Normality returns - finally!

[flintstones]

I can't believe it, my nightmare is finally over Patrick is alive, I have my floor back and can use my wardrobe again hip hip hooray!

For those of you that don't know, Patrick has suffered from Chronic inflammation of the bladder wall which was diagnosed as IC (Interstitial Cystitis). He has been routinely Xray'd since May 2011 in this time he has passed blood daily. I've lost count of how many vet visit's and how many medicines we have tried but most recently he was found to have stones within his Ureter.

After a 1 and half hour GA, Patrick came round and at first it was touch and go, 14 days on and I have my Patrick back, he's now back with his friend and it's almost like nothing ever happened.

Does this remind you of anyone?

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Back with his friend..

I am most certainly a happy slave - we may have had up's and down's but I am so happy he made it and most importantly it may be to early to say but Patrick does not appear to be squeaking when urinating anymore :<>.

Was it worth it, of course it was who couldn't not try and save little Patrick?!

I think our timing was impeccable, considering the fact the stones where truly stuck in the ureter and would have brought on kidney failure!

Thank You to everyone who has sent me and Patrick, some lovely gifts Patrick and me appreciated everyone's support!

x

 

[Rosierum]

Yay for you and Patrick of course :<>:<>

 

[TiddlesMidnight&Squeaky]

Patrick and Pebbles look like the best of friends again! I'm so glad Patricks doing well, he's such a sweetie, and I think everyone on the forum is besotted with him (including me ) x)

 

[hazeyg]

Is that elephants I hear: "stomp stomp stomp, brrr- squeek week eeek" There is definatly a need for chomp chomp chomp to be added to the list he he
He looks amazing Jo, fatter, shiny-er, brighter just simply AMAZING. xx

 

[CandyFloss]

Awwww so nice to see Patrick and Pebbles looking happy together and for Patrick to be looking so well. Its really really amazing after everything he's been through. He's a very lucky piggy to have such a devoted slave

x

 

[pawsup]

Patrick is one tough (and particularly gorgeous) piggy!
You must be so proud of him. Thrilled for you that he is doing so well
x>>

 

[Wiebke]

Enjoy your rest and get some (sadly shortened) sleep! It is great that Patrick has pulled through so well and is back with Pebbles.

 

[Sue G]

..... I think everyone on the forum is besotted with him (including me ) x)

You are SO right, he's a very special boy and I adore him.

 

[Poppy'sMum]

What fabulous news! May he now live a long & normal life with Pebbles

 

[Avril]

thats great news its really nice to see him looking so well again |)

 

[piggyfan]

Aww the little demanding man is back! My boyfriend was shocked at how well he takes the syringe. He is a model piggy that is for sure. I am so happy he is well.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

I wish would take her syringe as well as that...well done Patrick and welcome home, he truly is a cutie pig.

 

[gogoguineas]

woohoo! fantastic to see, you must be getting more relieved by the day!
I was going to ask about the urinating, now he;s had the op, is this likely to sort out his issues for good or will he always have some issues with the crystals? Sorry if that has already been asked but I just wondered ")

 

[flintstones]

I believe he will continue to have issues with crystals, I do think most pigs with crystals will develop stones based on my own experience the most important thing I believe I can do for Patrick is keep his fluid intake high, if that means making pearl Barley daily. I read pigs should drink 100ml's per kg so I aim to give Patrick 90ml's a day which isn't a hard task when he willingly takes pearl barley.

 

[Cheeky Chubbies]

What great news. Patrick is gorgeous and you are just absolutely A-ma-zing!

 

[Glynis]

Now these pigtures are ones i'm thrilled to bits to see !!!!


Joanne you've been amazing thru all this and your little patient has been terrific too x)

Congrats and i hope that Mr. and Mrs. Patrick continue to have a wonderful life together x)x)x)x)x)x)



p.s. Pebbles i'm so glad you're back with your Hubby again x)

 

[piglet_and_rogers_mama]

Aww I'm so glad that little Patrick has pulled through his surgery and recovered well. Piggy kisses to Patrick from my boys and hugs to you!

 

[sport_billy]

Fantastic news! So pleased to see your special man and Pebbles back together!

So pleased for you. He really is an amazing boy and you are a great piggie slave x