Spayed female, gravid 🙃 (Ovarian Remnant Syndrome)

[caryl]

I really am sorry this is all happening yet again. I’m be saying extra extra prayers.

@noodlehaus

I was told there were adhesions noted when they went in the second time. This has been nagging at the back of my mind since last night, exactly how much is too much to put her through? At what point is the scar tissue going to start impacting her mobility and quality of life?

Of course no one can know just how Celia feels, but I do know that you’re an excellent caretaker for your well- loved animals. You pay close attention to them, and you know when they’re behaving in an unusual way. I’m not a snake but I know first-hand about post-surgical abdominal adhesions. They’re not fun. But they’re not usually horrible, either. Often it’s possible to forget about them for a long time. I can’t move like a snake (wish I could!) and I don’t know how they’d affect her. It’s got to be very different from a human’s experience.

We know that you’ll do what is right. Extra prayers for Celia and for you, @noodlehaus .

[noodlehaus]

Vet called and asked permission to do an x-ray to be certain, but we’re pretty sure at this point it is eggs and there is to be a decision made from here. I swear, this girl…

[caryl]

Ah, man. I know that’s what you were expecting, but still.

[noodlehaus]

I’m probably going to ask to be sent the x-ray again because I feel like I have to see how she keeps managing this. Vet called back, she’s got 11 slugs just hanging out in there. That means she’s produced double digits every time, surgery be darned.

We’re giving her another go. She handles surgery well, yes adhesions are a concern, but it’s still worth a shot because she’s otherwise the same happy, healthy, active noodle.

[cmills]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen an animal so gosh darn determined to have offspring, my goodness! Fingers crossed for both you and her!

[indiflare]

wow, that’s crazy. She really does not care that you have told her she can’t have eggs anymore.

[caryl]

This really is beyond insanity. Surely, surely, surely this will be the last time… right, Celia?

When will they do the procedure?

[nswilkerson1]

I know this isn’t something at the very front of your mind with this going on, but I’ve got to ask…. Have you had to pay for a spay twice now, and are going to have to pay for a 3rd spay on her?

[caryl]

Celia should get an entry in the Guiness Book of World Records for “Most Spays Ever of Any Animal in the World.” And I sincerely hope that she doesn’t top her own record!

[indiflare]

Honestly, you might be able to try for that… It’s gotta be pretty rare for an animal to need more than one

[noodlehaus]

@caryl

When will they do the procedure?

As of right now, surgery is scheduled for May 2nd.

@nswilkerson1

I know this isn’t something at the very front of your mind with this going on, but I’ve got to ask…. Have you had to pay for a spay twice now, and are going to have to pay for a 3rd spay on her?

I did have to pay for both previous spays, and I will also be paying for this one.

[nswilkerson1]

@noodlehaus

I did have to pay for both previous spays, and I will also be paying for this one.

That was the assumption I had come to, but was just curious. 3rd times a charm maybe?

[noodlehaus]

That’s the hope, because my budget can’t take another round of this. Even now, the only reason we can move so swiftly to have her taken care of is her vet’s office allowing us to do payments.

[noodlehaus]

In case anyone wanted to see the internal situation with my girl:

[deanaii]

This is such a crazy story. I’d heard about it, but didn’t know it was your snake. Good luck!

[jawramik]

I’m so sorry you and Celia are having to go through this yet again. That’s crazy that she managed to regrow her ovaries…again.

I really hope the third spay finally does the trick!

[noodlehaus]

She continues to be a pain in my bum. Checked in on her and she’s getting ready to shed, so I’ll have to call her vet and see if that’ll delay things or not.

[noodlehaus]

Well, the vet agrees that surgery is a no-go while she’s in blue. They’re pretty booked so the next available date is in three weeks, May 23rd.

[cmills]

Oh dear, sorry to see such a long push-back, I hope that she (Celia) doesn’t throw any more wrenches in the mix and stays happy and healthy for the next few weeks

[armiyana]

Oh no. That really sucks. That really is a long wait now.