More progress

So, I went to the vet today and she looked at my sore.  I got some natural ointment for it and should be healing soon.  She confirmed that I have my deep pain response back and said my prognosis looks good :D  She said one of my back legs is already stronger than the other.  Beth and Jay are starting some rehab with me.  It may be a journey but I'm feeling great!

I got hungry last night and slid on my butt from my bedroom to the kitchen using one of my legs as a ski.  I was out there in record time and Beth and Jay said it was THE funniest thing they had seen in a long time.  Now I'm resting on my bed with my doggie paws bandage on.

Ahhhh

One twitch at a time

So, I was Doctor Donna Saturday and Sunday and she made me feel nice and relaxed.  I have my deep pain response back and today I was able to move my leg a little.  I scoot across the floor like nobody's business when it's time to go outside :D 

My rear end doesn't look as much like a big bag of saggy taters as it had.  I have a little muscle back there now.  I still get my anti-inflammatory every day and pain med or muscle relaxer (whatever is needed).  Tomorrow I get to skip the Prednisone and ween myself off of it.  Then Jay and Beth are going to put me on some natural anti-inflammatory's to help keep the swelling down.

I want to do more than I am able and I look forward to the day my wheels come so I can go for a walk! 

Progress - A Weekend of Hope

So - we're back from the chiropractor AND..... ABBY HAS HER DEEP PAIN RESPONSE BACK and she 's peeing on her own sometimes (on her pad). Very good signs. Doc Donna says she may be 6-12 months rehab in a wheelchair and then she may gain full or close to full function back ♥ ♥ ♥ Way to go Toots! Doc says she thinks it may be a bulging disc now.

That being said, we 've dropped the amount that we need to raise for our sweet girls rehab.   I'm so incredibly overwhelmed with excitement and hope coupled with the reality that she's not there yet.  I'm willing to put in all the effort that is needed to heal her as she has been by my side through some incredibly painful events and has helped me heal.  

 Here I am after taking my Prednisone.  It zips me up a bit.

 Jay got me a raised food and water station.  I can scoot on my rear and feed myself :D

I have a bandage on my leg because I stepped on myself and didn't know.  OOPS! Good thing Beth and Jay know a little first aid.  

Although it says $5.00 is the minimum donation, if you go in you can give 1.00 if you so choose.  No minimum.  Help if you can but don't feel obligated. 

Her paralysis

Sept 15 our lab suddenly became paralyzed in her back legs.  After bringing her home Sept 22 and having her on antibiotics she has started to make subtle improvements.  We would like to get some wheels and a sling so that Abby can build up strength.  If improvement continues and MRI and possible surgery may be in her future to alleviate any issue that may impede healing (dislocated disc).  We would like to help Abby become a therapy dog to show others how to overcome difficult situations , even if she doesn't get full use of her legs back.  She is a compassionate, intelligent dog whom we feel has a job to do and we would like to help her do it!