‘Piggy Bank’ turtle gets new operation as condition turns ‘very serious’

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‘Piggy Bank’ turtle gets new operation as condition turns ‘very serious’
By THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A VETERINARIAN team from Chulalongkorn University yesterday performed an emergency operation on a sea turtle, which was saved weeks ago after an operation to extract hundreds of coins from her stomach.

 

Dr Nantarisak Chansue, the chief surgeon, wrote on Facebook that she had decided to operate on Ormsin, or |“Piggy Bank”, due to complications from intestinal strangulation.

 

The condition might be because the turtle had more empty space in its torso from the first operation and its |body was adjusting itself, she said.

 

As of yesterday, the turtle was still in intensive care at the University’s Veterinary Faculty and no visits were allowed. “She is still in ICU. 

 

Very serious. Let’s pray for her,” Nantarisak wrote, adding that she was very worried about the situation.

 

The 25-year-old turtle was rescued from an abandoned pool in Chon Buri province. It had swallowed coins thrown into the pond by passers-by who are believed to have done so in the hope of longevity and good luck.

 

The vet team earlier this month removed 915 coins from her stomach. 

 

The hapless turtle underwent a seven-hour operation in Bangkok early this month to remove five kilograms of coins from its digestive tract. 

 

Hazards of throwing coins

 

The story of her plight and successful operation went viral, making headlines around the world. 

 

Her story also raised awareness about the hazards of throwing coins into ponds that might affect animals. 

 

The turtle’s plight is also connected to its age, as people were reportedly inclined to toss coins into the pond in hopes of similar longevity. 

 

The previous operation was deemed a success after Nantarisak reported a week ago that the turtle’s health condition had improved and it was swimming normally. 

 

Chulalongkorn vets said they hoped Ormsin would eventually be able to return to the sea because it could easily live for another 60 years.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30309600

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-03-20

[berybert]

No visits allowed !!!  No fun being ill.

[Blindedbythelight]

1 hour ago, tomyummer said:

And the government can't afford to pay the medical bills of the Erawan Shrine victims?

Maybe Omsin can donate the 915 coins instead?

Would you like to be treated by a Veterinarian ? Go to the front of the Line.

[metisdead]

Troll posts have been removed. 

[Prbkk]

The poor thing is likely soup, if not toast.

[Katipo]

I hope charges relating to animal abuse are laid against the owners. It might highlight that certain 'Buddhist' practices related to giving money and freeing birds, fish, turtles, or whatever are actually totally un-Buddhist and should cease completely. Perhaps if senior Monks could speak out against these practices too.

[onemorechang]

Lets hope it makes a recovery.

I like turtles.

Get well Mr Turtle.

 

Edited March 20, 2017 by onemorechang

[Jonmarleesco]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The turtle’s plight is also connected to its age, as people were reportedly inclined to toss coins into the pond in hopes of similar longevity. 

Stupid buggers! Reptiles, such as crocs, alligators, tortoises and turtles, can live to be 200. Do they really think a few carelessly tossed coins will extend their longevity to that extent?

[elgordo38]

3 hours ago, Blindedbythelight said:

Would you like to be treated by a Veterinarian ? Go to the front of the Line.

Are they the same as doctors who hand you bags of pills and shout "next"?

[elgordo38]

12 minutes ago, Jonmarleesco said:

Stupid buggers! Reptiles, such as crocs, alligators, tortoises and turtles, can live to be 200. Do they really think a few carelessly tossed coins will extend their longevity to that extent?

Please can we refrain from terms like stupid buggers! We all have our little  idiosyncrasies but in the end belong to the village of man.