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RONLYNN · 02-23-2011, 10:51 AM

I'm sorry to hear this. My Teddi had a LS and had surgery 3 years ago and is perfectly healthy now!! If there is any way you could go to University of Tennessee to have surgery I would highly suggest that. We went there from California and it was wonderful and much much cheaper than having the surgery here in California. Also, have you joined the LS yahoo group? If not I would recommend you join that...they are very very knowledgeable and have lots of answers and support for you!

BonBon · 02-23-2011, 11:15 AM

I'm happy to hear that surgery can fix this for her, but at the same time wish she didn't need the surgery. Do you know when they're going to schedule her procedure? Sending prayers and hugs for both of you!

Hugs,
Bonny

megansmomma · 02-23-2011, 05:37 PM

I'm just catching up now with Tink's results. Thankfully, it is operable. I will keep your sweet baby in my prayers.

Rhetts_mama · 02-24-2011, 04:06 PM

I'm just catching up on results. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this, but thankfully it's operable. Please keep us up to date.

Perrella · 02-24-2011, 04:13 PM

Checking back on Tink's results. Glad to hear it's repairable. Sorry, you have the stress of the cost though. I will be prayers for you and your little sweetie girl. Hugs...XXOOXX

Buster Brown · 02-24-2011, 04:27 PM

I am sorry to hear about Tink's LS. I am thankful that it is operable. Sending prayers to Tink for a successful procedure and smooth recovery. And sending hugs and positive money flow thoughts to her mom. Wishing you the best.

yorkieusa · 02-24-2011, 07:45 PM

Kathy, I'm sorry I missed this and I'm sorry you're going through this. Sending prayers for Tink and a few for you, too.

BonBon · 02-25-2011, 05:47 AM

Have they scheduled her surgery? Tink has been in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you both,

Bonny

LDandPasquale · 02-25-2011, 09:00 AM

I will keep Tink in my prayers..and you too Kathy. I know this must be so stressful for you! Just know we're all here for you.

kjc · 02-25-2011, 09:42 PM

Sorry I haven't responded to everyone individually as I had planned, I seem to have caught some kind of bug... I have read all the responses though and truly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and suggestions....

Update:
Felt up to calling the specialist today... I made an appointment for March 7, which is the earliest she could be seen. I am still seriously considering going to Tennesee though, just trying to work out the details.

As my vet did give me options, I asked for ballpark amounts on the two surgeries she needs: the LS repair is $2500-4000, and the kidney stone removal is $3000-5000, if done by itself.

babbsiam44 · 02-26-2011, 02:06 AM

My gosh, I am so sorry about Tink. I hope you can take the advice up here and go to UT. My thoughts are with you and Tink. I hope you feel better soon!

Ellie May · 02-26-2011, 03:06 PM

So there was no indication that kidneys stones were present? Vomiting, pain, bloody urine, frequent UTIs? Is she in any pain/on something for it until surgery?

kjc · 02-26-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

So there was no indication that kidneys stones were present? Vomiting, pain, bloody urine, frequent UTIs? Is she in any pain/on something for it until surgery?

No indications... 3rd UTI in 2 years, no vomiting, she's a bit funny about her abdomen... but has been since I got her from the Humane Society, no pain response (nor during the US) so I was leaning toward it being a behavioral/trust issue. Just started seeing darker yellow-light orange colored urine. She drinks and eats fine, wants to play all the time, and loves to go for walks and rides in the van.

107barney · 02-26-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjc

Sorry I haven't responded to everyone individually as I had planned, I seem to have caught some kind of bug... I have read all the responses though and truly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and suggestions....

Update:
Felt up to calling the specialist today... I made an appointment for March 7, which is the earliest she could be seen. I am still seriously considering going to Tennesee though, just trying to work out the details.

As my vet did give me options, I asked for ballpark amounts on the two surgeries she needs: the LS repair is $2500-4000, and the kidney stone removal is $3000-5000, if done by itself.

