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

Jenny...thanks for the support, and getting me through this horrific night:(
Lucy weighs about 50 lbs. now.

I was just trying to get my head around exactly how big Lucy is......about the same as Nelson was so I don't envy you having to pick her up or carry her around. Anything over about 10kg is definitley not what I'd call portable. All mine now are little and very easy to pick up.:D

Just had another thought, Lucy's body is sedated but her mind isn't so unless she's sleeping she will probably be able to hear you talking to her. I'm guessing she isn't far away from you but if you leave her alone maybe even some nice relaxing music would be calming.

Jenny

Hey Gina,
I just wanted to say that it's nearing 10pm here and if I want to be awake at work tomorrow I'd better try to catch a few zzzzz. I usually have to get up through the night for my elderly Phoebe's toilet trip so I will be back to check.
Keep posting and I'm sure others will be waking soon to join in.
Jenny

PS Give Lucy a nose rub and tell her she has friends all over the world looking out for her.

Hi Gina,

I found this link in our old ccnet library, hope it helps with the acepromazine:http://www.marvistavet.com/html/acepromazine.html

Gina - so glad Lucy is home. Looks like it was a tough night. You were in the best of hands with our Aussies Jen and Alison. Hope you managed to get some rest. Hang in there. I too feel Lucy will be just fine and continue to get a little better each day. You are an awesome mom. Don't forget to take care of yourself thru all of this. Big hugs, Kim

Gina...I am sorry you had such a tough night too. I'm glad you had some help to get you through....usually someone is on at some point. I wanted to let you know that they have given Bailey the acp, it knocked him for a loop for a longer time than anyone would expect. Each dog, like people, metabolizes things differently. Bailey is just very sensitive to most medications....except for the one med they gave him for me to give at home...that did nothing. I have to look at what that one was. But, anyway, the vet always looks at me shocked when I tell him that Bailey will be "out of it" more like 12 hours. My other bassett, pre-Scooter and Bailey (Heidi) was the same way. It just took much longer for tranquilizers and anything with a sedative effect to wear off. So, maybe not only the half tablet dosing may be worth trying, but also spacing things out a bit more? Something to check with your vet on anyway. For whatever reason, it just takes a bit longer to clear the system in some. Again, it can be an individual thing depending on metabolism.

I hope today is a much better day. I am confident, like the others, that you will continue to see improvement each day especially now that Lucy is home. And I would be that she does know she is home, the smells and sounds would let her know that....and having you by her side!

Lots of hugs, Beth, Bailey and always Scoobie

Thanks everyone....I'm still up and waiting for a call..she's still not responsive at all. It's 5:51 ...her temp's down a bit to about 102.6, and she seems to be breathing a little easier, but not much....and she coughed up a dime size spot of brownish blood...I'm thinking from the incision.....I'm definitely not giving her a whole pill of that anymore, but I'm still concerned about the breathing...it seems she's in pain even though she's sedated..is that possible:confused:

Thanks again everyone for getting me through this..

Gina and Lucy

Hi Gina,

Sorry you had such an axious night, but it sounds like it went OK.

Moria had hip surgery as a pup and about 6 years later developed a deep abscess. It took several days to properly diagnose and I was given acepromazine for sedation and pain relief and I can understand given Lucy's no doubt weaked condition from the surgery that it is putting her out of it. It is a commonly prescribed sedative but it probably is a good idea to ask of you can try a smaller dose.

Hoping she recovers her sight soon.

Best wishes. Scott

Hi Gina,

I just got up and was checking on you and Lucy.

The following is just my opinion, but it is my definite opinion. I believe alot of doctors prescribe more meds. than is neccessary. I know that after adrenalectomies, many surgeons have the dog on pain killers for many days and a myriad of other prescription medications. I'm so thankful, my surgeon doesn't believe in all that; Shi only took vitamin A, prednisone and a baby aspirin after I brought her home and she did great. Every time I go to the doctor, they try to prescribe something for me. A couple of months ago I told my vet that Shi occasionally has incontinence. He prescribed a normal dose of proin for a week. I gave her the first dose and it sent her for a loop. On my own I lowered the dose by 50% and she's done great. Now I give her a small amount once a week and she has NO incontinence. I'm not suggesting you not follow the doctor's orders on meds. and I don't know dink about these particular meds. But, I am completely committed to not ever giving Shiloh anything that might hurt her. I'm the one responsible for her well-being and I will question any doctor who prescribes anything for her and make my own decisions.

I hope Lucy is feeling better. I know you haven't had any sleep and that makes all of this much tougher on you. I hope you have an opportunity to discuss her meds and your other concerns with Dr. B soon.

Ken

Thanks everyone, but I still haven't heard anything, and now I'm waiting for the woman vet who discharged her to call me back after rounds. I honestly don't think Lucy's going to make it much longer. She's not responding at all, and lifts her head just slightly to pant. I can't take watching her suffer any more.