Hi Mary,
I am sorry to hear that little Timmy seems so depressed
He has certainly been through so much and there is no explaining to him what is going on and that this is all for the best for him. I hope you all get some rest tonight. I will be watching for updates in the morning.
Pat

At least he's healing up well, take comfort in that. I'm pulling for you both - lots of hugs!

Thanks guys. Made it through the night, collar intact. He seems a little better this morning, but calling the vet to see if I can bring him down and have them fix the 'leg holes', they are too tight and he can't get his full range of motion walking. I can't do it (they taped his fur!) I am pretty sure the tech did it, the vet doesn't dress it like this is done. I know in a week his legs will have major sores if they leave it this way. Poor boy, he is being a trooper (more than I think I would be if it were me!) I know he misses that wheel. I tried doing something with his ecollar, but I couldn't get it right and he struggled more, so for now, no wheel.

I appreciate the support. Yes, that pic is funny and sad at the same time. (It didn't scan, but on the bottom of the pic, it says 'and you think your having a bad day....' That says is all!)

Good Morning Mary!
I am glad "everyone" made it through the night ok.
That picture is indeed pitiful. That poor little boy.

Pat

Thanks Pat. Heading down there now, so they can fix the bandage around his legs. He can't even walk, he keeps falling over and rolling.

Awww...poor Timmy!!

Oh Mary...my heart is breaking for you!! Poor little Timmy...Hang in there, I'll light some candles...

Just got home, and boy was he angry! (He was awake for this one....) They could only cut slits into the bandage/tape because it is tight around his 'arms', but at least he can move his legs better. Boy was he crabbing, though!! (Can gliders get a sore throat, because if so, I bet he has one!!!) He is sleeping now, so that is good. I think he should do better now. My vet wasn't there (the techs did it) but I am upset, they charged me! I will take that up next week with her. I don't think I should be made to pay for that, since they didn't put it on right in the first place! Anyway, thanks for keeping the prayers up. If he still hates me after all this, I wouldn't blame him!

Mary, he won't hate you! He may not like you very much at the moment, but he loves and adores you. When this is all over, he will quickly forgive and forget. He knows that he is loved and that you are doing what you have to to keep him alive. I just pray that he leaves everything alone and heals quickly so this can all be behind you very soon! (((hugs)))

Thanks Stacie. I just went to give him his meds (he hates them) and sweetie that he is, after I gave them to him, he walked around for a minute then came back over and rubbed his head on my hand! I tell you, I would never imagined I could love anything as deeply as I do this little guy! I am in awe of his will to survive and utter determination (even if part of that gets him into trouble...lol) Mealworm shortage or not, when this is over and he is healed, I'm making them a big mealworm 'cake' and having a big party!!!!! With streamers and all!!! lol

Mary, why did he go after his chest?

He had a tumor removed 4 weeks ago. He had an ecollar on until the day before he was to have his sutures removed. He got it off sometime during the night. But he had not gone after himself, so I watched him all day. He did great, grooming himself all over, but not paying extra attention to that spot. He took a nap (had him in the bonding bag the whole time) then all of a sudden I felt him moving like crazy, opened the bag and he had chewed a huge hole in his chest, through both layers of sutures. There was no skin left to try to resuture, so they had to put pressure bandages on, which up until Wednesday, he was doing good not messing with (they change them every few days, they have to put him under to do it). He started going after the bandage Wednesday, so the collar went back on. Was hoping with a new bandage, he would leave it alone, but no such luck. Both times he went after the area, it was exactly two weeks, so I think it may be getting itchy. So now it is an open wound that has to just heal, while I try to keep the little beastie from getting to it. He will be wearing a 'shirt' until he is healed and furry again, as I am pretty sure he will even go after a scar if he can see it! My vet has never had this happen.

Awww...poor guy! sounds like you both have been through so much! I hope he stays away from his wound so it can heal. And I'm sure your vet will reverse the charges that the techs charged! That's crazy! I'm sure they're making enough money off of you anyway. I know I've probably paid for my vets new building by now.

