Molly's Surgery

[Remolacha]

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!!

[Batmom]

Good news so far! Hoping she has a smooth recovery and there is nothing too horrid on the biopsies.

[Kestrel]

Glad to hear the update! Sending her continued good wishes for an easy recovery!

[greysmom]

[DesiRayMom]

So glad to hear the surgery went well.

Now to just get her home & feeling better!!!!!

[Blaidd49]

Sending strong vibes and healing white light.

[2greyhoundMINI]

Still sending positive vibes your way. Glad it went well.

[Guest Rob1969in]

So glad the surgery went well, and sending lots of love to you and Molly ,hope the recovery is a quick one xxx

[Guest PiagetsMom]

Very good news Continued good thoughts coming your way for Molly!

[45MPHK9]

Good update! Continued good wishes for Molly.

[FiveRoooooers]

Very good news. Tomorrow, when she comes home to her own bed, she will heal up just fine.

[Remolacha]

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

[tbhounds]

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

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[Remolacha]

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.

[tbhounds]

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 ;-)

[Charlies_Dad]

Continued good thoughts for Molly. I hope today is a better day and is on her way to recovery.

[dante2zoe]

Hoping Molly is doing better today!

[Remolacha]

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!

[2greyhoundMINI]

That is good news.

Hang in there both of you.

[Batmom]

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!

[greysmom]

Thinking of you and Molly today, hoping for more good news!

[3DogNite]

I think I held my breath all night for you and your Princess!

I'm glad she is getting better - slow and steady!!

 

[tbhounds]

10?? Yikes-glad to see her numbers improving-baby steps.