Desperate for birdy prayers

[LauraO]

Well it seems our bad birdy luck just won't stop. Many of you may know of our rescue alexandrine Bumpy that we've had for the last two or so years. Well she has been under the weather and we took her to the vet on Friday where xrays revealed she has a badly mishapen egg stuck in her ovaries, which she is unlikely to pass.

Bumpy will require surgery to remove the egg and her uterus and its scheduled for Thursday. The vet is giving her less than a 50% chance to live given her age and the complicated egg placement. We are having the procedure done by a vet who is not our normal avian vet and has only done this procedure twice before. The only avian only vet in Oregon is out for major surgery so she can't do it. Our only other recourse is to take Bumpy to Seattle from Portland, which we have decided against for a number of reasons. We like the vet who we are working with, and he has been very open and upfront about his experience and willingness to refer us to a Seattle vet. While he's had limited experience doing this procedure, he says he feels comfortable doing it and our avian vet regards him highly as well. So this, him being only three blocks from our house, and our belief he will do everything he can to save Bumpy are some of the reasons we have decided to have him do the surgery instead of going to Seattle. We think he will do the best he can for Bumpy and that's all we can ask.

Honestly, I'm not the praying type but this is different. We could use all the prayers we can get. I haven't mentioned this on the board but we lost our oldest and most beloved lovebird Zimber late last year to a tragic accident and it has almost paralized my husband and I. The thought of losing Bumpy so soon after is unbearable to say the least. While we have a bunch of birds there are a handful that mean the world to us and Bumpy is one of them. Mostly, she hates women and adores my husband, but I so love her and how happy she makes my husband.

So please pray for Bumpy and our flock as we fight this long hard battle to save her life.

[kimsbirds]

Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way, Laura. I'm sorry to hear that Bumpy is not well. Let us know how things turn out ok?
Big Hugs,

Kim

[linda040899]

Like Kim, I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way! 50% chance of survival still beats 0%! Are you and your husband planning to be at the vet's office during the surgery? My vet will usually allow me to be with my bird right after the surgery so that they wake up with me there for them.

[LauraO]

Like Kim, I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way! 50% chance of survival still beats 0%! Are you and your husband planning to be at the vet's office during the surgery? My vet will usually allow me to be with my bird right after the surgery so that they wake up with me there for them.

Linda: I never thought of that. I have work and practicum that day but will ask if my husband can be there. I am the first woman Bumpy has ever tolerated but she adores my husband so it would be best if they let him come as they love each other so much. I think if she makes it through surgery it would be great if he were there.

I am so scared! I love my Bumpy, my Beeazlebump, my Bumpaliscous, and my Grumper Bumper. We can't imagine life without her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sweetpeaches]

i will say a prayer for bumpy tonite..and for you and your husband to have strength through this time.

[Kathryn]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bumpy and your hubby too.

[akira-shakira-the bruce]

Im not the praying type, either, but I'll keep Bumpy in my heart ^^

[Mummieeva]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your flock. My daughter and I will be saying extra prayers for you all day.



Steph

[Kali]

Our prayers will be with you all.

Kali

[lemonypickett]

Eddie and I send our love and prayers.

I am sure Bumpy will pull through. Take comfort in the power of positive thinking!

[butterfly1061]

(((((Laura & Hubby)))))

You are in my thoughts & prayers for Bumpy. :grouphug:

[Janie]

Laura, I am so sorry and am definitely sending good thoughts and prayers your way!

[wilkiecoco]

(((((((((Laura, Bumpy and Hubby))))))))

i am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time. of course, my hopes, thoughts and prayers are with you. :grouphug:

[Pips mom]

Take comfort in the power of positive thinking!

I agree with this..... I know it's hard, but please try to keep a positive outlook. Seems like Bumpy is in good hands.....hope and prayers from me and Pip

[michael]

Laura. Our thoughts and prayers for Alexandrine Bumpy. Hoping that everything goes well for both her and her loving family. Take care.

[PurpleLovinRN]

Sending hugs, hope and prayers for Bumpy, you and your husband!!!

Take care, Lisa

[cp.lovebird]

Prayers that the surgery goes well for Bumpy!

[LauraO]

Thanks everyone! Your well wishes mean the world to me, my husband and Bumpy......Well we finalized the surgery date and time for Thursday. Bumpy's blood and liver tests came back, and were normal for a bird in her condition though her iron is a little on the low side. However, it wasn't really low enough to put her on a supplement at this time.

