Tuesday, January 22, 2013

We Believe in Miracles

Hi all my furends, Lily Belle here.

Mommy and Daddy are walking around the house talking to themselves right now. Crazy I tell ya! They keep saying "we believe in miracles" and ours came true today.

Let me start by saying I'm just fine ~ Pawfectly fine! Do you want to shout it from the roof top with me?

Late last night around 10:30pm I perked right up. No more moaping around for me. I was feeling wonderful and said "hey, time to get back to living life." I was a happy go lucky little love bug once again. Mommy and Daddy could not believe their eyes. My spunk was back 100%. Of course they didn't let me go crazy like I wanted to, but Lily Belle was back in action.

This morning the three of us headed to the Vet's. I was first off, NOT happy putting on my harness. I hate that thing. So I ran around the house playing catch me if you can. You can only imagine how happy that made Mommy and Daddy ~ NOT!

After we were so nicely escorted back to the exam room, the Tech tried to bribe me with a cookie. Hey, I was born at night but not last night! You can't fool me. After I left the treat on the floor, she whisked me away to the back room. That's NEVER good, is it! Then she put me on the scale. That wasn't too bad. Of course us girls are always cautious with who sees that number.

Daddy keeping a close eye on his little girl

Then out came the rubber gloves. RUBBER GLOVES?

I told her, hey I'm here for my back not my butt you moron! Well, apparantely she didn't like that so she got even with me and stuck a thermometer right where the sun don't shine. I was gonna let loose a stinky toot but that wouldn't have been too ladylike of me.

Finally I'm back with Mommy and Daddy when the Dr. walks in. After a brief introduction of who we were, he reviewed my medical history with Mommy. He asked where my 2011 surgery was performed and Mommy told him Cornell, in NY. He asked the Dr's name that performed the surgery and Mommy told him. She also told him it was under the guidance of Dr. Curtis Dewey. He was impressed and said he knows Dr. Dewey.

All of a sudden, little Miss Vet Tech whisks me out of Mommys arms and on to the exam table once again. Why didn't they believe me when I told them I was feeling much better thank you and that I should just be going home now. Ugh!

The Dr. grabbed me by the nose and started manipulating my head and neck all around. Mommy was getting very nervous and was holding her breath. Up, down, left, right, sideways and all around it went. Then he felt my entire body all the way from the very top of my head to the end of my tail.  Before I even knew what the heck was happening, I was flipped over on my side. I didn't like that at all and I started panting. I thought about biting the guy but ruled that out because he was pretty much on top of me now. Heck buddy, this ain't a hotel!

He pulled out from his pocket one of those little triangular knee whacker thingies and started pounding my knees. Well he really wasn't pounding too hard but he was still pounding them just the same. Every time he did, my little leg would move.

Thump....., sit, stay, stop, don't move, you're a good girl Lily was all I heard when they put me on my other side and did the same thing there.

Then to add insult to injury, they rolled me over on my back! All my lady parts were exposed to the world. Just what is this man thinking?

All I could think about was Mommy. Was she even breathing? Why was her face turning so blue. She really held her breath the entire time I was on the table.

You would all be so proud of me. I didn't cry once! Isn't that pawsome?

The Dr. thinks I was just really sore from the bang into the door and that the medicines helped me heal. He found absolutely, positively nothing wrong with me today. It's a miracle and thank God for that!

He wants to keep me on the Prednisone until Thursday when Mommy will start to wean me off of it. He said if I need the pain killers then I can have one. But I don't think I need them any more. He also said that should the pain flare up again to get in for some acupuncture treatments. I also have to start taking a product called Ventri Disc. That will help to keep my spine lubricated which is most important. Mommy will buy that on line.

While there, we also met with the Dr. who does the acupuncture. We had a very nice conversation and said that nothing needs to be done to me right now. She confirmed that should I have a flare up of pain to bring me in for some treatments. Yeah, like I want a bunch of pins stuck in me! Sounds like pure torture to me.

And on that note, we were outta there.



Mommy said she's going to make sure I take it easy for a while still. She doesn't want anything creeping back up. So I'm going to be good and abide by her rules for a little while longer.

Now I'm gonna take a nice little nap in my new bed.



