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| "Do I get to play with that dog too?" |
This morning we were at the CSU Cancer Center bright and early for surgery. It was strange... so much quieter than it was last time we were there. Taylor received his patient collar again (I tried to get a photo this time but he was more worried about the other patients than my photo).
We got to meet his surgeon - Dr. Clara. I love Dr. Clara, her Australian accent was so calming. Definitely the type of individual I wanted working on our Taylor today! It's kind of like when you take a trip somewhere and you check out the airplane pilot. She looked rested and relaxed... and Taylor seemed to love her. :) Dr. Clara explained the surgery goals, risks, what to expect and answered questions. She even offered to give me a call when he went into surgery later today and of course after. I appreciate her attention to detail and keeping us informed SO much!
We are expecting him to stay there for observation tonight... but there is a slim chance he will be feeling good enough and ready to come home. I'm not counting on it and that's ok... his health and recovery is the most important.
Jim and I laughed as we left the building... Taylor and Dr. Clara were headed down the hall and Taylor was greeting everybody he saw. He is definitely the type of dog that would up and walk away with a stranger if they showed him affection... hopefully he would miss us eventually and come home. We are so lucky to have Andre and Taylor. Days like today I am reminded of that.
As for Andre, tonight has been declared Andre Night at our house. With Taylor out of the house he will be pampered and have our full attention. Hopefully it will make the coming weeks easier on him.
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