The vet gave us the information to an avian specialist in Seattle. However, we are sticking with this vet. I confirmed the vet is comfortable and knowledgeable enough to do the surgery and he said he was. I believe him for a number of reasons and feel he will do best by Bumpy. If we went to Seattle we wouldn't be able to meet the vet or see the place ahead of time and Bumpy would have to stay in the hospital untiil she were well enough to travel. I'm not okay with this cause in my head if Bumpy makes it through the surgery, her best chance of recovery is having my husband close by and visiting and being with her. They are very bonded and she adores him.

Thanks again and I will let everyone know how it goes

[carrier]

Laura,

You, your husband and Bumpy will be in my thoughts and prayers.

May the surgery be a success.

[thebubbleking]

Our flock prays for bumpy!

[Buy A Paper Doll]

Sending good thoughts and prayers to Bumpy and her family, feathered and otherwise.

[dani]

My flock and I send our prayers and best wishes for Bumpy and to your family too...
(((hugs))))

[Susan27]

Laura my positive hopes and thoughts are sent to you, your family and Bumpy. (((hugs)))

[LauraO]

No news yet. We took Bumpy in this morning and her procedure is scheduled between 2pm and 3pm Oregon time. I am really really freaking out and nervous. I'm really having a hard time functioning.

We need BUMPY POWER~

[carrier]

We need BUMPY POWER~





I know it's hard - we are all sending positive thoughts your way.

Keep the faith, Laura!

[LauraO]

Well Bumpy made it through surgery. My husband spoke to the vet and it seems that Bumpy's egg was outside of the uterus and had broke open. So the vet cleaned everything out but couldn't remove the uterus at this point because it would have been to much on her body and she wouldn't have made it. I am happy she made it through but we have a long way to go. I am rushing out to head over to the vet to see her. She has to stay in the hospital tonight, and this is still a critical time.

[Janie]

Oh Laura, I just sent you a PM. I've been thinking about you and Bumpy all day and appreciate the update! Keep the faith! (((HUGS)))

[Sweetpeaches]

yes, i've been thinking of you and bumpy too...so glad she made it through the surgery okay.

[wilkiecoco]

What a diffiicult time this has been for you, your husband and Bumpy. I am so very relieved to hear that she made it through the surgery. I hope, and am sending my prayers and thoughts, that this is the start to a full and healthy recovery. Hugs to you all.

[Buy A Paper Doll]

Sending continued good thoughts and prayers for an uneventful recovery for Miss Bumpy.

[butterfly1061]

Laura,

I am so glad to hear your news! I thought about you, hubby & Bumpy all day yesterday. She is still in my thoughts & prayers. Keep us posted on how she's doing :grouphug1

[linda040899]

Thank you for the update, Laura!
I'm glad to hear that Bumpy made it through the surgery and is on the road to recovery! Prayers and good thoughts will continue from Florida until she's home and well. :)

[bbslovie]

So glad to hear good news!:) Best wishes and a speedy recovery for Bumpy!

[carrier]

That's very good news, Laura!!! Here's hoping Bumpy has a speedy recovery!

Continued positive thoughts will be sent your way from Boston. :)

[LauraO]

Thanks everyone! The vet called and said Bumpy did well overnight. She ate in the night, took her meds well this morning, is poopin, and seems pretty alert. He wants to keep her for observation today but we should be able to bring her home this evening :happy: .

The vet is also doing a culture and sensativity on the egg yolk from her body to see if it is infected, which will help determine her after treatment. She is already on lupron shots due to him not being able to take her uterus out.

Oh, I believe her diagnosis is egg yolk perintitus

[thebubbleking]

Yay! Praying for the continueing health of bumpy bird!

[bellarains]

Laura,

I am very sporatic here lately, but glad to hear Ms. Bumpy is doing well. I also will add her in my prayers for a full and speedy recovery. You guys sure have had a rough time lately, but they are all so very lucky to have you guys as fidparents.

[lemonypickett]

Hip Hip Hooray Bumpy!

[zlatushka]

We're still keeping Bumpy and everyone in prayers here. Hope everything continues to go well!

[Kathryn]

Laura, Glad to hear Bumpy is on the road to recovery. Such a stressful little surgery. Hug your hubby and give lots of scritches to Bumpy!!

[Susan27]

Laura, I am so happy to hear Bumpy is doing good! I hope her recovery continues to be positive, and I will keep sending my thoughts to you and yours until she is back home, healthy and happy!!

[Eliza]

Sorry that I'm just seing this now... I'm sorry that Bumpy is having some health problems but I hope that she is well on her way to recovery. I'll be keeping her in my thoughts!