ramonaghan Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Willa is scheduled to have her right forelimb amputated tomorrow. Her surgeon said that Amicar is backordered so they'll be starting her on tranexamic acid instead tomorrow a.m. All going as planned, they'll keep her one night or two, depending on her bleeding, but I think he said they only have injectable TA so she wouldn't be sent home with anything for bleeding. Is this the norm with TA? With Sweep, she got Amicar for her fracture repair but wasn't sent home with any, and her bruising and swelling were much worse than with her later amp, where she got it for 4 days post-surgery. I checked with my local Kroger pharmacy today and they can have Amicar next day so I've emailed the surgeon to ask about it. I found a GoodRx coupon for $79. Just curious what your experiences have been. TIA! #HereWeGoAgain Edited July 31, 2023 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I've gotten the TA pills from both a Walmart pharmacy and Publix. I can't remember if they had to order it or if it was in stock. 650mg x every 8 hours. Do you have a Chinese medicine or market nearby? No Rx needed for this: Yunnan Baiyao Jianang capsules. I think I got these via Amazon. Rachel, I can text, email, or FB message you a photo of the box (mostly in Chinese) and the instructions (in English). Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, macoduck said: I've gotten the TA pills from both a Walmart pharmacy and Publix. I can't remember if they had to order it or if it was in stock. 650mg x every 8 hours. Do you have a Chinese medicine or market nearby? No Rx needed for this: Yunnan Baiyao Jianang capsules. I think I got these via Amazon. Rachel, I can text, email, or FB message you a photo of the box (mostly in Chinese) and the instructions (in English). Thanks! Yes, we have a couple of Asian markets nearby that I could check. That would be great if you could share a pic of the box! Will PM you my email. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Yunan Baiyao does work - we use it for Felicity - but it *is* an herbal supplement and doesn't quite have the medicinal punch of Amicar or TA. Personally I would stick with the RXs for amputations. If she's not had any bleeding issues previously she should be fine with the doses the surgeon described, but more doesn't hurt if you can find it. 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 July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just now, greysmom said: Yunan Baiyao does work - we use it for Felicity - but it *is* an herbal supplement and doesn't quite have the medicinal punch of Amicar or TA. Personally I would stick with the RXs for amputations. If she's not had any bleeding issues previously she should be fine with the doses the surgeon described, but more doesn't hurt if you can find it. Thanks, Chris. As far as I know, she hasn't had any bleeding issues (would that have happened during her spay?), but I figure I'd rather have Amicar on hand and not need it than be scrambling to find it in an emergency. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 They called in the Amicar. Prepping her bag for tomorrow. World's saddest photo: Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 For her family For Willa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Sending good thoughts for your girl. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Yay for Amicar World's saddest photo. I am so sorry that there is such a thing. I know it's early, I can't help it, I'm starting now to baknforf for Willa and her people. Doooo, you hang in there too, sweet boy. Edited July 31, 2023 by FiveRoooooers 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...
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