So glad he is doing better! The nickers are the sweetest. When is your horse going to be discharged?
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Best of luck for Steven. About 40 years ago I had a TB who got a SL at age 18. Unfortunately he did not make it, but I believe the technology for treatment has changed. As I understand these lipomas can now be treated where they do not have to open the belly from stem to stern. The vet said that TBs were prone to developing these lipomas.
Interestingly, my 90+ year old MIL suffered from the same. She had 23cm of her bowel resected thru laparoscopic surgery and recovered very well. Since she had 3 little incisions, we had to convince her she had had major surgery and to take it easy.
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Seven is one handsome fella!
& That jump! 
Tsk!
Obviously critiquing your stall cleaning Skillz 
Still jingling for a homecoming
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I would have had a heart attack watching him go down to roll.
Meanwhile, he’s over there wondering what on earth you’re so excited about. He’s just happy you gave him a nice fluffy stall and he wanted to show you he appreciated it.
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He’s doing well… he nickered when he saw me💗. They are increasing the amount of food he can have - it’s quite clear he is very hungry. I took him for two hand-walks…he dragged me around. I should be embarrassed but I’m not. He wanted to explore all kinds of places we aren’t allowed to go in.
Again, thank you all for your prayers, jingles, encouragement, and friendships!
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So glad he’s doing better!
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He is saying “Mom, Mom get me out of here. All I get is hospital food and not much of that at all. I am Starving. Take me home!”
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I’m sure you are right!! As soon as he gets the green light, we are outa there!
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So glad to hear!
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I just thought I’d share he’s tolerating more food. They are gradually increasing the amount he’s eating. We went for a 20 minute hand walk and grooming tonight. He’s thin, but full of energy. He ran over me to go walking. Score!!!
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Have they given you a possible ETA for discharge, however cautious?
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Good morning NaturallyHappy and Seven!! Hoping for continued nickers and good news.
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It’s the two year anniversary from my horse’s colic surgery next week. It still scares me when he paws for a roll! Problem is that he became obnoxious about treats after the surgery and paws for treats now too! Can’t win.
Glad he’s feeling better!
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Problem is that he became obnoxious about treats after the surgery and paws for treats now too! Can’t win. [/quote]
I can relate! He may come home Wednesday. The silver lining in this is that his stall rest has all been in the hospital, so I think we can start turnout in a small area when he gets home. I don’t know for sure yet…,
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I am so glad your boy is on the mend!! 
We had a teenage retiree with a SL. He had surgery (actually 2 surgeries because they didn’t pack him right they first time so he coliced again on re-feeding). He lived many more years without a problem. I think he had one more colic years later that was unrelated to the SL/issue. It was knee arthritis that did him in.
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So… I’m really struggling. He’s transferred to someone else’s care who says “they are having the same problem I had. H e won’t eat” which is patently untrue. He’s starving. He called to me the minute I got there tonight. He devoured at least 8 handfuls of Unbeetable Forage Blend. They are worried he has adhesions… if anyone has recommendations regarding re feeding, I’d appreciate them. I’m going first thing tomorrow w the intent to bring him home. The dry feed he is getting is TC Senior Active. They want him to eat 18 pounds as though it is Purina Senior. Apples and oranges. He should have 6.5 pounds of TC Senior Active. I’m afraid he’s not drinking enough.
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Of course you’re struggling • breathe •
slow down • if there are medical concerns tackle each one methodically. You know him the best ~ make sure the new caretaker “Hears You” !
Have a staff member watch his greeting and eating ….with you … they must have cameras on him / don’t they see him devour your offerings? “
Are they keeping records of his water intake ? Ask … if they aren’t Ask Why Not ?! If he is not ready for discharge … wait another day just to make sure …
NH you two have done great - keep going methodically / check and recheck • you’re Seven’s advocate /voice for him … Be brave and strong for him ~
Some Jingles & AO for tomorrow ~
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You are spot on to question them.
Is it that he doesn’t like the feed that they are giving but you are bringing something different? Can you bring a bag of what he is eating when you are there? Totally understand if you just want to take him home.
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@Incantation, can you share what you did for re-feeding?
The surgeon who did his initial colic surgery didn’t give him anything the first few days after surgery. She fed him w IV nutrition, even though others recommended starting w grass WHICH I brought in daily. He got sick on the antibiotics and wound up in isolation. He wouldn’t eat at all there so I brought him home. She told me he had to eat and let him have whatever he wanted- no instructions at all. Ever. He was home a week eating well and then exhibited sigh s of colic so we took him back in. A different surgeon was on call and cared for him - got him through using fluids and refluxing.
He’s been eating well …but they are giving him very little right now. He’s dropping weight before my eyes. The attending veterinarians rotated yesterday and he is back in the care of the original surgeon. Last night, she told me he still had the same problem- he won’t eat. I told her that was untrue- he’s been eating well, he just needs to be able to eat more. She’s decided he has adhesions, can never have hay again, and needs to eat 18 pounds of TC Senior Active. I think she’s gonna kill him if I leave him in her care. She’s young…if anyone has suggestions, I’m open to them.
@Zu_Zu, as always, thank you for your encouraging, positive posts.
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On what basis are they saying he has adhesions? Just that he won’t eat?
Could you meet them halfway, and start refeeding using TC Senior (not Active), just so he stops dropping weight?
I understand the frustration, I feel like sometimes they are not listening to us as owners who see the animal day in and day out. Jingles for you, and for Seven.
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