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Being Lilly

Off the Dope!

Well, it's been exactly one month since I had that small seizure and, knock wood, I haven't had any others. A couple of days ago, I took my last quarter-pill so I am now getting it all out of my system. I've been panting a lot (even when I'm not outside in the 90-plus heat) but mom thinks that either withdrawal from the drug or due to my being overweight. I am walking TONS more now and running around with other dogs. It feels good to be me again. I think the weight will come off gradually. Especially since I'm not starving and begging for more food all the time anymore. Life is good!!

I Had a Short Seizure Last Night

Well, last night I was sleeping peacefully on the couch, when all of a sudden I woke with a start. Mom says my eyes looked wild,with huge pupils, so she knew what was going to happen. I started shaking all over and got real stiff in my legs. Mom held me real tight and I put my head on her shoulder. Then she just kept petting me and saying "it's OK" over and over. Then after about 5 minutes, I was OK and hungry. Had some chow and went to bed. Phew! I'm still convinced weaning off those bad drugs was right, even if I have a seizure occasionally.

I Hate This Heat!!!

Man, is it hard being motivated to walk when it's so nasty outside. I am missing the nice cool mountains a lot! Today is the day I go down to a quarter of my dose of phenobarbital. Keeping my digits crossed that I still don't show any signs of seizures. They are very scary--especially for my mom.