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My poor dog’s been sick

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My Labrador Retriever has been sick on and off for close to two months. She’s had me quite worried!


We’ve had her back and forth to the vet three times and made at least one extra visit to the vet on our own just to pick up medication in that time as well. It’s been a worrying and expensive two months with our pup Midnight.

Whatever her “illness” is, it doesn’t seem to be extremely serious, but it’s troublesome. Her appetite started to be poor which for a Lab is very unusual. Then she started have diarrhea quite often and one day she vomited quite a bit and just wouldn’t move. She also seemed to have a fever. It seems that she has yeast in her stool – the Candida Albicans variety .. which can lead to leaky gut syndrome. So we are treating her for the second time in two months with an antibiotic targeted to the bowels. This time she’s on the antibiotic for a whole month! That cost us a bundle!

This last vet visit was the worst. I thought Midnight was going to have to have surgery. We were about to take her for a walk because she hadn’t been acting normal for a few hours and we thought that if she did her business she might feel better. However, once we got out the door she started spinning in circles and yipping in pain. My first thought was that she had a bowel blockage or a twisted stomach. We took her to the veterinarians office immediately.

Lucky for both our dog and us she started passing gas at the doctors office so the doctor just thought it was gas that was bothering her. He gave her an injection of pain medication and gave us enough pain medication to last her the weekend as it happened on a Friday evening. I do now think that she has a partial bowel blockage that evening because she ate a ton of grass that afternoon and she didn’t pass it until the following Tuesday and she was in bad shape until she passed it. I have Crohn’s and I get partial blockages myself quite often so I know the signs and I’m sure that’s what was going on with her. So we are very lucky she didn’t end up having surgery. She was a dog in bad shape those four days though .. She was passing gas and having diarrhea so her bowels were working to some degree but she was obviously in pain.

That was about two weeks ago. She’s doing a lot better now. She’s still on the antibiotics and she’s also getting probiotics to help clear up the yeast and combat the effects of the antibiotics on the good flora in her bowel .. so hopefully she’ll be in good shape again in a couple of weeks.

Man I hate it when my dog is sick. She’s my baby.

My husbands job is changing

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My husbands job at the hospital has been changing lately. For the last few years he’s worked in the Recovery room as an attendant, but the hours are changing there and the OR is in desperate need of assistants so to make up for the hours that he’ll be losing in the recovery room soon he’s been training as an O.R. Assistant for the last few months.

In fact the last few weekends he’s been finishing up his training. He does everything from setting up the O.R.s for surgeries to assisting during surgery when needed. Assisting can be anything from helping hold a patients limb or handing things to a doctor or nurse during a procedure. I suppose if his hours continue to decline at the hospital between his experience as a Recovery Room assistant and his training in the OR he’d be able to apply for Surgical Technologist Jobs at other hospitals or clinics.

Hopefully between the two departments that my husbands been working in he’ll get enough hours. As of right now he’s working 6 and 7 days a week, but that’s only because he’s training in the OR once the training is done we’ll see what happens.

What Exactly is a Tummy Tuck And How Can It Help?

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Many people hear tummy tuck and think weight loss surgery, but actually it is a procedure done after a significant weight loss has already taken place, to remove loose skin and improve ones appearance. Many times it is considered a minor procedure, when in reality it is a major operation, with just as many risks as any other invasive surgery.

Another term for this surgery is abdominoplasty, where loose skin, and at times, skin that has stretch marks is removed. The abdominal muscles are usually tightened up with sutures as well. This results in a dramatic reduction of a protruding abdomen.

Of course, as with any surgery there is some swelling and pain. Depending on the extent of the surgery you may be discharged within a few hours, or remain in the hospital for several days. After surgery you will be encouraged to take a slow walk, however, it is likely that you will not be able to stand straight. Since the skin on the abdomen will be quite tight you will be instructed to remain bent over at around 45 degrees.

There will be drains placed in your body during the surgery to remove extra fluid. While the drains are in place, you will be on bed rest with a very small amount of walking. Approximately 4 days after the surgery you may begin to straighten up but your doctor will advise you to not overdo the movement. Remember, even though it is an elective surgery, it is still a major invasive surgery and recovery times will reflect this fact.

If you and your doctor decide that you really don’t need a major procedure, there are other options available to you. One such option your doctor may mention is a mini tummy tuck. While it is similar to the other procedure, this one targets the lower abdomen only. If you choose to have this procedure, also known as a partial abdominoplasty, then it will shorten the amount of time the operation will take, as well as the recovery time.

Some are under the impression that this method is the same as a liposuction procedure, but that is not the case. The major difference is that an abdominoplasty is performed to remove excess skin that has been stretched out, possibly after a substantial weight loss. Liposuction surgery is used to actually remove the fat.

Perhaps you have wondered why someone would want to have a tummy tuck, which is an elective surgery. If a person was seriously overweight and suddenly lost a significant amount of weight, which may be the result of some type of weight loss surgery, their skin will very likely no longer “fit” their body. When this type of weight loss is achieved, you naturally want to improve the rest of your appearance, which would include removing the excess skin and tightening up the muscles.

