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Love to you both today x
 
Hi everyone, sorry for the delay but it's been a pretty horrible time.

Fudge sailed her surgery on Friday and I just couldn't believe it, the epidural didn't work so she had a full gas anaesthetic and her heart and lungs where completely stable throughout and in recovery. She was up and eating dandelion leaves within 5 minutes! Both ovaries where cystic and her uterus was inflamed, which would've likely turned into a pyometra so I made the right call.

That night fudge was totally out of it but seemed to get more sedate tater than brighter as the pain relief wore off. She wouldn't stand her back end up and refused to eat anything other than grass and wouldn't swallow critical care or water . She was totally pinned and her eyes where wide wide open- she fought sleep for over 24 hours.

I thought it was a reaction to the pain relief but upon seeing the vet they said it was actually due to pain. Because the vet was so panicked about fudges heart, she pretty much whipped the ovaries and womb out and said there would be more trauma than the average SpAy.

Fudges guts slowed to an alarmingly slow pace and stopped pooing altogether despite max dose gut stimulants. I stayed awake for 48 hours with hourly feeds and massages and heat.

She has saw the vet everyday side her op including an out of hours visit for a pain relief top up.

There may be dental spurs now due to not eating hay for so long, her teeth sound uneven when chewing.

We finally managed to get her pain to a more manageable level and last night she ate a small amount of hay for the first time!

This has kick started the guts and her gut sounds are picking up.

She can now move around better and is taking her syringe feed and water. She eats a small amount of hay before each feeding. We are still on hourly feeds to keep the guts ticking over.

I'm praying over the next couple of days her appetite keeps improving and she eats more hay- which will sort her guts out.

Her teeth have been a big bump in the road due to the pain post op.. And she has had a bit of nasal congestion overnight so is on a 3 day septrin course just to stop anything setting in. Her lungs where clear at the vet this morning and she was noticeably brighter. Her poos are slowly coming , long May that continue!

We aren't out of the woods yet, it's been a horribly difficult few days but I'm focusing on her progress which I was worried I would never see.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.. She is one tough cookie and I'm so proud of her x

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Omg huge hugs to you @Adelle. I saw you'd updated and didnt dare look. I've done nothing but think about you and miss fudge. What a rollercoaster and emotionally and physically draining weekend you've had. I'm soooo pleased that miss fudge made it through and that her pain is more manageable now. And long may poo-gate continue.
You are an amazing piggy mummy babe and miss fudge would not be doing as well as she is now, without your love and dedication.
Gentle snuggle to miss fudge, keep up the good work. Love and hugs x
Ps is someone chopping onions? Lol
 
Oh YES! Love her pink hot water bottle cover. She looks really cosy there. Bless her.
 
I am dashing off on the school run but couldn't look and not leave a message saying well done to you and Fudge and of course will keep sending the healing vibes. What a relief to see your post. And what a dedicated piggy mum you are @Adelle
 
Well done both of you! That was a nerve wracking read but what an amazing pig she is! Well done you for getting her through
 
Oh gosh Adelle, my heart was in my mouth when I first started reading your update. But I am so, so pleased that Fudge has made it.

What an awful few days you have both had but Fudge is a fighter and you are an amazing mummy.

You are both still in my thoughts and I am still sending lots of positive and healing vibes for Fudge.

Thank you so much for the update. We have all been worried.

I hope you can get some rest soon x
 
Well done both of you I'm so pleased! Sat at work getting a bit teary eyed! Hope she continues to improve, she is one tough cookie ❤❤❤ and so are you @Adelle you really need a medal! Always here for you both, been waiting for your reply anxiously but I'm glad it's good news x
 
Yay well done Fudge! What a tough little piggy. Hope she continues to improve. I dont envy you the hourly feeds, 3 hourly was enough for me, you must be exhausted. Fudge couldnt wish for a more dedicated owner. I'm so pleased for you both xx
 
Sending you hugs Adelle and love to Fudge, you her pain is under control hopefully all will settle. Keeping her in my thoughts. Fudge is one lucky lady to have you. Take care and try and stay positive. Huge hugs and love x x x
 
So pleased Fudge got through the op and is doing well. Those pictures make me want to give her a big hug, she looks as gorgeous as ever. Sending her loads of healing vibes and love to you both. You are amazing Adelle and without you Fudge would not be here now, your dedication to your piggys is fantastic.
 
So glad to hear the op was a success, been thinking of you both so much, like everyone else! You must be exhausted from staying up around the clock. Hope there's someone around to look after you too! Let's hope brave little Fudge's recovery progresses well now. Sending love and healing vibes xx
 
Adelle said:
Hi everyone, sorry for the delay but it's been a pretty horrible time.

Fudge sailed her surgery on Friday and I just couldn't believe it, the epidural didn't work so she had a full gas anaesthetic and her heart and lungs where completely stable throughout and in recovery. She was up and eating dandelion leaves within 5 minutes! Both ovaries where cystic and her uterus was inflamed, which would've likely turned into a pyometra so I made the right call.

