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Post by greydales on Jun 19, 2008 6:48:38 GMT -1
OMG I can't believe you are having to cope with all this - life is so cruel sometimes. Do try to get a telephone appt. with the consultant treating Paul, it's what I had to do when my dad was in hospital and too far away for me to drop by. I'm so sorry Curly is having a setback - his immune system is obviously very weak by the sounds of it. I'm sending as many vibes as I can muster and am thinking of you xx  |
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Post by dollylanedales on Jun 19, 2008 9:00:22 GMT -1
Has the vet not suggested getting Curly into a vet hospital? They would be able to monitor his condition and symptoms better surely? Also, I was thinking, it would perhaps give you a little break, and allow you to spend more time with Paul? You have got to be worn out with all thats going on.
Do hope you have some better news today regarding Paul and of course Curly.
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Post by nars on Jun 19, 2008 13:35:16 GMT -1
Tina, having gone through the NHS system fairly recently with my grandfather, I know that you can insist that the consultant diaries time for you to discuss Paul's condition. We ended up meeting him after ward rounds so we got the information first hand. Sadly, you have to make something of a bully of yourself.
I hope Paul improves today and that Curly can find the strength to fight on.
Look after yourself too.
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Post by jap on Jun 19, 2008 16:24:28 GMT -1
ring the hospital and ask for the consultants secretary and say you want to see him or speak with him tomorrow they have to fit you in but you may have to hang around.
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Post by harleydales on Jun 19, 2008 20:46:07 GMT -1
I don't know what else to say. We are all hoping and praying for better news of Curly, Paul and you too.
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Post by tinastephenson on Jun 19, 2008 21:50:53 GMT -1
Good news first.. Paul has turned a corner, he has definatly been diagnosed with viral pneumonia and pleurosy. he thought he had a pulled muscle.... He is starting to respond to treatment and hopefully be allowed home Tuesday or Wednesday....
Curly is a different case, Vet came this morning and took xrays, two of his legs (one fore and one rear) the pedal bone have rotated almost fully, there is very little space left between the bone and sole.
I was totally devastated, I really thought we had turned the corner, he was alert, balshy but apparanty doing too much...
We have bedded out his stable with about 6 inches of soft shavings, before he was in big barn. but, the vet has told me if no improvement in his condition by Monday we need to be having the dreaded discussion....
I am in total turmoil. I love this pony to bits, but will not see him suffer, Paul i cannot lay too much at his feet at he has enough to cope with, my mum bless her is doing such a lot but at the end of the day she has masses to think about as well.
Thank you all for advice and kind words, it does mean a lot. thank you also for all the pm's I will respond and it means a lot but it may take time. I am typing this at 11 in the evining and we have only done hospital run, horses, dogs and finally dinner......
Thank you, Dalesfans has kept me sane....
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Post by northmare on Jun 20, 2008 4:34:13 GMT -1
I am so sorry to hear of all your problems at the moment, thinking of you all |
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Post by harveydales on Jun 20, 2008 5:06:02 GMT -1
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Post by felldale on Jun 20, 2008 5:42:25 GMT -1
So glad that you finally have a diagnosis on Paul and that he is on the mend but I'm so sorry to hear the latest on Curly - what a blow  I am keeping everything crossed that a miracle happens and he starts to turn the corner over the weekend. |
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Post by emmadales on Jun 20, 2008 6:02:57 GMT -1
Pleased that paul is recovering and hoping to be home next week.
Im really sorry to see curly 's news is not so good. Heres hoping and praying he will improve alot over the weekend. Positive Healing vibes are on the way
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Post by dalesponyrider on Jun 20, 2008 6:41:06 GMT -1
So pleased Paul has turned a corner. Hopefully he will learn through this to take a bit more care of himself and get checked out in future! As Pam says - Men!!!
I'll keep praying for Curly over the weekend. Just sending you masses of love and hugs. xxx
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jun 20, 2008 11:34:20 GMT -1
Really pleased to hear that Paul is on the mend Sorry to hear the news about Curly is not so good, I so hope he improves over the wekend. I heard recently that sand is being recommended as bedding for laminitis |
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Post by dollylanedales on Jun 20, 2008 12:51:57 GMT -1
Good to hear that Paul is improving.
So sorry about Curly - after all you have been through, this latest blow is so cruel. Prince my Shetland had severe rotated pedal bones when he came to me, , but my farrier assured me he had seen ponies really bad come through it, and Prince lived on for a number of years. Obviously every case is different, so you will have to see what your vet says.
Still sending those positive vibes for your Curly.
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Post by jonib on Jun 20, 2008 14:22:02 GMT -1
Not much to say except that I will send as many good vibes as I can for Curly.....
xx
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Post by greydales on Jun 20, 2008 16:09:42 GMT -1
So glad to hear Paul is on the mend, an extra worry you really didn't need.
I'm hoping that by some miracle Curly will pull through, I can imagine what you are having to endure, as I went through the same with Pip.
Thinking of you x
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I am keeping everything crossed that a miracle happens and he starts to turn the corner over the weekend. 
