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

Hi guys...
Just wanted to thank you all so very, very much..I think of each and every one of you as really an angel helping Lucy and me.

I got a few hours nap, just passed out on the couch..but just thought of something somewhat amusing I wanted to share. I know there's a few of you out there from Southern CA...did you guys feel the earthquake last night? I'm in Hollywood/Los Feliz, and it was pretty strong here...lasted forever it seemed. When it happened I was lying on the floor petting Lucy...and I'm thinking...great...here comes the big one..what happens to my emergency plan now?:confused: I've got my dog recovering from brain surgery, blinded, and can't walk unassisted:eek: Oh, well...thank God it didn't come to that, but all that was going through my head:)

And Glynda, I laughed out loud at the "dufus" in your office comment:D

Thanks again everyone....I'll post again as soon as I hear.

Gina and Lucy

Update from assistant...she needed help getting up, but she's walking around, (sort of), seems to have more vision on right side, but pupils are not reacting correctly to light. Something about the acepromazine might have done something to her blood pressure? doesn't it lower it? I wouldn't think it would cause a stroke. Why oh why did I give her that damed thing :mad:
Still waiting to hear from the vet in charge until Dr. B gets back tonight/tomorrow. He doesn't want to do the MRI today/tonight..thank god. I know that would be way too much for her.

Had a chat with this assistant, and she agrees with me that Lucy is fighting and really trying also, doesn't think she's in pain, and we just have to take it really hour by hour at this point. I just feel so bad leaving her there again..I know it's ridiculous and I had to leave her there, but I hope it doesn't hamper her recovery in any way. They think she should stay there until she's "out of the woods." Whatever that means:(:confused:

I'll post again when I hear from the vet..
Gina and Lucy

Hey Gina,

Good to get an update. I am glad she is up and moving around for them.

And DO NOT, do you hear, beat yourself up over giving a med that they told you to give her!!! You did it with the very best of intentions...just as you have done all along...and there is NOT ONE THING wrong with that! She was having some of these issues before the med...I think more likely it is a combo of the med and she is still healing from this surgery...

I'm glad she is getting a break from having the MRI done.

And you are not being ridiculous. I told my vet after the last time I left Bailey there, I want him to install a webcam where you can go online and see your pup! It's that catch 22 of you can't give her the care she needs but you hate leaving her there...it's a horrible position to be in. But it is where she needs to be...and she knows you are with her. I do think they can sense that...their senses go way beyond our's and she can feel you right there in her heart. She is a fighter...and so are you! That bond cannot be broken by physical distance or space.

Hope you can get some more rest....still sending positive thoughts and hugs,
Beth,Bailey and always Scooter

Had to edit....read something backwards....overdue for my bedtime! Healing thoughts still coming though!!!

Thanks Beth...I love basset hounds...I used to have one years ago named Wilber..he was as stubborn as they come:)

Just heard from the vet...she said she was watching the assistant walk her and she can't believe how good she looks:D She thinks she looks better than yesterday:eek::D And if all goes well, they'll be sending her home with me tomorrow:eek::)
Dr. B will be in later tonight to evaulate the pupil thing and whatnot, but she sounded pretty happy...said the vision's improving too, so she's going to have the ophthalmologist check her out as well and try to get to the bottom of the pupil madness.

You all are the greatest:D:D I really believe Lucy's benefitiing from all this positive energy:) Thank you thank you thank you:)

Love,
Gina and Lucy

Well, see, Gina, that explains it!!! Wilber was stubborn, it rubbed off on you and you rubbed off on Lucy and now Lucy is going to be just fine bc of it!!! All good things come from bassets (sshhhh...I don't want Bailey to hear me or he'll find out he's in charge!)....

THIS IS GREAT WONDERFUL HAPPY NEWS!!!:D:D:D

I am positive they will get to the bottom of the eye thing! It will be good to have the specialist see her.

Now, I have to go get rested bc I think we all are going to be having margaritas, or whatever drink you like best, when tomorrow comes! And I have A LOT of blending to do!!:D (BTW, do not let Louise near the blender...long story for another time....) Right now, it's LUCY TIME!!!

Hang in there!! I hope you can sleep better knowing she is doing better! And don't forget to ask about the webcam! ;)
Tons of hugs! Beth, Bailey and always Scoobie

Gina,
No time as I am gobbling lunch and about to head back to work but I am so pleased with how things are going. I really was so worried for you when I checked this morning but things seem to be heading up again.
Jenny

Gina,

This is GREAT, GREAT NEWS. So happy for you and Lucy.

Will keep sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

Try to get some sleep yourself, tho, I know it will hard, wish there was more I could say or do for you.

That is such great news that Lucy is doing better.

I hope you can get some sleep tonight. It is important that you take good care of yourself now too.

Carol, McGill, Atty Cat & Winnie (always)

Hi Gina,
Very happy to hear the continued improvements. We will keep sendig positive thought's from around the world.

You Go Goo Girl!

John (Roxee's Dad)

I'll be going to bed very soon. I think I could sleep for 20 hours....I'll talk to you all tomorrow.....and get those drinks ready:)

Love,
Gina and Lucy