We set up office—our staff consisted of 2 doctors, 1 nurse, and a surgeon (me.) After a while Len started calling me “Dr. Seuss.” He and George brought the patients to me via ambulance (or a “canoe-ee” was what Len called it), which was actually a Rubbermaid container lid. They wrote on a chart, weighed the patients, listened to their hearts, took temperatures, told me what had caused the wounds, administered anesthesia gas, and lots and lots of shots! We had a meeting beforehand to talk about what we were going to do, and they busied themselves while I sewed up the patients. They also took care of their animals and dolls while they were in recovery. I was amazed how quickly the morning went by, and how I was able to get all the mending done, keeping the boys and Clara totally entertained and mess free for hours!
I made sure to write on the patient’s chart after each operation. It was quite entertaining to read through. Thought you might enjoy.
Mr. Horse—
Emergency surgery, disconnected tail. Could not recover tail. Reconnected fur where stuffing was seeping out. Anesthesia gas was administered, after totally unconscious, and local anesthetics were applied via shot.
A tooth was extracted as well.
Quick recovery—was walking around and playing again before anesthetic had completely worn off.
Mr. Alaskan Bear—
3rd degree tears on left leg and hip seam caused by “big boy’s class at church with Daddy.” Deacons can be detrimental to a toy—he is lucky to be alive. He may reconsider attending church in the future.
Stitches given, as well as brain surgery by Dr. Len. Dr. George gave lots of power shots to help him recover quicker.
Nurse Clara was a bit temperamental and possessive of the clipboard. Might consider replacing her in the future. A pen was thrown, and unwanted shots were applied while she screamed. Also, I received an injury during surgery when I poked myself with the needle. Everyone quickly administered to it and a band-aid wasn’t required.
Miss “Anna” doll—
Only local anesthesia seemed needed to reattach left leg. Was alert throughout surgery. We ran out of “broken leg” medicine, but Dr. Len was able to find more. She seemed fine after recovery, but had to be suddenly rushed to the hospital “because she was about to die.” Unfortunately, she did not make it. However, Dr. Len was able to locate some “poison medicine” as an antidote, which helped Miss Anna come back to life.
Miss “Jubie” doll—
Popped seams on right shoulder, right hip, and posterior of left leg. Preventive repair also done on posterior right leg. Surgery was long and intensive but all went well. Post-surgery therapy recommended due to psychological damage from being in darkened cupboard for 4 ½ years.
Nurse Clara took suddenly ill during the surgery also. Dr. George found the necessary elixir and administered through shot.
Purple Lizard—
Gaping wound in tail. 13 stitches required.
Future rehabilitation therapy will be needed to return flattened tail to original state by moving stuffing downward.
Clifford Dog Pillow—
Small hole creating problems. No anesthesia was necessary because of pillow’s fear of “hurty medicine.” Recovery was quick, and was able to go home immediately.
