Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Oh Kathy,

Thank you so much for everything that YOU do. This forum works because of everyone. We all make a conscience effort to help each other, whether that be by our knowledge, our love or our support, all of these things are vital to make this forum work.

Bless you, dear Kathy, you are doing a wonderful job on the forum, and you are helping many members, remember that.

Love and hugs,
Lori

Sonja,
I have your contact information readily at hand and I am very grateful for it! :):p It is very reassuring to know that you are just a phone call or email away. Thank you again for reaching out to me.:)
It is angels such as you that make me feel so honored to be a part of this group. :p

Buddy is doing very well now, except for allergies. Those have been running amuck lately!:(:eek: Buddy's next ACTH test will be about the 9th or 10th of May. That is the 30 day mark. I know that you're a wealth of information and love. Rest assured, I will keep in contact with you! Thank you for checking up on us!:) Feel free to call or email me anytime!

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:D

Kathy You have been so helpful checking in with me as you have done this week! Thank you and all here that have offered advice, support and hand holding through all this worry!! How I hate feeling worried and it so easily takes over. Thank goodness I found this board! Don't know what I would have done over the last week without everyone here!!
:D
Barbara

Oh Kathy, sweetie HUGE HUGS! You have wings too. :) We all do, because we help each other. It's what makes this forum work the way it does. Like one great big ole family gathered together. We come in and out the front door, slide out the back sometimes to check on things, some settle in at the kitchen, but we are all here together for each other. When someone rings the bell we all come running from every part of the house to see what is going on, who needs help and then we all just jump to lend a helping hand.
I rather like that scenario. :) You are right there in the midst of this family, helping each other out.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hello, :D

I just started a photo album of Buddy on my user page. Check it out for a laugh! :D

You were right Sharlene, Norman is adorable!

Kathy and Buddy:)

oh Buddy is sooo cute and adorable!
We have the most the cutest furbabies ever on here :)
thanks for sharing. I love to see all the pictures of our precious ones

hugs
s
Sharlene

Hi Budster Lover,
I am Kelly, just a regular new cush mom sending love and prayers for you and your little Budster. I just want you to know that time does heal, and support from those who have been there can litteraly save you! I was a wreak when we were diagnosed. I took the advise of the ANGELS on this site. They really care and are devoted to helping you thru this difficult time. They helped me with the questions to ask my vet and with support, faith, and just knowing there is someone out there who knows what this is like to go thru. My Beanie was diagnosed a few months ago. Now she is running around again, and yesterday she actually did a play bow!!!! She is getting slimmer now that her pot belly is going away. She is no longer drinking gallons of water. The only downside is now her allergies are back and she is "itchy" again, and her hair is falling out in places. I believe the hair will return someday, but until then I am fine with my Beanie feeling better and giving me regular kisses daily again. :D

You may have a few "all nighters", but for what it is worth, Netflix is nice to avoid the stupid infomercials!!!!

Take a deep breath and know that there are real people out there who actually care about what you are going thru and who really know thier stuff about this "bump in the road of life". There are also people like me, only really qualified to give you a "virtual hug", ;) who are learning more every day about this problem, and getting stronger by the love and support given to us by this amazing group of ANGLES who seem to be standing by us to give valuable information, love and guidance.

My prayers are with you and your baby Budster. My gratitude again to the ANGELS who gave me strength and lifted my spirits when I was so very frightened.

I hope this message is of some help to you. I know that the middle of the night seems to be the darkest, loneliest, and scariest time when your babe is suffering. I also know that the lack of sleep can drain you of your strength to deal with all of it. Just be assured that this too shall pass, and the more you learn, the more power you will have to deal with all of it.

Love, Kelly143, the Beanielover

Thank you Kelly,

Buddy is doing much better now and I too was terrified, frustrated, desperate and a general mess at first! :eek:

Your message was very sweet, caring and nurturing. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me. I have never had such an outpouring of love before. It is mind-boggling and much appreciated!:)

Buddy has allergies to. It does make treating our Cush pups a little more challenging! I am so glad your sweet little Beanie is doing so well!:)

Yes, I agree that all of these angels are a force to be reckoned with. I am sure glad that I am with them. I wouldn't want to get in their way as they make their magic happen. :)

So Kelly, thanks again for your well wishes, love and prayers.:)

Hugs,

Kathy and Buddy:D

It was really hard to leave Buddy to go to work this morning. His stomach was upset before breakfast. He was retching like he was going to lose his cookies. His stomach has been touchy since starting Trilo. Pepcid has helped with that, but occasionally he still has trouble. I was torn as to whether to give him his Trilo with breakfast. He could be already low, which could cause a crash and no one would be there!!!! :eek: Then again, his stomach is probably just touchy and might settle with food. Oh, what to do?:confused: I finally gave him a smaller breakfast and his pill. He gobbled it up, looking for more. I hope I made the right call:confused: It is going to be a very worrisome work day!:(

Kathy and Buddy:)

It really can be a tough call when you don't know if it is just a sensitive tummy or something else. I believe, if I were you, that if he is still not acting himself when you go home that I would hold off on giving the Trilostane and schedule to have an ACTH stim test done ASAP.

You are doing a fantastic job!

Love and hugs,
Lori