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

Hi Gina,

The pituitary is attached to the hypothalmus which is the gland which reguates body temperature, in addition we all go through cycles of warmer and cooler, also Lucy's cortisol is very different now than before the surgery.

I am betting once you get some more healing behind you and settled in on the supplement regimen that things will get much better.

It would probably be a good thing to keep a diary during this early period which you could do by posting here and that would keep us informed also.

Best wishes. Scott

Hi Scott...you're right about the hypothalamus. That's why they think she was running fevers earlier too.
And this place is definitely my diary; with the added bonus of having you guys helping me get through all this.

Take care,
Gina and Lucy

Last night's panting could have had to do with the whole cortisone tablet you accidentally gave her too. If the cortisone dose is too high you will get some Cushing's symptoms showing up although how much and how soon is anyone's guess and a pretty individual thing. Too much steroid as a one off doesn't seem to be a big problem - we once had a dog at cc.net that was accidentally OD'd on pred (by a factor of about 10 or so at least) because of a dispensing error and, apart from a bit of panting and peeing, was fine. Gave everyone a terrible fright though and we were googling like mad and found some similar human stories which were even worse....

Her poor old hypothalamus must have had a bit of a rough time of it (to put it mildly:eek:) first it gets squished by the tumor, then it must have been a bit shocked when everything was decompressed and blood could get back in and it was so close to the site of surgery and the swelling etc that came with that. It's great to see that she is hungry, hungry, hungry - is she underweight at the moment from not eating with the tumor? If she is very hungry I wonder if her tummy gets sore because of that at times - I know mine does sometimes. Its just that it was interesting that the panting seemed to improve after eating (is that what happened?)

Alison

Hi Alison...
Yes, the panting stopped immediately after she ate. That makes sense....I thought it was her way of telling me she was hungry:o
And Dr. B also just lowered her cortisone dose. I just wish she could be on prednisone instead of this cortisol acetate.
I also think she got used to being in the hospital and them offering her food every 4 hours, 24 hours a day:eek: Yes, she is still underweight and they want her to gain weight.

Now I've got to get her up, offer her some food and bring her out. Poor thing...she's having such a hard time getting up today:(

Gina and Lucy

Evening Update!.....You guys are going to seriously hate me now:o
Lucy ate a whole can of i/d around 5 p.m., voraciously, I might add...then we went out. She's so funny. She walks really slow for a few steps, stops, and just stands there for a few minutes...then I prompt her and we walk a few more steps....the pattern repeats. I was wondering why she wanted to stay out so long this evening...she refused to go inside...when she finally pooped:eek::D:D

I know...contact the mental health authorities. This has made my evening.

Will probably update again after the 9 pm meds....I know....you're all on the edge of your seats;)

Gina and Lucy

Hi Gina,
Very happy that the Goo Girl is progressing nicely. Looking forward to the continued updates.:)

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I know...contact the mental health authorities. This has made my evening.

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You don't need mental help, unless maybe you can tell us the color and consistancy.:o

We all understand those little things that make us jump for joy!!

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Originally Posted by lucygoo

evening...she refused to go inside...when she finally pooped:eek::D:D
Gina and Lucy

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Would you please describe this event in greater detail.:rolleyes:

Scott

Opps, I can see according to John's post that I should be expecting a visit from the fellows in white coats.

Hi Gina,

Hate you?? Good grief, woman, we love you and Lucygoo. I guess you haven't been here long enough to figure out that we are really big on poop (and pee) here. Nice firm regular poops are a great thing and yellow pee....well it's just a beautiful thing. Would love to see Jojo pee a little yellow one of these days. :(

Glynda

I laughed so loudly when I read about "The Poop" that my nearly deaf Haley looked up. :p Congrats! Kim