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mjm362 · 08-11-2009, 03:34 PM

He is at the New York City Veterinary Specialist... so the hospital itself has rave reviews, but I havent found anything specific to him other than on the hospital website. I am sure he is great at what he does.. its his bed side manner that is coming into question at this point!

yorkiehugs · 08-11-2009, 03:44 PM

My goodness, that is a lot of doctors there!

mjm362 · 08-11-2009, 03:52 PM

I know!! Which is why I dont get why he cant have one of them read me the results!!

yorkiehugs · 08-11-2009, 04:04 PM

I would let him know that too!

mjm362 · 08-11-2009, 05:03 PM

So finally heard back! GOOD news!! seems from the aspiration there is no evidence of cancer or an infection, so that is a huge relief!! Based on the results they think its more of a cyst.

On the downside though the surgeon says because they still dont know 100% what it is he thinks we should still remove it.... he is more worried about it growing and eventually making it hard for her to walk then anything else. I am thinking he is right, Im more worried about the cost of it, since at the moment I am a full time graduate student, but I'll look into ways.

If anyone has any experience with this your opinions and advice are more than welcome

Thank you all again so much for your prayers.

yorkiehugs · 08-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Oh! Thank goodness!!!

I'm so happy for you and Lucky!!! She is lucky!!!

Now that you know what it is. You can take your time and call around for a vet who might be more affordable. Start another thread on that, see if anyone here can help you.

Good Luck!

Rerun201 · 08-11-2009, 05:26 PM

Oh I am so relieved to read this!! I've been checking back every few minutes to see if you'd heard anything. As for the cost, I have no idea what it might be. One thought I had, do you know if you have any teaching hospitals near you? Sometimes the cost there is considerably less than a private practice. Either way, take your time and find someone you are comfortable with to take care of your baby. Thanks for letting us know, and please keep us posted!!!

mjm362 · 08-11-2009, 05:34 PM

Thank you all once again for your advice and support!! I will most certainly keep everyone posted

Connie · 08-12-2009, 06:19 AM

I am so glad to see your update! PTL! I was worried for you and your baby! What a long day for you, waiting and waiting! Bless your heart! I hope all goes well with the removal! Best wishes!

mjm362 · 08-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Hey everyone just wanted to give you all one more update since I know you have all been praying for Lucky! I have scheduled her lump removal for tomorrow morning so hopefully if all goes according to plan she should be back home with me all better by tomorrow night. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated again!! This will be my first experience with dog surgery/anestesia so not sure what to expect and frankly pretty nervous!!

Thank you all again

yorkiehugs · 08-12-2009, 07:33 PM

If Lucky is going to be under, try to have everything done.

If she needs teeth cleaning, have that done.

Have them cut the nails way down. Trust me they can almost get them to the quick(sp) while they are out.

Ears cleaned, anything you can think of. Even if it's the smallest of things.

It's less trauma on her than when she is awake.

Both you and lucky will be in my thoughts and prayers.

mjm362 · 08-12-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking about having the teeth cleaning added in there as well as last time they did that it was pretty traumatic for her.

thanks again

manina · 08-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Glady everything is going well ! will keep u both in our prayers, Good Luck tomorrow,
Welcome to YT , hope to see pictures of luckly soon.
God Bless !
bark@ulater !!!!
manina,miley

,max

mjm362 · 08-13-2009, 04:19 AM

Thank you, I will put some pictures up for everyone soon.

Just dropped Lucky off at the hospital

Praying everything goes smoothly and on time so I can get her back tonight!

ARCHIE · 08-13-2009, 05:14 AM

Just reading this thread, sorry I missed it.
I am happy to read Lucky only had a cyst on her paw.
I will keep Lucky in my thoughts and prayer's today for a
successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Hugs,

08-11-2009, 05:26 PM	#37
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	Oh I am so relieved to read this!! I've been checking back every few minutes to see if you'd heard anything. As for the cost, I have no idea what it might be. One thought I had, do you know if you have any teaching hospitals near you? Sometimes the cost there is considerably less than a private practice. Either way, take your time and find someone you are comfortable with to take care of your baby. Thanks for letting us know, and please keep us posted!!! __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

08-12-2009, 06:19 AM	#39
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I am so glad to see your update! PTL! I was worried for you and your baby! What a long day for you, waiting and waiting! Bless your heart! I hope all goes well with the removal! Best wishes! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

08-12-2009, 08:19 PM	#43
manina Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando/IL Posts: 1,223	Glady everything is going well ! will keep u both in our prayers, Good Luck tomorrow, Welcome to YT , hope to see pictures of luckly soon. God Bless ! bark@ulater !!!! manina,miley,max Last edited by manina; 08-12-2009 at 08:21 PM.

08-11-2009, 03:34 PM	#31
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	He is at the New York City Veterinary Specialist... so the hospital itself has rave reviews, but I havent found anything specific to him other than on the hospital website. I am sure he is great at what he does.. its his bed side manner that is coming into question at this point!

08-11-2009, 03:44 PM	#32
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	My goodness, that is a lot of doctors there!

08-11-2009, 03:52 PM	#33
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	I know!! Which is why I dont get why he cant have one of them read me the results!!

08-11-2009, 04:04 PM	#34
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	I would let him know that too!

08-11-2009, 05:03 PM	#35
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	So finally heard back! GOOD news!! seems from the aspiration there is no evidence of cancer or an infection, so that is a huge relief!! Based on the results they think its more of a cyst. On the downside though the surgeon says because they still dont know 100% what it is he thinks we should still remove it.... he is more worried about it growing and eventually making it hard for her to walk then anything else. I am thinking he is right, Im more worried about the cost of it, since at the moment I am a full time graduate student, but I'll look into ways. If anyone has any experience with this your opinions and advice are more than welcome Thank you all again so much for your prayers.

08-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#36
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	Oh! Thank goodness!!! I'm so happy for you and Lucky!!! She is lucky!!! Now that you know what it is. You can take your time and call around for a vet who might be more affordable. Start another thread on that, see if anyone here can help you. Good Luck!

08-11-2009, 05:34 PM	#38
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Thank you all once again for your advice and support!! I will most certainly keep everyone posted

08-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#40
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Hey everyone just wanted to give you all one more update since I know you have all been praying for Lucky! I have scheduled her lump removal for tomorrow morning so hopefully if all goes according to plan she should be back home with me all better by tomorrow night. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated again!! This will be my first experience with dog surgery/anestesia so not sure what to expect and frankly pretty nervous!! Thank you all again

08-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#41
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	If Lucky is going to be under, try to have everything done. If she needs teeth cleaning, have that done. Have them cut the nails way down. Trust me they can almost get them to the quick(sp) while they are out. Ears cleaned, anything you can think of. Even if it's the smallest of things. It's less trauma on her than when she is awake. Both you and lucky will be in my thoughts and prayers.

08-12-2009, 07:36 PM	#42
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Thanks for the advice, I was thinking about having the teeth cleaning added in there as well as last time they did that it was pretty traumatic for her. thanks again

08-13-2009, 04:19 AM	#44
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Thank you, I will put some pictures up for everyone soon. Just dropped Lucky off at the hospital Praying everything goes smoothly and on time so I can get her back tonight!

08-13-2009, 05:14 AM	#45
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Just reading this thread, sorry I missed it. I am happy to read Lucky only had a cyst on her paw. I will keep Lucky in my thoughts and prayer's today for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Hugs,