due to have nares and soft pallet surgey

Strawberrygiraffe · Jun 30, 2017

Hi everyone,
Ron is due to go under "light" sedation next Friday (7th July) with a view to full anaesthesia, and soft pallet reduction and nares, I think its a foregone conclusion the surgery will go ahead as he has an expiratory wheeze on exertion, vomiting.
He is just over 18 months old and the wheeze has progressively worsened over this year.
I am understandably concerned, as no-one would put their fur baby through any ordeal unless it was for a very good reason.
I have been through this ordeal (!) before, sadly with a very unwell frenchie, when it was literally a life or death operation, ( he sadly passed away a few months later due to severe on going lower and upper respiration conditions/infections- no link to the surgery)

My main reason for posting, is to get some comfort from all you guys, and to get some perspective on what I hope/pray will be a life changing operation for my little man. I feel that by agreeing to the surgery Ron will gain a quality of life enjoyed by his older sibling ( same father- different mums) ( she has absolutely no brachycephalic symptoms and can run and play for hours).

Thanks for reading and this time next week, I want to be posting how amazing Ron is doing post surgery.

Cbrugs · Jun 30, 2017

I have no experience with this but will send positive thoughts to you and Ron!
[MENTION=2]2bullymama[/MENTION] can tell you about her experience.

Jakeyjake · Jun 30, 2017

Strawberrygiraffe said:
Hi everyone,
Ron is due to go under "light" sedation next Friday (7th July) with a view to full anaesthesia, and soft pallet reduction and nares, I think its a foregone conclusion the surgery will go ahead as he has an expiratory wheeze on exertion, vomiting.
He is just over 18 months old and the wheeze has progressively worsened over this year.
I am understandably concerned, as no-one would put their fur baby through any ordeal unless it was for a very good reason.
I have been through this ordeal (!) before, sadly with a very unwell frenchie, when it was literally a life or death operation, ( he sadly passed away a few months later due to severe on going lower and upper respiration conditions/infections- no link to the surgery)

My main reason for posting, is to get some comfort from all you guys, and to get some perspective on what I hope/pray will be a life changing operation for my little man. I feel that by agreeing to the surgery Ron will gain a quality of life enjoyed by his older sibling ( same father- different mums) ( she has absolutely no brachycephalic symptoms and can run and play for hours).

Thanks for reading and this time next week, I want to be posting how amazing Ron is doing post surgery.

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Jake just had his nares done one week ago and his recovery has been going very smooth. The vet did not feel he needed the palate surgery. He is enjoying sleeping on his back since he can breathe easier now. As long as you have a vet you can trust, I'm sure he will do fine. Here is a picture of Jake before and after.

Alice Kable · Jun 30, 2017

Bless his heart! Sending good vibes for a speedy recovery!

We had palate reduction surgery done on 2 of our English Bulldogs. We chose laser surgery because less blood loss and shorter healing time.

2bullymama · Jun 30, 2017

Welcome to FBN.

Cheli just had his 3rd breathing issue surgery yesterday. All were uneventful and his recovery went smooth ( hoping same fir this current one).

First was at age two for mare widening and palate reduction... rest, no barking and soft food for about a week. Second surgery was about a year later was due to scar tissue forming causing sleep apnea issues... same recovery- rest, no barking and sift food. Yesterday's procedure at age 6 was again due to apnea issues... we thought it would be his palate, as they can grow back, but it was enlarged tonsils-- they were removed and I'm praying this will be the end of his apnea issues.

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Strawberrygiraffe · Jul 1, 2017

Thanks everyone, I knew you'd all understand.

he's oblivious!!!!

Jakeyjake · Jul 5, 2017

2bullymama said:
Welcome to FBN.

Cheli just had his 3rd breathing issue surgery yesterday. All were uneventful and his recovery went smooth ( hoping same fir this current one).

First was at age two for mare widening and palate reduction... rest, no barking and soft food for about a week. Second surgery was about a year later was due to scar tissue forming causing sleep apnea issues... same recovery- rest, no barking and sift food. Yesterday's procedure at age 6 was again due to apnea issues... we thought it would be his palate, as they can grow back, but it was enlarged tonsils-- they were removed and I'm praying this will be the end of his apnea issues.

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Wishing Cheli a speedy recovery and hope this will do it!

Strawberrygiraffe · Jul 7, 2017

Sooooo, Ron is now in the hands of the vet. Will update as soon as I hear anything.

Londonfrench · Jul 7, 2017

Good luck for today to Ron sending him lots of positive thoughts and a speedy recovery ! ps he is gorgeous!! x

2bullymama · Jul 7, 2017

Strawberrygiraffe said:
Sooooo, Ron is now in the hands of the vet. Will update as soon as I hear anything.

Good luck... praying for a good procedure and quick recovery

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Cbrugs · Jul 7, 2017

Sending positive thoughts to Ron...good luck!

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Strawberrygiraffe · Jul 7, 2017

Thanks everyone. So far so good. Surgery went well. He's in overnight for observation, but he's already proving to be a handful for the nurses. I have told them that if he doesn't settle, I'm happy to get him.

Londonfrench · Jul 7, 2017

Bless that's really good news x

Strawberrygiraffe · Jul 8, 2017

Ron is home!!! Doing well so far. Cannot believe the difference in his nose.

2bullymama · Jul 8, 2017

Strawberrygiraffe said:
Ron is home!!! Doing well so far. Cannot believe the difference in his nose. View attachment 10465

Hey cutie pie!!! Prayers for a quick recovery

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Cbrugs · Jul 8, 2017

Strawberrygiraffe said:
Ron is home!!! Doing well so far. Cannot believe the difference in his nose. View attachment 10465

Good job Ron...looking good!

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Londonfrench · Jul 8, 2017

Amazing x

Strawberrygiraffe · Jul 8, 2017

Update, Ron still doing ok. It's a nightmare trying to keep him calm as he is such a dynamo. And for a dog that rarely barks, he's decided it's a great idea. He's eaten (bland soft food, much to his disgust!) drinking, pooping and peeing.
When he's settled, it's all good, calm even breathing, but then he wants to play and it's stressful to say the least!! My heart literally jumps and I have visions of swelling etc.

Cbrugs · Jul 8, 2017

Strawberrygiraffe said:
Update, Ron still doing ok. It's a nightmare trying to keep him calm as he is such a dynamo. And for a dog that rarely barks, he's decided it's a great idea. He's eaten (bland soft food, much to his disgust!) drinking, pooping and peeing.
When he's settled, it's all good, calm even breathing, but then he wants to play and it's stressful to say the least!! My heart literally jumps and I have visions of swelling etc.

Glad to hear he is feeling good! It's definitely a challenge keeping these guys calm when they need it. Do you have a crate or ex pen you can use as needed?

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Strawberrygiraffe · Jul 9, 2017

Unfortunately no, we don't have a crate anymore. He had good calm night, so attempting to keep him indoors in the quiet for the next couple of days. So weird not to be able to hear him snoring.