[Guest]

The neurologist just called to tell me Molly is walking on her own!!!! My prayers were answered. They're weaning her off the pain meds and the vet said Molly has quite the appetite! She's coming home Mon. and Stryker is off to visit Grandpa for at least 2 weeks. Week from hell is officially OVER!! Thank all of you SO much. The healing drool worked! The vet wanted to know what phone # to use when she calls me for updates this weekend. I told her of course the work #, I'll be working 7 days a week for the next few months to pay the vet bills. She laughed too. Take care everyone, Belinda.

 

[Betsy Iole]

Woo hoo!!! That's terrific!

 

[emmasmom]

Oh Belinda, that is AWESOME!!! What a relief huh?? Will you go see her this weekend at all? I suppose that would be harder on her...seeing you and not being able to come home. Wow, that is the best news ever. Thanks for letting us know!

 

[Barbara Winters]

Great news!!! Go Molly!

[ October 22, 2004, 01:35 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

 

[Jersey Girls plus]

Go Molly-Mol!

Good news, good news!

 

[Cynthia Swearingen]

Oh, Belinda, what wonderful news! Go, Molly! I know what you mean about the vet bills, too--my hubby calls Copper the bottomless money pit! But worth every penny!
Cindy

 

[Guest]

Thanks everyone! She's a "trooper", just like the vet said. She got at least 2 hunting titles with the 1st herniated disc (that NONE of the vets I took her to (4?)diagnosed). These Bassets are unbelievable. Talk to you later, and THANK YOU!!!!!! Belinda.

 

[shallhb]

WAY TO GO, MOLLY! YES!!

 

[Soundtrack]

WOO HOO! Good for Molly!

 

[joanr]

I'm happy for the both of you!
Joan

 

[pinehawk]

hey Belinda,did the vet say if Molly would be able to compete in the field events again?

 

[Guest]

Will it never end?! I just got back from the emergency room. Seems I have pleurisy. Intense lung pain. For me to go to a doctor, let alone the emergency room, is amazing. Guess who's quitting smoking? Thank goodness I have insurance for myself at least. And thank goodness for drugs. I'm picking up Molly tommorrow, will let you all know how she is. I was wrong, week from hell wasn't officially over! Take care, Belinda. And Billy, Molly is retired from the field. How sad.

 

[Cynthia Swearingen]

Belinda, the Georgia crew are sending healing thoughts and drooling kisses to you, as well as Molly. Hope you feel better soon, and let us know how both of you are doing.
Cindy

 

[shallhb]

Hi Belinda,

Many thoughts and much Drool going your way. Hang in there. I hope you are feeling better soon, and that Molly is up and about and starting to feel well again . At least she'll be back with you soon.

 

[lnrider]

Sending healing drool for you now. I know how painful pleurisy can be, thank goodnes for modern medicine. Hope you get better soon and Molly too!

 

[Guest]

Belinda, fabulous news about Molly. Not so fabulous about you...Now you have to start taking care of YOU because, otherwise, who'll be able to provide all the slavery bassets demand? I know you can do it!!! Do it for you.
Good Luck,
Beverly and His Majesty

 

[pinehawk]

Molly had come such a long way with her field events.she was doing a kick ass job at the last hunt i saw her at.i wish her well in her retirement.Now you need to get well also!!! just because Molly can't do any more hunts doesn't mean you have to be a stranger,please stop by once and a while.

 

[Guest]

Thanks everyone! Does anyone know how long the sympoms last for pleurisy? It's been 2 days and I really want to get back to work. Neither the (I almost wrote "vet"!) Dr. nor the computer have offered up an answer. I'm on ibuprofen and vicoden (sp?) and still hurt. Molly's good. I have to walk her with one of those belly slings when she goes out just so I can catch her if she slips. She doesn't need it. Her tail is wagging but I know she's bored. I have to find some kind of good chewy for her, she's picky and doesn't care for toys. Some critter has taken up residency under a corner of the house. The only reason I know this is because the first thing she did when we got home from the vet's yesterday was to make a beeline for that spot and start to dig "it" out! Always the hunter!! She told me in no uncertain terms that her being in the crate when I'm home is unexceptable. All she does is sleep anyway, and my house is tiny with no stairs so it's kind of like a really big crate. She needs 3 mos. of rest. I look forward to the day when we can start "go for a walk" therapy. Take care, Belinda.

 

[Cynthia Swearingen]

Belinda, the one time I ever had pleurisy, I missed 5 days of work. And when I went back, I still felt awful, but able to make it through the day. I do hope you feel better soon. And wonderful news about Molly! I'm so thankful she's doing so well. Thinking of you both!
Cindy

 

[shallhb]

Molly sounds like she feels *alot* better than you do. It must be great to have her home.