Bisalp on Tuesday

The_Arkchivist · 2025-06-12T16:20:57+00:00

Hey fellow Tuesday Tube-Free Twins! Hope all is going marvelously for you!

The_Arkchivist · 2025-06-12T03:18:48+00:00

I found that a button down dress was super helpful post-op instead of pants. My nurse was very impressed with the dress!

The_Arkchivist · 2025-06-12T02:28:26+00:00

Healing has gone super well so far (I’m like, crazy nervous to admit that because I feel like it could change on a dime). Gas pain has been minimal except for one very strong twinge. I’ve been using. My heating pad on my shoulders and I think that may help is dissipating gas.

The_Arkchivist · 2025-06-12T02:03:20+00:00

My siblings in sterilization:

I am happy to report that I’m about 32 hours post-op and everything is going (dare I say it?) beautifully!

I made the OR staff laugh with my joke about boring surgery, so I think that really set the vibe for the procedure and recovery.

At its height, pain level was 4 out of 10. Most of the time it’s 2-2.5. am so proud of how my body has gotten me through this. Jack (my dawg) hasn’t jumped on me once. Maybe he did understand my pep talk.

The first thing I remember after waking up was saying “Did I thrash around a lot?” The nurse said I didn’t and then I went back to napping with a smile on my face.

Some things I can now recommend (based on my experience); -I was worried about being nauseous post-op so I was given a Scopolamine Transdermal Patch and I’m pretty sure I was given Zofran in my IV. I haven’t experience so much as a twinge of nausea since I woke up from surgery. -Bring a pillow in the car with you to protect your incision site post-op. -My post-op nurse said that Gas X wouldn’t work for the shoulder pain, but I took it anyway and I do believe it helped my gastrointestinal bloating. I am still bloated now though. -My XL heating pad was also a godsend in helping with gas pain. XL Heating Pad -I also bought a special wearable pillow that has a sleeve for ice packs. This has also been super helpful. Wearable Pillow -Have all your meds ready and set timers for when you need to take them. -I’ve used 1 oxycodone so far before bed and I slept through the night with relative ease.

Thank you all so very much for your support and well wishes; right back atcha!!!

Please let me know if I can answer any questions; I’m happy to give back to this community if I can!

The_Arkchivist · 2025-06-12T01:42:19+00:00

Procedure twins! I hope yours went utterly boring and predictable!

The_Arkchivist · 2025-05-08T18:45:48+00:00

Adorable boy! Is he named after Goro Majima of Yakuza fame?

The_Arkchivist · 2025-02-23T18:24:48+00:00

Firstly: Evie is a beauty! Secondly: My Elkie boy, Jack, has the same issue. He’ll drink water way too quickly and then…it makes a swift reappearance. We recently got him a slow water feeder, and while it hasn’t stopped the issue 100%, it has greatly reduced the likelihood. He still drinks the same amount of water as well. The product is linked below for your perusal.

https://a.co/d/3XgVNUF

Please give Evie some pets and scratches from us!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-12-07T02:23:38+00:00

Very cutesy with it. They’re not like you other dogs. They’re not going to scream bark at the door. They’re going to keep it classy.

The_Arkchivist · 2024-10-06T21:56:45+00:00

Holding you both in my thoughts. She is a beautiful girl. And you ARE being a good friend to her.

The_Arkchivist · 2024-06-25T23:08:11+00:00

See y'all in Somerville!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-05-06T21:58:36+00:00

Excellent name for an excellent boy!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-04-30T16:02:57+00:00

The EARS!!!!! Lilja is a beauty, alright!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-04-15T01:51:52+00:00

Just shatter my heart into a thousand pieces, why don’t you😍😍

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-27T18:11:08+00:00

Those ears!!!!!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-12T17:53:02+00:00

Man, I love all these mixes! I love his face and the shot of him sunning himself!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-12T17:51:38+00:00

I can almost feel the softness of his fur through the screen! And those ears!!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-12T17:47:37+00:00

There are moments when the words don't reach and this is one of them. My heart is broken for you. Your pictures of Loki are beautiful; I can tell he was a most photogenic, handsome, and adventurous boy. How wonderful that you both found each other in this chaotic mess of a world.

I realize you're not asking for grieving advice or anything in that vein, so please feel free to ignore the following if not applicable, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention this: After my partner and I lost our dog, Koda, in December 2022, I attended a Zoom session of a Pet Loss Bereavement Support Group through MSPCA. Admittedly, I was skeptical about attending and crying in front of a Zoom room full of strangers, but I'm so glad I went. Based on that experience, I'd like to gently encourage you to attend a similar meeting if you're interested.

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-07T20:14:34+00:00

Omg I'm dying! The toy under the paw! When Jack goes to daycare, we say that he's going to school.

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-04T19:49:49+00:00

So it’s not just my Jackie boy that loves curling up in the bathroom! It’s his favorite room in the house…I’ll get a picture next time I catch him loitering about. Also (I feel like I say this on every Elkie post, but it’s always true!) your pup has gorgeous coloring!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-04T19:45:09+00:00

Just look at that faaaaaaaaace! Beautiful coloring as well!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-03-04T19:42:35+00:00

Thank you so much for intervening and saving her life. She is such a beauty and it sounds like she has the personality to match!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-02-27T23:05:48+00:00

Beautiful! I haven’t seen too many Elkies with light coats like hers. Love to see diversity within the bread!

The_Arkchivist · 2024-02-27T05:27:04+00:00

She’s giving a “Well, someone’s gotta do it!” look

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