April 18, 2009

We just got back from visiting Sam at the hospital. He was situated in a pen in the Intensive Care Ward, which was much different than the Intensive Care Unit. Here, there were many more animals, VOCAL animals. Panting dogs, screaming cats, and then our peaceful, sleeping Sam. We are were with him for about two hours.

We talk with two of the doctors that had been caring for him since the beginning. They remark that they are not happy he is back in the hospital, but they are excited to see him again. We have heard from numerous doctors and nurses that Sampson is their "favorite" patient. I have even received emails from nurses, letting me how how special they think Sam is.

Dr. Arnold informs us that they emptied out his bladder the day before with a catheter, and now we must wait to see if he will pp on his own. He may have nerve damage that is causing his bladder to fill up completely, until it's so full that urine constantly seeps out and he is unable to relieve himself. They have given him medication to relax the muscles around his bladder. They hope that this will give the nerves time to recuperate from having been stretched out to the max.

Other than that, he's one cool guy. No complaining. Just smiles and kisses.

We will see him again tomorrow.