There are so many cosmetic procedures currently out on the market, it is a wonder that we have not turned ourselves plastic with all the remodeling. Liposuction is one of these cosmetic procedures used to rid the body of unwanted cellulite. Before you make that important decision to have liposuction you should try less invasive procedures. Some of these procedures do show a dramatic difference in the cellulite pockets and are easy to use. No machines and no needles are the answer you should seek out first. Simply take a look at the non-invasive procedures before making your mind up. Click here for more information:Liposuction Double Chin and at Liposuction Risks

Bariatric Surgery – Is This An Option For You?

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Derived from the Greek words for weight and treatment, Bariatric surgery is a procedure performed on severely obese patients. This surgery is usually performed because conventional diets failed to work for extremely overweight people. Studies have shown us that health deteriorates rapidly when someone is seriously overweight; so many people feel that this type of weight loss surgery is their only option. However, it should be noted that it is not a guaranteed solution.

What types of people are good candidates for this procedure? Some surgeons accept patients in their 60’s and some will even operate on teens, but since this is considered to be a last-step treatment for obesity, it is used only when all other conventional methods such as dieting, or even an abdominoplasty treatment have failed. Candidates must have severe obesity-related health problems.

There are 3 different stages or classifications of obesity that use the Body Mass Index (BMI). Morbid obesity (BMI 40+), super-obesity (BMI 50+) and end-stage obesity (BMI 60+). Severe obesity is a chronic, frequently progressive, life threatening disease. Does this mean that undergoing surgery is more of a risk than the actual disease itself?

You may find yourself asking if the risks of Bariatric surgery outweigh the benefits. Most doctors say the benefits do outweigh the risks. If someone is 100 percent over their ideal weight, then they have a much higher mortality rate than someone who is within their normal weight. Surgery for any reason does have its risks, however even without the risk involved, some patients are unable to follow the after surgery, post-operative instructions regarding exercise and diet.

When asked if the result of this type of invasive surgery was worth the potential risks involved, most patients said yes. According to some studies there were possibly more psychological benefits rather than physical. Or as one doctor suggested, perhaps the physical benefits were that much better because of the psychological benefits.

Perhaps you have been thinking about having surgery for your weight issue, or Bariatric surgery as it is also called. If so, then have you spoken with a doctor? If it is something you would consider, then make sure you read everything you can about the subject, as well as speaking with a doctor. It is a good idea to write down questions you would like to ask during your initial consultations. Keep in mind you can get as many opinions as you like before making a decision that will very likely affect the rest of your life.

Cosmetic surgery may not be the answer you are looking for if you have small pockets of cellulite or are worried about beginning to form cellulite. Liposuction is not for everyone. It does rid the body of excess fat but it also comes with a huge price tag and some pain. Why not try out other methods before going to that extreme? There are pills and targeting exercises that can help reduce the bulge and there are also creams that can take away some of the cellulite deposits. Click here to find out more information about getting rid of that bulge.Liposuction and at Ultrasonic Liposuction

Liposuction – What Is It All About?

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You probably already know that liposuction is the process of removing excess body fat, but do you know anything else about liposuction? For instance, what made you decide to check into this procedure? Did a friend or relative have this done? Have you seen before and after pictures, perhaps of a specific targeted area that you may have been considering? There is more to this surgery than meets the eye and you need to be sure that you have an in-depth understanding of the entire liposuction procedure.

Many times you may hear, “It’s just liposuction surgery, so what’s the big deal?” The big deal is that this procedure is no different from any other surgery for any reason. There are always risks involved with invasive surgery and this one is no different. Some of the primary risks associated with it may include blood clots, infection, nerve damage and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. You must be sure that you fully understand pre-op liposuction, the procedure itself as well as post-op instructions. Failure to do so can result in complications or even death, so stay informed.

Having realistic expectations about liposuction results is a major key toward being a good candidate for the procedure, because the results after liposuction surgery are rarely perfect. Your doctor may tell you that if you have cellulite or stretch marks, then you are not likely to get the best results. It’s a good idea to write down any questions you have so that when you see the doctor there will be less chance of forgetting something important.

Of course, if you are not very healthy when considering this surgery, then you may not be an ideal candidate, as there may be more risks involved with someone in poor health. Certain prescriptions that you may be on can make a liposuction procedure unsafe. So be sure you tell your doctor exactly what you are taking or have taken and then you will be able to discuss alternatives, if any are available.

Some things that you can expect after surgery tend to be fairly common when talking about liposuction in general. Although each procedure will likely produce different effects in different people, there are some symptoms that appear in almost all of the procedures, such as swelling, bruising and tenderness. Your doctor will go over this information with you prior to surgery so that you may have some idea what to expect during your liposuction recovery.

Liposuction can be the answer for many people that are suffering from excess weight that will not come off with diet and exercise. No matter how much you try to lose those pockets of cellulite through diet and exercise they just seem to never disappear. Before you go under the knife by a cosmetic surgeon you can check out other methods to get rid of that cellulite or at least reduce how it looks. You can be the shape you want without the surgery. All you have to do is begin your search by clicking here:Liposuction of Calves and Ankles and at Liposuction Of The Neck

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