Guest mommyx5 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Gracious, Nancy. A Double Crisis... My grey Sofi took after a deer on the evening of 5/26/11 (still missing) and my grey Rocket did the same thing Albi did on Sunday, 5/29/11. She shattered her hock horribly and it was beyond anything ER could do other than soft splint and pain meds. Saw my ortho surgeon first thing this morning -- he took one look at the x-rays and said, "osteo." They are operating on her this afternoon. Searching for one, nursing another... I think I know how you feel. Not any consolation for you, but it consoles me to know someone out there is having the same misery I am. The dual crises... Ramm and Albi. I realized yesterday that amputation might come up and I needed to prepare for that decision. I contacted a childhood friend of mine that recently had a terrible accident and, while in a medically induced coma, his mother had to make the decision to amputate his leg. His response: "I have never once doubted amputation was the right thing. If the vet leans that way, amputate and don't look back even once. A good man can have a great life with one foot and a good dog can have a great one with three." I hope his words give you some comfort. Are you going to do chemo with Albi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Oh, Nancy... you have had a tough time this last week. I am glad Albi is home. I am so sorry Ramm had to leave. So sorry I hope he found Marvin as soon as he crossed. They are together again. Godspeed, Ramm... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Glad he's doing so well Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I am glad Albi is back home and will assure you, he will be on the mend soon and doing well. 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...
Sorcha Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I am glad to hear that Albi is home and recovery is going well. Continued best thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just updated my first post. Albi is having another surgery today. Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Man, what a nightmare! Poor you and poor Albi! I hope everyone gets on the same page and gets your boy taken care of properly. Prayers for quick healing for Albi. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Sending prayers this is the last of it, Nancy. 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...
PrairieProf Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Oh, how incredibly stressful and frustrating. Poor Albi! Hope things turn upward from here. Going through a smaller version of post-surgical complications with Beth I have just the tiniest taste of how upset and worried and angry you must be. Quote 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...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Oh, Nancy. I am so sorry to read that things are not going well for Albi. I think your blessing is that you have been through this before and you know how it should go. I would be lost at this point. I sincerely hope that today is the last surgery Albi has to have and the healing process begins. I know it is stressful as a mom. Sending lots of big hugs and white light for Albi, Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear of Albi's struggles. I hope that he's on his way to healing now & this will be his last surgery. (Nothing worse IMO than keeping a sick dog at the vet for hours - I HATE THAT. ) I believe I've heard that infections at the amp site often mean a better outcome. If the body puts up a fight against an invader, it shows the immune system is stronger & will help not only with the amp healing, but the cancer too. I hope that this is what's going on for Albi & that all your efforts will keep him with you for a long time. Best wishes for your beautiful boy. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 When I went to OSU for Diamond's amp, she also ended up with an infection. They started her on a general antibiotic and cultured the wound. It wasn't healing and after the culture finally came back they found it resistant to the general antibiotic and started her on another one that works on that particular bug. She cleared up once put on the 2nd antibiotic. Have they cultured the area? Is he on antibiotics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Oh yeesh! I'm so sorry to read of Albi's and your continuing trauma! It does sound like there are a lot of vets in this, but maybe that has the advantage of many eyes, many opportunities to catch mistakes? I'm changing my Albi chant to address this mess! *Muscle tissue, clean and strong, lifting Albi up health and full strength. Immune system like a superhero, throwing off invaders, squashing wild cancer cells, faster than a speeding bullet. *Muscle tissue, clean and strong, lifting Albi up health and full strength. Immune system like a superhero, throwing off invaders, squashing wild cancer cells, faster than a speeding bullet. *Muscle tissue, clean and strong, lifting Albi up health and full strength. Immune system like a superhero, throwing off invaders, squashing wild cancer cells, faster than a speeding bullet. *Muscle tissue, clean and strong, lifting Albi up health and full strength. Immune system like a superhero, throwing off invaders, squashing wild cancer cells, faster than a speeding bullet. ** Repeat as necessary! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I am so sorry Albi is having all these complications! I hope today's surgery will be the end of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 What a horrible ordeal for both of you. Prayers this fixes everything so all heals nicely and soon. 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...
greysmom Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Dude had the same complications after surgery and I was so frustrated! I just wanted him BETTER and to get on with his treatment. After two more surgeries - first to debride the wound and place a wet-to-dry bandage, daily changes at the e-vet, then another debridement placememnt of a drain. After three weeks we finally had a mostly closed and healed wound. It was torture, on top of the cancer. We'll be thinking of you and hoping this leads to something good. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Thinking about you and Albi Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 What an emotional roller coaster, poor you. Keeping you and that gorgeous Albi in my thoughts. Hang in there, you guys. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Oh Nancy, this sucks! Hoping for the very best and you and Albi are in my thoughts. It isn't fair that so much can happen at once. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Aw, crap. Crap crap crap crap. And words to that effect. Keeping your sweetest boy in my prayers, Nancy. 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...
carronstar Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I am so sorry to hear this. Albi deserves better from his medical staff! Keeping your sweet boy in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just wishing you guys all the best. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I am sorry this is happening Nancy. Sending more prayers for Albi. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Nancy, have you contacted OSU? Maybe they can offer some insight into the critters/antibiotics. More good thoughts for Albi. 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...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Oh gosh, Nancy. I am so sorry this is happening. Albi is where he needs to be right now. I am thinking of you and Albi. Sending more hugs, Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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