The surgery went well, they removed the part of the tumor that was inside the spine, I don't know why they left what was on the outside except that maybe it was wrapped around? I don't know. Anyway after the surgery they had to sedate him before we could find out if he could move his legs because he was flailing and trying to get the breathing tube out. Once he was asleep we all went home, exhausted.
Today he is awake, alert, the breathing tube is out and he's moving his legs! He can move his feet, but so far not his toes. There is still swelling on the surgery site, so hopefully as that goes down, he'll get the rest of his movement.
Gross alert, skip this paragraph if you want!
They found this tumor because he had a bowel blockage. When his legs collapsed they thought that the blockage was pressing on the same nerves as his pelvic cancer tumor. The x-ray for that showed the spine tumor. They put the blockage on the back burner to deal with the spine tumor because delaying that would mean not walking again. So today they are working on the blockage. This spine tumor must have stopped the bowels from moving, there were no sounds or anything. Today there are sounds and things are starting to move, so yay! (who'd ever think bowels would be something to yay over?)
Again, I appreciate all the prayers and purrs! Please keep them going that he can move his toes and walk soon! Love you all!!
I need my favorite lap back. Get better soon daddy!
Thank you for the purrs!
- Sir Moose-a-lot Goodyear Roadkill Thunderbottom
We're so glad to hear that surgery went well. We're crossing our paws and purring that he recovers well and they clear his blockage.
ReplyDeleteWe're visiting...hope your daddy recovers completely from his ordeal! We know you'll be an excellent nurse for him when he gets home ;)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so scary - we are so glad it sounds like things are going well. Sending healing purrs and hugs to you!!
ReplyDeleteSounds good so far and we will keep sending our best purrs and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending more healing purrz so Sir Moose-a-lot can get his lap back and functional.
ReplyDeleteWe're sending lots of prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids
I am sending LOTS more purrs to your dad!
ReplyDeleteIn our world, working bowls are always a cause for YAY! We are glad ur Dad can move his feets already! You know Moosey, I bet the Lap misses you as much as you miss the Lap. XOXOXOXO Hi darling Star, I know your purrs are making your Mommy feel better--the Humans always feel so much better after they get purred on. Later, I'll come over and give you a good ear washing. That's YOUR ears, Star, not your Mommy's.
ReplyDeletewe are sending you lots of prayers and purrs.
ReplyDeletehugs,
emma and buster
Sounds like your dad is making good progress. We'll keep our paws crossed that he continues to get better and is home to make a lap for you soon.
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad to hear that the surgery went well and are sending our prayers to your Dad for his complete recovery and good health.
ReplyDeleteVery glad your Daddy's surgery went well. Sending prayers for a full recovery. YOu are looking very cute on that sofa.
ReplyDeleteAs long as he is better, thats good!
ReplyDeleteSending our purrs as well!
ReplyDeleteWe didn't know that your Daddy was having a rough time of it until today. So we dropped by to send him lots of rumbly purrs to help him get over that surgery. We are so happy that he can move his legs and his insides are gurgling again. We hope his recovery goes well and he is home again so Moose can sit on his lap, purring helps recovery!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words you left for us on the loss of our little Gerry. It means so much to us.
Luff from
Mungo & Jane The Ape xx
We're sending him our healing purrs too, and keeping him (and you all) in our purrayers.
ReplyDeleteSince I've had cats, I've been surprised at what bowels can tell me about health! Thank God your dad is doing well. The next stage is his toes, of course, so we'll be thinking of them here. Good luck to all there.
ReplyDeletewe are glad everything went well and we will send purrs it continues!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the update. Keeping prayers going for him here. Hugs and nose kisses
ReplyDeleteleo N star....sendin purrayers yur way for yur gram paw...we hope he iz on de road ta ree coveree sew quik....him getz a speedin tickit !!!
ReplyDeleteWe are still saying lots of prayers for Sir Moose A Lot. WE hope the news is just as encouraging today! Keep getting better Moosey!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the surgery went well and that he is moving his legs.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!
Pet lovers please check out my homeless cat blog archives for some informative posts and stories about the cat abandoned/feral colony I manage.
Debby in Arizona
http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/
Good update! We continue to send purrs to your Dad for him to move his toes and walk soon. Don't you worry, Sir Moose-A-Lot...Daddy will be home soon!
ReplyDeleteStar, Fank you for stopping by earlier. You are being SUCH a good girl, sharing your Mommy with Leo wifout snarling and hissing. I think she probably needs both of you, my sweet, and I am sure she appreciates the sacrifice on your part in allowing the Barbarian to be so close to you. Actually, though, if you'd like a little break from him, feel free to drop over anytime--there's always room for you at Chez Spit-tay XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteThat is very good news. I am sending your dad lots of purrs for a good recovery.
ReplyDeleteWe're so glad the surgery went well. Purrs and prayers that the blockage is all cleared up, and that Daddy is all healed up and home soon!
ReplyDeleteVery glad surgery went well, we will keep Sir Moose-a-lot in our purrs and prayers...Happy weekend, dear friends...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty horrible! Sending lots of purrs and prayers for a very speedy recovery! xx
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to purr a little. Hope your Dad continues to improve and that Sir Moose-a-Lot will have his pal home with him one day soon.
ReplyDeleteXOXOXOXO to my beautiful Star!
Glad Dad's surgery went well! Wishing you all hope and positive light and plenty of purrs and hugs for dad! Take care
ReplyDeletex
Fico contente em saber que correu tudo bem, espero que papai recupere-se totalmente em breve. Estamos enviando ronronas para vocês.
ReplyDeleteTenham uma semana abençoada.
Excellent news about the surgery. Hope the bowel problem ill be cleared up soon as well. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDelete