The day is finally here. I am sitting in the room with Mom waiting for the vet to come and take out my stitches. I don't have my shirt on because the vet tech wanted to look at my incision and weigh me. I lost almost 2 pounds in the past two weeks - Mom says I don't have two pounds to lose.
I think I hear him coming.
Can you tell how happy I am?
What's wrong with this picture?
And this one?Well, you guessed it - I am home AND I still have my shirt on
AND I still have my sutures.
AND I still have my sutures.
And if all of THAT isn't enough, this is what happened to meBEFORE we went to the vet!
Woe is me, Phantom
Note from Mom: Well, Phantom is not very happy, but the vet said he wants to wait until Friday to remove the sutures. In order to remove the lump, he had to make a very large elliptical-shaped incision, and so in the process, he removed a very large section of skin. He had to do a lot of stretching of Phantom's skin to bring the opening together for suturing. He is concerned about removing them too soon because the skin could separate. So we will try again on Friday. I told him to leave them in as long as he thought was necessary - we don't need another problem. So the shirts will have to keep getting laundered and rotated for a few more days.
Note from Mom: Well, Phantom is not very happy, but the vet said he wants to wait until Friday to remove the sutures. In order to remove the lump, he had to make a very large elliptical-shaped incision, and so in the process, he removed a very large section of skin. He had to do a lot of stretching of Phantom's skin to bring the opening together for suturing. He is concerned about removing them too soon because the skin could separate. So we will try again on Friday. I told him to leave them in as long as he thought was necessary - we don't need another problem. So the shirts will have to keep getting laundered and rotated for a few more days.
Rut roh!
ReplyDeleteBUT woo have to heal&heel well!
Just a few more days just a few more days just a few more days!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Woo had better eat up! Woo so DON'T have 2# to give!!!
Oh Phantom, I wish I could give you a big puppy hug and lick. You have to be strong, sometimes those vet people do know what they are talking about. We don't want you to have any more troubles. I am sorry you go disappointed though.
ReplyDeletelicks and sniffs, Sasha
Rut Roh indeed - but listen to your momma she knows best - and so does you vet
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing a little better - and big man you need to eat more nummies - no more loosing weight
Woodrow, Sweetie & MJ
Oh sweet one!
ReplyDeleteHang in there...just a few days until Friday.
Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose
Oh Phantom sweety, please eat a little so you dont lose any more weight. I hope the stitches come out on Friday, but it is for the best, we dont want any more trouble with the wound bursting.
ReplyDeleteHang on in there my friend, not long now.
Hugs GJ xx
Poor Phantom. Youv'e had a tough day and it's only lunchtime. Hopefully the next 4 days will go by fast for you and you'll be staple free. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteLove Ruby & Penny
Pees - ask mom for some cheeseburgers.
Poor Phantom! I know that it's for your protection but we're trying to woo just for you.
ReplyDeletePrincess Eva
Thats life, Phantom! Just have to grin and bear it all. Have Mom to serve you a few more of those double dip ice cream cones and you may pick up a little.
ReplyDeleteI bet this week will be lots better for you and Friday will be here in no time!
Kisses and prayers,
Stella and her Mom
OH Phantom - just a few more days. We hope you have an air condtioned house. Sometimes it's hard to listed to the vet, but they know best.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Java
Well, I think this was a dirty trick and someone owes you BIG to make up for it. I certainly hope your Dr. was given a stern talking to for getting your hopes up like that and then having them shattered into tiny pieces. You should have peed on his leg. As for your Mom - I think she probably should give you an unlimited number of your favorite treats for the rest of the
ReplyDeleteweek and allow you to take naps in the most comfortable place in the house even if that's her bed. That's what I think anyway.
Oh poor Phantom. So sorry to hear you are having a bad Monday.
ReplyDeleteThe vet just has your best intrest in mind so trust the vet and heal quick!
-Mollie and Bobo
Pee Ess: Lick Lick
OH NO!!!!! I am home and reading blogs finally and learned about Phantom! I was so sad to hear about his troubles - Mom put onesies on me when I had belly stitches - but I guess they don't make those big enough for Phantom - I hope they got all the bad stuff out and that he will be just fine. I am putting his name in the St. Francis bowl! Big licks to Phantom
ReplyDeletePhantom,
ReplyDeleteIn support of your recovery, I have donned my shirt. I hope the week goes by quickly for you and that your sutures come out on Friday so you can once again be in the buff!
Pedro
Bummer.. But the important thing is that you heal up properly! We prefer to have you in one piece - even if that means a bit more t-shirt.
