TCS vibes for my best friends doberman - Brain surgery

Hey everyone,

My best friends dog (and my favourite dobernephew) is under the knife today. He is getting a brain shunt put in because he has hydroencephalistis (fluid build up in the brain). The surgery is of course, necessary. She loves this dog so much and has done so much for him, he is only 2, but the sweetest boy you could ever have!

The surgery has been done successfully on another dobe, with an excellent prognosis!

He needs tons and tons of vibes for today!

Thanks

Ohhhhh, the poor baby!! Lots of for your dobernephew.

How did the surgery go? Hopefully everything went well!

His name is Lexxington (Lexx).

He came out of the surgery like a champ and the Dr. was very optimistic. However today (day after surgery) he had a grand mal seizure (this was part of his symptoms) however they did tinker in his brain so hopefully this was just caused by stress and the surgery, however now he can't come home for atleast another day or two. Recovery is going to be a couple weeks assuming no more complications. But he is in the very best hands at a very good vet hospital....... so lot's more vibes for his successful recovery!



Lexx - Proud Doberman


Lexx and his (currently worried sick) mommy. Don't dobermans look mean and scary?

Lexx is a very lovely boy. Sending lots and lots of for a speedy and full recovery.

Thoughts and prayers for the handsome boy. And vibes too.

Oh what a huge handsome boy.

Many many vibes and prayers headed that way for Lexx and his family

well.... thanks for all the vibes. Lexx is coming home today No more seizures, so fingers crossed for a quick recovery! (as quick as you can recover from brain surgery )

That's wonderful!! for continuing his quick recovery!

Originally Posted by lmunsie

His name is Lexxington (Lexx).

He came out of the surgery like a champ and the Dr. was very optimistic. However today (day after surgery) he had a grand mal seizure (this was part of his symptoms) however they did tinker in his brain so hopefully this was just caused by stress and the surgery, however now he can't come home for atleast another day or two. Recovery is going to be a couple weeks assuming no more complications. But he is in the very best hands at a very good vet hospital....... so lot's more vibes for his successful recovery!



Lexx - Proud Doberman


Lexx and his (currently worried sick) mommy. Don't dobermans look mean and scary?

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Oh my goodness! I just want to kiss his terrifying little face!

He is adorable! for a quick recovery!

Thanks for keeping interested everyone!
Lexx is doing amazing! Besides looking like Frank-n-dobe (long scar down the middle of the forehead to the middle of the shoulderblades) he is proving to be very resiliant. A little tired but getting back to his old self! No seizures....

That's very good news. for continued healing and good recovery.

Sending along my love and vibes to your handsome sweetie.
Lexx

For those who are interested here are some images of the incisions

Lexx's head


Back end


However his mom maintains that it looks far worse than it is! As you can see he is more interested in his bones then on his frank-n-dobe appearance!


As for an update she said he is getting better and better everyday.......which is good and bad, because he is getting more and more energy everyday and he has to be kept leashed for something like 3-4 weeks!!! No off leash outdoor time! Yikes.

My SO is going to dobersit while they are away tomorrow since he needs 24 hour care as well (too make sure there is no scratching at the incisions or where the shunt is) it was a big suregery but worth every penny and minute of care because he should live a full and happy life now!

I am so glad that he is healing well.
Sending continued healing vibes to Lexx.

Awww poor baby, Im glad it doesnt seem to bother him.
For him to continue to have a successful recovery with no more seizures.
His Mom obviously adores him

I just did a bit of googling about this because we imported a male from Australia who was carrying "Hydrocephalus" - this condition I wouldn't wish upon anybody - furry or human. I couldn't really find much info on the one your friends Dobie has, but was pleased to find it was hydrocephalus - because none of our kittens lived past 6 weeks!

Thinking of Lexx - what a beauty.

For Lexx to have a speedy recovery.