Jack is having an operation: UPDATED 14/02/08

[Catty1]

Prayers for Jack and you - that he will be in your arms soon and you can 'fluff' him up a bit to what he used to be.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[CultureJunky]

Hehe, Sandra, I have made a fuss of Sunny, when she can be bothered! lol

Jack is home now, he's a bit sore, and I was quite shocked at how awful it looks, with the stiches, it almost looks like he has another head sewn on his body. He also had his ears cleaned whilst he was there so they are nice and gleaming with no muck in them anymore.
Everything went fine, he's had an anti-biotic injection, and is going back on Wednesday for a check-up. He's eaten a bit of tuna and pink tinned salmon that I bought as that's easy to digest. He's also had a good drink, he must've been so thirsty not being able to have anything.
His right paw is sore from where he had the drip in too.
He's cleaned himself though and is stretched out by the fire warming his belly snoozing.
It looks a lot worse than it is I know, as because his neck is all shaved, it looks really skinny and with the stitches and the stains of blood in his fur he looks like his head has been nearly chopped off!
I nearly cried when they brought him out, but no he's fine, and seems to be partly his old self, if a little groggy and google eyed from being out.
I'm going to sleep downstairs with him tonight, as he may want me for something, and I dont want him to climb up the stairs and fall or anything, so I'll sleep on the sofa with him.
I don't know when he'll have his stitches out I guess they'll say on Wednesday when he has his check-up.

I'll try and get some pics tomorrow of him, but he's laying down so peacefully at the moment I haven't got the heart to disturb him,
I am so happy he's home, I have never been so anxious!

Thanks for all your best wishes and thoughts
Kate xx

[catfamily]

so glad he's home and ok...what exactly did they do?Did you get the details?Or were you just so happy to get him home knowing he's all better that you rushed him home
i'm so happy for Jack and you and your family that he's home.
He must be so happy to be back home!

[CultureJunky]

As far as I know, they have removed his left thyroid gland. This was enlarged so had to be taken out. And yes I was so pleased to see him I didn't take much notice I have to admit! But no really he should make a full recovery. There is a chance that in the future his other thyroid gland could also do the same thing, but we'll have to cross that bridge if we come to it.
He literally jumped out of the nurses arms into mine and loved me and kissed me and started purring his head off, the nurse was actually quite taken aback and went' awwwww' hehe so I think he charmed everybody whilst he was there.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe.... I'm so glad that Jack is now at home and recuperating. Positive thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery for him!

[Medusa]

The best vet care in the world doesn't mean much if an animal doesn't have a loving family. Jack jumping into your arms demonstrates just how loving his family is. I'm so glad that he's doing well and soon things will be back to normal. Jack is back!

[cassiesmom]

Oh, I am so glad to read that his surgery is done! Get well soon, sweet Jack!

[Catlady711]

I don't know when he'll have his stitches out I guess they'll say on Wednesday when he has his check-up.
Kate xx

Most surgery sutures come out 10-14 days after the surgery.

[Freedom]

He he, way to go Jack! Show them all how mch you love Mom!

Glad to hear he is home and on the mend.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Kate, I am so glad to read Jack is safely home and with you! Thank GOD! I did pray for him last night, and then today I prayed he was doing good, and you too!

I know you are relieved... I hope you got to rest and relax with your tea.

Please give Jack a kiss from me, when he feels better of course

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and that Jack is now back home. I hope he'll make a full and quick recovery and that he'll begin gaining some weight back too.

[Killearn Kitties]

Well who would not be smitten by handsome Jack? Of course the nurses were charmed!

I'm glad that Jack is back home, and hope he feels better.