Glad that stress is over with!

We love you one and all and say thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.

Hugs,
Lily Belle



45 comments:

  1. Hey there Lily! Nola sent me overs, and said you were feelin' yucky with some ouchies. Not any more!! YEA! That is indeed good news! Now your Moms can have a drink and relax...
    Hey come on over and visit sometimes!
    Kisses,
    Ruby

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  2. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the best news ever!!!!!! Were all so happy, Lily!!!!
    Kisses,
    Nola

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  3. Tasha is doing the happy dacne all over the couch! We are so happy to hear this!

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  4. yaaaay lily -- great news -- i was sitting panting away with worry about you -- so glad you are better!!!!!

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  5. Yippee! Sounds like you just needed some time to heal! So glad you are okay! Love Dolly

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  6. Oh lilybelle we are so happy here in iowa that you are on the mend, and feeling so very much better!!!!! Its the power of the paw isn't it and all the kind and loving thoughts that were sent to you and your family....whooo that dr. sounds like dr. strangeglove doesn't he!!!!
    stella rose

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  7. Yay, yay yippy yay for Lily Belle! Such good news to hear today. I am sorry you had to endure that exam though but glad to know it is not your back. It was funny to read about the exam thru your eyes. :) Please take it easy anyway for now. I bet Muffin is happy too!

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  8. Wow pal your ling has gone out of your ding. Wooppeeeeeee. We had our paws crossed it was just a shock from the ding a ling and now you are back to near normal. Nice one Lily. Take it easy now. No disco dancing, chasing squirrels or jumping on furniture and NO glass doors. Brilliant news and we hope your peeps get some well earned rest after the stress of the last few days. Have a terrific Tuesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  9. Oh, we knowing going to the "back room" is never a good thing! But we are tickled pink that you are doing so much better....it was worth all the pokin' & proddin'!
    You are such a brave girl & now your pawrents can breathe a little sigh of relief!!

    (((hugs))) your friends
    Oskar & Schatzi

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  10. Wooo Hooo I am so happy to read this. You have been a part of my prayers. I will still keep them coming as added comfort for you. Is your mom breathing now? hehehhe. My MOM does the same thing. You are one very brave and beautiful girl.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  11. I DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES AND THE POWER OF PRAYER. So happy to hear the great news. Hope you stay well for a very, very long time. A Vet tried to give me acupuncture but I did not like the needles. They actually had to give me a mild sedative. Guess it is true about you girls being able to handle pain better. Anyway I am so happy for you and your family. Take it easy for a few days sweet girl. Love you always. Herbie.

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  12. OH THIS IS THE BESTEST !! Well except fur the Touching of your pawsonal PRIVATE Body and stuffs... BUTT WOW are we EVER Happy ... THRILLED.. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Our LILY BELLE is BACK in a BIG WAY.

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  13. Hey Lily Belle, missed all the bad stuff, we been gone, hear you ran into a glass door, OCHHHH. So glad all is well!

    Your Pals
    Sus & bites

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  14. Yippy, Yippy, Yippy! You just made our day Lily Belle! We are so happy you are all better!

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  15. Oh Lily Belle this the best news ever! I'm so glad to hear you are mostly back to your old self. Now stay well so when you get back north we can play and take hikes together.

    Millie

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  16. Ya-Hoo! We's all doin da hap-pee dance here...even da Momma! Lily Belle is back in tune again! Yi-Pee!

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  17. Wow, that's such amazing news! I'm so very glad your ouchies are all gone. Those rotten dogtors always get touchy-feely. I hope your peeps gave you some treats for not biting him!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  18. Yahoooooo! So so so glad you are better. So sad for your miserable trip to the vet. You need to tell your vet to get some better treats if they're going to put you through that kind of torture!

    Nora

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  19. OMD, we are just over the top with joy for you!!! That is the kind of miracle we need to see more often. Maybe the pain meds were making you feel yucky too. Whatever, we are thrilled with the great news.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  20. So glad Lily is feeling better! We just came over from Nola's to wish you extra paw power. :)

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  21. I am very happy to know you are doing so well Lily!
    Just take it easy for a few days and you will be like new in no time!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  22. You are hilarious! That was the best news we have heard yet! Whooooa
    Benny & Lily

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  23. That is fantastic news....plastic gloves and all!

