RaineysMom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) We are at the evet and Rainey has bloat!!! She is going in to surgery as soon as the surgeon can get here Her stomach is not full of gas but has flipped. I pray we have gotten her in in time!! The dr is vey concerned because of her age and that there may be something else very bad causing this!! Please please please pray for our little girl! We cannot bear to lose her. It would kill me Update 2/3 4:30am thanks to all that sent prayers (so late at night!!!) -- Rainey made it through the surgery and was still recovering when they suggested we go home and get some sleep (3:30am). They opened her up and luckily the stomach had NOT flipped completely so there was minimal blood loss also, they said everything looked great inside there -- they were very worried that a tumor or tumors had pushed it where it was On the xray, her stomach was up near the top left of the abdominal cavity (she was facing left in the Xray) and it's supposed to be down near the bottom right, so some how it was flipping around in there??? They got it back where it was supposed to be and did the gastroplexy (same as Nube had) to help keep it in place from now on. she's not out of the woods yet -- one of the things they're concerned about is this triggering a full-blown pancreatitits attack but she's in good hands there. I just cannot BELIEVE this is now TWO pups that have had this happen! (Nube bloated full in May of 2006). ????? when the doctor came in with the xrays and told us how serious it was -- and the fact that they were really concerned about finding really nasty things -- we both though we'd never see her again. :( Thank GOD she is doing as well as she is!!!! She's a pretty tough little princess what happened was: we had a few folks over last night for Superbowl -- and we fed her in the morning around 10:30am, then again at 4:30pm. She seemed a little "off", which she's acted like before, when we suspected the first pancreatitis in March of 07 (she was REALLY off that time) and since then, like 3-4 times, when we thought it might be flaring up again -- in the afternoon, so we debated on whether or not to feed her. We did, but just 1/2 of what she would normally get. By 5:30pm or so, she was acting more off -- not able to get comfortable, kept sitting when she was up, more lethargic than usual. She also kept doing this 'neck stretching' thing, which was new? She was streching a lot, but only arching her back a few times. The first time, she did this repeatedly, and also vomited. I spent the entire night watching her, ready to take her to the Evet if she seemed worse. She didn't vomit (big sign of trouble). She finally fell asleep around 11pm, and we went to bed around midnight (I stayed up to watch her a bit longer). Since her sypmtoms weren't nearly as bad as the first time, we just did a watch and see. She slept fine, and seemed much better this morning. I did what we did the last few times I thought she might be having the same problem -- withheld food and water for 24 hours. The other times she was just fine. we fed her just a cup of white rice at 6pm last night and within 1 hour she was back acting distressed again so we immediately took her in. The whole time we were there and found out how serious it was, I was just beating myself up for not getting her in on Sunday night! The doctor said that it's quite possible the stomach flipped "back" to an okay position during the night and then back into a bad position this evening again. We also suspect (and may never know for sure) that those other few episodes may be from this same issue and not actually the pancreatitis we suspected, as she said this could have happened before! (the first one was, we had a special test done that confirmed it). The situation was SO weird that the surgeon they called in at midnight was the head surgeon at this hospital and one of the best in the area! sorry this is so long, and sorry for my first post, I was typing on my Blackberry from the vet's -- a "texter" I am NOT. I hope this update makes sense, I am exhausted and probably not making any sense... thanks again for the prayers and if you could continue to keep her in your thoughts, she sure could use it. Both Bruce and I couldn't live without our little snuggle girl!!! I mean that :sad1 She is our first greyhound, and the little sweetheart that introduced us to the world of greyhounds and the world of wonderful folks that own them She literally changed our lives -- and I'm NOT ready to lose my little girl!!!!! :hope Edited February 4, 2009 by RaineysMom Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Oh no, that is one of my worst nightmares. I hope that the vet is able to help your sweet baby in time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Oh no!! Many prayers coming your way! Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sending good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm so sorry to read this. Sending many prayers and healing thoughts Rainey's way! Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sending prayers for Rainey! :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Praying for Rainey :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 All my thoughts and prayers are with Rainey! :hope :hope :hope Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Prayers are coming from Florida too. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loubieblue Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sending good thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Prayers for Rainey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Oh Kim Thank doG she came through the surgery ok. Sending lots of prayers Rainey will be home soon and recover without a hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 How scary! Glad to hear the positive update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 OMG, Kim. So glad (<== understatement of century) she got through surgery and hope she makes a 110% recovery. Thinking of you and Bruce and the pups this morning. 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...
Zoolady Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Wishing a speedy recovery and that she's home soon. Quote Alice (missing 12/7/05), Wonder and Ben And our beloved Bridge Kids... Inky, Maui, Murphy, Ragamuffin, Della and Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jerrybird Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sending positive thoughts for a good recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 That is a very good update. It is looking much better and she does sound like she is in excellent hands. Lots more good thoughts for Rainey. I hope she starts to heal soon and can be back at home with you. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Keeping your sweet girl in my prayers :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 "The effective freverent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayers going out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Continued prayers this morning for a quick, full recovery. What a frightening experience for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ohno! Sending good thoughts for your girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettles Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sending lots of prayers. Rich & Jerrie Quote Nicklaus (Okie Nicklaus) 4/1/95- 3/21/07, Alexandra (Noble Mason)7/22/99-6/27/11, Tsar (Noble Pratt)7/22/99-11/25/10, Tully (Noble Tully) 7/22/99- 11-3-06, Sunny (Primary Buddy)6/7/08-3/16/12 Sasha ( Rooftop Silvey ), Screamer (Rooftop Screamer), Gil's Chico (Chico), JD Rip Tide (Remy), Gypsy ( Gypsy Dancer), Foxy (WTD Right Right) Greyhound Alliance: www.greyhoundalliance.org Sunburst Project: www.sunburstproject.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sending prayers your sweet girl continues to recover well, and there is no pancreatitis. What an awful scare!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 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...
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