HERSCHEL'S SURGERY GOES WELL 3 MARCH 2012
Sherry writes: It is now 1:40 p.m. Herschel is just out of surgery and into the recovery area! It was a very long & difficult surgery. Dr. McKee did the worst hip first. I was informed that Dr. McKee is a perfectionist and had difficulty getting everything just right. He will call me back in a few hours to give me an update which I will give to all of you. The vet tech said Herschel is very, very drunk right now! Probably a good thing. . . any of you have ever had BONE SURGERY knows it is the most painful thing to go through! Pray for Herschel, everyone; he needs it! On 4 March, Sherry writes: Good morning everyone. I just called the Clinic to check on our boy Herschel. He didn't eat this morning, but the pain management is going well. The tech said that he slept well last night and is resting quietly this morning. She said is so cute . . . and keeps popping his head up looking for his mommy. Prayers are working! Herschel says THANK YOU! VICKI RICHARDS: I hope they keep him drunk for a while so he doesn't feel the pain. Poor guy! LIZ SECOR: Herschel - Abby & Tory are sending lots of love & prayers for you!" SUE MARTIN: Lots of AireZen from down under in New Zealand to Herschel. May you have a quick recovery. FRANCES MARTIN: You get yourself well! HOLLY COES: Lots of Airezen going Herschel's way. SUE CARTWRIGHT: Get well, Herschel. SYBIL & HECTOR GRUBEAR: AireLove, prayers & Reiki coming your way, Herschel, and for your family. too. Get better soon. LULU HOELLER: Woo-hoo! GO, HERSCHEL, GO! NHI & LOLA FINLEY: Can't wait to see a smile on your face, Herschel. Get well soon, sweet boy. DEB GRIFFIN: So happy his outlook is turning and his change has begun. Love you, Hershey boy! Get well soon, big boy. PATTI WEBSTER: Thanks for the update! Sending prayers for a quick recovery. NATA SHUBIN: We love you, Herschel! LELA CRISWELL: Good news - lots of licks & hugs for Herschel's complete recovery! BETH GOLDSTEIN: The first post-op day is the hardest, Hershel! Hang in there! JOYCE FERREIRA: Herschel NANCY TRIPP: Glad to hear "Our Boy" is doing well.
MIKE MILLER: Angus & Curly send AireSmiles & BIGNOSEPOKES for Herschel. Get well, big guy!
JEANNE ESMOND: Thanks for the follow-up! Katiedo, Sandy & I will keep Herschel in our prayers! SUE MARTIN: Great news; what a trooper. PAM VANDEN HEYDEN: So nice to know that he is doing well. We are thinking & praying for you, Hersh . . . wish we were there peeking back at you. LINDA SHIELDS: Keep it up, Herschel boy, you're doing a good job. Continued prayers & AireZen for a speedy recovery. DEBBIE BUTLER: Great News, Sidney. Thanks for the update. LESLIE APPLE: We wish Herschel a speedy recovery! We're sending our best healing vibes! SUSAN OLSEN: So glad he is doing well! Besides very-needed traditional pain meds, homeopathics will help him and support his healing. RIO LIBERATI: Paws crossed and sending prayers for Herschel. SHEILA SHIELDS: Prayers & love to Herschel! SHERI SYVERSON: Praying. MAUREEN TATE: Herschel, baby. Get better soon. We on the east coast of Canada are pulling for you. BOB ANDERSON: Rescue people are the strongest people in the world! AireZen, prayers & best wishes, Herschel . . . . On 5 March, Sherry writes: On my way out the door to the Dr. I'll write later today. Dr. McKee called . . . Herschel is doing awesome! He is actually weight-bearing on the new leg! Pain is being managed well . . . . More later! On 6 March, Sherry writes: Sorry it has taken sooo long to report today. Yes, Herschel is doing well. The doctor had to special order a plate for his other hip. Actually, he got two plates, just in case. Herschel is a BIG BOY and is still growing. The worst hip was done first. He is still "thinking" about the plate he used; he might replace it to a larger one, but not sure yet. Tomorrow I will either get to bring him home for two weeks, or not. Dr. McKee is really, really in "like" with this boy! Too funny. Herschel's pain level is well-controlled. He is weight-bearing, and walking without assistance. He is doing well and eating just fine. His biggest problem is that he wants out of his kennel and to be in Dr. McKee's office with him all the time. If he is in his run too long a time, HE complains! Keep praying for him . . . I certainly appreciate it.

HERSCHEL COMES HOME HERE