That night fudge was totally out of it but seemed to get more sedate tater than brighter as the pain relief wore off. She wouldn't stand her back end up and refused to eat anything other than grass and wouldn't swallow critical care or water . She was totally pinned and her eyes where wide wide open- she fought sleep for over 24 hours.

I thought it was a reaction to the pain relief but upon seeing the vet they said it was actually due to pain. Because the vet was so panicked about fudges heart, she pretty much whipped the ovaries and womb out and said there would be more trauma than the average SpAy.

Fudges guts slowed to an alarmingly slow pace and stopped pooing altogether despite max dose gut stimulants. I stayed awake for 48 hours with hourly feeds and massages and heat.

She has saw the vet everyday side her op including an out of hours visit for a pain relief top up.

There may be dental spurs now due to not eating hay for so long, her teeth sound uneven when chewing.

We finally managed to get her pain to a more manageable level and last night she ate a small amount of hay for the first time!

This has kick started the guts and her gut sounds are picking up.

She can now move around better and is taking her syringe feed and water. She eats a small amount of hay before each feeding. We are still on hourly feeds to keep the guts ticking over.

I'm praying over the next couple of days her appetite keeps improving and she eats more hay- which will sort her guts out.

Her teeth have been a big bump in the road due to the pain post op.. And she has had a bit of nasal congestion overnight so is on a 3 day septrin course just to stop anything setting in. Her lungs where clear at the vet this morning and she was noticeably brighter. Her poos are slowly coming , long May that continue!

We aren't out of the woods yet, it's been a horribly difficult few days but I'm focusing on her progress which I was worried I would never see.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.. She is one tough cookie and I'm so proud of her x

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Well done Fudge and Adelle what a brave piggy and mummy piggy your are. Wishing you lots of luck on your road to recovery. You truly are amazing and very special .
 
Oh my goodness what a time you are both having! Fudge is one hell of a resilient piggy and if anyone can get through this it will be you two. Don't forget to look after yourself in all this too. Sending healing vibes
 
Yayyy, what a fab update... so happy to hear your news about Fudge, she's such a little fighter. Sending lots of healing vibes for her as like you said it's still early days. I'm so so sooo pleased for you and little Fudge :luv: xx
 
Adelle said:
Hi everyone, sorry for the delay but it's been a pretty horrible time.

Fudge sailed her surgery on Friday and I just couldn't believe it, the epidural didn't work so she had a full gas anaesthetic and her heart and lungs where completely stable throughout and in recovery. She was up and eating dandelion leaves within 5 minutes! Both ovaries where cystic and her uterus was inflamed, which would've likely turned into a pyometra so I made the right call.

That night fudge was totally out of it but seemed to get more sedate tater than brighter as the pain relief wore off. She wouldn't stand her back end up and refused to eat anything other than grass and wouldn't swallow critical care or water . She was totally pinned and her eyes where wide wide open- she fought sleep for over 24 hours.

I thought it was a reaction to the pain relief but upon seeing the vet they said it was actually due to pain. Because the vet was so panicked about fudges heart, she pretty much whipped the ovaries and womb out and said there would be more trauma than the average SpAy.

Fudges guts slowed to an alarmingly slow pace and stopped pooing altogether despite max dose gut stimulants. I stayed awake for 48 hours with hourly feeds and massages and heat.

She has saw the vet everyday side her op including an out of hours visit for a pain relief top up.

There may be dental spurs now due to not eating hay for so long, her teeth sound uneven when chewing.

We finally managed to get her pain to a more manageable level and last night she ate a small amount of hay for the first time!

This has kick started the guts and her gut sounds are picking up.

She can now move around better and is taking her syringe feed and water. She eats a small amount of hay before each feeding. We are still on hourly feeds to keep the guts ticking over.

I'm praying over the next couple of days her appetite keeps improving and she eats more hay- which will sort her guts out.

Her teeth have been a big bump in the road due to the pain post op.. And she has had a bit of nasal congestion overnight so is on a 3 day septrin course just to stop anything setting in. Her lungs where clear at the vet this morning and she was noticeably brighter. Her poos are slowly coming , long May that continue!

We aren't out of the woods yet, it's been a horribly difficult few days but I'm focusing on her progress which I was worried I would never see.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.. She is one tough cookie and I'm so proud of her x
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YES! FUDGEY!

I was dreading that it had turned into the worst after you vanished all weekend, I was worried sick that she'd passed on and how devistated you would be.

I am SO SO EXSTATIC that she pulled through and it sounds like the immediate aftercare was a really tough rollercoaster :(. I did try to make you a little support thread on the weekend but it vanished so I guess I unintentionally broke a rule or something, I wanted you to see how much everyone was thinking of you both when you finally came back so that you'd know you were not alone in all this and that we were all here offering genuine love and support.

Huge hugs to you both, sounds like once all this is over you both need some relaxing time in the garden soaking up the spring rays.

Glad you are back and Miss Fudge you are one tough little old lady :love::love:
 
I wanted to read your update with my eyes closed if you know what i mean...i bet you're exhausted.. you are such a great piggy mummy.. love to you and the gorgeous Fudge xx
 
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