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Vibes for Lillian please - U/D 9th July

I’m sorry Craig :( at least you’ve managed to get her in quickly and things can now get sorted. You’ve done everything you can and more. Sending lots of love for Lillian [emoji3590]


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Thank you everybun for your replies so far. I am touched and I'm on my second box of tissues at work today. Even a cuddle from our office lab bud, isn't helping.
I've read up on kidney stones during lunch and I can't find any horrendous stats on mortality but conversely can't find survival stats.
What is interesting is that it's not necessarily always diet- although I do accept Lillian is on the larger than she should be, size and that is a factor.
It's her past that is part of the catalyst and being deliberately starved in her former care has made her very good oriented. So I have to pretty much zero out pellets- which ain't going to please Henry and won't be at all well received by Lillian.
I'm just taking each minute at a time right now and I've got tomorrow to try and get through- and I just feel awful fir having to make the decision to put Lillian through this. I just wish I could be positive- and that she'll pull through the operation and even though it's going to be a long recovery for her, I just wish I could see more ahead than a few hours.
Thanks for all your thoughts and vibes- you are all such lovely wonderful people. Lillian sends nose bumps to you all. Cxx
 
I am sorry to hear this Craig :(. Please don't be so hard on your self. Bad bunny daddy's don't take their rabbits to the vet asap and worry the way you do. I quizzed my vet on his opinion of this as I give my bunnies low calcium water (volvic). He doesn't believe it is caused by food or water. I am sure Lillian will be much more comfortable with it gone and I wouldn't worry about the pellets - mine don't get pellets and now they much prefer their tasty forage noms. Maybe join us on the forage thread to get her some bits she would be enjoying in the wild? Xx

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Thank goodness that there is a diagnosis and a plan to move forward. Thank goodness that you are Liilian's dad and got her seen so quickly. You really are a wonderful caring person who has put Liilian and her health first. Topping up the vibes for both you and Lillian.
 
I've watched this thread and sent so many vibes for your dear girl, take heart. Fiver (my mini rex bridge bunny) had a bladder stone a bit bigger than a plum pit wedged in his urethra and I wasn't able to get him in to the vet until the next morning after he presented with symptoms. We were extremely lucky that his bladder didn't burst and that the surgeon who worked on him didn't nick anything getting it out, but he made a full recovery and but for a tiny bit of incontinence (not more than a few drops here and there) he never had issues again.

It's sad that pellets, which our bunnies seem to love so much, can cause so many issues that don't manifest until our bunnies are older and these kinds of procedures become more worrisome, but I'm sending vibes that Lillian will come through with shining colours and be home with you again soon. You've done such a wonderful job with her, don't doubt yourself. Her life would be so much less than it is without you.
 
U/D 20th June. The exotic specialist just rang. Sorry, need to dry my eyes. They found, as I suspected, a kidney stone in Lillian. Im pleased that this is the cause but I'm also extremely sad that this has happened- largely because of my negligence with her weight and food.
There are only 2 options we have right now- the vet was honest in that we either go for an op, or Lillian is pts. This is usually where I break down into a blubbering mass. There are a number of complications from the op including stasis, infection and hernia - all are possible. The vet said the risk is about 1% but there is a risk. Lillian may also have problems with the stitches so we'll have to monitor extremely closely.
I don't have any wriggle room for Lillian and the expected bill means we'll have to cancel our summer holiday, but it was my choice to rescue Lillian and she deserves a chance at life, even if I'm the idiot who can't look after her properly.
So we have a confirmed diagnosis and the only option is to operate- which will happen tomorrow. She will have to stay at the hospital to be monitored until all seems well. The we have rehabilitation and that will be a long path and my eyes are full of tears for Lillian, what she must be feeling and what I'm about to put her through- the pain and discomfort and the risk of things going wrong.
Thank you all again for a your continued vibes. Lillian is going to need all the help she can get right now because I'm letting her down.

I am sorry to read the update and that Lillian needs an op'. A few folk on here have had Rabbits who have had to have a kidney removed due to stones and all made a good recovery. I believe one of the Bunnies was about 10 at the time of surgery. My Vet has successfully carried out the procedure too. As long as the remaining kidney is functioning well then a full recovery is very possible.

As for you 'letting her down', I respect that is how you feel but I can assure you it is not true. How can you be letting her down by Rescuing her in the first place and then always seeking advice about her care and Veterinary advice when/if needed. As Rabbit care givers I know it is hard not to feel responsible when one of our Rabbits becomes ill, but most of the time the causes of their illness are totally out of our control. Lillian needs you to be positive and strong for her now, which you will be and it will take a lot from you emotionally. So dont waste that emotional energy on beating yourself up about something that is 100% not your fault.

I am sending Lillian millions of vibes and you may be very surprised at the speed of her recovery from the op'. Obviously she'll be sore for a few days, but she will be receiving ongoing medication and Nursing care in Hospital and they will be vigilant re keeping her GI tract ticking over and making sure her urinary output is OK. I wont say 'dont worry' as that would be totally crass, but try to focus on the fact that Rabbits can and do get through this type of problem xx
 
Y'all are making me cry - loads, with all your positive and wonderful support for Lillian and myself. I'm a wreck at 6am and if I could swap places with Lillian today I would.
I am heartened and encouraged by your thoughts - and I would particularly single out JJ for such a deeply touching and detailed positive view on the procedure. This is why this forum is so special and unique with people who are genuinely caring and loving and utterly selfless.
To say I am grateful to you all is a massive understatement.
I will update the thread once the vets have rung me following Lillians operation. I just wish I could put her in a protective bubble and make sure firstly the op goes successfully.
Thank you all so much again. Lillian is much her usual self this morning and quite happilly sitting under the table here in the living room.
Craig xx
 
Sending you lots of hugs Craig and also tons of vibes for Lillian. I will be thinking of you all today.
 
Thinking of you and Lillian today, sending a million hugs and vibes for you both xx

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I am so sorry this has happened and I send millions of vibes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.
 
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