Update + my fur baby had surgery

Hi all! Again, I'm sorry it's been a little while since I last posted.

I know I haven't been blogging very long, but I kinda lost sight of why I started Nails with Nessa. Lately, instead of "Oh, I wonder what I'll post tonight," I've been thinking something more along the lines of, "I have to post tonight." I think I just have to keep in mind that I started this as a fun project, and that I enjoy share my experiences while learning from others. I did try some nail art this weekend - UCLA again - so I'll post about it soon!

On another note, my Lady just had surgery. It was originally scheduled for last Wednesday, but Dr. N postponed it. Lady had a couple mast cell tumors, and was prescribed prednisone to shrink them - that way it'd be easier to get margins. Anyway, she had surgery yesterday and is home now. I took today off to stay with her, and it was a tough day. She hates her cone, is in a lot of pain, and isn't really eating. Not to mention, I managed to hurt her while trying NOT to hurt her. I feel incredibly helpless, and I'm starting to wonder if we did the right thing. I know things seem pretty difficult right now, but I'm trying to remember that it was for her health. I guess it doesn't really help knowing that what we thought was a wart on her eyelid is actually a mast cell tumor, apart from the fact that she's got one around her neck, and another one that is starting to grow on the right side of her body. The tumors that were removed were sent to the lab, so we're expecting a pathology report next week.

I can't wait for her to recover and to see her happy once again.


Do you have pets? If so, have they ever needed surgery (something besides spaying/neutering?) Did you feel helpless as you saw your fur baby in pain, as I do now? Let me know, because I'd love some reassurance. Thank you!