Guest Annie Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) We've done all we can to help Canyon heal without surgery. It hasn't worked. I have a call in to Dr. Nick Sharp at Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital, who did the MRI and spinal tap. Dr. Sharp is 1 of only 3 Board Certified Veterinary Neuro Surgeons and is world renowned. Canyon couldn't be in better hands, but we are still worried sick. As I mentioned before, there is an 80 - 90% chance the surgery will work for him. If it doesn't, we will be out of options. Dr. Sharp's communications liason just phoned, and Canyon is tentitavely scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. (They already have a big surgery earlier on Wednesday, and may not be able to get to him.) Otherwise, it will be on Thursday around 1:00PM. The surgery will entail a ventral slot, removal of the disc matter which is impinging on the spinal chord and senesfenestration (all of which I'm off to google). I have asked Dr. Sharp to get back to me regarding stronger pain meds too. Edited March 26, 2009 by Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 OK, here we go! Redoubling the white light. Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 It doesn't change anything. CANYON IS STILL GOING TO GET WELL. That's all there is to it. Will be praying praying praying effective freverant prayers which availeth much! Give him more kisses and tell him we love him! I know he understands. God bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Oh, no. I'm sorry to hear he has to have the surgery; but hopefully he will be in the VAST majority of dogs who are helped by it!! Hugs to your beautiful boy. Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Triple prayers going out to Canyon and his humans. I will be watching for an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending prayers that the surgery is a success. Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Your handsome boy will have the surgery and feel better. Praying for all of you. Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 :hope Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 We'll all be thinking of you both. Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Oh Annie, I'm so sorry. I know you really wanted to avoid this and not put him throught it. He is always in my prayers, and like someone else said, he WILL get well, nothing else is acceptable. He's been such a trooper and now it's time to get rid of that pain and heal. 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 Becki Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 We are sending good thoughts, and will be thinking of Canyon on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Prayers and good wishes. I am sure everything will be just fine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest SoulsMom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Oh my, I know you must be so worried. Sending all the good thoughts I can muster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending good thoughts to you and Canyon for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. 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...
Guest poopsie1 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending tons of prayers and white light for Canyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hang in there until Wednesday, Canyon! Your miracle surgery awaits!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending many good thoughts your way for Canyon's surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending tons and tons of good thoughts Canyon's way And will look forward to seeing those big smiles from him in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Keeping Canyon and his humans in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alexandra_W Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm so sorry that things went that way, and keeping you in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 thesurgerywillworkthesurgerywillworkthesurgerywillworkthesurgerywillwork!! Sending lots of positive thoughts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Praying Canyon's operation will go smoothly and that he has a swift recovery.......... 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...
PrairieProf Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Wishing Canyon the best -- I hope he's smiling again soon! With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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