IAMs Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I wanted to post an update on our sweetie, Maya. We went to Texas A&M Teaching Hospital today, and the news isn't good. They ran all kinds of tests, ranging from new blood work to another ultrasound. (They said one of their highest/best ultrasound specialists was there today, so they fit her in.) Her blood work shows that her protein levels are very low. Basically, something is stopping her from getting the nourishment from her food that she should be. That explains why she's been having such issues going to the bathroom, losing weight, etc. The vet isn't sure what the reason is. The suggestion is to do an exploratory surgery around her intestines to find out what it is that is affecting her digestive system. It's nothing hard/solid that we'd see on an x-ray. Instead, it's some soft tissue that is around her intestines. They drew some samples and are sending off to test for pythium, but those results won't be known for 2-3 weeks. Unfortunately, she may not have that long. So we'll return to A&M and Maya will be admitted for surgery on Wednesday morning at 7:30. There are three possible outcomes. 1) They are able to determine what is behind her condition and we can treat for the illness. 2) They are able to determine what is behind her condition, but we can't treat the illness, and we have to let her go. 3) They can't determine what is behind her condition and we have to let her go. The vet didn't sugarcoat anything. She said that if we do nothing, she's going to die, and quickly. She said that because Maya is still active and alert, it's a good sign. But still, we're not holding our breath. So there's the update. It's not good. Please be thinking of Maya tonight, tomorrow, and Wednesday as she goes in for surgery. The next few days are not going to be easy. Thanks to everyone in advance. -Joel Quote * Gwen (07/2003-11/2009), * Maya (cancer , 06/2003-10/2013), *Ollie (cancer 07/2013 - 10/2018), *Azalea (cancer, 7/6/2015 - 5/20/2019), Ashe (cancer 04/2011 - 03/2020) *Aztec (sister of Inca, 12/1996-08/2011), *Inca (half-Siamese kitty ,12/1996 - 9/2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. Thinking good thoughts for your very pretty girl. 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 Clawsandpaws Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 So sorry. Sending positive thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 We will keep the light on for your beautiful girl. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Not knowing and not having enough time for the test results to come back is a very tough situation to be in. We will be thinking of your beautiful Maya on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My Maya and I will be sending many good thoughts for your beautiful Maya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sending hope beyond measure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My heart goes out to you and your lovely girl. Hoping for the best possible outcome. 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...
JustSnoozing Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sending lots of good wishes to you and Maya. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sending positive thoughts for Maya. 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...
Guest undergreysspell Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Prayers and strength for Maya and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doggone Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 All good thoughts for you and Maya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Good, positive thoughts coming your way for Maya. 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...
Remolacha Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I am so sorry the news wasn't better for your beautiful girl. I will be hoping for a good outcome from the surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'll be holding Maya and your family in my thoughts and hoping for the only good outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Holding Maya and you in our thoughts. I wish the prognosis was better. Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 You're all in my thoughts. 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...
greysmom Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 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...
ramonaghan Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sending good thoughts to you and your girl. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hoping for the best possible outcome for your sweet girl. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'm so sorry. Sending you and Maya best wishes. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sending best thoughts for your sweet hound. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thinking of you all and hoping for the best possible outcome for Maya. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) I'm currently going through a troubling time with one of my own too--A friend gave me some sound advice that I will pass on to you--take them to the best, get a game plan and stick to it all the way through. That's all you can do-if things don't turn out positively then you know in your heart you did everything you could do. That said-I'll be thinking of you and your baby this week. Edited to add--she's beautiful. Edited October 29, 2013 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Oh no. Keeping you and Maya in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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