Well friends, last night I learned something I've always known...
I, the Corbin, am one in a million!
But, the momma said it's not such a great thing this time. Those of you who follow me on the Facebooks might have seen that my toe has gotten very swollen again, and it continues to grow and grow and grow. It's very painful, about 5 times it's normal size, and I refuse to move from the couch, because I also don't care for walking around on 3 legs, it hurts my back. So, today, Dr. Mike is going to take my toe. The surgery is about an hour and a half and I'll have someone keeping a close eye on my heart. The fear is that the infection is already into my foot, which wouldn't be good. But, hopefully by opening me up, they'll get more accurate information about the infection so I can start more antibiotics right away. They're also going to send my toe out so someone can check to make sure there are no signs of bone cancer.
This here is the big mean toe.
No picture really captures it's massiveness.
We appreciate everyone's concern, thoughts and ideas... but unfortunately, the infection has already spread up my entire toe, and we can't risk taking the time to try another approach and having the infection spread further. Plus, I'm in a lot of pain and becoming very lethargic. Hopefully, Dr. Mike will be able to get clear margins and hopefully the nasty infection hasn't spread to the base of my toe, where it'll be removed.
Isn't he handsome?
What's even more rare than my yucky toe is that Uncle Harley Pug is also in for surgery today. Dr. Mike will be removing two mass cell tumors from Harley. With him being 12 years old, it's pretty scary for Grandma Lynda. But, Harley and I are in the best of hands with the best of care.
Hopefully Uncle Harley will be my recovery room neighbor!
All your positive thoughts and prayers would really mean a lot. It's a scary day for the momma, daddy-o and Grandma Lynda.... but they're all trying to stay positive. I'll have the momma update you as soon as she can, I'm sure Dr. Mike will give me lots of spiked creamy cheeses, so I might be a little loopy!
Our paws and fingers are crossed for you and for Uncle Harley Pug, Corbin, and hugs to the peeps too. We know how hard this is for them.
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Mitch and Molly
OMD...OMD...CORBIN!!!!!!! If I was right theres next to you I would gives you a big sloppy Get Well kiss and a massive hug...then I would slap you silly fur makin' your mom and dad....and me...go through dis! You can rest assure I will be praying fur you and your peeps whiles you be in surgery and recovery. Please gets all betters.
ReplyDeleteI is also gonna be prayin' fur Uncle Harley and your Grandma while him has his tumors taken away. I knows he be in some good hands withs Dr. Mike.
Puddles
PS: Please lemme knows how your surgery goes.
Our paws are crossed for you and your uncle that you are both soon running around free of scary sickies :) From Milo & Jet
ReplyDeleteCorbin, Dexter and I will be thinking of both you and Uncle Harley. I hope that you can share some smoochies in the recovery room.
ReplyDeleteMango Momma
We will have all eight paws crossed for you and Harley.....you gotta stop giving bits of yourself away though.
ReplyDeleteCorbin, me, my pack, my Mommie, and brudder Max (DaOdderWeenie) all send you and Harley POTP and some warm Florida sunshine. And some positive thoughts too.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you and your family in my prayers, sweetheart. I hope they find out what exactly it is and get you well quick.
ReplyDeleteThe Peace-a-bull will all be thinking of you today and sending our very best healing thoughts. Tell your mama, we are hugging her from afar.
ReplyDeleteWe love you, Corbin! Get better fast!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will all definitely say prayers for all of you...you, uncle Harley,and your peeps.us furkids will also keep paws crossed for all. Will even pray for your vets at they take care of you today.
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Ernie,Chica,Lucas,Rosie Barb
Oh my Corbin, this blog name is so accurate! Sending positive thoughts and prayers to your and Uncle Harley for save and quick recoveries and sending some virtual hugs to your humans. XOXO
ReplyDeleteWe will keep our paws crossed tight for both of you.
ReplyDeleteOMD, Corbin, your toe looks awful!! I hope your surgery goes well and the infection hasn't spread at all. You poor pup!
ReplyDeleteWe've got our paws crossed for both of you! Our Mom definitely agrees about the swift action on the toe - best to get it before anything spreads. It would be totally cool if you and Harley could recover together - it's always better to recover with a buddy!
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-Fiona, Abby the Hippobottomus and Mom and Dod
Hope all goes well for both of you!!
ReplyDeletePOOR CORBIN... WE have ALL 8 of our paws Crossed fur BOTH of you.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Best of luck today, we are all thinking of you Corbin!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you Corbin... keeping all our fingers crossed for you. *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteOMD OMD OMD Corbin dude ! Yoo sure nuff does go frew a lots our furiend, wee is sendin healin vibes n pawsitive forts to yoo an to Uncle Harley wee sure hopes yoo is rooms next to each ova. Wee hopes da spiked cheeses does dems jobs well.
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Da K Krew
XxxxX
Oh Corbin all my feets are crossed for you. Sending healing wishes
ReplyDeleteLily
Corbin, I'm here zapping my Most Powerful Brindle Vibes yours and Uncle Harley's way! Do you feel 'em? ALL of us here in my house are thinkin' of you and hoping for only good things. We all love you oodles. Get better soon!
ReplyDeleteWiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
Corbin my love,
ReplyDeleteI hope your surgery goes along fine without a hitch. You will still be very handsome even with a missing toe. Also, I am sending some extra special PUG JUJU from Noodles the Princess Pug to help Uncle Harley with his surgery. I want nothing but the best for both of you.
Love Noodles
carlos had several bad toe infections when he first came to us...that's how we discovered just how much he does NOT like being handled @ the vet's. luckily corbin gets his spiked cream cheese and carlos got to be distracted by the last of our new vet's egg sandwich last time he had to get a shot. so hooray for great vets and clean margins. good luck corbin and harley + family!
ReplyDeleteoh Corbin, we are all sensing you our very best purrs and prayers. We love you too.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending the Power of the Paw and hope you get through this okay. We'll be praying for you!!
ReplyDeletePaws crossed for BOTH of you. We hope your paw gets better soon and there is no nasty C involved.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
We are thinking about you Corbin and hope you are doing well. Paws crossed!
ReplyDeleteCorbin, We are with you in spirit. We went through this with K, and it was even the same toe. After the surgery, they found that they had "clean margins" around the infection but she still stayed on strong antibiotics for a while. The great news was that she did fine without that toe... she ran, jumped, hiked... everything. So, I hope for the same for you. (and the recovery was relatively easy from the toe amputation). We are thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteWe are a little late getting here, but we hope both your surgery and Uncle Harley's went well. You have already been through so much, all the best from us.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
Howdy Corbin, paws crossed here in Oz for you and Uncle Harley. Our cousin Jinx has three toes on one foot and it works just fine. Take care mate. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteWe're sending all our best thoughts for a speedy recovery for you both!
ReplyDeleteBunny
Thinking of you both. Sending crossed paws and prayers.
ReplyDeletePaws crossed it all goes well xxxx
ReplyDeleteSorry I be gettin late to dis news Corbin my pal…wishing yoo all da luck fur surgeree….I haz a lot of they i-self so I kno is furry worryin times for da familee…..
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