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Bajas
Phantom,
ReplyDeleteTime will go faster than you think -- honest!!! And it's really better to wait and have the incision heal a bit more so you (and your mom) won't have to worry about it opening.
Ask JH about when he was a conehead!!! It seems like forever -- but then it's done!
But ask for some extra special compemsation for being such a good boy!!!
Wirey woofs,
Jake and Just Harry
Wooo! make Mom give you twice as much food, eat up boy, I can't fford to do it for you, Mom has said the diet word lately... I hope you get better soon,
ReplyDeletepuppy kisses
-Kira The BeaWootiful
Just a couple more days, Phantom I know you don't like the shirt ether but you look so cute in it and hopefully once the stitches and the shirt are gone you won't have any more problems.
ReplyDeleteOh so sorry to hear he still has to wear the shirt, but def better safe than sorry. Nothing worse than having to go back and get restiched!
ReplyDeletePhantom, we thinks you look cute in the shirts. Sorry you didn't get your stitches out, but you want it to be healed up good before they take them out. We will say more purrs for you. ~S,S,C & F
ReplyDeletew00fs, u got to eat and git ur strength bck, Phantom..soon u will b having fun again..u just gotta b patient..
ReplyDeleteb safe,
~rocky~
Poor Phantom!!! Stitches are no fun. I had staples once and mommy made me be careful adn wouldn't let me do anything. My heart goes out to you and I hope you get them out soon!!!!
ReplyDeletehi phantom!
ReplyDeleteoh friday will be here in no time at all! you are so lucky to have such a wonderful mom and vet who take such great care of you!
xoxox
m & e
Sad, but we hope it won't be for too much longer, Phantom! Hang in there. Relief is coming.
ReplyDeleteOuchie your awful brave having those stitches
ReplyDeleteAt least it looks like its healing - it's not really red or angry looking - that's gotta be a good sign!
ReplyDeletePhantom, I think you should be eating a lot more strawberry and vanilla ice cream!
Oh we are so sorry Phantom but we know it is for the best. We want you in tip top shape really soon..
ReplyDeleteBig Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Yep, we liked the Ripples treats. At least Sam & I did. They didn't send Merci one.
ReplyDeleteBuddy
Phantom
ReplyDeleteI'm sowwy you wewe disappointed , but you do look awfully cute in youw Tshiwt and it's bettew to make suwe that youw stitches hold, then you don't have to do it all ovew again.
Meantime I'm sending you some mowe extwa heling smoochie kisses
love
ASTA
Hello Phantom,
ReplyDeletevery nice to meet you. We read about you in our pals' blogs.
we hope you feel better very seen and get the chance to get rid of the shirt (since we read that you don't like it) VERY soon
Maltese Paws
S&C.
Wooo - we have resisted the shirt wearing so far, but we might have to suit up since you have extra days. But hang in there, Phantom!
ReplyDeletewe are sorry to be late catching up with your news.
ReplyDeleteMany healing hugs to sweet Phantom!
Just be strong dear one, be strong.
Sending good thoughts and healing, many healing vibes your way.
Paws Across The Ocean, Hands Across the Sea.
love and light, Jeannie and Marvin xxxxxxxx
Hi, Phantom...
ReplyDeleteI know you wanted your those awful sutures out, but you probably aren't quite ready yet...
Just a few more days...
Abby xxxooo
Sorry bout your stiches Phantom!
ReplyDeleteWell, that stinks - but better to be safe and get all healed up, then ditch the stitches and shirt when it's safer.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you need more ice cream.
Just a thought.
Tail wags,
Storms
But Phantom, the blue shirt matches your eyes so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHuffle Mawson
Purr S: I am sorry you don't have your stitches out yet. This is grounds for more cookies, I think.
Bummer, Phantom, but better to be safe than sorry, right? In the meantime, try and eat something fun to put that weight back on that you lost!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
oh Phantom, poor kiddo. that IS a long scar. it's gonna look so cool. doncha know that scars are very sexy!
ReplyDeletein the meantime, until you get your stitches out, tell your mom to give you lots of treats so you can gain those 2 pounds back.
we still like the shirt on you. it brings out your eyes.
woofs.
Dang it about the stiches... but we agree that you guys don't need anymore problems!
