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Talloulahs first entry

FEB 6 TH 2012

Well...seems to run in the family..AHEM TESSIE!!! We went to the Vet who we adore...yesterday for my blood work and 3 month checkup...and GUESS WHAT????
Dr Wen..was a little angry..at Mommy..He said..Talloulah has gained 1 ,b and a quarter. Mommy tried to tell him that we weren't getting enough exercise because she was so sick and in the hospital...so now Tessie & I BOTH have to be w/o treats for a while...BUMMER for us..We're not REALLY REALLY fat but I have arthritis,kidney disease and colitis and he wants me to be NO MORE THAN 19 lbs.
So there ya have it...Mommy adores Our Vet...he saved my life..so she WILL do what ever he tells her to..so now...Guess we have to get out more..and maybe even go on the (DREADED TREADMILL) with Mommy..I hate it..won't even walk on it when its off....and Tessie walks for a minute and jumps off. Guess we're going to have to get used to it, since walking is very important for me since he removed my femur in October.
I look and feel MARVELOUS..I don't know what the HUB BUB is all over...but we'll fight her to the end...until she gets her way...BOL!

Well I had my operation 10/11/11

Mommy was so scared...and I knew....she was crying for me...but I had to do this.
The Dogter said that in about 6 months...I would be walking better. I look like a plucked chicken...I got my stitches taken out...but the scar is still very visible...and Mom said my hiney is tiny....that's a good thing ...right? Well she said it's because of not using the back muscles..it got so small.
I'm doing better. Still having problems with the stairs sometimes..Mom gets so scared cause sometimes...I lose my footing and fall...she hates to watch me going up and down stairs..I'll get there...I'm a tough cookie...and when I'm not so tired I can sometimes keep up with Tessie chasing a squirrel...and hopping in back like a bunny.BOL...
Mommy said she's so happy it's over and now we have to go for walks...in different places..like some days the park...and then on the street which is hard for her cause Tessie pulls her arm..I walk nicely.She's a Good Mommy and I'm a Good girl...so it's all GOOD!
Hopefully my hair will grow back fast..I need it for the cold weather and I hate putting on jackets and sweaters...Tessie loves to dress up..me...not so much.

Well it's September 30th

I had a big operation. Mommy said my left side looks like a Thanksgiving turkey....and not very appetizing..BOL
The Dogter took my femur out of my left hip because it was bad and causing me a lot of pain. I couldn't stay on pain killers cause of my tummy...and they weren't helping any way. Then the Dogter tried acupuncture on me. I was so brave Mommy said....but I'm always brave! Having had so many things go wrong with my health since she brought me home...I've learned that she would never let anyone do anything to hurt me because I know how much she loves me!!
Nothing worked and this was a last resort. It's going to take 5 to 6 months to get rid of my limp....she's been carrying me around to go out and in...can't go up and down steps or even walk for any length of time.
It's been hard for Momma cause she had both shoulders shattered and has a very bad back...but she doesn't complain to me...only gives me belly rubs and kisses...she's My Angel..and I'm hers. Even my sisfur Tessie has been very sweet and caring...sharing treats with me and stuff.They put a very big crate in the living room..it's really cozy..and sometimes Tessie comes in to nap with me. Momma leaves the door open all the time so I don't feel confined. I have never been crated in my life...so it's kind of cool...like my own little house. I got new stuffies...and prezzies from my Mom and her friends.I just can't wait till they take those dumb sutures out...they stick out...and when I brush against something...it bothers me. I go back to the Dogter tomorrow for a re-check to see when he'll take them out.
I love my Dogter...he's so gentle and caring...I miss all my Dogster friends and interacting with them..but Mom has her hands full right now...has to hand feed me cause I have to take more medicine...and..my appetite isn't good. She's afraid I'll get sick if I don't eat...she's a BUGGER..my Mom..always worrying about me and Tessie...but I'm sure I'll be back to chasing squirrels in no time...and that's my story...Each day ..a little better..or so she says...