I'm at my wit's end

I really hope it goes well! I really feel for you all :(
This week for me has felt like a life time I can't imagine what your going through.

Sending you lots of vibes and hugs xxx iv Got a good feeling about this Xx
 
healing vibes for you and ruby , you are doing everyhting possible , can u post some pics of her ?, i hope she is able to go for a walk later today , hope you managed to get some sleep.
 
OP,

Think very carefully about watching the vets operate. It will be a very upsetting scene for you and a very intense few hours for the vets who are trying to save your horse. If it is not something you are used to you may just not cope.

I have been in the same situation and I wish you the very best of luck.
 
Off to see her very soon. Here are some pictures of her.
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Can you see why I love her so much?
 
She is lovely, hope it all goes well, will be thinking of you and second Adorable Alice, watching may not be a good idea, you may feel close to her but if the outcome is not good it will not be the best memory to be left with.
 
WOW she is beautiful I thought Ruby was a bay I was telling my daughter about her early this week she has worked with all kinds of horse s and always had her own First question she asked was what colour is Ruby and then said might she be grey these are more prone to melanomas if one develops in the abdomen the first symptom is recurrent bouts of colic Sorry if vets have already mentioned this Now you have me and my daughter thinking of you and beautiful Ruby
 
Had a really good visit tonight.:D Some real quality time. She looked depressed when we first arrived, not interested in her food (so not Ruby) but perked up within about 5 mins of us being there. The animalcarers there are great they waited till everyone else had left for visiting and then said we could take her outside for a walk.:D:D:D:D The first time she has been out in the fresh air properly since end of January. We all enjoyed it. Ruby especially as we found a grassy lane behind the centre where she managed to graze for 20 mins. Hopefully a bit of Dr. Green will do her good. My daughter took some really lovely photos of her but I'll have to wait for her to download them before I can pit some more on here.
She was tired when we put her back in her box and could barely keep her eyes open. Just shows how ill she is as all we did was walk a bit and graze a bit. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic about the op even though she did have a mild colic attack this morning but apparently it was over almost as quick as it started. Her bowel movements are normal, she still likes her food ;) and she looked really alert today.
 
Hi again just read your post and glad to hear you got Ruby out for a while she must of loved that I think with regard to treating abdominal melonomas best bet would be to ask experts in hospital or for them to speak to other experts if they think there is any possibility that this might be the cause of Ruby s repeated bouts of colic We might be wrong but ask and see what they say it cant do any harm asking seeing as Ruby is a grey and they more prone than others As always I am only trying to think of a cause hope this may help or be some thing else you can remove from list of possible causes Are thoughts are with you and Ruby
 
She is gorgeous :)

I will be thinking of you on Tuesday - I really hope she stays comfortable until then - I can't imagine how stressful and upsetting it has all been.
 
Still not a confirmed answer yet as his stitches are infected. So if he stays stable tonight yes he's coming home :)

Just think this will be what you will be posting soon!! :)
 
Not posted after our visit yesterday I was too ill. Journey there and back was a nightmare but I HAD to go and see her. :(:( Have only just managed to drag myself out of bed. :(
She is still having colic attacks, mainly small ones, ever day. :(:(
It's such a shame that there isn't an MRI big enough for a full grown horse as this would have given us some answers without having to open her up tomorrow.
Suggested the melanoma possibility and they say that it is possible but they won't know until they open her up.
They have also checked her uterus and ovaries and they are ok.
I don't think there is much else that they can check without actually opening her up.
Operation is scheduled to start at 09.30 in the morning. Don't care how ill I am, I WILL be there. Not to watch but just to be close to her and, if necessary, to put her out of her misery.
This is a neverending hell but one way or another tomorrow she'll either be recovering or at peace.
 
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:( oh I really do feel for you :( what an awful situation
But I'm still feeling positive about tomorrow. I'll been thinking of you all and patiently waiting for good news :)
Fingers toes hooves and paws are all crossed and won't uncross untill she is better!
Come on Ruby!! Xxxx
 
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