ReplyDeleteSugar acutally enjoyed wearing my tank top... she put in on halway herself, I think she really wanted to suport sweet phantom!
get better soon buddy!
xo sugar & martine
Well its a good thing you have a vet who cares. taking that out too early could be worlds of trouble for you. My uncle had a thing removed from his shoulder and the stitches were pulled too early, mom had to take care of it for weeks!!! it was gross so she says. any how, take care of it, please. =)
ReplyDeleteOh Phantom!! I am sooo sorry to see you still in a shirt! And the nerve of HER to BRUSH you in your condition! SheesH! I hope Friday comes fast for you buddy, that sounds pretty icky!
ReplyDeleteLicks,
Kylie
Bummer. We will be crossing paws and ask the kitties to purr so you can get your stitches out soon!
ReplyDeleteHi, Phantom!
ReplyDeleteI understand you are not very happy now but they are doing what is best for you!
Be patient! Just 4 more days! Time flies!
Please take care and eat as much as you can!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Hang in there Phantom, just a few more days- it will pass before you know it!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Maxx
Woo Phantom, that's not good news. Just hang in there for a couple more days until woo get the stitches out. And woo have to be strong fur woor mom and Thunder so woo have to eat! I have my paws crossed fur woo!
ReplyDeleteHero
Oh you poor sweet boy! Hang in there, Phantom!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so sorry, Phantom. Just remember that Friday is a few short days away. You want to be sure and heal properly.
ReplyDeletePhantom..
ReplyDeleteSorry you have to wait on the suture removal but we don't want you unzippering. Maybe your due another ice cream from all this.
norwood
Hi Phanton
ReplyDeleteWe will be counting the days until the shirt comes off and then you can stretch and feel so much better.We want all the skin to stay stuck together!
So just a few more days!
love
tweedles
Poor guy! But better to wait and be safe than to remove them too early and have a problem. Hope they come out nice and smooth!
ReplyDeleteWe are real sorry Phantom! But you do look kind of cute in your shirt. It must have been a real disappointment... especially after getting so happys at the vets!
ReplyDeleteSorry that you have to wait till Friday, but it's for the best. Listen to your mom and maybe a little more ice cream will make the days go by faster. :)
ReplyDeleteMochi
Oh Phantom! You poor thing! But don't worry - you look really cool in your T-shirts! It's best to wait until the skin is good and sealed up - I once burst my stitches (after my Girlie Operation) and that is No Fun at all!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hoping that you start to put some weight back on soon!
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
Eat, Eat, Eat! Dude, I'm so sorry you've gotta keep those sticky-out-y things in AND keep wearin' the T-shirts! Not much longer, tho'. Hang in there and eat some HH cookies!
ReplyDeleteYes, unfortunately, my stapes were due to my poor decision to ingest a rock. Momy and daddy took me trick or treating with her nephews adn somewhere along the way a found a rock that I guess tasted pretty darn good!! I ate it adn three days later I was having emergency surgery to have it removed. The vet said I was very lucky that mommy notices when I'm not acting like myself because if she had waited any longer, I would not have made it. So I feel ya on the sutures thing!! They really stink!!!! Hope you are feeling better and they take those darned things out on Friday!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry Phantom. Morgan had the same thing when she had her tail operated on. There wasn't enough skin and they had to leave the incision open. It took a long time to heal, but now it's good as new.
ReplyDeleteOh Phantom, Monday wasn't much of a day for you. We keeping our paws crossed Friday will be a better day!
ReplyDeleteTake care
Clive
PS-I've been wearing a t-shirt around today in sympathy with you - will post the photo later! The little man loved me in it - which isn't good - hope he doesn't get any ideas about me wearing any other clothes!!
That totally stinks, I am sorry :( BUT we do want to make sure you heal absolutely perfect ok!!
ReplyDeleteBe patient, Phantom! That is for your protection. Hope you feels better very soon!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Thor
Oh poor Phantom! But it's best to keep them in longer if they need it.
ReplyDeleteHis wound looks like Sophie's spay wound, it was massive, they had to open her up more cos of some bleeding.
Fingers crossed for Friday. xxxx
Oh Phantom! I'm so sorry you still have to wear those shirts and have those stitches. Friday is almost here and it will be worth it to make sure you can run and play. I loved the video of you eating yours and Thunder's treat from Mason. You eat as much as you want big guy! Of course, that is never a problem for me ;o)
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
Twix
Hello there Phantom,
ReplyDeleteWe do hope your suture heals soonest ... sending our warm get well doggy vibes from our neck of the woods!
licks and wags
Tuffy and the Dog WOods Pack
We'd be more upset by this news except we know how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteOur mom agrees that you don't have any pounds to lose. Maybe you need a spaghetti sauce ice cream sundae?
Steve