Hi everyone, Will Beagle is back in action. Wow, it’s been quite a weekend. Mom and Dad took me into the Veterinary Specialty Hospital here in San Diego, California, and met with Dr. Aikin, and he went over all the options. There was an outside shot that removal of the paw pad might have been enough, but we talked about it and I just wanted it done. I didn’t want the possibility of being back in surgery in a few weeks and I wanted as great of a chance as I could to kick this cancer out of my life. Mom and Dad left me in the good hands at the hospital. Mom kinda lost it a bit, but Dad kept it together and I felt better that Mom had Dad, Izzy, and even Henry. They took me into surgery, and overall, I don’t remember a thing.
I stayed in the hospital overnight. I admit, I’m not a fan of the kennel at the hospital and was pretty unhappy there. By the morning afterwards, I was bouncing around in my kennel, ready to go home. My left hip is quite sore, so they sent me home with some pain medicine and a patch on my arm. Mom and Dad came to pick me up, and I was ready to go home and sleep in my own dog bed.
In fact, I was literally sprinting out of the hospital on my three legs. I walked down a step at the front door and headed right over to our car. On the drive back to Point Loma, I passed out in the passenger seat, so happy to be in the car and on my way home. It was great to see my fellow hounds when I got home, but I admit I’m now tuckered out and ready to go to sleep (well, as soon as I eat my dinner).
But I wanted everyone to know that I’m a-okay, although I admit I’m a bit bruised up near my incision and the stitches are kind of a pain in the rear. I have some pretty bad brusing around the incision, but it should go away over the next couple of weeks. We have an appointment for October 3 to get my stiches out, and it can’t come soon enough because I’m basically confined to the house until they are out. Once we sort out what type of cancer I have, we’ll start on chemo to zap as many of those nasty cells as we can.
I can barely keep my eyes open, so signing off for now. Thanks to everyone for all your support, both old friends and new tripawd friends. My pawrents have really appreciated the friendly words.
Will, so glad to hear you’re back home and on the road to recovery! I know you’re super excited to be home now, but try to remember to not overdo things. You’re gonna be on a lot of meds, and some of those meds can really make you loopy, seeing pink elephants and all. So, just take it easy, get your rest, try to eat and drink what you can, and let your Mom & Dad take care of everything else. You’ll be back to beagling around before you know it, but you have to let that incision heal a bit first. Be sure to tell your Mom & Dad to post questions in the forums if they have some, everything there has been through this, and there’s a lot of knowledge to be had. Sending healing thoughts your way, Little Man!!
Way to go Will!! Kick that darn Cancer’s ARSE big time!!!
Hope you are feeling better every day!
Darcy & Bart
Look at that smile! I am so glad everything went well. Love you guys.
So happy he is doing well. They are just like our kids. xxoo
Hello HRH King William,
Your uncle is very proud of you! You look so happy in the photo – tell mom not to worry. You come from fighting stock. The Ohio beagles (all of them) send their love and good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Don’t rush things – enjoy being Will Beagle again!!!