Eye Tumor

[anniernc]

I'm so glad Layla is going to be fine. When I found a discoloration on Kady's eye I took her to the ophthalmogist and they found out she had retinal cancer and she lost her eye but that never slowed her down. She lived to be 16 1/2 yrs old. I'm glad Layla will not lose her eye. Good luck.

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by linz06

Well, her UTI is improving! They did have the results, just had to look for them. They should have called us when they got them but didn't. Anyway, the antibiotic she was on to begin with was the right one, and she has 3 more weeks left and it should be all cleared up!

I just talked to my friend in opthalmology and asked if she should skip her antibiotic the morning of her surgery, becasue she can't eat after 10 pm the night before. She told me to just bring one along and she'll make sure to feed it to Layla after her surgery, so that will work out. She just adores Layla so I know she'll be well taken care of!

It must be comforting to have someone looking out for your Layla pre/post surgery. It eases some of the worry. Best wishes Layla

[Lil Sis]

I have just read this thread.. and so glad it has a happy ending!!

Hang in there Oliver too!

[linz06]

Please send good thoughts to Layla today! I just dropped her off for surgery. I am worried and anxious to have it over with!

[lexi43]

You can bet I will be thinking and praying for Layla today. I must have smoked a pack of cigarettes when Oliver had his surgery. Try to relax if you can. Let me tell you the post op care is the hard part. Please keep us posted. I also want to tell you that it is so good to know that some people really care about their babies.

[Maximo]

Praying for Layla for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Looking forward to hearing she is back home with you.

[linz06]

Thanks for thinking of her today! She should have just gone into surgery 15 minutes ago. My friend called me this morning to apologize for the incompetent people in reception - she was supposed to meet with me before they took Layla, but reception just took her and told me I could go. Anyways, she went over it all and said she just has to let me know that they may have to remove her whole eye but it's a very small chance. They are also going to do another culture on her urine while she's there, to make sure our treatment is working. She also told me I can pick her up after she wakes up if I want, or I can leave her there until 4. I will see if people at work mind if I bring her in here. She will still be drowsy from anesthesia so she shouldn't be bothersome. I just feel better having her with me.

I am putting all my energy into sending good vibes to her right now, so it's really hard to concentrate on work!

[Maximo]

That is very nice that you have a special friend at the vet's office attending to Layla and you.

[linz06]

Originally Posted by Maximo

That is very nice that you have a special friend at the vet's office attending to Layla and you.

Yes we are very lucky for that! She just texted me and said they're just rolling her into surgery now. It was scheduled for 10, so I guess they are just running behind!

[linz06]

Well it has been an hour and I haven't heard anything yet I know she said they'd call when Layla wakes up, but I'm nervous that the surgery didn't go well. They said worst-case scenario would be if she had to lose her eye and it would end up taking about an hour. They took her from me so quickly this morning I didn't really have time to say goodbye to her and now I'm so scared that's might be the last time I saw my baby with two eyes. I am just feeling really worked up over it right now.

[linz06]

My friend must have read my mind because she just texted! Layla is still in surgery but they did not have to take her eye!!! They are just putting a graft over the hole they made when they took the tumor out. I am so elated!!! For once, Layla got a break!

[ladyjane]

Oh gosh, I had tears in my eyes after your one post.....I SO know how you felt. I have left pups in a hurry and then tormented myself over it thinking just like you did.

Thank God all is well!!! So happy to hear this. You and Layla SO deserve a break!

[linz06]

It seems like the surgery took about an hour and a half. She texted after they were out for a few minutes and said everything was looking good. She was going to run out to grab some lunch and would check on Layla and call me when she got back.

I felt so bad when I was leaving, because the animal attendant really wanted to take her from me and cuddle her while I was going through signing the waiver and everything. Then the reception lady said "Okay, that's all. See you later" and I looked up and Layla and the attendant were already gone!

Thank goodness it all worked out or I'd be kicking myself for not pushing to see her one last time before leaving.... I am just a really shy person and can't bring myself to speak up at times like that.

[Maximo]

Wonderful news!! I am very happy for Layla and you. *happy dances*

I'm so happy and relieved for you that the surgery is over and was successful!

[kjc]

So happy all went well! Yay Layla! Praying for a speedy recovery!