Fractured Spine

Thank you for the update! I was just thinking about him and wondered how he was doing! Great to hear he is doing better, (& rolling over?!) ... his strength is really inspiring!

Merry Christmas!
 
So glad to hear he's doing better! I'm all teary eyed now just reading how well he is doing! So happy for you and Ri!!!
 
So glad you updated, was getting worried!

At some point does the vet wish to do a scan to better image Ri's internal organs? Not sure if it would change your care of him but may better explain the ongoing issues. Hopefully Ri's breathing will improve, but he sure is durable!!!!
 
He rolled on his back? That stinker is recovering just fine, lol. Great news to hear he's feisty too. Question though, if he's been eating less for several weeks, is it possible his crop has shrunk? Like a human stomach, less food the stomach shrinks? And the meds I'm sure don't help either. He keeps doing a little better every day.
 
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Thank you all.

Scott - I hope that he will have another x ray or scan in the future to give a better idea of what's going on. The vet hasn't said yet. I think Ri scared him, just as much as me, when he nearly didn't come out of the anesthetic. It's his breathing that is worrying me most.

Taw - I think the rolling on his back was just a get away maneuver but he sure is a stinker. :D Maybe his crop has shrunk. He seems to gorge one day and then pick the next. It's on his gorging days that his belly starts going in and out more and his tail bobs. Maybe a full crop is now uncomfortable for him.
 
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Thanks so much for the wonderful update! I'm so relieved to hear Ri's health is still improving. He's such a beautiful little guy and what a personality. You are both in my thoughts every day.
 
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Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you all and a big thank you for all your support, prayers and good wishes. It's meant a lot.
Love me and Ri. :heart:
 
I'm sitting here reading your story, looking at my sennie playing in her cage and I have tears in my eyes! I'm SO sorry to hear about Ri... Wishing him a full recovery. Strength to you both x
 
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I'm sitting here reading your story, looking at my sennie playing in her cage and I have tears in my eyes! I'm SO sorry to hear about Ri... Wishing him a full recovery. Strength to you both x
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Aw, that's so kind - they are such characters, aren't they.

Back at the vets tomorrow and am hoping he will be able to come off his antifungals. I'm still nebulising twice a day. I must mention to the vet about a faint whistle in his nostrils I noticed the other day (after I bathed him). I'm hoping it's nothing. Also he's either picking his feathers, or starting a moult.

He had a tantrum today because I wouldn't let him have the cheese off my bagel - and the dog's toes nearly bore the brunt of his strop (just stopped him in time). He pulled my hair, as well and really told me off. Made me smile.
 
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His resilience and inner will to just push through is just incredible... And from what I've read it is your amazing bond and abundant love that is fueling that will! Ri is a super lucky little bird to have a companion who is just so wholeheartedly committed to his recovery and well-being... You are both an inspiration <3
All the best at the vet tomorrow x
 
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Thank you Lindi.
He has saved me so many times, when I've wanted to give up due to my illness. Now it's my turn to give back. He's my darling boy and I tell him how special he is and how much he's loved, every day. He just gives me a smug look and preens. :D
 
Been thinking of you through the holidays and this tough time! I think of you both often I hope he is improving, no matter how slow any improvement is good!!!! Stay strong as usual!! Which I know you both are! XOXOXOXO
 
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Thank you Scott and RainbowRose. :)

Was back at the vet today and he's discharged him - but I obviously have to keep a close eye on how he goes and get back there, if anything seems to change.

He has his last dose of antifungals tomorrow, as that will have been 4 weeks. He's also to start weaning off Metacam and see how he does without pain relief. I'm to start giving it every other day and try to get him off it completely within a week or two - providing he doesn't seem to be in any discomfort. The vet said I can still nebulise for another week and then cut it down - but it won't hurt to still do it a couple of times a week anyway.

I asked if he'll show me if he's in any pain, after coming off the Metacam - as we know how birds like to make out they're ok. But he said that he seems confident with me and so should be able to let me know if he's in pain or not. I really hope he does ok without the pain meds - I hate to think of him hurting.

He looked in his nostrils and said they were clear - as I'd been worried about him sneezing (and could hear a faint whistle from his nose, after bathing). But he said it may be the central heating and it looks like he's starting a moult, so he may be extra dusty (plus he's not bathing as much).

He listened to his chest and said he can hear a faint crackle but thinks it may be scar tissue and that he thinks aspergillosis would have set in by now and we've had 4 weeks antifungals anyway. He said just to keep an eye on him after stopping the antifungals. He thinks his breathing will always be a little laboured now, after exertion and eating a lot - as everything has been pushed over a bit. He'll always now have a little crooked back.

He said he's been very lucky in his recovery from what was a very unlucky injury. He said he was a lovely bird.

It's still one day at a time but hopefully there won't be any problems or complications in coming off the meds. Now, if I can only relax and not panic about every little noise or movement he makes. :/

Thanks everyone - for all you support, in what has been a nightmare for me. It's not over yet - but I think that I may be able to take a few breaths now and not have to go back for a while (fingers crossed).
 
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Thanks Amanda - he's amazing and I can't put into words just how much I love that little guy.
 
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