mangos_mom Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 I'll admit - I'm a little scared right now. I just got back from going to hopefully bring her home. She was doing so good on Saturday when I saw her, sitting up, alert and responsive, willing to get herself up and take a few steps at a time. I was determined she was coming home tonight. So much so that I baked a batch of liver brownies when I took a lunch break today (I'm working from home this week so that I can be here to make sure she's all right.) Anyway, when they said, "Come back with us - the doctor wants to talk to you," my heart sank again. It seems that her bruising - forgive me, the technical term eludes me right now - is getting worse instead of better. She's red from her neck to her groin right now. And her kidney values are double what they're supposed to be (and what they were last Tuesday, the day before the surgery). She had been bandaged until Saturday, when they removed it thinking that it might be keeping her from getting up more. Sunday, the techs on duty called the doctor in because she was dehydrated. They have her on IV fluids, and she's responding, but they're worried about the kidneys. I also found out that my doctor had gotten the Amicar and was using it for her. Is it possible she's had a reaction to that? I don't even know what questions to ask right now. Dr D said he would call me tomorrow to let me know if they were seeing any improvement. I hate how things look to be going so well and all of a sudden the rug is pulled out from under you again. Please keep my baby girl in your thoughts tonight... Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited
carronstar Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Quote
4greyhounds Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Sending more prayers and bright light... Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter
RobinM Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 OH G-D. Poor baby. Poor you. I have Mango in my prayers... big time. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Oh Kate Tons of prayers coming from here too. Quote
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Thinking of you and Mango and sending prayers Quote
Guest greyt2love Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Thinking of you and Mango and keeping you both in my prayers. Quote
Guest GreytMuse Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Big prayers for you and Mango, Kate. Please know you all are in my thoughts. Quote
duncan41 Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Poor Mango! Prayers to her and hugs to you, Kate. Please keep us informed of her progress! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK
kamsmom Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 I so wish I had something to say to help Kate. Please know that we are thinking of you and Mango tonight. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste.
Guest greydogluvr Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Oh, sweet Mango!! Things are going to get better. You have all of my positive vibes plus some. Edited December 9, 2008 by greydogluvr Quote
Guest joedogs_mom Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Thinking of you and praying for a good night for both of you... Quote
Houndtime Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Poor girl. Sending good thoughts and prayers. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds
Guest nlochansky Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 sending all the good thoughts I can possibly think to you and Mango Quote
patricia Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Sending tons of prayers and white light for Mango. 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.
queenwinniesmom Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Oh, no! Sending lots of prayers and white light to Mango, and hoping this is just temporary. I'm PMing you. Quote Nancy, Mom to Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, Evangelina, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Sending prayers for Mango. Quote
Hawthorn Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Thinking of you and Mango . Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting
Charlies_Dad Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Both you and Mango are in our thoughts. We are hoping she turns the corner on this and she can come home with you soon! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl.
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Thinking about you guys this morning Quote
Aerosmom Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 I hope Mango is already recovering, but maybe you or your doctor can call Dr. Couto at OSU this morning and see if they can offer any advice. Sending many hugs and prayers for you and Mango! 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=
tbhounds Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 If she was dehydrated when they pulled the blood then yes her kidney values would be high. Hopefully the kidneys will respond with the IV fluids. Are they checking her platelet count? Quote
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