I'm here at work and just wanted to post an update to let you all know that I heard from Dr. Taylor a little while ago that Hamlet did very well during his procedure today! He didn't have to be put under anesthesia, but instead a local-anesthetic was used to put in two drains. Hamlet is resting comfortably and I can pick him up on my way home this evening. The drains will remain in place for about 5 days and were 'tacked in' to help them stay in place. I'm hopeful we are going to be taking 'this exit' and remain on the road to recovery with no more detours!
Many thanks for your continued good thoughts, prayers and for cheering Hamlet on! I remain humbled and grateful to all of you for your friendship and concern.
I hope you're having an enjoyable day! It's rainy and a little chilly in Virginia today, but somehow it feels like the sun is shining.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Not Yet Over the Hurdles

I am really encouraged by how Hamlet is doing overall. He has a great appetite, he's up and around some, and I think that he's generally feeling pretty good. There are even a few tail-wags. The area where the surgery is of course very tender and bruised.
I hope you'll keep those prayers, positive thoughts, good karma, and anything else that you can think of coming for Hamlet.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Good Signs
As I was getting dinner ready for the dogs in the kitchen, Hamlet appeared. I guess he didn't want his dinner in bed after all--He stood and ate all of his dinner of chicken, rice and a little bit of kibble--A good sign! You can also see that he's also putting weight on the front leg, which is a good sign that he hasn't lost use of it. I am hopeful we are headed in the right direction.
**By his elbow what you see sticking out is a drain that will be in for a few days.
No Place Like Home for Hamlet
This morning I picked up a very woozy and drugged-up Hamlet. Right now he's not really able to stand on his own, and I'm hoping this will pass in a day or so. Until then, it's lots of rest and medication. I'm glad that its worked out that I'm off of work on Monday and will be able to stay home with him. The past 4 days have been really busy, and I look forward to having a day to relax, read blogs and take care of 'the patient.'
Many thanks for your continued prayers, good karma and healing energy you're sending Hamlet's way!
Many thanks for your continued prayers, good karma and healing energy you're sending Hamlet's way!
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