Guest Energy11 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Boy, that is fast, and Butkus looks good considering, very very good! They rally soooo much faster than we humans! We send you, DH and of course, Butkus, a TON of love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Actually humans do very well after craniotomies for brain tumors. They do a brief "sleep over" in the ICU and are up out of bed and transfered next morning. As much as people think that brain surgery is a huge deal, I think that there are far more dangerous surgical procedures, including other neurosurgical procedures, out there that have far more complications. That certainly does not diminish the importance and concern if it is you or a loved one having the brain surgery. I am so happy that this pup is home and doing well. I cant wait to see how this protocol works out. Updates when you can please. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashley Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm so glad to hear that the surgery went well. Lots of light hugs and prayers for Butkus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkdogs Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Yay! Continuing to send good thoughts. Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Such good news that Butkus is home and back to his old self. I'm hoping that the MRI results are good and the vaccine takes care of anything that is left. edited for spelling error Edited August 24, 2009 by eaglflyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 My prayers are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Butkus got home last night at about 11 pm. Aside from being tired because it was late, he was great!! He hopped up on the bed (before we could stop him to make him go slow... ) and cuddled with us all night, which was something he no longer did when he had the tumor. The doctor went over the MRI reports with my husband before they left the cities. Even SHE was amazed at how much of the tumor she was able to debulk! Apparently, there was barely anything left, even less than the 5% she predicted. So, now we enjoy having our Butkus buddy back, and we wait and see if the vaccine does its job. We'll have another MRI at three months, and then we'll be able to see if it's grown, shrunk, or stayed stagnant. Anything but growth is considered moving towards success. Then we'll monitor again at six months and at 1 year. After that, he's considered another 'win'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Absolutely amazing. Gentle scritchies to your gallant pupper and hugs for yourselves. 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...
sweetdogs Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 That is so wonderful! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 WHAT GREAT NEWS!!! Hugs Mr. Butkus for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Ashley Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 That's so exciting!! Hooray for Butkus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I am just catching up on this. I'm amazed! How wonderful for you all. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 My gosh, that's wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you all! Give Butkus a big hug for me. Awesome, awesome news! 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...
lflaherty45 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hugs, kisses and many treats to Butkus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Wonderful! Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Wow, how did I miss this? Fascinating story, and so wonderful that Butkus was able to participate AND that he had such a good outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkdogs Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 **sigh** I remember that scar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm so happy for Butkus and your family! We'll keep praying for great success with the vaccine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Barkdogs, did one of your pups have brain surgery? If you don't mind my asking, what was the situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 How's he doing today? Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Today he's a very happy puppy, because he got to be out of the crate for the day. We've still got his cone on him, but we decided he was stable enough to hang out in the dining room while we're at work. He's just doing great overall! He's hopping up on furniture without hesitation, he's cuddling, and he's jumping all over us for a hundred slobbery kisses again! These are all the things we missed while he was sick. We just feel so lucky! We'll hear from the doctor early next week to find out if his vaccine is growing fast enough to do the first treatment next Friday. I hope it is; first of all, I want to get it started as soon as possible for HIS benefit, obviously, and secondly, it would work out perfectly for my work schedule...they're being a bit less-than-supportive about the situation, and not letting me take any time off for it, but I have next Friday off for labor day weekend. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed!! The only bad thing I've noticed is that he still has his facial droop. But since we know there's not a tumor sitting on the nerve anymore, I'm just atttributing it to atrophied muscles in that side of his face from being drooped for so long. Sound plausible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Could be atrophy, could be nerve damage that might or might not resolve. Sounds like he is doing brilliantly, tho! So glad you have a happy pupper. 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...
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