Lacie's Fix It Surgery...DONE!

Hey, it's the Scruffman...Lacie is a tad under the weather...actually, she's snuggling on Daddy's lap....I ALWAYS snuggle on Daddy's lap this time of night. But, no. I'm lying on the cold hard carpet.

As you can see from the above pic, this is the view Lacie had on her way in for her fix it surgery. She had to get there by 8AM. That necessitated ME having to get up early, hurry through my 14 outdoor tinkles, and get jammed in my crate WITHOUT my breakfast. Mumsie said,"I can't feed you with her watching...." Harumph.




Here's one of the vet techs greeting Lacie as she came in the door. Mumsie came home for a little bit. I couldn't figure out where Lacie was. I searched, paced, even looked out the windows. Then depressed, I went and laid in my crate which was good as Mumsie left again.

Mumsie had read on "Dr." Miss Sunshade's blog about a study in which doggie parents were allowed to be with their pets when they awakened from surgery. The study said it decreased the use of pain medicine and duration of stay at the vets. Mumsie is a recovery room nurse at a hospital....she told our vet about the study...(neglecting to mention that her source was a clever Airedale)...the vet knew all bout the study...and let Mumsie back as soon as they lifted Lac off the operating table.

She said Lac woke up just like a miniature hooman, shivering and sorta wailing even though her eyes were closed. Mumsie half crawled in her cage and whispered sweet nothings in her ear...she said after bout 10-15 minutes, Lacie just stood up looking dazed and confused. She gathered her up, wrapped her in blankies, and sat in a rocking chair and rocked her for an hour as she watched the other surgeries. The whole thing was amazing if you like rocking Lacie and watching doggie surgeries. Lacie went to sleep for another couple hours....Mumsie left for a little while, then came to pick her up.

As you can see, she looks quite dazed and confused still. Mumsie carried her in and put her in our dog bed. I was SO GLAD to see her. For about 15 seconds. I went over wagging my butt off, did 4-5 play bows, gave her netherregions a small sniff to check things over....AND GOT BIT FOR MY TROUBLES. Instead of a "Whiny Gyne" this girl is a "Growly Gyne!" Yeesh!

The day only deteriorated. She got held, patted, and stroked all day. I got nothing. (Mumsie: Ah Scruffy....your favorite pet sitter came and took you for a long walk and played frisbee with you....remember??)

Lacie got chicken and rice for dinner....I got dry tasteless dog food. She got her stoopid medicine mixed in Eddy's Limited Edition Apple Pie Ice Cream. I got kicked. (Mumsie.....SCRUFFY, I have never ever kicked you....knock it off....I made you smmoooshie potatos with peanut butter...and you ate a little ice cream off a fork.)

OK, so I may have exaggerated a tad.



They were really good smmooshies.

Now, admittedly, I haven't been the nicest dog today. BUT.....I did something nice to make up for it. Check out Lacie's tummy. When she was sleeping....I added tummy spots!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's gonna be SOOOOOOO excited. She's always wanted them cuz Asta has 'em. I told her that's what her fixit surgery was for. To fix her lack of tummy spots! OK....let's hear it....all together.....AAAHHHHHHH!!!! Yep, the Scruffster came through. Now, if you'll pardon me, I'm gonna go and figure a way to get her off Daddy's lap!


Pee Ess...Lacie here....I love Daddy's lap! Now, i just have to figure how to get Scruff, Dunstan, Koob and me to Penn State for the game tomorrow....and I guess I can't pregame. Sniff.....Thanks to all for your good wishes, and to Asta for her flowers....we'll post a pic on the next post....I'm a little weak...perhaps something cold and refreshing???? "Hey Scruffy...get me some more ice cream!!!!!!!"