Update on Sid with pictures

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Today was Sid's last Post Operative check up, Yipee!! The Vet said that the surgery site (from the removal of his abcess) is healing very well. He is able to stop the anti inflammatory medication but will continue to take Baytril until the end of the month. He has a tiny bit of swollen tissue but the vet checked it out and even took a tiny sample and it just seems to be granulated scar tissue. He had some sutures holding his wound open for cleaning and debriding and those were removed today as well. If anyone has any questions I have taken notes and have itemized bill's detailing all that was done. Here are some pictures of the happy boy from today….

He was soaking in his water but I was too slow to catch him

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Here he is coming to see if I have food, you can see his swelling lower left

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And here is his girlfriend, she doesn't talk much

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Thank you to everyone who shared their wisdom and kindness regarding Sid's ailment and recovery.
 

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Hey Erin
Sid is cute. He looks about the same size as Franklin T.. How old is he? Also, his enclosure looks pretty. And how is that girl friend working out for him? Sorry for all the guestions but I am nosey!!!
 

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love his yard too.. show how simple it can be done, but how strong it needs to be as well.. secure.. Nice.
 

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His girlfriend must be sad, she seems a bit blue. :p Glad he is doing so well. So what is the bad news, how much has it cost so far to fix him up?
 

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FranklinTturtle said:
Hey Erin
Sid is cute. He looks about the same size as Franklin T.. How old is he? Also, his enclosure looks pretty. And how is that girl friend working out for him? Sorry for all the guestions but I am nosey!!!

Sid is 6 and weigh's 32.5 pounds. His girlfriend is great. She is alway's there waiting for attention:).
 

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CtTortoiseMom said:
FranklinTturtle said:
Hey Erin
Sid is cute. He looks about the same size as Franklin T.. How old is he? Also, his enclosure looks pretty. And how is that girl friend working out for him? Sorry for all the guestions but I am nosey!!!

Sid is 6 and weigh's 32.5 pounds. His girlfriend is great. She is alway's there waiting for attention:).
Does he really give her attention in the girl friend way? forgive me!
 

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Jacqui said:
His girlfriend must be sad, she seems a bit blue. :p Glad he is doing so well. So what is the bad news, how much has it cost so far to fix him up?

The final cost was 1,200. The Baytril was expensive!! I had to get two bottles and they were $60 a piece! I had to fill the prescription for the anti-inflammatory at my pharmacy so now there is a computer record for "Sid Tortoise". Earlier this week I had to pick up a prescription for one of the kids and the pharmacist asked how my tortoise was doing :)



FranklinTturtle said:
CtTortoiseMom said:
FranklinTturtle said:
Hey Erin
Sid is cute. He looks about the same size as Franklin T.. How old is he? Also, his enclosure looks pretty. And how is that girl friend working out for him? Sorry for all the guestions but I am nosey!!!

Sid is 6 and weigh's 32.5 pounds. His girlfriend is great. She is alway's there waiting for attention:).
Does he really give her attention in the girl friend way? forgive me!
Oh, I get it, sorry I misunderstood. Yes, he even does his flashing dance in front of "her".
 

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Wow...they charge ALOT more there where you all live.....I think when all was said and done with my CDT (albeit he is a bit smaller LOL) and his abscess and meds it was just a touch under 400.

Sid looks much happier and that little bump will be gone before you realize it as it continues to heal.... :D
 

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Yea! Sid looks like he's doing great!!! Good lookin' guy you have there! :)
 
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