Pierce's surgery went really well yesterday. They ended up doing Nares, Soft Palate and also removed two Laryngeal saccules. At first the plan was to keep him overnight, due to the risk of aspiration since his gag reflex would be overstimulated (and the surgeon says he is usually over-cautious). When we called to check on him around 5:00, he was doing so well he could come home.
He ate a little last night and some this morning. About an hour after eating this morning, he threw up quite a bit of mucous. After that, he seems to feel much better and his appetite is better, too.
Pierce's nare's were really small. Now that he can breathe through his nose so well, it seems as if it surprises him sometimes. The thing we noticed last night was that he did not keep moving positions in our bed. Before the surgery, I think he kept moving around, trying to find the best position to breathe in.
I have learned so much from this forum and am so grateful for the information here. The vet said yesterday that we have added several years to Pierce's life. So many do not realize the effect that the constant oxygen deprivation has on the heart and the lungs.
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He ate a little last night and some this morning. About an hour after eating this morning, he threw up quite a bit of mucous. After that, he seems to feel much better and his appetite is better, too.
Pierce's nare's were really small. Now that he can breathe through his nose so well, it seems as if it surprises him sometimes. The thing we noticed last night was that he did not keep moving positions in our bed. Before the surgery, I think he kept moving around, trying to find the best position to breathe in.
I have learned so much from this forum and am so grateful for the information here. The vet said yesterday that we have added several years to Pierce's life. So many do not realize the effect that the constant oxygen deprivation has on the heart and the lungs.
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