The Eve of Surgery

So, here we are- the eve of Chili's 'big day.' I have to say he's somewhat clueless, but he'll know something is up tomorrow morning when he doesn't get his breakfast! He has to fast after 8pm, so he got his normal dinner at 6:30, and now only gets water until after surgery tomorrow.

The vet called this afternoon to let me know that Chili should be checked in by 7:30 am, he's the first on the surgery schedule! I'm glad, that we he doesn't have to wait in the cage- he can just have surgery and then be sedated on meds. It also means they have longer to look after him. I'll make an appointment tomorrow for Friday afternoon to pick him up and meet with the surgeon. We'll be going over all the post-op care.

I knew I wouldn't be able to bathe Chili for a few weeks after the incision heals, so I called the vet to be sure that it was ok if I gave him his monthly flea bath tonight, and they ok'd it. Here are some pictures of (a not-so-thrilled) wet and sudsy Chili!





























He is now clean and smells like baby powder! Aww!

I have to admit, I'm really nervous for tomorrow. I'm so scared something could go wrong during surgery and he'll never come home. It's a horrible thought, but one I can't quite shake. All I can do is trust the very competent staff at the clinic and our very talented surgeon. And pray. Everyone please keep your thoughts with little Chili throughout tomorrow's surgery and his recovery! Thank you for your support!