Saturday, June 2, 2012

Urgent major surgery was required

Or – The Nine Lives of Charlie Bear

 

He received emergency first aid treatment at the scene of the accident

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before being transported to the ER for evaluation.

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Hmmm. “ I believe this is a life threatening injury.  Immediate surgery is required, with a 50% chance of survival.”

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Straight to the Operating Room (aka Gran’s sewing room), where he  received life saving surgery involving many stitches to repair the damage.

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A final check up before being released into the care of his owner.  Prognosis – very hopeful that he has made a full recovery but it wont be known until he has spent a few more weeks with

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Charlie, who was thrilled to see his Charlie Bear come back home before bedtime, even though he wore a bandage around his head.  ‘

The patient has been warned – no more getting caught between the springs on the trampoline.

Charlie had his birthday party today, complete with a replica of Charlie Bear as his birthday cake.

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My last OPAM finish for May, as well as a finish for Sew Its Finished,  is this doll blanket, which I started about 16 years ago.  The full story of why it has taken so long is on Sew Its Finished.

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4 comments:

De said...

So glad you could rescue Charlie Bear. Love the doll quilt

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Thank goodness Charlie Bear is Safe...love the quilt as well..

Allie said...

Wow Grandma Doctor to the rescue!!! What a cute post, hon, so glad Charlie bear made it through. Love your little doll quilt, I'm clicking over to read the story!

Lyn said...

Charlie was lucky that you were on duty when he had his accident..a great repair job and just in time for him to join in the celebration..