05/06 12:48 AM
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Chris, thank you for the poem. I wish I had been thinking of that when it was his time, instead of trying to make him stay with me. It is still very hard to think of him.
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03/05/06 01:47 AM
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I know how hard it is to let them go. You want to give them every chance in the world if they are still willing to fight for it.
Chris Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties My Angels: You are always in my heart. You've flown to the rainbow and wait there for me Someday I will join you together to be
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03/06/06 01:50 AM
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Shawna...
NO! That's all I could think when I saw that this post had been moved. I'm so sorry. He sure was a handsome little guy...with lots and lots of personality.
Sending lots of love to you and Reese. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/heartpump.gif" alt="" />
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03/06/06 07:55 PM
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Sorry that you lost him he sounded like a good sugar glider. Maybe it was his time and you couldnt do anything to stop that. Thats what my mom says
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