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07-27-2009, 07:54 PM | #61 |
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| Sammy UPDATE... Sorry for the delay in posting an update on Miss Sammy...I'm happy to report that she's still with us! She originally had a recheck appointment on the 31st but, we decided to bring her in early last Thursday while I had Bella in for a follow up ear exam. It was driving us nutty trying to figure out if our eyes were deceiving us into thinking we were actually seeing a tinge of pink to those gums of hers or not. So, her lab results from Thursday showed a marked improvement and she actually doubled her values as you can see below: HCT: 16.7% (up 8.2%) HGB: 6.7% (up 2.4%) RBC: 2.26 (up 1.12) Her values are still seriously abnormal but, this was at least a significant improvement well beyond what anyone could have ever expected of her. In fact, our Vet was surprised to see Sammie actually on her feet for her visit. The techs were equally surprised to see Sammie even among the living...I doubt any of them expected to ever see Sammie return there...let alone on her own 4 paws! In the meantime, she will continue on Prednisone (Steroid), Doxcycline (Antibiotic) & Azathioprine (Immunosuppressant) till her next recheck visit in 10 days. Sammie's Vet although very happy to see how Sammie was rebounding, he did caution that this was very likely the results of the Steroids and that her values are still critically low and must double again for her to even be considered in a sort of remission. My son took her for a walk the other night to the park down the street and while he carried her there & back a neighbor or two commented similarly..."Ya know she's not going to get much out of the walk if you're carrying her all the way"...little did they know. I asked him what he said in response and he said he explained her condition and that he wanted her to have as many trips to the park for as long as she had. My son is very optimistic and with a degree in Microbiology...he comprehends much more than I do about all of this...which I think makes him also appreciate just how delicate her life is at the moment. So...was it the prayers, positive thoughts or all of her medication that helped make way for this turn around? Who knows but, we certainly appreciate ALL of your well wishes & prayers especially the candles, too! I'll continue to keep updating on our MissSammie and let ya know how she does in the coming weeks.
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07-27-2009, 08:12 PM | #62 |
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| Yeah for Sammy. Did you ask about the Epogen? Your son is a very good doggy daddy. |
07-27-2009, 08:13 PM | #63 |
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| Thank you so much for the update. I pray Sammie continues to show improvement and I pray she makes a complete recovery. |
07-28-2009, 05:27 AM | #64 |
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| What a wonderful update to read with my morning coffee!!! Your son sounds like a gem, and Sammie is so lucky to have such a loving daddy. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, and hope for the very best for Sammie.
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07-28-2009, 05:52 PM | #65 | |
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Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated as well as everyone else who has been so thoughtful to share with us advise or even a well wish...hugs to you all Another "little" Sammy Update...I forgot to mention that she was heard "baying" this weekend when all my lil' Yorkiegirls & I came home from a Yorkie MeetUp...just like she used to greet us...it was the first time I can actually say I enjoyed hearing the Beagle howl...lol!
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07-28-2009, 06:07 PM | #66 | |
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We did ask about Epogen Injection Therapy (that PennysMum had suggested-thank you!) and at this time, the Vet didn't want to change anything with her treatment since she is still in such a fragile state. He felt that this was not the time for changing treatment while it's doing it's job...so far. However, he did say if & when we get to a point down the road where we need to rethink a new treatment strategy , this could be one of them...if she is a candidate.
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07-29-2009, 10:38 AM | #67 |
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| What wonderful update ! just want to say that ... glad to hear you are happy about it as well !!!! XOXO
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07-29-2009, 11:35 AM | #68 |
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| How wonderful to get to the end of this story and see that Sammy is doing alittle better. I lit a candle for her. I hope and pray it helps. Hugs, |
07-29-2009, 12:44 PM | #69 |
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| What a heartbreaking story. I pay that Miss Sammy will continue to improve and share many more years with your family. |
07-29-2009, 01:28 PM | #70 |
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| Checking for any updates. Prayers are continuing for all of you, and I lit another candle. You can never have too many prayers or candles!!
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08-07-2009, 08:36 AM | #71 |
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| Thanks to ALL for your prayers...they seem to be working! Yesterday, Sammy lived to see another check up...whoo-hoo! She continues to amaze our Vet (& all of us!) with her progress even tho' he cautions us that we've got a long road ahead... Here are her latest (still abnormal) blood results: RBC - 4.10 (up from 2.26) HCT - 32.3 (up from 16.7) HGB - 10.5 (up from 6.7) She will continue her Immunosuppressant medications (including Prednisone 20mg daily)...I did ask about the dangers of her being on this dose of Prednisone for over a month and longer and was told that she doesn't have a choice...because of what she's fighting. So...if you all can keep Miss Sammy in your thoughts & prayers...we REALLY do appreciate it!
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08-07-2009, 08:41 AM | #72 |
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| Thank you so much for the update. I will continue to pray that Sammy will improve. I know you are doing all you can for her. |
08-07-2009, 08:55 AM | #73 |
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| Message for Sammy YOU GO GIRL! you can do it, your daddy loves you and you have lots of people praying for you. You have a purpose here and you are not done yet . Please give Sammy hugs for all of us. |
08-07-2009, 11:15 AM | #74 |
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| Oh what GREAT news this afternoon!!! GO Sammy GO!! Continued prayers coming your way
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08-08-2009, 07:51 AM | #75 |
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| I forgot to add...Sammy's Daddy, Mike said to tell all you nice ladies...Thank you from the bottom of his heart & that he really appreciates hearing all your nice thoughts, prayers & candles lit for his girl! Thank you...
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