Lucygoo - Pit. macroadenoma, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, trans-oral approach

Hi everyone...Just heard from Dr. B this morning, and Lucy did well overnight. She's able to stand, but she's disoriented. The surgeons think that's because the tumor is gone and it changed the pressure in her head. Said it would last a couple days. All neuro checks are fine so far, and she's even able to swallow. He said she won't go to drink water, but when he puts it in her mouth she's able to swallow (another thing they were worried about from the way they had her mouth open and incision)
Also, he said they got all the tumor out that they could see. He said there might be some microscopic pieces around the artery, but they removed everything else:):)
He basically said "So far so good."
So I'll be visiting her later this morning/afternoon, and I'll update accordingly.

Take care

Much Love,
Gina and Lucy

Hi Gina,

This sounds good to me! :D I can imagine her jaw and mouth will be quite sore after the surgery so don't worry too much about that just yet, she is swallowing and that is great!

Enjoy your visit; I know Goo will be happy to see you again!

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

Oh Gina, I think this all such hopeful news!!!!!! I know it will be hard for you to see her acting somewhat disoriented, but the fact that the neuro checks and swallowing ability is OK -- I think that is super good news. So the rest will just take time.

When you see Lucy, PLEASE give her some special hugs from all her aunts and uncles who are rooting for her!!!!!

Marianne

Gina,

Everything sounds great, absolutely as good as could be hoped for. It is going to be wonderful for you to go and visit her. You're still in my prayers and thoughts. Shi's got her paws crossed for you.

Ken

Gina,

So happy that Lucy's surgery went well. Everything is sounding very positive. As Marianne said, give your sweet baby some extra hugs and lovin' from all of us and here's a big bunch of cyber hugs for you!!! ((()))

Will be watching for your update.

Louise

Hi all...
Just got back from visiting my Goo. It was incredibly difficult, to say the least. She knew I was there right away, struggled to get up, then put her head back and started this awful crying, howling, agony noise. It was the worst thing I've ever heard. They said they think it's because she's frustrated, wants to get out of there, can't. She did drink water out of a dish for me, (hadn't done that before) and ate a little out of my hand. There's a lot of stuff going on right now. I just got in the cage with her, laid down and talked and sang to her. (I didn't cry) She calmed down a little, but was constantly whimpering. It's also hard knowing what's normal and what's not, since this is the first surgery they've ever done like this, let alone on a tumor that size. They told me the operating room was packed yesterday, and they were all crying afterwards, and then later when she responded to her name. Dr. B also told me that visually she's fine, although she was acting like a blind person when I was there. I guess at this point it's hard to tell how much of the weirdness is from the anesthesia/narcotics, and how much from the brain. In humans they keep you in a coma for about a week. They're going to slowly decrease the narcotics to see how she responds. I swear, I wanted to just move in with her in that cage (was seriously considering asking them.)

I just want to thank each and every one of you for your endless support and kind words. This is very cathartic for me, and it's also my journal of what's been happening in this most difficult time. I just hope and pray to God that she comes out of this, because what's happening right now is not pretty.

Take care everyone,

Love, Gina and Lucy Goo

Hi Gina,

You are awesome. Crawling in that cage and being the strong mom... it is so obvious how much Lucy is loved. No doubt she gathered strength from your visit and will continue to improve as the drugs wear off.

I am sure Ken will have wise words as he has experience and knowledge in the surgical aspect of treatment.

Meanwhile the rest of us will continue to pray and offer you our love, support and to hold your hand. Sleep well tonight knowing you are truly an inspiration to many.

Kim

Gina,

Of course I don't know what is normal at this stage of the game after a surgery like this but I think it sounds fine. She just had a big old nasty thing removed from next to her brain, pressing against it I'm sure. That has to be traumatic. The fact that they keep humans in a coma for a week tells you alot. I really do totally expect her to recover very well. Try not to expect too much too soon. It's totally different, but after Shi's adrenalectomy she didn't even act like she recognized me for three days. It was like she was in a daze and she was happy to stay at the hospital.

I think it is good for you to go visit Lucy quite a bit. I think it will be helpful for both of you. After Shi's surgery, I couldn't stay away...I drove down there 2-3 times every day, sometimes pretty late at night. I just had to see her and make sure she knew I was there. It's probably going to take some time, very possibly alot more time than Shi's recovery. Keep the faith and keep praying.

Ken

Hi Gina,
My heart goes out to you and for you. I / we are right along with you in hoping and praying.

Keeping positive thoughts that she will be up and around, playing and wagging her tail before we know it.

Give her hugs from me and my gang.

PS: You should ask if you could bunk with her, they may have said yes, I've seen it before.

John (Roxee's Dad)

Bless you both.

You are both scared and reaching out to each other.

She sounds strong and it is clear you are.

Hugs and prayers.

Scott