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Rerun201 · 08-13-2009, 05:23 AM

I will keep both you and Lucky in my prayers today. Toby just had his teeth cleaned yesterday, the first time since his spay. I was a nervous wreck, but as I type this he is on the floor wrestling with Lola and having a blast. Good luck to you, and I'll be waiting to hear how great everything went!!!!

mjm362 · 08-13-2009, 08:34 AM

Thank you once again. I still havent heard anything which means her surgery is not done. I tried to call the Dr and they said he was in the middle of surgery they dont know for which dog though.... but apparently if he hasnt called me it means he hasnt completed Lucky's surgery so... he is hopefully working on her right now.

mjm362 · 08-13-2009, 10:35 AM

Another update: Just heard back from the surgeon and Lucky's surgery is done and she is just now waking up from the anesthesia. good news, surgery went well, not so good news we still have no idea what this lump is. He said he was able to get all of it out though eventhough it went pretty deep basically into its ligaments and tendons, but he was able to save them all so it all should heal nicely. She will likely have to stay at the hospital over night though since the surgery was deeper and will prob. cause her more discomfort than was anticipated.

The only thing that worries me though is that he says normally if he was dealing with a tumor he would've liked to take some more of the normal tissue out just in case some cells had been deposited there, but in this case he couldnt cause it would have affected the structure of the paw. Plus we still dont know what we are dealing with so it could be unecessary. Anyone have any experience with a situation like this??

The original citology showed no evidence of infection or cancer, or anything malignant so that makes me feel more at ease, but still kind of worried.. any thoughts?

ARCHIE · 08-13-2009, 11:37 AM

Glad to see your new update and the surgery went well and is over.
Who knows? Crazy things appear from time to time as long as there
were no cancerous cells that's great news.
I had a terrier years ago that developed growths all over his body
over years and went from one vet to another encluding an holistic
one. Not one vet knew what they were but they were not cancerous
I was told. I still don't know what this poor pup had, he lived for
16yrs. I'm assuming a virus of somekind.
I hope your baby has a easy recovery and it does not appear
again.

mjm362 · 08-13-2009, 11:53 AM

Thanks for that information. I was very worried about the fact that no one seemed to know what it was, but your experience is reassuring. I certainly hope it doesnt reappear! I just can't wait for her to be home!

yorkiehugs · 08-13-2009, 02:08 PM

So happy for you and Lucky!!!

Try not to worry about them not getting enough surrounding tissue.

When Buddy had his mast cell cancer, it was on his cheek. Had they taken the surrounding tissue, there would have been a hole the size of a half dollar into his mouth. Thank goodness that didn't happen. Because of course they would have sewn it up. Leaving no cheek, and showing his teeth. Which would have caused even more problems.

You take care!
Blessings

mjm362 · 08-13-2009, 02:11 PM

And that didnt cause him any problems later? In terms of the tumor coming back or spreading?

I am trying not to worry too much! Just found out for sure Lucky wont be able to come home until tomorrow

but that she is doing really well!

Rerun201 · 08-13-2009, 02:27 PM

So glad to hear Lucky did well with the surgery, and there is no sign of cancer!! I know it must be frustrating not to know exactly what it was, but at least you know what it's not. I'm sure it will be tough not having your little one home with you tonight...will keep you and her in my prayers.

mjm362 · 08-14-2009, 11:40 AM

Just wanted to let everyone know Lucky is finally home! She seems to be in no pain as her spirits are high and she seems to be acting like her normal self.

Thank you all once again for your support and your prayers

yorkiehugs · 08-14-2009, 11:47 AM

Received your pm - thank you!

Happy to hear that she is back to her normal self.

What a great sign that is!

I'll still keep you and Lucky in my prayers.

Hope you get the results soon!

RachelandSadie · 08-14-2009, 11:57 AM

yay lucky, just started reading this thread, glad it all has seemed to work out!!

Rerun201 · 08-14-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm362

Just wanted to let everyone know Lucky is finally home! She seems to be in no pain as her spirits are high and she seems to be acting like her normal self.

Thank you all once again for your support and your prayers

I'm sure being back home with her mama lifted her spirits immensely!! So glad to hear you have her back where she belongs.

mjm362 · 08-20-2009, 02:32 PM

Just letting everyone know, i received Lucky's biopsy results today and it all seems to indicate it was a benign lipoma.. phew

Rerun201 · 08-20-2009, 02:48 PM

YAY!! Now you can relax and enjoy your baby again. Hugs to Lucky

yorkiehugs · 08-20-2009, 03:51 PM

Oh! Thank God!!