    Stay away from those sliding doors.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  24. Lily I am jumping up and down and dancing!!Lily is better...Lily is better!! I am so happy. I was hoping my biggest hope that you just needed rest and would be ok. I crossed paws and now you are ok. Yahooo and Woooohooo. Now take it easy and don't do to much please


    Loveys Sasha

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  25. Woof! Woof! Golden HAPPY for such Good News. Golden LOVE to Lily. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  26. Nola sent me over, very nice to meet you and I am so glad that you are feeling better. That sounds like quite an ordeal that you went through and turns out that they should have just listened to you in the first place. Peeps!!
    Drop by my blog anytime!!

    wags
    Jazzi and Addi

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  27. Power of the Paw! We've been so worried about you! We're so relieved.

    Keep on wagging,
    and all our love,
    Tootsie, Mom, and Dachshund Daddy

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  28. Wonderful news Lily! We are so happy for you. What a relief for your peeps too - take care - woofs and licks from Magic xx

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  29. That is such wonderful news, take it easy for a while :) xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  30. OMD, ya'll has no idea how HAPPY i is to read da good news! We was so worried, I mean I even losted sleep I was so worried.
    Now your mommy can actually breath...in and out, in and out....dats right, I think hers got it.

    Puddles

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  31. Oh that is such GREAT NEWS! Phew! What a relief! Yay Lily! :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  32. We are so happy for you Lily. Oh Happy Day!!

    Love Ruby & Penny

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  33. That is very happy news. We like miracles! Hope you are 100% better and back into mischief really soon!

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  34. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO glad you're feeling better! Whew. It wasn't nice to give your momma and daddy a scare like that.

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  35. LILY BELLE I'M LATE BUT SHOUTING FROM THE TIPPY TOP OF MY ROOF OMDs MY GIRLFRIEND IS A MIRACLE!! (sORRY ABOUT MY LATENESS MY PEEPS HAVE
    HAD SEVERAL APPT. TODAY AND MOM HAS BEEN COMMENTING IN BETWEEN THEM)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    YOU MY SWEET ARE A BARKING, WALKING, MIRACLE. LOOK AS YOUR PRECIOUS FACE WE ARE SO HAPPY. NO MORE TRYING TO KNOCK THE DOOR DOWN AND BE SURE TO TAKE YOUR MEDS LIKE A CHAMPION.

    WE ARE VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR BEHAVIOR IN THE VETS OFFICE. I HOPE THE STAINLESS STEEL TABLE WASN'T TOO COLD
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  36. Hurray, so glad you are feeling better!!! I love miracles!

    I am so sorry we missed your being sick - it's my assistants fault! Wish we could have been there for you in your time of need - but we are SO HAPPY you are OK!!!!

    Your pal, Pip

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  37. Yaaaahooooooo for you Lily. Great to hear you are feeling better. Fancy all that poking and prodding for the Dr to tell you what you already knew! Great post Lily (and you gave us some laughs too mate). See ya soon. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  38. Miracles are the best... I am so glad you got one... and give that mom of yours a big kiss... I know she is still probably shaking a little....

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  39. Absolutely, positively AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  40. FABULOUS news! So pleased for you mate! Deccy x

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  41. We are so glad you are A-OK. We hopes you likes the clown looks Scylla & Tuiren stuck you with.

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  42. Oh that is wonderful news little one. All of us here are so very happy to hear you are A O K
    Love ya
    Bert

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  43. What good news!! So glad you are alight! Vets sure can be rude to us pups. I NEVER take a treat from them.

    Licks,
    Ruthie

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  44. YAAAAAAAAY! we're all glad to hear that you are back to being yourself!
    hey, the trip to the vet couldn't have been TOO bad - you got a cushy new bed out of the deal! ;)

    -the docsdox family-


    PS:
    i think EVERYONE deserves to let a stinky toot sneak out every once in a while! you can always blame one of your parents! BOL!
    - ramsay -

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  45. Glad that our girl is back up and at 'em.
    :) Think she did that to get your furs to turn gray??
    Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
    http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/

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