Colonel's 3rd entropion surgery-UPDATE

bama · Post by **bama** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:33 pm

As most of you know, Colonel has been around and around with
surgeries.
After his second entropion surgery, Mark and I decided that Colonel needed a break before he had his third and hopefully, final entropion surgery. In the meantime, I've kept ointment in his eyes several times per day.
He's been very sweet and sits nicely when I apply the ointment, but he's tired of that routine.
So, for a lack of better termonology, I've been, "vet shopping" to find someone to do his surgery.
Colonel and I have visited a few veternarian offices and,
"surveyed" their practice.
The search was interesting, to say the least.
There is one thing all vets agreed upon...
Colonel's previous surgeries were, well...less than one would expect from an Opthamology surgeon.
Long story short..
Colonel is scheduled for surgery on July 19th with
Dr. Russell. Dr. Russell is not a specialist, however he is "supposed" to be excellent in surgery.
And, Colonel likes him!
And I liked the way he interacted with Colonel!
Princess Buttercup has already been to see him and he was great with her, as well.
I just hope Colonel will not be mad at me and still give me
purple kisses after all of this!

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edited) UPDATE:
Daddy's flying home today, because Colonel is having surgery in the morning. Colonel will need all the support he can get...he's so freakin' tired of people messing with his eyes everyday. He cowls when he see's my hand coming at him with goop for his eyes! It breaks my heart to see him associate me with eye torture.

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:25 pm

Best of luck to you Colonel & kudos to you for looking so hard to make him happy

Dogdad · Post by **Dogdad** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:36 am

Despite the costumes you are a good chowmom, I am sure once his eyes are better he will forgive you and forget it. Keep us posted.

David

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:15 am

I think that I missed the update here???? Is it today? How is the Colonel? Millie sends him kisses..... Milo sends roast chicken....... for a speedy recovery

Layla

bama · Post by **bama** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:45 am

Thanks Layla...Colonel could use some love...and roast chicken!

The surgery is tomorrow (July 19, 2007)
Hubby is flying in tonight for Colonel's
surgery in the morning.
I have taken some photos of his eyes
for a "before" shot. I'll post
those when I post his "after" photo
tomorrow.

pfordeb · Post by **pfordeb** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:04 pm

Good luck tomorrow. Hope this surgery will fix everything.

Post by **Auddymay** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:19 pm

This will be his last, I'm sorry y'all had to go through all the rig-a-ma-roll.

TJordan · Post by **TJordan** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:31 pm

Oh, the poor colonel. He has been through so much surgery bless his heart. I will keep my fingers crossed and Butters paws crossed that this will be the last and his eyes will be great.
Give him hugs & kisses from us.
Do let us know how he is doing tomorrow!!!!

April · Post by **April** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:45 pm

<My prayers are with you all.

WildThings · Post by **WildThings** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:20 pm

Best of luck tomorrow Colonel! Third times a charm...and hopefully this vet has a better idea of what he's doing.

Post by **chris** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:14 pm

awww, good luck colonel.. we will be thinking of you!

bama · Post by **bama** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:25 pm

Thanks everyone for thinking of Colonel.
I'm a bit slow to post these before and after
photos, because I've been a bit emotional today.
It's breaking my heart to see my chowboy going
thru this surgery again.
We were able to pick him up late this afternoon
and bring him home. Mark had to carry him out.
At home now, he's still groggy. He wants to
wander about in his daze. So, we are staying
close to him and keeping him in one place.
His lower lids were trimmed and stitched all the way
across and into the corners.
I'm dreading the days ahead with that darn e-collar.
But, this surgery looks to have done the trick! Yeah!

Before photo taken July 18, 2007:

After photo taken July 19, 2007:

TJordan · Post by **TJordan** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:33 pm

I can't believe those before pictures were after 2 sugeries, that is so bad.

Oh that picture is heartbreaking. His little face says it all. I know it has been hard on ya'll, but it will be for the best. This one has to work!!

pfordeb · Post by **pfordeb** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:37 pm

Those photos are amazing. Glad everything went well. We'll keep our fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. Debbie

cheriekynb · Post by **cheriekynb** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:12 pm

Speedy and TOTAL recovery to the Colonel!!

shandilady · Post by **shandilady** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:44 pm

Blessings for a speedy recovery to Colonel, may this entropian be fixed finally. I am so sorry to hear you both have to go thru this 3x. I know how hard it is to feel like you are torturing them. You are doing the best you can for him and he will be looking up at you thru clear eyes soon! Fast healing to him and warm thoughts to you and yours.

WildThings · Post by **WildThings** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:53 pm

I'm glad his surgery went well...Sending get well soon and well wishes for no more runny, scratchy eyes.

ciaobella · Post by **ciaobella** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:05 pm

Aw, poor little pumpkin. Hope he feels better soon.

bama · Post by **bama** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:19 pm

Thanks to all of you! I'm glad we have had you guys along the way to understand our frustration.
When they brought Colonel out for us to take home, he would quickly squat and paw at his e-collar. He was hurting, and it made my heart sink, I couldn't help but cry.
Mark drove our SUV home, while I rode in the back holding my big ole chowboy snuggly in my arms. I just had to hold him close and reassure him that this is over and all will be fine soon. (I think I was really trying to convince myself?)
Colonel is so sweet, all the way home, even tho he was groggy, he was giving my arm purple kisses, space out a moment, then return to earth to give me more purple kisses! Have I told you guys lately, how much I love this chowboy??

Thanks again to all of you for being good chowfriends,
you're the best!

Sher

Sharons Chows · Post by **Sharons Chows** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:33 pm

Oh we didn't know poor sweet Colonel was having another entropian surgery.
Poor baby...thank goodness Mom and Dad love him so much and take such good care of him.

Big...Big kisses to "baby" Colonel.

Auntie Sharon and the "cuz's" JR and Cheyenne

IliamnasQuest · Post by **IliamnasQuest** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:35 pm

Here's hoping he heals quickly and that this is his LAST surgery! Looking at his "before" photo, it's hard to believe that a vet could have done entropion surgery on him .. I hope that you have had a chance to express your feelings to the previous vet!

Melanie and the gang in Alaska

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:59 pm

Bless him and hope it is all over for him. He has such a sweet face and has put up with so much.

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:04 am

Hi Sherill,
I'm sorry I have been kinda taking a break and missed this.......

Poor Colonel, give him HUGS and PURPLEKISSES from me and the girls.......Kyra said to tell him she understands his pain, and we all hope and pray for him to have a SPEEDY RECOVERY and for this to be the end of all the eye problems

Dogdad · Post by **Dogdad** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:13 am

I missed this too, poor guy, ALthough it is painful in the long run it is the best for him. His eyes look better already and hopefully this is the last one. He has been through alot but he will bounce back and love you guys even more

David

Boggled · Post by **Boggled** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:39 am

I can't believe this was his 3rd surgery. I feel so, so bad for him - no one would want to go through that, the poor thing. I also can't believe the difference in the pictures.

Wishing The Colonel a speedy recovery, and an easy one for you.

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