Coster is poorly

Senior Friend Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 188 Location: UK

Hi Everyone,
Coster was extremely unwell when I got to him yesterday morning and has been in surgery overnight. He has tied his small intestine in a knot.
4ft of intestine later and in recovery he did stand up. Will hear more this morning but the Vets were concerned that he could have an internal bleed if he does not manage to clot well himself and then we have to face the issue of starting his gut up again, fingers crossed if these issues work out well we will have our boy back.
Has anyone else been through anything like this before?
He has been such a brave boy!
Thanks for reading
Lisa
xx

Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 8:20 am

So sorry Lisa really...Im keeping everything crossed for both of you..! Keep us informed..xx

Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 8:20 am

thinking of you both lisa x Crying or Very sad

Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 9:30 am

Thinking of you both hope he gets better soon. Lots of hugs Crying or Very sad

Senior Friend Joined: 31 Dec 2009 Posts: 188

All the very best for your big lad and comforting thoughts for you xxx

Friend Joined: 23 Jan 2010 Posts: 50

Oh dear Lisa. So sorry to hear about Coster. Lots of healing vibes coming his way and a big hug for you.
xx

Master Friend Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 475

Oh poor Costa, and poor you too.

Like the others, I am thinking of you all, and sending very best wishes and vibes.

Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 1:39 pm

Sorry to hear you traumatic news I hope he gets on the mend soon. Try and keep your chin up xxx

Master Friend Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 364

oh god im so sorry to hear this sound like he is being so brave sending you best wishes and have every thing crossed for you please keep us updated hugs to both of you xxxxx

Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 8:17 am

am so sorry to read this sending lots of love and healing thought to Costa xx

Senior Friend Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 188 Location: UK

Thank you so much for all your kind words.
I went to visit Coster yesterday and he pricked up his ears and wondered over and was so pleased to see us. I cant explain how it felt to hug him he to understand who we are. The night before when he was admitted to hospital he did not know where he was or anything it just was not Coster. Which I am grateful for in a way as he would not have known hopefully what was going on. Seeing him yesterday was horrific he was bleeding from his stomach onto the floow which apparently is perfectly normal. One you can be strong and look passed that everything was normal he was pleased to see us and we were so pleased to see him. He is not out of the woods yet, he has developed Ileus which is common post op and its completely up to him now. Sometimes they kick start themselves suddenly and get back to normal or they deteriorate. The Vet said that if he deteriorates then they can go back inside and have a look at him however, my partner and I have decided that we would not want that for him. He has been through an operation once we cant put him through it again.
The other thing we have to face is cost but we are not even worrying about that right now. The Insurance covers him for £3k like most insurance does but the operation etc will be around the mark of £10k.
So I dont know what we will do whether we can pay the hospital monthly or something but I cant think about ti right now.

Master Friend Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 475

Thank you for coming back and letting us know what is happening. We are all rooting for him.
He is a lucky horse to have such a caring owner stand by him through this, and make the best choices.
He was pleased to be with you when he knew you were there.
Well it is in the hands of Fate now, and Coster's own ability to recover.
Still sending my best thoughts and vibes. Courage.

Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 4:26 pm

gosh what a worry still thinking about you ..mind its pricey isnt it x

Master Friend Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 364

oh bless his heart he has youth and you behind him and he sounds strong willed so hopefully with all this he will pull through again sending hugs to both of you xxxx

Master Friend Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 475

Youth can make a big difference when recovering from an op. For humans too.