I'm sooo happy to hear this!

Give that little one a scratch on the belly for me!

I'm glad you finally know what it was!

08-13-2009, 05:23 AM	#46
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	I will keep both you and Lucky in my prayers today. Toby just had his teeth cleaned yesterday, the first time since his spay. I was a nervous wreck, but as I type this he is on the floor wrestling with Lola and having a blast. Good luck to you, and I'll be waiting to hear how great everything went!!!! __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

08-13-2009, 02:27 PM	#53
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	So glad to hear Lucky did well with the surgery, and there is no sign of cancer!! I know it must be frustrating not to know exactly what it was, but at least you know what it's not. I'm sure it will be tough not having your little one home with you tonight...will keep you and her in my prayers. __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

08-20-2009, 02:48 PM	#59
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	YAY!! Now you can relax and enjoy your baby again. Hugs to Lucky __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

08-13-2009, 08:34 AM	#47
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Thank you once again. I still havent heard anything which means her surgery is not done. I tried to call the Dr and they said he was in the middle of surgery they dont know for which dog though.... but apparently if he hasnt called me it means he hasnt completed Lucky's surgery so... he is hopefully working on her right now.

08-13-2009, 10:35 AM	#48
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Another update: Just heard back from the surgeon and Lucky's surgery is done and she is just now waking up from the anesthesia. good news, surgery went well, not so good news we still have no idea what this lump is. He said he was able to get all of it out though eventhough it went pretty deep basically into its ligaments and tendons, but he was able to save them all so it all should heal nicely. She will likely have to stay at the hospital over night though since the surgery was deeper and will prob. cause her more discomfort than was anticipated. The only thing that worries me though is that he says normally if he was dealing with a tumor he would've liked to take some more of the normal tissue out just in case some cells had been deposited there, but in this case he couldnt cause it would have affected the structure of the paw. Plus we still dont know what we are dealing with so it could be unecessary. Anyone have any experience with a situation like this?? The original citology showed no evidence of infection or cancer, or anything malignant so that makes me feel more at ease, but still kind of worried.. any thoughts?

08-13-2009, 11:37 AM	#49
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Glad to see your new update and the surgery went well and is over. Who knows? Crazy things appear from time to time as long as there were no cancerous cells that's great news. I had a terrier years ago that developed growths all over his body over years and went from one vet to another encluding an holistic one. Not one vet knew what they were but they were not cancerous I was told. I still don't know what this poor pup had, he lived for 16yrs. I'm assuming a virus of somekind. I hope your baby has a easy recovery and it does not appear again.

08-13-2009, 11:53 AM	#50
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Thanks for that information. I was very worried about the fact that no one seemed to know what it was, but your experience is reassuring. I certainly hope it doesnt reappear! I just can't wait for her to be home!

08-13-2009, 02:08 PM	#51
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	So happy for you and Lucky!!! Try not to worry about them not getting enough surrounding tissue. When Buddy had his mast cell cancer, it was on his cheek. Had they taken the surrounding tissue, there would have been a hole the size of a half dollar into his mouth. Thank goodness that didn't happen. Because of course they would have sewn it up. Leaving no cheek, and showing his teeth. Which would have caused even more problems. You take care! Blessings

08-13-2009, 02:11 PM	#52
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	And that didnt cause him any problems later? In terms of the tumor coming back or spreading? I am trying not to worry too much! Just found out for sure Lucky wont be able to come home until tomorrow but that she is doing really well!

08-14-2009, 11:40 AM	#54
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Just wanted to let everyone know Lucky is finally home! She seems to be in no pain as her spirits are high and she seems to be acting like her normal self. Thank you all once again for your support and your prayers

08-14-2009, 11:47 AM	#55
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	Received your pm - thank you! Happy to hear that she is back to her normal self. What a great sign that is! I'll still keep you and Lucky in my prayers. Hope you get the results soon!

08-14-2009, 11:57 AM	#56
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	yay lucky, just started reading this thread, glad it all has seemed to work out!!

08-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#58
mjm362 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 45	Just letting everyone know, i received Lucky's biopsy results today and it all seems to indicate it was a benign lipoma.. phew

08-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#60
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	Oh! Thank God!! I'm sooo happy to hear this! Give that little one a scratch on the belly for me! I'm glad you finally know what it was!