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[ramanth]

Poor dear. I really and truley hope the pain subsides soon.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oooh, I love Dr. Pete. I am sure once Slick gets into her own room, where she can rest, and snuggle with Dr. Pete she will feel much better. Here is to hoping the pain is controlled soon, and Slick and Dr. Pete can be together.

[Logan]

Naomi, thank you so much for putting a human touch on all of our concern for Slick. I know that it is the one thing that she will thrive on as she heals. Of course, Dr. Pete, doesn't hurt, either!!!

The updates help so much. I pray and pray that our friend will experience some increased comfort in the coming days.

Logan

[RobiLee]

Ohhh, I hope that pain goes away real soon. I hate knowing that you are in so much pain, Slick. I think of you every day.

Dr. Pete is adorable!

[gini]

I just got off of the phone after talking to Slick.

She had a good night and sounded good this morning. Apparently they have got her pain medication under control. She gets her "beautiful" little blue pills every four hours - and as she put it "they main line" they rest and it worked.

She had her catheter removed and she can pee just like the rest of us now.
Hey - she told me to tell you that - so if it is TMI - what can I say?

Like I said, if her sense of humor is in place - I know she is getting better.

It is 8:30 AM and she still hasn't been served any breakfast. Not too sure what that is about.

Her friend told me that she had some food yesterday - half an egg salad sandwich, some milk, and cream of chicken soup. But her sis-in-law brought her a roast beef sandwich from a good deli - so that helped.

She is to be seen by her doctor's this morning and she is really hoping that the chest tube will be removed and she can move into a private room. She really, really wants that to happen today. I sure hope it does.

Her Mom is coming to visit this afternoon - so I will talk to her in the early evening and keep you posted.

She LOVED DR. PETE - what she said was that Naomi showed up with all of "this stuff for me." I think she was overwhelmed.

I could tell that she is a bit spacey with all of the meds and she can't remember who called, who visited or what day it is. I told her again about Kiara coming home - and I think Laurie told her that too - but she didn't remember - so it was good news a second time.

She cut the phone call short because she had to go pee.............now that's what she told me folks - and I am just sharing.

[Dorothy39]

Thank You for that "Slick" up date!!!!!!

She took a "Pee Pee"~~~~ and posted that~~~~ on Pet Talk!!!!!!!!!!

How wonderful to learn that her "sense of humor" is intact too, and, that they have her pain medications under control! The sooner she gets to that private room, with Dr.Pete, the better. Dr. Pete appears more than capable of taking good care of her!!!

Eat well and Rest ~~ Slick. All of us are thinking of you everyday!!

[Karen]

Thanks for the update, Gini. Yup, without a catheter, she's one step closer to feeling like a human being again! Amazing how much we take such ordinary things for granted, isn't it? Oooh, I hope the chest tube gets removed today, I hope I hope I hope!

[Randi]

Thanks for the update, Gini! I'm glad the nurses have got it sorted out about the little blue pills. Having her catheter removed must be such a comfort for her. Let's hope the chest tube comes out too!

She may even feel like reading a bit, and perhaps watch the tele (if there is any).

Now Slick, when you see this, remember that you promised to take it easy and get the rest you need, so don't start rushing around the corridors to show off your slippers and Dr. Pete!

Keep your spirit up girl and get better each day, we're all rooting for you!

((((((hugs))))))

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm so glad she had some rest last night and is feeling better!
Hang in there sweetie, prayers still continuing for you!!!

For those of you who are wondering about what Dr Pete looks like behind his mask: picture gini's Rascal or Randi's Fister dressed up as a surgeon and you'll know!

[ChrisH]

Thanks for the updates Naomi & Gini.

[RedHedd]

For those of you who are wondering about what Dr Pete looks like behind his mask: picture gini's Rascal or Randi's Fister dressed up as a surgeon and you'll know!

I'm so glad you cleared THAT up! From here he looks suspiciously like Mario in surgeon's threads!

Slick, I'm glad you had a better time of it last night and let's hope the docs remove the chest tube so you can get your own room and get some much-needed rest! We're all helping to carry the load, so I hope our efforts helped to lessen the pain a bit.

[jenluckenbach]

Hey Slick, someone ought to tell you that all this talke about pee pee has made me need to go also

I am glad that this morning's update was so much more positive!!!

I guess all our prayers to share your load of pain have worked.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I've been unable to connect also, and am so sorry to hear about the pain she's been in, but glad to hear they finally got the beautiful blue pill routine down pat now.

I also know that being able to pee on your own is another big step, and getting the chest tube out will be another. Although.....my dad tells me its very painful. He was kind of out of it when they removed his and later on when he was telling us about it, he told us the doc punched him in the chest. Hurt like h*ll, but it's quick so it only hurts for a short time.

So....hoping things get better every day!

[Donnaj4962]

I have not posted since Slick's surgery, but I stop in every day for an update.

I am sorry that she has been in pain, but sounds like the blue pills are helping. One thing that I was told after my surgery (VERY minor compared to what she has been through) was that the pills should be in your system all the time. Don't wait to take one once the pain gets bad. Sounds like her night nurses need to be reminded of that and be certain Slick is well taken care of ALL the time.

Dr. Pete is adorable! I am sure she will love him more once she is in her own room.

And..... so Slick was talking about peeing??? How is that any different than what most of us post on here all the time? I mean come on, we ALL get excited when one of our furbabies is able to poop and/or pee when it has been difficult. This is no different! I am glad that her sense of humor is coming back, that is another sign of healing.

I am saying prayers for Slick daily, and I will take some of that pain from her. I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, so I can take an extra dose for others.

Keep getting better Slick! (((hugs))) from Indiana!

[cyber-sibes]

So glad to hear she was finally able to sleep a little. Hopefully the pain won't be so intense soon, that's a bummer .

Dr. Pete is adorable, and his mah-ve-lus t-shirt says it all!
More prayers for a quick revcovery, Slick!