Guest greytmonty Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Monty's huge incision for his lymphosarcoma never healed properly . He just saw the vet and we were told he needs to go back under Monday to have the edges debreeded (?) and re-sewn , which means more anesthesia, more days of limiting his movement, more days with the bite-not collar, and more money. Oy vey! On the other hand , they said he looks great for a dog with cancer! Edited January 5, 2009 by greytmonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sending prayers for swift recovery and healing for our little Monty. An Angel Watches over. 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 Hollys2hounds Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh no Karen... What can I say? Just giant hugs are sent your way!!! are for you. :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug for all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sending gentle hugs and healing thoughts to Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Poor baby! Hopefully getting it cleaned up will help it heal quicker. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm so sorry to read this...but debriding the wound probably is necessary and will help Monty heal better overall. This is one of the options I discussed with the vet when Grace was attacked a little over a year ago. The vet first had me flush the wound 2-3 times a day and changed our antibiotics, which did the trick with her. She did not have to go back in for surgery a second time, so maybe discuss that with the vet first. Can you post pics of what the wound looks like? PM me if you'd like more details. Feel better soon Monty, I'm glad to hear that your vet thinks you look great! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Poor Monty and poor Karen. It is so hard when they don't do well. I have a feeling that things are going to turn around now. 2009 will bring you all good things. Just think good, positive thoughts and energy. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh for God's sakes!! Like he hasn't been through enough. Healing thoughts and prayers for that handsome boy, and prayers for you to remain sane 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 greytloves Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Ack. Poor Monty. However, that should speed up the healing. I also would say you must flush it a few times a day. Pure water. I take a large syringe (no needle) a bowl of water, fill and flush away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Poor Monty and poor you, Karen. Sending prayers & gentle hugs to you & Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh, poor baby! Praying for clean edges and a talented seamstress! 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...
MerlinsMum Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh dear I hope it goes well. Please keep us posted, and I am sending lots of good thoughts that it will all go swimmingly. :goodluck :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks everyone. I can try to post pics later. I think it is past flushing, the edges are healed up and there is a huge hole left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh geeezzz! Hoping that this will be a quick procedure and then everything will be just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Poor Monty and poor you - like there hasn't been enough to get through already. My thoughts and prayers will be with both of you on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oy, poor Monty and poor you. I hope they get it tidied up and and it heals clean and quick. Sending good thoughts your way. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Poor bug. Sending prayers. 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...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 These pictures don't show how deep it goes. you can see inside the incision to his muscle. oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Oy! That's one tough spot to heal right there, isn't it? The stitching towards the outside of the incision looks great though. Debriding would likely be best for him, you might want to ask about flushing and antibiotics (a different type in case the bacteria was resistant in the first place, thus the trouble in healing) after the surgery. I hope all goes well and he heals fast. Poor guy, poor you, poor wallet. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Damn, you guys just can't catch a break! My conintued thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Kinda creepy looking, but try not to worry over it. We've had things look like they were healed, taken the stitches out, gone home, and a day later had the former incision peel right back open -- and this in dogs without Monty's challenges. Happens sometimes. I'm betting 2nd round of stitches will do it for him. 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...
RobinM Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I;m so sorry you both have to go through this. He will do fine on Monday and he will be in my prayers. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Monty and you, too. I'll be thinking of him on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Poor Monty; sending our prayers that it heals up quickly after they get him fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpantslady Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 a speedy, uneventful recovery and no more surgerys!!! Quote Iris www.ligc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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