Well, every time we go in for a bandage change, it is 130.00, plus meds, and he had the tumor removed, and sent out for biopsy and was also neutered on that day, too. Plus it is 100 miles every time we go, so add the gas in.....yeah, a little expensive! Oh, and when he had his surgery, he 'crashed' on the table, but thank God, they were able to pull him back. He was put under three times the day of the surgery, as he got to his chest three times that day. Goodness, just reliving it makes my head spin!!!

Ok, Timmy is officially trying to make me lose my mind. Went in to give him his meds....he still had the collar on...BUT GOT THE BANDAGE OFF! It was down around his waist! He managed to pull his legs through the leg holes then pushed them out by his neck!!!! I had to cut it off him (he was crabbing, as part was taped to him!) So I made him a 'shirt' out of fleece, as his vet is on vacation! He is still in the ecollar and he seems a little more comfy with the fleece instead of the bandage. When I took it off, he attacked it like crazy (the bandage). He will be living around my neck from now forward! At least until Monday when we will go back down......

This boy is going to give me a major run for my money it would seem! Why is he so smart!!!! lol Anyway, took pics, have to download, of him in his new 'tye die shirt'...lol

Oh my goodness!!! What a stinker! I hope and pray he's ok till the vet visit!

Oh Mary! Im so sorry you are still dealing with all of this! That little man is bound and determined! LOL He is doing good, though. At least he didnt get the collar off! Whew! Im still thinking about you and your little guy EVERY day!

Oh Mary!

Your babies are tag-teaming you, aren't they!?

Hopefully they will all CHILL!!! And let Mommy have some peace of mind, and maybe even piece of mind!

Hang in there!

Cheryl and I were talking about a fashionable little shirt for him yesterday, I'm glad it was an option that you thought of in time! Mary, you poor girl... those gliders MUST have a competition going to make you crazy... they're starting to make ME crazy with worry and I'm not even THERE!

I just took the collar off and gave him his wheel to see how he would do. Did good for a few minutes, than proceeded to try to get to his chest! So back on the collar went, and out the wheel came! Poor boy, but tell you something I can put on an ecollar one handed and blindfolded now I think!!! lol Thanks guys. He is just making me more determined then ever to get him better! He is strong and that is good.....even if it may be the death of me! lol

I just added some quick pics of the tshirt I made. They are not great, but you can see it. I will get better ones later. What do you think of my little hippie glider.....lol

That t-shirt brought a smile to my face...............nice!!
Funny how fast we can get a collar on with all the practice we are getting!!! I cant do Spencers blindfolded cause of the staple............would hate to staple his ear........LOL But I can get it on pretty quickly going down the road............;)

Luckily, Timmy has an avian collar, with snaps, so that makes it easy!!! lol Thanks, have you ever tried to 'dress' a glider? It is not easy!!!! lol But we got it on and right now, he is sleeping finally! He has to be exhausted!

Yea, sweetie I am familiar with the collar you are using................we have used it. Karen sent Spencer a couple after he mutilated the first time back in January!

I'm so thankful to have them.....so much easier, and with the three different snaps, you can really get different sizes as needed!

Yeah, he is finally sound asleep!! I have him in his hospital cage, as he would not settle in the bonding bag.....just watching him. Yikes, this boy is keeping me on my toes!!!

Made it through the day, he is still sleeping, thankfully! I am worried how the night will go, but as long as that collar is on, we should be ok.....

Oh Mary,

I am sorry he is being such a difficult little buggar. They can sure make us lose our minds sometimes.

He has spunk and you both will get through this. I love his little fleece vest.

Thank you. I think he is testing me, to see if I really meant it when I told him "I'd do anything for you I love you so much"...lol My nerves ar raw and I don't think I can handle much more with this. He better behave and not mess with the collar. I tried letting him have it off for a few minutes of supervised time...was ok for a few minutes but then started trying to rip at his chest! He is a little stinker! lol Well, he is a fighter, so at least I know he isn't giving up!! And neither will I. (But keep the prayers coming anyway! lol)