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

Yes, Alison, she does have a follow-up MRI...they just don't want to traumatize her too much right now with more anesthesia and the whole nightmare. That will also tell us if she's had a stroke, I think...right? I'm bringing her back for a visit with Dr. B on Wednesday, if all goes well here at home, of course, and he'll know more then....meanwhile I'm calling him constantly as well....I told him he's going to have to take out a restraining order on me, too.

I'm getting kind of concerned with the potty thing. I told Dr. B she hasn't gone since we picked her up at 1....he said, "That's good." huh? I guess he's glad so she can concentrate her urine, but she's still drinking a lot of water. I guess she'll let me know somehow if she has to go. I'm also checking her temp 3 times a day.

Thanks for the advice, everyone....it really helps:)

Gina and Lucy

Maybe she got a bit dehydrated when in hospital because she wasn't as relaxed and didn't drink as much? I hope she stops worrying you on this front soon.

My dog (basically-healthy 20 month old at the time) had a three day hospital stay and he didn't drink well when there either (fortunately he was on a drip most of the time so it wasn't an issue) - but the first pee he had on getting home looked like coca-cola (:eek::eek::eek:) it was so dark and concentrated because of his inadequate water intake because of his not wanting to drink while away from home!

Alison

We went outside and she peed!:D
And the water consumption is decreasing. I think she was just really thirsty from the ride home and everything. She does want to circle though....and she keeps insisting on pulling and going to the left:confused: I also don't really see any awareness that she's even home...maybe I'm putting too much on her too soon, but I just hate to see her suffering so much:(

The saga continues.......

Gina and Lucy

Hi Gina,

I think everything sounds really good with Lucy. I am so happy she is home where she is comfortable and happy. She will heal much better with her Mom around and in her own home.

I don't believe Lucy even had a stroke, of course I don't know. I just think some very sensitive things got tweaked in her brain area and they will all adjust and heal with time. I've always thought Lucy will regain her eyesight and if Dr. B expects her to, she almost certainly will. Bottom line, that big old nasty tumor is out of there and now she just needs to heal. I'm sure her not seeing much is throwing her for a loop for now.

Every time I visited Shiloh after her adrenalectomy she drank copious amounts of water. Soon after I got her home she just drank like a normal dog. Have some patience, Lucy is some kind of a trooper! I just feel certain she is going to heal up well and she will get better every day.

Ken

Thanks Ken....
I can really appreciate that coming from you, and I'll just keep thinking of you and your remarkable Shi. It really is helping me get through this; you all are.

Hugs,
Gina and Lucy

Gina,
I'm glad Lucy has stopped drinking so much and has even peed. Every little improvement even if small is heading in the right direction. I know how much you want Lucy to get better but it is all going to take time.
Jenny

I gave Lucy an acepromazine around 9:30 p.m....It's not 1:10 a.m. she's now breathing heavy, hasn't moved in two hours, and shit right where she lay, and I can't seem to wake her up. She responds a little, but not much. I called the hospital, the vet on duty didn't seem too concerned...said if her breathing gets below 30 rpm to call or bring her in....I just e-mailed Dr. B....Does anyone have experience with this acepromazine crap?
Looks like I'm going to be up all night with her again....
Gina and Lucy

I think it's the acepromazine...it says on the thing it will make her "quite sedate." Poor thing...now I'm up counting her respirations and checking temps. Next time she's only getting half of one of those suckers. Plus I think we went a little heavy this evening on the A/D food...diarrhea in her sleep:eek:
More to follow, I'm sure....
G and L

I'm not sure if it's the same thing but my kelpie Nelson used to get so stressed in a thunderstorm that the vet gave us some acp tablets to calm him. I was told I could give him whole tablet but it completely sedated him to the point of coma so I only ever gave him half when needed and even that made him quite spaced out.
Jenny

Jenny....thank you so much...You're a life saver. I'm pretty sure that's what it is....that's what the junior vet on duty thought it was, anyway, but he looks about 12 years old, too, so what does he know.
I'm so glad you answered....that makes me feel so much better:)
Hugs,
Gina and Lucy