Guest ss556 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 She looks wonderful. This is greyt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Continued good wishes for Mango! Keep it up sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 She's doing really good. In spite of what my vets said about the area of her incision where they had to remove so much skin, I never thought it would heal closed. But that's exactly what it's doing. It's half the size it was a week and a half ago, when I first brought her home. Which reminds me - I need to go get her in the tub to do her hydrotherapy so it keeps on healing closed... 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooCroo Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Heal quickly, sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Wow! What a difference! The incision looks 110% better then before! Great job, Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 We went for post-surgical re-check #2 today: Mango has gained 1 lb (I can't believe that I haven't been able to put more weight back on her - me, Cookie Mom? ); the incision site is healing perfectly now - Dr D said it's about 40% smaller than it was last week - I need to get a new picture for y'all; and Miss Mango is doing all around terrific. We're going to continue the hydrotherapy and collasite application and see where we are next week. If she continues to improve as she has this week, Dr D will clear her to go to the oncologist to discuss whether we do chemo or not. Next set of deep breaths coming up! And for all you Takoda fans out there, I talked to Dr D about his progress with the hind end weakness. LS? FCE? Or something else altogether? We're going in next week to have a consult with both Dr D and Dr B, who saw Takoda initially on an emergency basis when he first went down. So, we'll see what we can figure out for him next week as well. (Hey, Kamsmom, do you do housecalls for photo sessions? I can't for the life of me capture Takoda's sweetness and silliness with my camera, which is why I haven't posted any new pictures of him. Every picture I take he looks like a Sad Sack, and he's really not at all!) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leah Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am glad she is home and feeling better. The collar is a greyt idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missilesmom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 How brave everyone is in your household. Keep up the good healing work, sweetie. Prayers coming at ya. Quote BABY, HE WAS BORN TO RUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GracieGirlGrey Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Glad to hear such good news about Mango! Please give Takoda big hugs from us - the sweet fuzzy boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hugs from over the pond for both houndies......... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) As you know if you've been over to EEG, I've been taking pictures today. So I figured I'd take a couple of Mango's incision, for comparison for me as much as anyone else. She's doing great - with the exception of a different gait, she's "my Mango". In fact, she had gotten a little grumpy in the couple of months prior to the diagnosis (now I know why) and she's not grumpy at all now. She actually cuddles more with me now than she did BA (before amputation). Here are the pics taken today. Forgive the crusty appearance - I hadn't done her water therapy yet at the point I took them. Is it my imagination, or does the wound look like it's healing in the shape of a heart? * * * * * * * * * * Edited January 11, 2009 by mangos_mom 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GracieGirlGrey Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 sweet baby girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Checking in on Mango. How is your sweet girl doing? We need pictures and an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Bumping for Mango news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Going through serious Mango withdrawal! Update - please! Any Takoda pics yet? And, yes of course the wound is healing in the shape of heart! Beautiful, beautiful Mango! You make my heart sing! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm sorry - I wasn't posting news because, frankly, there isn't any. Mango's wound continues to heal nicely without any further problems or stitching. She's got a tee shirt on right now and is sacked out behind my chair, otherwise I'd take a new picture. It's gone from being heart-shaped to being like a little grin there on her side. She's moving faster and faster around the house and the yard. Bet if I get her out to a play-date, she'll be running with the pack! The hard part of all this right now is that my vet won't release her to potentially undergo chemo until that incision is healed. He wants to make sure that she's fully recovered from everything she went through post-surgery before I hit her with something like chemo that will knock her down again. I'm struggling with that because I don't want to override him, but I feel like I have this great big clock hanging over my head that ticking steadily. I honestly don't know what to do - I've been debating on coming here to ask, but keep hoping this will be the week that he gives me the go-ahead. Since you've got me talking, let me ask for insight on this little tidbit as well: the biopsy sample was lost between my vet's office and the lab. So I don't have a confirmation of diagnosis. Will an oncologist even consider chemo without the benefit of that? It looks like I'll be working from home tomorrow because they are predicting one of our infamous ice storms here in the Dallas area. I'll get some more pictures and post them tomorrow night if work doesn't run me ragged tomorrow. I wish I was fast enough with my camera to catch Takoda when he's being silly. Otherwise, it's just pictures of him sleeping. And here he is right now, as if he knows I'm talking about him! My fuzzy boy. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am so glad to hear that Mango is doing so well. Have you been in touch with an oncologist or is your primary vet going to administer the chemo when the time arrives. I know that at OSU they recommend beginning the chemo right after surgery which would not allow time for biopsy results to be returned. I am guessing that they will agree to administer based on x ray and history . I would e-mail Dr. Couto and ask about the chemo and the need to wait for additional healing. BTW we started Willile's chemo before his incision was totally healed. I know Mango has had several setbacks but her incision looks as good or better than Willie's when we started. Please let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Crap! Lost the sample? Man, I would want to throttle whomever did that! Glad to hear her incision is getting better. I have no thoughts on the chemo, I have never been threw that. Give those two a and a from us over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am so glad to hear that Mango is doing so well. Have you been in touch with an oncologist or is your primary vet going to administer the chemo when the time arrives. I know that at OSU they recommend beginning the chemo right after surgery which would not allow time for biopsy results to be returned. I am guessing that they will agree to administer based on x ray and history . I would e-mail Dr. Couto and ask about the chemo and the need to wait for additional healing. BTW we started Willile's chemo before his incision was totally healed. I know Mango has had several setbacks but her incision looks as good or better than Willie's when we started. Please let us know what you find out. I haven't been in touch with an oncologist yet because my vet said he would give the referral when she was healed. It's not that he's holding me hostage, so much as I'm holding myself hostage by wanting to trust him. I did email OSU about the delay and feasability of doing chemo at this late date. I explained why we hadn't gone that route yet, but didn't ask specifically whether there was merit to waiting any longer. I've been corresponding with Dr Marin there. She asked if xrays and blood work had been done recently, so I'm going to request that when I take Mango back for her recheck this week. I'm thinking that I'll tell Dr D my concerns and that I want to at least have an initial visit with an oncologist now, even if we don't start chemo. I took pictures today as promised. I'll post them in a separate response. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Momma tortured me tonight. She said that she was cleaning my boo-boo. But she wouldn't let me help - go figure. Momma says my boo-boo is like a smile. I can't see it with the bite-naught thingy choking around my neck. What do you think? As you can see, I survived Momma's poking and prodding and am back on my feet. And then Momma gave my brudder and me the bestest treat in the whole greyt world! Mmm-mmm! Whipped cream for me, too! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Exena Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 She's so precious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Her incision looks amazing! That's great that it has healed so well. I know you were worried about her weight before, but she looks perfect in the most recent pictures you posted. She shouldn't gain any more. I don't know what the protocol about chemo is, but I would think it is better to do it too soon than too late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 She looks great. I understand your want to trust your vet. I think discussing your concerns is a great idea. Let us know how it goes. Big hugs to both your babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Checking in for an update on precious Mango. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Momma tortured me tonight. She said that she was cleaning my boo-boo. But she wouldn't let me help - go figure. Momma says my boo-boo is like a smile. I can't see it with the bite-naught thingy choking around my neck. What do you think? As you can see, I survived Momma's poking and prodding and am back on my feet. And then Momma gave my brudder and me the bestest treat in the whole greyt world! Mmm-mmm! Whipped cream for me, too! Kate, Mango looks soooo good!! I LOVE the expression on Takoda's face with the whipped cream!! Hugs & kisses to my babies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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