Just spoken to the vets about Gem

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Her liver enzymes have gone down and so they don't feel they need to do a liver biopsy and chances are she doesn't have liver disease. However this means we still have no definite prognosis and we are back to 'possible cancer/pneumonia' GAHHH. She still has pussey fluid on her lungs and abdomen, and not much has changed in the 2 weeks she has been in the vet college. They said they think they should send her home on oral drugs tomorrow, which obviously I am so so happy about, but I can't help feeling totally exhausted, and drained, and most of all frustrated that we are no further along in finding out whats wrong with her.
It didn't help that my dad made a comment saying 'you f****d her up good and proper this time, didn't you'
Today was the first time I've cried about it all in the 2 weeks, and it's ridiculous because it's the first time we've had any positive news.
Sorry for the ramble, it may not make that much sense.
 
poor you and horsey, hope she gets better soon. no doubt she will be pleased to be home again. PS (i wish my horse would ride out on the common as well as yours, she gets far to excited !)
 
I think it's really great news that they are sending her home to you. They wouldn't do so if they didn't think that she was either well enough or would benefit from being with you.

Poor dad - incensative little soul isn't he.

Hugs - and how wonderful to get her home.
 
Thats good that she can come!
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so how do they plan to find out whats wrong if she is going home?

Lovely thoughtful comment from your dad then.
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I really hope you get to the bottom of this
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I know how totally draining it is when theyre ill and youre not sure why. It sucks ever ounce of energy you have and leaves you just bleh.

Thats an awful thing for your dad to have said though :*(
 
I agree with Amymay, if they didn't think she was well enough to come home they would not be asking you to collect her!

I think it can only be a good sign... fingers crossed!
 
Aww, Chuffed she's coming home to you, it's a step in the right direction.

Dad's eh? Or should that be men, they always seem to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Bless him!
 
Thanks everyone, they're sending her home because they really don't know what else to do and they think she will benefit from being back at home. She will stay on box rest, which is frustrating as they had originally said she could be turned out when she comes home, oh well.
I know it's good news, I must seem terribly strange being in such a negative mood, I just want some answers and know that we probably won't end up with anything...
Sorry for being so miserable.
 
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I think we would all feel the same in your situation.

They go to hospital - you expect answers. But it's not always that simple.

The main thing is she is alive - which you weren't confident was going to be the case a short while ago.

When do you go and get her?
 
Thanks AmyMay, that's true. Tomorrow hopefully, so at least I can still spend some of the easter break tidying her up etc.
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I think I am going to trim her tail, and tidy up her fluffy legs
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Gosh, what a rollercoaster you are on!
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It is very frustrating for you that they cannot give you any answers but I'm so glad she is going home.
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Why did your dad say that to you? Did I miss something?
I really hope you get some answers very soon.xx
 
so pleased to hear that you are getting her back home, you are probably feeling more down now because you have some light at the end of the tunnel in being able to bring her home. Fingers crossed they find out what the problem is so it can put your mind at ease. Lots of hugs being sent your way.
 
Oh that's great news she's coming home, I do hope they get to the bottom of it tho, that must be so frustrating. What a horrible comment for your dad to make, men eh!? Hugs to you and Gem xx
 
thats the kind of thing my Dad would say
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great news that she can come home - fingers crossed for a definite diagnosis soon xxxx

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Glad she is coming home to you...so you can pamper her and spend time with her back home.
I think you have been a fantastic mum to her through this and I really hope she is going to get better as soon as possible.
 
Hugs are on the way. So glad Gem can come back
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. Make sure you get some sleep for tomorrow! Dont listen to your dad, Keep your chin up, youve down wonderful and you've been much stronger now that ild ever be!
 
You must be relieved she is finally coming home and I understand you feeling low - anyone would be if they had been so emotionally drained and tired as you must feel at the moment.

Don't fret over what your Dad said but it's good that you had a good cry and let it all out - its much better for you.

Good luck tomorrow and I really hope Gem keeps on improving
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Hugs to you and Gem, very happy that she can come home. As much as the vets can do, I'm sure pleanty of TLC from her mummy will help a lot too!
Good luck for tomorrow x
 
fab news that she's coming home!

still sending ~>~>~>~>~>~VIBES~<~<~<~<~<~

and will continue to until we know what is wrong with her!!

typical female....nothing is ever easy!! lol!
 
Oh D, I'm sorry. Good news but not, and not helped by your Dad's non-witty comment.
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I read your post to my thread the other day and I have had my fingers crossed for Gem ... and you. Keep positive and we'll keep sending positive vibes.

Tia x
 
Hey guys, I took my dog for a lovely long walk and then went to the stables to totally spring clean her stable, ready for tomorrow and am feeling a lot better now, and can't wait to see my girl tomorrow! My vet rung me when I was at the yard, and she said that Gem will have to go back into the vet college in 2 weeks for some more tests and ultra sounds, and they think things will be a lot easier to judge two weeks down the line, she said she wouldn't be sending her home if we lived any further from the vet college or if she didn't trust that Gem would be under good care, apparently everyone has noticed what a bond we have and just how special it is, when I visit her
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All credit to the Royal Vet College, they have been absolutley amazing throughout all of this, and totally made me feel at ease asking any questions, I don't think I'd have held it together as much as I have if it wasn't for them.
Thanks so much to everyone for all the support we have had over the last two weeks, it has been amazing and has really helped. This forum is just so supportive, and I am so happy to be a part of it. Whatever people say about HHO being bitchy or cliquey couldn't be further from the truth.
I must say a special thanks to Governor who, dispite having never met me, came to pick me up from school and take me to the vet college so that I could see Gem after school one day last week, it meant so much to me.
Thankyou everyone.
 
OMG why would your dad be so harsh at such a terrible time....
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At least Gem can come home and get spoiled again, which is the best way to get her back in good health and happy to have her mum around. She's a fighter and if you fight along with her, she'll pull through !
Plenty of get well (((((((((((((VIBES)))))))))))))) to Gem and big hugs to you !
 
You'll be able to spend some good quality time with her and I'm sure being at home will cheer her up no end. Fingers still crossed and I know how frustrating it is not knowing what the problem is.

Ignore unhelpful comments
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- and listen to us
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Oh Dani, that's good news re Gem being able to come home
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it's surely got to mean something that they are letting her come home? Still got my fingers permanently crossed for her
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Just ignore your Dad when he comes out with stupid comments like that
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However it probably did you good to let it out and have a cry, otherwise everything stays bottled up and that is not good for you. As you said you feeling totally drained and exhausted, well that will continue until you finally get an answer as to what is wrong with Gem so please try to look after yourself. Stress can be extremely tiring, more so than physical work sometimes. Thinking of you both xxx
 
The timing is good, holidays for you and her coming home, lots of time for you to spend with her while she is on box rest, keeping her amused. Hope it all works out for you and Gem.
 
**Hugs** to you and more healing vibes for Gem. Ignore your dad's comments, it's not your fault that Gem's sick so don't let it get you down. Enjoy your Easter hols together.
 
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