Today, I brought my dog to the vet for a routine surgery. The vets assured me that no dog had ever died during this procedure. Apparently my dog was the first. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was lying in bed recovering from a laparoscopy with my dog laying next to me. I fell asleep and later awoke to a burning pain on my incisions. My dog had decided the stitches would be fun to chew on. FML
Today, I took my dog for a basic spay and dental cleaning procedure. When I picked her up from the vet, I was reading through the surgery papers before they sent me away. They'd pulled 29 abscessed teeth and didn’t feel the need to tell me. FML
Today, I took my dog to the vet. The vet asked me to hold him still and keep him chill while he took his temperature rectally. My dog freaked out, jumped, and the thermometer hit me in the face. The vet just said, “That’s a first.” FML
Today, I started my dream job of being a veterinarian. My first day consisted of having to put down 12 dogs and 5 cats. FML
Today, I took my dog to the vet. Wanting to seem like a responsible owner, I lifted him onto the exam table. My back then cracked loudly, I dropped him, and he ran straight into a trash can. The vet sighed and asked, “Rough day for both of you?” FML
Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend my entire life right from when I was born, to be euthanised. I had booked in advance. The vet ambled in all spritely and cheerfully asked, "Just here for a checkup, aye?" FML
Today, I went to visit my grandpa. He has an easily excited dog, who barreled into my freshly broken knee. I felt my knee move out of place again. The dog chipped a tooth. We went to the vet first. FML
Today, I was flattered to receive a hand-addressed letter for the first time in years. I tore it open to discover it was actually addressed to my dog. It was a vaccination reminder from his vet. FML
Today, I went to pick up my dog from the vet after she had surgery. I somehow managed to lock my keys, my purse, and my dog in the car. FML
Today, I was discharged from the hospital after having scrotal surgery. When I got home, the anesthetic had worn off, but I felt okay. Then my dog jumped up at me, paws slamming straight into my nuts. FML
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FMLz92 0
omg im so sorry!! thats so sad. jeez
betsymonty 0
So sorry. They should at least pay for a new puppy.
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rukusrazor 0
"Routine Surgery" is a term used by the vet themselves, doesn't mean it's nothing. I'd glance over the paperwork you signed. btw, I'm sorry to hear it :( From VetTech: "It's only called "routine" because it's something that is done several times a day, day in and day out. Each vet has their own "routine" that they go through, for every ovariohysterectomy and orchiectomy, from the time they don their sterile gloves to the last stitch. But that's the only reason. They're not easy surgeries, they're not painless or predictable and death is always a possibility."
fmllmao123 0
im so sorry.....but chances are this is fake
yikes12345 0
#7? really? how is it "not really FYL, more like FthevetsL"? yes, it's not good for the vet when an animal they are operating on dies, but how is it not an FML? you obviously are not an animal person and do not know what it is like to love an animal. when my dog died i was devastated. he was a big part of my life and my heart. and you can't just "Get a new dog". you have to feel ready to get another dog. it's not like "oh crap, I spilled ketchup on my shirt, i'll just go buy a new one"
whatacoolkid 0
That is horrible! I've lost so many animals, too, and I know it's very hard to deal with. Hopefully, after time goes by, you can move on and adopt another dog. Screw all the people who said you deserved it. They are mean horrible people. :(
Lisa McComb 10
if you had'nt said it, I would have. Thanks for your compassion. Hard to believe there are so many ignorant thoughtless people replying.
SophiaMay 0
how do 56 people think you deserve this. Im so so sorry for your loss.
pearls 0
#2, a new puppy is hardly the answer, dogs are irreplaceable. I'm so sorry for you :( I'd die if my dog died during surgery like that :(
gumcuzzler 0
if it was a poodle..then yeah, you deserved it
pearls 0
also, still don't get why people say "sue" every time. yes it's sad and it's bad but ACCIDENTS HAPPEN and people need to get over that. suing is not always the answer like most people today think it is.
piderman13 0
#26 haha! otherwise very sad ): my dog got cancer and died recently so i feel sad for you cuz i loved my puppy. (once a puppy always a puppy)
allylovesbrody 0
awww im sorry, this is definitely a fml, unfortunately
wiiareonfire 0
From Vet's POV: "Today, like any other day, I was to preform a routine surgery. Remarkably few pets have ever been seriously affected (like an infection) or killed by this certain procedure, but one of my patients died in the middle of the surgery. I'm as scared as hell about being sued. FML"
GottaBeFirst 0
WTF is the point of writing something like this? seriously just don't say anything if u got nothing to say