Freya - Our Poorly Puppy

Today’s update is the hardest I have had to write as it is today, 29th June 2009, when my battle with lymphangiectasia ends.  I have not really recovered since I had both my chest and abdomen drained on 10th June when the vets drained an amazing 7.5 litres of fluid from me.  Even that astounding volume was not the full effusion as they estimated that they left about a litre on my abdomen to avoid me collapsing through the loss of proteins.  To see my frail body after surgery was devastating.  I came home to the normality of life in the hectic household but was plagued by frequent vomiting and the return of dreadful diarrhoea.  Combine this with my belly bloating within days and a persistent cough and I have become a very sad and exhausted puppy.  My humans started me on pig pancreas mixed in with my food on the recommendation of the vet as this has proved to be a very effective method for some dogs who are failing to thrive through an inability to digest food.  I actually thoroughly enjoyed my meals with the pureed pancreas but continued to suffer the vomiting and diarrhoea.  I have now lost my ‘bounce’ and struggle to jump into the car for an outing.  I have enjoyed gentle strolls with all my family in recent days.  I have built myself a nest on the lounge floor where I lie peacefully and comfortably and watch the world go by.  My pain is particularly obvious when I sit in what used to be my favourite neighbourhood watch chair.  It will be heartbreaking when I go on my final journey later today but I will be with my family forever and pain free, bouncy and able to eat whatever I like.  I cannot find the words to properly express my thanks to all who have shared this journey with me and supported me with wonderful messages and dispatches of prayers and love from around the globe.  Without you it would have been an even harder journey to make.  I'm exhausted after the effort of typing my farewell message but look forward to bouncing around like a rubber ball, running like the wind and feasting with no restrictions when I cross Rainbow Bridge this afternoon.  God bless.  Until we meet again. xxx

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