These prices seem so high. I don't know what the going rate is, but if UT is significantly less expensive, that is probably the way to go. At least you have an appointment so one step closer to resolution for Tink. I hope she remains stable until then. It might also be worth calling the place on Cape Cod where LittleLily just went with her dog. Do they have any idea if they can remove the kidney stones?

Ellie May · 02-27-2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

No indications... 3rd UTI in 2 years, no vomiting, she's a bit funny about her abdomen... but has been since I got her from the Humane Society, no pain response (nor during the US) so I was leaning toward it being a behavioral/trust issue. Just started seeing darker yellow-light orange colored urine. She drinks and eats fine, wants to play all the time, and loves to go for walks and rides in the van.

Aww

That's a lot of UTIs, esp. with such high BA. I wonder if it has been in there the whole time. Any urination issues in a pup with high BA really require an ultrasound asap. Ellie has a Hx of UTIs. She had a u/s after we felt like a UTI of hers wasn't clearing up quite right. Now we know (since it was clean) that there is no important medical reason why she had weird peeing behavior).

I'd really wonder with her sore abdomen if she is in pain from it. Her u/a clean?

02-23-2011, 10:51 AM	#31
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	I'm sorry to hear this. My Teddi had a LS and had surgery 3 years ago and is perfectly healthy now!! If there is any way you could go to University of Tennessee to have surgery I would highly suggest that. We went there from California and it was wonderful and much much cheaper than having the surgery here in California. Also, have you joined the LS yahoo group? If not I would recommend you join that...they are very very knowledgeable and have lots of answers and support for you! __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

02-23-2011, 11:15 AM	#32
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I'm happy to hear that surgery can fix this for her, but at the same time wish she didn't need the surgery. Do you know when they're going to schedule her procedure? Sending prayers and hugs for both of you! Hugs, Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

02-23-2011, 05:37 PM	#33
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I'm just catching up now with Tink's results. Thankfully, it is operable. I will keep your sweet baby in my prayers. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-24-2011, 04:06 PM	#34
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I'm just catching up on results. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this, but thankfully it's operable. Please keep us up to date. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

02-24-2011, 04:13 PM	#35
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Checking back on Tink's results. Glad to hear it's repairable. Sorry, you have the stress of the cost though. I will be prayers for you and your little sweetie girl. Hugs...XXOOXX __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

02-24-2011, 04:27 PM	#36
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am sorry to hear about Tink's LS. I am thankful that it is operable. Sending prayers to Tink for a successful procedure and smooth recovery. And sending hugs and positive money flow thoughts to her mom. Wishing you the best. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

02-24-2011, 07:45 PM	#37
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Kathy, I'm sorry I missed this and I'm sorry you're going through this. Sending prayers for Tink and a few for you, too. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-25-2011, 05:47 AM	#38
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Have they scheduled her surgery? Tink has been in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you both, Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

02-25-2011, 09:00 AM	#39
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	I will keep Tink in my prayers..and you too Kathy. I know this must be so stressful for you! Just know we're all here for you. __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

02-25-2011, 09:42 PM	#40
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Sorry I haven't responded to everyone individually as I had planned, I seem to have caught some kind of bug... I have read all the responses though and truly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and suggestions.... Update: Felt up to calling the specialist today... I made an appointment for March 7, which is the earliest she could be seen. I am still seriously considering going to Tennesee though, just trying to work out the details. As my vet did give me options, I asked for ballpark amounts on the two surgeries she needs: the LS repair is $2500-4000, and the kidney stone removal is $3000-5000, if done by itself. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

02-26-2011, 02:06 AM	#41
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	My gosh, I am so sorry about Tink. I hope you can take the advice up here and go to UT. My thoughts are with you and Tink. I hope you feel better soon!

02-26-2011, 03:06 PM	#42
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	So there was no indication that kidneys stones were present? Vomiting, pain, bloody urine, frequent UTIs? Is she in any pain/on something for it until surgery? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