Blister Update week of 7/16/07...Good News Post #19

Blistering Winds · 07-18-2007, 04:07 PM

Well, if you didn't see the other update, I figured I'd start a new one because it is soo long and things are changing.

Tuesday we had a minor set back. Vet has been pulling the dex down, has pulled the lasix already, and he was doing great till around 11am Tuesday. (what is it with 11:00????)

He swelled up and he has added Pred and bumped the dex and brought the lasix back into the picture again. He was ALMOST off the dex. Down to 2cc. So we have made GREAT progress he said, as far as the drugs. No biggie he said on a minor relapse.... (well, better than his last set back)..

He expected and expects a few more before we are done, like someone had mentioned on the other thread.

Vet said today, he hasn't changed. I didn't go out tonight, had too many things to do....but if the vet says he's holding, we might have small changes that he isn't seeing right off....like last time.

So not much to update today, but I figured for those waiting patiently for a good news thread on him, don't have a GREAT one, but have at least a holding. And looking at his last set back, doesn't suprise me that it will take a few days to really show significant change.

megan_kat22 · 07-18-2007, 04:09 PM

Glad to hear you're holding down the fort over there- I'll be thinking about him :]

Jennie'sPassion · 07-18-2007, 04:09 PM

Thanks for the update Michelle. How are you holding up?

Deb · 07-18-2007, 04:12 PM

I'm still praying for a full recovery for your horse. It's good to hear that he is holding and not getting worse. It sounds like he is in very competent hands.

Blistering Winds · 07-18-2007, 04:18 PM

I'm ok. Though I've made sure "arrangements" are still in place. If the worst happens. And I'm prepared, all around. I can "speak" about the worst now without feeling that emptiness of what if....And I've been considering it lately, because he's down right miserable. But he's eating and drinking. Just not enthusiastically.

But it could be the medicine in his grain that is causing his reluctance to eat....so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt at this moment.

Soles and the edge of the hoof wall at the band look GREAT. **knock on wood** I'm watching for any signs of total destruction of the feet...because that too is a "limit" that I will put him through.

But, got through one class that I had a final during his bad episode....pulled a B in the course. Got one more next week to take....and that will finish me for this summer. Work is hot, miserable, and lots of cotton and corn plants as far as I can see.

BettyBootsy · 07-18-2007, 04:40 PM

Hang in there girl!

harli36 · 07-18-2007, 04:45 PM

It's great news to hear that he is holding on. Much better then to hear that he isn't doing so well. I'm thinking of you guys down there. Your in my prayers.

PeggySue · 07-18-2007, 04:47 PM

Michelle I was wondering about you adn Blister today... I am sending all kinds of good vibes your way ... might as well they aren't working here

PaintedRocket · 07-18-2007, 04:50 PM

You're such a strong woman, Michelle.. I admire you for so many reasons. You and Blister are always in my prayers... *HUGS* Thank you for the update..

Launa · 07-18-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the update Michelle. I think about you and Blister often. Hang in there my friend. Launa

07-18-2007, 04:09 PM	#2
megan_kat22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southeast Texas ;) Posts: 1,235 Images: 119	Glad to hear you're holding down the fort over there- I'll be thinking about him :] __________________ -Megan He knows when you're happy, He knows when you're comfortable, He knows when you're confident, & he always knows when you have carrots!

07-18-2007, 04:09 PM	#3
Jennie'sPassion Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,212 Images: 644 Blog Entries: 27	Thanks for the update Michelle. How are you holding up? __________________ Someday I will ride Cutter and Big John! Goal weight 125 lbs. 20 pound club 2008 I have been snowballed! X3 I Rode Freedom!!!

07-18-2007, 04:18 PM	#5
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	I'm ok. Though I've made sure "arrangements" are still in place. If the worst happens. And I'm prepared, all around. I can "speak" about the worst now without feeling that emptiness of what if....And I've been considering it lately, because he's down right miserable. But he's eating and drinking. Just not enthusiastically. But it could be the medicine in his grain that is causing his reluctance to eat....so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt at this moment. Soles and the edge of the hoof wall at the band look GREAT. knock on wood I'm watching for any signs of total destruction of the feet...because that too is a "limit" that I will put him through. But, got through one class that I had a final during his bad episode....pulled a B in the course. Got one more next week to take....and that will finish me for this summer. Work is hot, miserable, and lots of cotton and corn plants as far as I can see. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-18-2007, 04:45 PM	#7
harli36 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northeastern Pa Posts: 4,551 Images: 43	It's great news to hear that he is holding on. Much better then to hear that he isn't doing so well. I'm thinking of you guys down there. Your in my prayers. __________________ The Morgan Horse! Everything else is just a horse. http://www.morganhorse.com/ “I have been NOEL’ed and Blessed In His Name” It's all fun and games until someone looses an eye *Splat I've been snowballed!!!!!!!!*

07-18-2007, 05:08 PM	#10
Launa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,535 Images: 693 Blog Entries: 87	Thanks for the update Michelle. I think about you and Blister often. Hang in there my friend. Launa __________________ Member of the 20lb Club! Started @156 pounds! Current weight 140 ..... Goal 136 pounds!

07-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#1
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Blister Update week of 7/16/07...Good News Post #19 Well, if you didn't see the other update, I figured I'd start a new one because it is soo long and things are changing. Tuesday we had a minor set back. Vet has been pulling the dex down, has pulled the lasix already, and he was doing great till around 11am Tuesday. (what is it with 11:00????) He swelled up and he has added Pred and bumped the dex and brought the lasix back into the picture again. He was ALMOST off the dex. Down to 2cc. So we have made GREAT progress he said, as far as the drugs. No biggie he said on a minor relapse.... (well, better than his last set back).. He expected and expects a few more before we are done, like someone had mentioned on the other thread. Vet said today, he hasn't changed. I didn't go out tonight, had too many things to do....but if the vet says he's holding, we might have small changes that he isn't seeing right off....like last time. So not much to update today, but I figured for those waiting patiently for a good news thread on him, don't have a GREAT one, but have at least a holding. And looking at his last set back, doesn't suprise me that it will take a few days to really show significant change. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse. Last edited by Blistering Winds; 07-19-2007 at 04:10 PM.

07-18-2007, 04:12 PM	#4
Deb Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,266 Images: 2	I'm still praying for a full recovery for your horse. It's good to hear that he is holding and not getting worse. It sounds like he is in very competent hands.

07-18-2007, 04:40 PM	#6
BettyBootsy Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,258 Images: 87	Hang in there girl!

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