Can barely see through tears to type - 5yr old Cocker in for emergency spinal op

[LiliPickles]

Thank you all so much for your kind words of support. It means so much to know people understand and care. Takes the edge off things a little tiny bit. I'm sorry that words fail me to say much more than thank you. I feel so numb and afraid right now.

@Darwin Your story has given me some hope that there's light at the end of this tunnel. I hope my girl manages to follow in your boys footsteps. As long as I'm able, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help her mend and I'm trying to prepare myself for the battle that lies ahead. Thank you for sharing your story and giving me some hope that there's a chance she could beat this.

[Ben's mum]

Just wanted to send you and your girl some   
I don't  have any experience myself other than reading on here the stories of people whose cockers have gone through this and come out the other side.  You will find endless support on here as the one thing we all have in common is the love we have for our cockers

Take care,  you and your girl will be in lots of people's thoughts tonight 

[PollySpaull]

No advice or experience to add, but just wanted to say that I hope with all my heart that your girl makes a full recovery. It's heartbreaking when we feel we can't do anything to help out our little shadows, but you've done all you can for the moment. Slow and steady to carry on with and fingers crossed she is able to get back to her old self.
Stay strong and positive for her, keep us updated with her progress x

[Geordietyke]

What a complete shock for you both    Keeping our fingers and paws crossed for a positive outcome.  Take care 

[elaine.e]

I hope your girl's had a good night and that you have too, after all the shock and worry of the last couple of days 

I've been looking for some old threads about other dogs that have been through spinal surgery, specifically for the one by KellyT, as mentioned by someone else earlier on this thread, and found it http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=90490.msg1344588#msg1344588

The thread stops quite early on in the recovery process, but there were subsequent updates, including a lovely set of birthday pictures some 18 months later showing a Cocker paddling and doing all the normal Cocker type things, so I hope you'll be encouraged xx

[Finvarra]

Sending you both positive thoughts. It's standing by and being so helpless is the real killer 

Lesley and Dylan

[EmmaRose]

So sorry to read about your girl,  no experience of this but just wanted to send some positive thoughts.  Thinking of you both  xxxx

[LiliPickles]

Huge thank you to everyone for your good wishes and thoughts, it really has been a huge help to read such kind things and all the support and advice has been a big help already.

First Update - I just called the vet to check in and apparently she's bright as a button this morning. She's not too fussed about eating but they say that's normal after such a long surgery. She's baring a little weight on her left leg but nothing her right yet. I feel like that's a great improvement already considering she was literally just dragging her lower half behind her this time yesterday.

She does have "deep pain" which they say is a good thing, and she's almost able to pee on her own. She needs a little help to get started off and then she goes by herself, which again they say is a good sign. They're letting us go and visit her this afternoon, and bring her some of her things and some treats. I'm terrified that visiting her might upset her because she is so attached to me (and my mom) and that it might somehow hamper her recovery but I miss her so much I need to see her and the vets seemed pleased to get us over to her.

I'll update with any more news later on once I know a bit more and have seen her for myself.

Thanks again all! Your kindness really has been a huge help to get me through this first night.

[MacTavish Boys]

Good to hear, that she is feeling a bit brighter this morning. Sending you both lots of healing and positive thoughts for a speed recovery 
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx

[Andrea Ellie]

Sending positive thoughts and hugs.

[Markr64]

Just seen this and what a shock for you, I am sending all my best wishes and hope that the improvement is swift and she is soon with you again.

[Pop-Star]

What a terrible shock for you all!
So good to hear that she has come through the surgery well 
Sending lots of positive thoughts for a good recovery.
 

[lescef]

That's wonderful news. Hope you see more improvement this afternoon.  X

[bizzylizzy]

That sounds positive. I'm sure you'll feel better yourself when you've actually seen her. Chin up - you'll get there!!
Lots of cuddles for your little girl - what's her name by the way?

[Darwin]

Such good news that's she's had a good night
I wouldn't worry about her not really eating at this stage, I'm sure once she see you , you'll be able to get her to eat some treats
Being able to wee with only a little help is also amazing at one day post surgery, Darwin discharge from hospital was nearly delayed as he wouldn't wee on his own.
Having the deep pain feeling is what they're looking for at the stage at it means that she still has feeling in her back legs.

Thinking if you. Looking forward to hearing about your visit today
Please don't hesitate to PM me if I can be of any more help