greytpups Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 for clean margins and a quick recovery. And a for you because you've been through so much lately. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 for clean margins and a quick recovery. And a for you because you've been through so much lately. DITTO! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Thinking of you and Ace and hoping for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 That is a great update Kristen!!! Way to go Ace, you go girl! 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...
TwiggysMom Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Such wonderful news! It sounds like everything went as well as it could have for now. She's quite the girl!! I'll be hoping right along with you for the most favorable results from the lab report. Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lunabelle Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ace is going in for surgery tomorrow morning. About a year ago she had a small tumor removed from her left rear leg. It was buried in her muscle, so the doctor didn't take any margins on it. It came back malignant, a nerve sheath tumor. Recommended margin for that is 3cm on each side (that's 1 INCH!!!), which would be nearly impossible to do considering where the tumor was. So, we just waited and hoped that it would not return. Ace takes an oral chemo drug (Leukeran) because she also has leukemia. So, we also hoped that the chemo would keep this thing at bay. Well, she has developed a CLUSTER of three or four tumors on the left rear leg. Not in the same exact spot as before though, and these are closer to the surface. However, we have no idea how deep they are reaching down into her leg. Dr. Less is determined to get everything, but, if this tumor is attached to the sciatic nerve, he won't be able to take it all as he will risk nerve damage to the leg if he does. To be honest I am more worried about this surgery than I was about Pinky's amputation. Ace will have the same surgeon that Pinky did and I trust him completely. I am just worried about what he will find and if he will be able to get it all. As an aside, the bills from all of this (Pinky's surgery and now Ace's) are quite large. I'm a little freaked out by that but we'll find a way to get through it. I may have to get a part time job somewhere, but, if that's what it takes, I'll do it. Please say a little prayer for my little peanut puppy tomorrow. Thanks. My *very* best wishes to both of you. I'm so glad the surgery went well. Best case scenario having to put a sighthound under general anesthetic is scary as hell. **Update 1ish pm** Ace is out of surgery and doing well. Dr. Less said that the tumor was not connected to any nerves, thank goodness. He did take a tiny bit of muscle in order to take some sort of a margin on the tumor. We should have results next week. She has internal and external stitches and her leg will be bandgaged for a bit to try to avoid swelling. Since she takes prednisone every other day, she can't have any NSAIDS, so she'll have tramadol for pain relief. I hope she doesn't need it or it does the job for her - I will be a wreck if she is in pain and I can't do anything for her. I'll pick her up tonight after work. Thank you all so much for your prayers. We've really been through the wringer lately and we're ready for some good things! **Update 7ish pm** We're home. She came out of the back room at the vet's office with her tail wagging and gave me a big grin when she saw I was standing there with her collars and leash Her leg is wrapped from toe to thigh...this is partly to prevent swelling and partly to keep her somewhat subdued for a few days Dr. Less said that he "could see she's 10 years old going on 2" so this will keep her from trying to run and jump. She was angry that I would not allow her to jump into the back of the Jeep. I picked her up and put her in and when I let her go she let out a BIG sigh She ate her dinner, had some tramadol and is now resting on the couch. She isn't really sleeping - her eyes are open - I'm sure she's still working the anesthesia out of her system. Everyone was happy to see her, as she's the leader of the pack Now I just have to keep her quiet for a few days. We should have the pathology back early next week. Could be as early as Friday but I won't hold my breath. Thank you all so much for your good thoughts...I just always get worried whenever surgery is involved. Even with routine things, sometimes things go wrong. I was terribly worried this tumor would be super invasive, thankfully it turned out to not be as bad as I feared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 So happy to hear the news is so good. That face, I don't think I could leave that face in the morning. Especially not if she nipped and chattered at me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 It's great to see some positive updates. Continued prayers for your sweet girl to have a quick and uneventful recovery. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Adding my prayers for Ace - sounds like she is doing pretty well, all things considered. Post some more pics of your girl! She is a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 All the best for a full and speedy recovery, Ace. 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...
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