Remolacha Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 She made it through the surgery OK. Her red blood cell and platelet count were low (so glad I started her on the Amicar!) and he suspected bleeding. When he got in there, he found signs that she had had some bleeding off and on, but not heavy. The spleen was nasty, and of course they took that. He said the liver was a little enlarged and the lymph node was inflamed (I think that was his word), but neither showed any masses, so both those things *could* be a reaction the the spleen. They biopsied all three, we will hear back in about a week. She has to stay overnight, and will probably get a transfusion, but hopefully can come home tomorrow. He said she was a very good patient, hadn't given up! That's my stubborn little princess, always polite . We can still use any good thoughts you have to spare, that she has an easy recovery. You have all done great for her so far, Thank You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Good news so far! Hoping she has a smooth recovery and there is nothing too horrid on the biopsies. 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...
Kestrel Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Glad to hear the update! Sending her continued good wishes for an easy recovery! 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...
greysmom Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 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...
DesiRayMom Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 So glad to hear the surgery went well. Now to just get her home & feeling better!!!!! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaidd49 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Sending strong vibes and healing white light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Still sending positive vibes your way. Glad it went well. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob1969in Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 So glad the surgery went well, and sending lots of love to you and Molly ,hope the recovery is a quick one xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Very good news Continued good thoughts coming your way for Molly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Good update! Continued good wishes for Molly. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Very good news. Tomorrow, when she comes home to her own bed, she will heal up just fine. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Remolacha Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 things are not looking so good. I called to see how she was doing, and her surgeon called me back to say her platelet count was dropping. They are giving her transfusions, but it isn't helping much, she is obviously bleeding inside. He doesn't know where it could be bleeding from, the surgery part was pretty straightforward. And yes, they are giving her the amicar, I asked. He is willing to go back in and see if he can find the cause and stop the bleeding, but he honestly doesn't think the prognosis is very good. I appreciate his telling me straight what he thinks. He is going to talk to the dr on call at the emergency clinic and the surgeon on call and see what they think and someone will call me back when they have the latest numbers. things are looking bad for my Princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Ugh-her platelets are dropping or her pcv%?? Remember the job of the spleen--she lost a lot of blood when they removed the spleen itself. Give her time Edited November 5, 2013 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EllenEveBaz Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 More 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...
Remolacha Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 I went back out to the hospital where she is staying overnight thinking I was going to say goodbye. When I got there (it is about 1/2 hr away) she had finally started to respond! She has had 3 or 4 units of blood, but as they explained to me, that wouldn't help her platelets much. They definitely said platelets. Anyway, I talked to the ER vet (who I swear is 12!) and the critical care vet who was on call. I felt better after talking to her, she is very familiar with greyhounds, trained at MSU. I got to visit with Molly for a little while. If she continues to respond tonight and is stable by morning, they think she will make it, although she will still have stay at least another 24 hrs in hospital. We are up to $5,000-$6,000 and I just authorized another $2,000+ for "blood products". If she makes it will be worth every penny, even if she doesn't, it will still be worth the money knowing I gave her every chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Good update. Don't panic when you see her pcv% didn't rise much even after the transfusions--it takes time. I hear ya about the bill--my Shannon was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor--I stopped counting once we hit the $15,000 mark-we do what we have to do. I'll make more $--just won't ever be able to retire ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Continued good thoughts for Molly. I hope today is a better day and is on her way to recovery. 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...
dante2zoe Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hoping Molly is doing better today! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 This mornings update is cautiously better. All her "numbers" have improved overnight, although they are still low. The only one I remember for sure was the packed cell count (?) was 10 earlier in the evening, had risen to 18 late night, and was 27 at 3 a.m. Also her heart rate and blood pressure have been stable over night (they weren't earlier in the evening) There is still some fluid in her abdomen, but not as much. I will talk to them again this afternoon and hopefully we can make a long term plan then. I am still under my credit card limit, and if we reach that, well, I have checks I am sorry if this is too much detail for some people, or too frequent updates, but it helps me to write it out. Thanks again for everyone's good thoughts, prayers, white light, they are working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 That is good news. Hang in there both of you. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 That's a huge improvement. And not too much detail at all. Been stopping by here often to check for updates. Keeping all fingers and toes crossed for your girl! 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...
greysmom Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thinking of you and Molly today, hoping for more good news! 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...
3DogNite Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think I held my breath all night for you and your Princess! I'm glad she is getting better - slow and steady!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 10?? Yikes-glad to see her numbers improving-baby steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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