Friend in Training Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 15

hi lisa
we are very sorry to hear about Coster, hope he gets well soon, both of you are in our prayers.
best wishes
liz and roger xxxx

Senior Friend Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 188 Location: UK

Thanks everyone, I now have an update.
Today the tube was inserted through his nose again twice and he did not have any fluid so looks like he has stopped refluxing! Which is great news, he went for a wonder today with me and was allowed a tiny amount of grass and then had a Bran mash. He has started passing some stools every now and then which is good and his stomach is making a racket!
He keeps trying to neigh when I arrive and lets the vets know that I am there ha ha
He had a nose bleed today which was quite horrid and he wiped it all over me but I dont care. When I arrived I found him dragging the vets around his stable and he also tried to boot them when they were taking his temp so his sprit is back.
Only downside is that he has developed a Thrombolism if thats how you spell it where his Catheter was fitted. So he has to be taken off his drip and given aspirin. This will be hist first night without the drip so I am praying he will be ok.
He really has been a fighter through all this and I hope he has enough fight to get through it, still early days.
Its amazing really, they were all trying to get his head down for the tube today and then I arrived and there you go he lowered his head for me and let them do it.
Everyone keeps saying he loves me to much to leave me and I am hoping and starting to think they are right. Will let you know more when I do xx

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:55 am

To me..who is absolutely no expert...that sounds very positive B.B....I got a tear in the corner of my eye...! Embarassed

Wish you and Coster a continued recovery xx

Master Friend Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 364

yep tears in both eyes here too it sounds so positive now im so please for you again more hugs for both of you and im thinking of you both thankyou for keeping us updated xxxx

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 10:08 am

Still thinking of you. Lots of hugs and fingers crossed.

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:14 pm

OMG I feel for you and your boy. Its horrendous that you have to cope with the horse being unwell and that HUGE bill. Its clear I should have done better in school and become a vet. Its clearly a licence to print money. What was the hospital called Dick Turpins hospital for highway robbery!!!!! Hope he is on the mend soon and try and keep positive xxxx

Master Friend Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 475

Everything crossed here for him.

Friend in Training Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 24

Hi Lisa,

I am sorry to hear that coster is unwell, i am keeping fingers crossed for you both.

Love from heffy & Rosie xxxxx

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:43 pm

sure sounds like he getting better, I do hope so, love again for you both from here x

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:04 pm

Delighted that he is doing what he is supposed to be doing. Long may it last. Sending white light to you both. It is very stressful.

Regards,

Caitriona xx

Senior Friend Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 188 Location: UK

Hi Everyone, a new update....
Coster is doing very very well, he is no longer on any medication and is merely staying at the hospital a little longer so that they can keep an eye on him. If he continues to progress like this he can come home this weekend.
What a fighter and Brave boy he has been.
I am so so pleased.
Does anyone know where I can get hold of some stable mats as soon a possible? I need them for when he comes home.
To be honest I would rather not spend a fortune as need to pay his vets bill and second hand would do. I just dont want him laying down with his wound and any cold coming up through the floor.
Thanks peeps, will update again soon
xxxx

Master Friend Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 475

Oh that is wonderful news! Very Happy

I am so pleased. Well done all concerned.
I hope someone close to you can help with some mats for him.
That's made my week.

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 5:25 pm

That's fantastic news Very Happy

What a fighter he is. Give him a big kiss from me. Very Happy

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 7:05 pm

wow thas fantastic for you

a gentle one for Costa xx

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 8:36 pm

Brilliant.. Exclamation

Senior Friend Joined: 31 Dec 2009 Posts: 188

Glad to hear your big boy is doing so well, gentle hugs all round Very Happy

Scats here sell stable mats, so I imagine any other countryman type store would...West Midlands Farmers or similar

Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 6:31 pm

Great news xx

Senior Friend Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 188 Location: UK

Just reading through this old post again, it really took me back and I am crying my eyes out!
I cannot believe that my precious precious baby, is out in his summer field right now, flicking his tale up eating grass with his buddies and having his silly bronks around the field.
I am so so so lucky, Coster I love you with every part of me Smile

thank you for surviving Smile

xx

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:04 pm

What a journey you have been on and that 'Coster' is so well now,Lucky boy Smile

Friend for Life Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 3141

Oh BB what a heart wrenching but beautiful post and I know exactly how you feel. Coster is a very lucky boy to have you taking care of him and you are a very lucky lady to have him in your life. I wish you both well. xx