Guest greytkidsmom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Someone was kind enough to enquire how Kebo was doing after his surgery and I thought it might be time for an update. For those new to our story, Kebo was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma of the maxilla in February of this year. He had a partial maxillectomy at VA Tech but unfortunately they didn't get margins. He was referred to NC State where they did a more radical surgery to remove the front of his maxilla. They got clean margins and confirmed that it was fibrosarcoma (there was some question for a while whether or not it was melanoma). Since he has been home, we have gotten used to his abbreviated needle nose. We always know where he is because you can really hear him breathing. He has developed an amusing language of sniffs and snorts and has no trouble telling us what he is thinking. He is eating regular kibble and treats and is able to enjoy a Greenie now and then. The absorbable sutures they used are causing a little trouble - the knots work their way to the surface and break through the skin. We figure that eventually they will stop. Here are some pictures for you - a couple of him after surgery and one of him just recently lying on his favorite couch. We remain grateful to the support we got from GT, the recommendations from OSU, and the talented surgeons at NC State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Oh, what a sweet, lovely boy! I am glad he's doing well. I know what you mean about the sutures, I had some trouble with the type they used on me when I had my hysterectomy a couple of years ago. But eventually they do go away. Kebo looks so comfy on that couch, a contented, happy boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I am so glad Kebo is doing so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Handsome as ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 What a beautiful boy Kebo is! I am so happy he is doing well and the pics are awesome, especially his snaggletooth!!! 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...
Batmom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 So glad he is doing well! Your handsome boy :wub: . The absorbable sutures from Joseph's abdominal surgery did that, too. Fortunately they never seemed to bother him, just freaked me out before I knew what they were -- hope your experience is similar. 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 BrianRke Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Im glad he is doing so well. I enjoyed seeing him the other week at Petsmart! He's such a handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Wonderful! Do his pawsies ever touch the ground? 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...
Patsy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looking fine! Thanks for the update. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Wonderful! Do his pawsies ever touch the ground? Only to request dinner or to request a walk We refer to Kebo as our "comfort seeking missle." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Wonderful! Do his pawsies ever touch the ground? Only to request dinner or to request a walk We refer to Kebo as our "comfort seeking missle." 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 LindsaySF Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Kebo! Kisses to your snaggle tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Fantastic update! Kebo Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 He looks wonderful! Thank you so much for the update. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Such a handsome boy! It's so good to read this great update. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Greyt update! Sending hugs and scritchies for your beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 We refer to Kebo as our "comfort seeking missle." Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Oh what a handsome boy!! Kebo, you enjoy your couch buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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