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

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Originally Posted by Lucygoo

Jenny,
Thanks...and I can go broke in the meantime!:) I've already decided to take yet another week off in light of the circumstances...I can't see leaving her home alone for even 5 minutes now. What the hell...I just won't go on holiday or vacation now untill...well, forever...but she's worth it, right?

Love to you all:)

Gina and Lucy

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Gina, I couldn't help but have a big smile. You know she is worth it!!!!:D:D:D:D or you wouldn't have even considered staying home!!!! I would say 99.99% of us have, would, or will do the same thing. The pups are so special and so innocent. They ask for nothing, and take only what we give. We just have to give the best that we can. I am really happy that you are able to stay home with her. It will be difficult, not only financially, but emotionally, having to deal with all the new behaviors 24 hours a day. But you can do it, and you will never, ever regret it. Your time and love is the gift that you can give her now. And we will be here to listen when you need to vent, encourage you when you are down. And support you all the way!!!!
Continued healing thoughts and prayers for Lucy.
HUGS to you and Lucy
~ Mary Ann

Mary Ann....you are so right...thank you!:) She's my goo, and I swear if you saw her today, trying so hard, your heart would break too....I love her so much it hurts.

Thank you all so much for being there for me....

xoxo

Gina and Lucy

Can't wait to hear you tell us that Lucy is home with you ... I really think she'll recover better in a familiar home environment where you can hug her and hold her and kiss her anytime you want to. :)

The surgery has afforded Lucy a good chance for recovery, where there was really no chance before she had the surgery ... and if there are some adjustments to make, I know you can both make those adjustments.

Sending more hugs :D

(((hugs)))

Hi everyone....time for the morning update.
The vet from the hospital called and told me that Lucy's temperature is running higher. They took out her catheter last night. Dr. B told her to give her a sedative this morning, because sometimes fevers can be caused by anxiety, and I know Lucy's extremely anxious, but this woman said it's a little too high for her liking for it to be from that. She's also on an antibiotic....why would she have a fever?? :confused: I was thinking she probably picked up something from the other animals in there. So now I have to wait and hear what to do..:confused:
As far as the stroke theory, I've googled that and all the symptoms seem to fit...makes sense. Hopefully that means she'll recover from it rather quickly. Does anyone have experience with dogs having strokes? Recovery time, etc?

I'll post again after I hear later this morning....hope you all are having a good Sunday.

Gina and Lucy

Hi Gina,

The fever could be from any number of things so until they have figured out the cause, don't worry too much. It could be something as simple as an infection from the catheter which the antibiotics she's on now don't address. Certain antibiotics are designed to work on specific types of bacteria and aren't effective on others. Debbie and our other medical professionals can explain this much better than I, tho. Thank goodness for our nurses and techs, huh? They are so helpful in explaining things and we are blessed to have these folks as members of our family!

As for stroke info, I have no experience with that and no links to offer...gasp!! But if I run across any, I will pass them on. :D

I still think Lucy is doing very well for all she has been through. It hasn't even been a week yet! She is truly amazing! and so are you! I'm sure as soon as they get the fever figured out, she will get to come home where I hope you will start to see dramatic improvements. Something about familiar surroundings does wonders for the healing process. You will both be more settled when you are back together.

Hang in there! You are doing an exceptional job but not surprising from a dynamite mom like you. :)

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

Gina, you are doing great holding up under difficult circumstances. I am looking forward to your report that Lucy is home and napping in one of her favorite spots.

Scott

Hi everyone....
Just heard from you know who...she said Lucy's temp went back down into the high normal range after the sedative. When I told her she's always been a bit of a nervous nelly, she replied, "Well, I'd be really anxious if I suddenly went blind too." Honestly, I wish she would just stop talking. I know she means well, but good lord!
She said Dr. B still wants her home with me today, so I'm going to get her around 1, and will post as soon as I can after we're home....then I'll probably be posting every minute:eek: You guys are going to have to take out a restraining order on me;)
I'm still trying to find out about this stroke business

Thanks....
Gina and Lucy

Glad she is coming home, Gina! I bet you see a big difference over the next day or two as she gets used to being back home around her favorite things! I am still hoping the vision will come back. I do know Bailey, after his surgery in the fall (and nothing at all like what Lucy just went through!!) was much happier once we got home. I slept on the floor with him a few nights, graduated to the same room, then separated and it did wonders for him. I also took time off of work to stay at home and care for him...I don't think any of us wouldn't...so everyone here understands...

as for restraining orders, if I never got one....or Louise for that matter ;) :D, I think you'll be just fine!! And that's what everyone is here for!

Plus, without your updates we'd all be tapping our fingers waiting for news and can you imagine the thump-thump-thump-thumping that would be heard around the world??? You have so many of us rooting for you....

I hope a welcome home Lucy party is soon to start!!

Hugs, Beth, Bailey and always Scooter

Gina,

Lucy will feel so much better at home with the love and care of her Mom. :D

And we are all here waiting for the updates and for anything you need to say or just vent.

Gina,

I hope you're home from the vet's office and settling back in with Lucy right now.

For sure, if neither Beth (aka "BB") nor I have gotten a restraining order, there's no way you will! :D If I didn't have this forum and the caring members to hold my hand while I vented my way through the trials and tribulations with Munchie I would be totally bald now (instead of only partially bald!!) :eek:

Looking forward to your update.

Louise