MandysMom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm glad to hear he got through the surgery. Sending prayers for Willie's recovery. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennesseegrey Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Caesar just went though this in August. He had a pouch for about a week and it was no big deal, be he moved so much better after it was removed. You will be so glad you went through with this surgery because Willie's going to get back to his old self in no time. Are you going to do chemo also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Caesar just went though this in August. He had a pouch for about a week and it was no big deal, be he moved so much better after it was removed. You will be so glad you went through with this surgery because Willie's going to get back to his old self in no time. Are you going to do chemo also? I believe we are. The oncologist has been in touch with Dr Couto and is willing to follow the osu protocol. I am also doing holistic treatment including antioxidants, salmon oil, high fat low carb diet. Did you do chemo? Did the pouch speed healing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Checking in with more prayers. 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...
duncan41 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sending many prayers for Willie. Let the difficult days be few and the healing swift. 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...
Bevd Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 This is quite accurate. There will be no more pain for Willie. Don't look at it as he has no leg, instead he has no osteo!! How wonderful Correct Caesar just went though this in August. He had a pouch for about a week and it was no big deal, be he moved so much better after it was removed. You will be so glad you went through with this surgery because Willie's going to get back to his old self in no time. Are you going to do chemo also? I believe we are. The oncologist has been in touch with Dr Couto and is willing to follow the osu protocol. I am also doing holistic treatment including antioxidants, salmon oil, high fat low carb diet. Did you do chemo? Did the pouch speed healing? Just check the antioxidants thingy because I seem to recall in my foggy brain that the antioxidants stuff shouldn't be done at the same time as the chemo. I'm not 100% on this but something tinkled in my brain when I read your post. Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I hope your sweetie is feeling good today; you will be happy to have him home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Have a great visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Today is another day on the road to recovery! Hugs all around. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) How long ago was your surgery? 5 years ago this week. I'm so glad to hear Willie's surgery went well. Ask the vet Onc. about the supplements. Most oncologists don't like their use, especially antioxidants, during chemo. I thought I remembered reading Willie will be getting Adriamycin. One of my osteo. boys got Adriamycin and I had it myself. Alex's appetite was off and he was lethargic for a few days after it. Here's a photo of Morgan a few days after he was home. He had less bruising than a lot of greys. Edited January 1, 2009 by MorganKonaAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Thinking of Wille this am. Hope you have a great visit, and please give that boy a very gentle hug from us!! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RSD_Ranger Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Ugh, I'm so sorry to hear of your osteo/amp diagnosis!!! It's a club I wish none of our pups had to join. We are about 2 weeks ahead of you and I've been documenting every day with what we went through. You can check it out here if you want the day-by-day breakdown. I know it's hard. I'm still in that phase where I look at him and think, "I can't believe I let them cut off your leg." But then I know they also cut off so much pain. We are on our first round of chemo and I have a question in to the OSU docs about adding Artemisinin to his treatment. EDITED: I can't keep these med names straight! Ranger has already taught me so much about courage. I kept expecting him to look for his lost limb, but instead he picked up the tripod hop in a flash. Only 2 weeks later and I'm still trying to slow him down on our trips outside. I have been so encouraged by all the fellow GTers who have been through this. My one huge suggestion would be to make sure he does not lick his incision. It is so much easier to control while he's "doped up." We tried all the collars and have finally reverted back to the standard plastic cone. Big hugs to you and your Willie!!! Edited January 1, 2009 by RSD_Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Keeping Willie and family in our prayers..... 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...
Madeara Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 here is Asia's saga. She is doing so well now and is as happy as can be and so am I. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565232623Qharve as all have said, it will get better we promise! Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 We went to visit Willie at 10:00 this morning. He walked halfway to the visitation room but was carried the rest of the way. His was bright eyed and very aware of every noise he heard. He wanted to go home with us so badly. We took him his own food and he ate an entire can plus a bite of dry. He has a little bruising but no swelling. The suction bulb was 1/2 full with fluid and looks manageable. I know he will be so happy to get home and we will be glad to have him back. Cake (our sweet girl) is so depressed as well as my 4 yr old son. He has cried each time we bring up his name. Thanks for continued good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 For a front leg amputee, a t-shirt works well. Much easier to deal with than the cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Glad he is doing so well. Fingers, toes, paws crossed for an uneventful recovery! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm so glad to hear he was bright-eyed and responsive when you went to see him. Sending lots of prayers for an uneventful recovery. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sounds like you had a good visit, that's great Lora. I know it must have been tough to leave him. Tomorrow will be here soon and your boy will be home and on his way!! He stays in our prayers Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The visit definitely sounded like it went well. Can't wait for Willie to be home back in familiar surroundings. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 He will be sooo happy to go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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