Guest Bodie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I explained my fears about Bodie in the post Bodie's Long Trip Home posted earlier today. I went to work and left Bodie in the care of my adult daughters. They called me at 2:30 p.m. and told me they saw that Bodie was bleeding heavily from his incision. I called my vet and they said to bring him right in. I thought perhaps he had pulled open a staple, but it is much worse than that. The skin next to a large section of his incision is dying. It has turned black and brittle. Another part of his incision is swelling and has turned bright red and is inflammed. All of this happened since I left this morning and while he was lying in his crate. My vet called OSU and spoke with the surgeon, Dr. Hilldreth. As my vet expected and Dr. Hilldreth confirmed, the two inch wide, approximately four inch long swath of dead skin will have to be removed and a sliding skin graft performed to move skin over and take it's place. He is already on antibiotics and it is hoped that will contain the inflammation. All of this happened so suddenly, I am devestated. If this skin graft doesn't take hold, I don't know what we'll do. He was to start chemotherapy on Monday, but now that is not possible. I called Dr. McMahon, his oncologist, and this will set back his chemotherapy about a week. She tells me he will recover from this setback, but I'm an emotional mess. What else can go wrong? Please keep Bodie in your prayers. He has been through so much with his staph infection, then sudden diagnosis of cancer, now this. He needs all the prayers, white lights, good thoughts...any outside help he can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about Bodie's setback... I'll be thinking of him. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Prayers and goo dthoughts and best wishes for everyone: patient, doctors, family! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LadyChester Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sending good thoughts and well wishes to Bodie and your whole family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh Brodie sweetheart and to your family. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greybookends Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about the set back. Sending healing prayers for Bodie. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Enna Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Lots and lots of prayers going your way for Bodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tallgreydogmom Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Prayers for Bodie and his family. I am so so sorry you have to go thru this. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am so sorry...hang in there :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Blessings upon your household. Poor Bodie-boy! and gentle scritches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 both you and bodie are in my thoughts Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am so sorry and am praying for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am so sorry. Sending many prayers and white light and of course gentle hugs. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am so sorry for this setback. Sending all good thoughts for a rapid recovery for Bodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 We are praying for all of you. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aerosmom Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm sorry to hear this. If you are on Circle of Grey, this happened to another grey named Moe about a month ago I think. His owner's name is Cheryl, and if I remember he had to have surgery post amputation too. Now he's fine and getting chemo. Maybe you can pm her and ask questions. This must be so hard for you and Bodie. I'll be praying for Bodie. Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Praying for Bodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Poor Bodie - you guys are having a tough time of it. As you said, hopefully the fact that he's already on anti-biotics will help him out with this. I send prayers for Bodie and to you. Please let us know how everything goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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