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Gina,
My Newf Macy also had a very large macroadenoma and had surgery but days after surgery she died after I brought her home. I'd love to "chat" with you about the symptoms you saw before the macro was finally diagnosed and would very much like to discuss your journey to diagnosis (misdiagnosis, tests, meds). Please get in touch.
Kathy
Hi Kathy.....Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I got a message from Glynda but have been so crazy busy and stressed I haven't been able to respond...I feel like a shmuck! Anyway, sent you a private message reply and feel free to contact me any time.
Hope all is well with everyone. I'm doing better, time does help, but I still have "guilt" dreams about Lucy and cry unexpectedly. I miss her so much. And sometimes right before I walk through the door after being away, I still expect her to be there. I've had fleeting thoughts of getting another dog but just can't do it yet. The last few years with her were so taxing on me I had no idea, but I wouldn't take it back for anything. She was the most human, intelligent dog I've ever had, and I'm quite sure no other dog can ever replace her. My Goo!
Take care all,
Gina (and Goo up there somewhere)
Hi Gina,
SO good to hear from you again!
You are doing just fine, honey. You invested so much of yourself in Lucy you are supposed to feel lost, at loose ends. It's almost like losing a limb...that phantom presence remains forever. The difference is that Lucy loves you so very much and misses you just as much as you miss her.
I'm sorry, but you don't have any right to feel guilty, tho. My god, the lengths you went to for her; everything you did, you did for her good; you and Lucy walked into unknown territory and showed the rest of the world what is possible. You not only gave your all to Lucy, you gave more than you can to the rest of us...you gave us hope. Hope that one day these terrible tumors can be eradicated.
Gina, you don't have to grieve alone. We are here anytime you wish to talk. Take your time, be good to yourself - you deserve it! - and know you have many here who understand your pain and are more than willing to hold your hand.
When you are ready, that baby will appear and you will know it is time to love again. When that day does come, we will rejoice with you, too.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Hi Gina-
I just want to add "ditto" to what Leslie said.
Goo is up "there" romping and stomping with all her four legged friends. As soon as she sees you, she will come bounding in your arms. Try to remember the warm times, the good times. Goo would not want you to be upset.
-Susan
Hi everyone:) Hope all is well with you guys.....I'm doing okay, still haven't been able to get a new dog yet, but I'm getting there...perusing craigslist ads, etc.....I really miss having a dog but want to wait at least until after the holidays.
Have a question concerning my sister's dog. He's a big boy, some kind of hound, queens something breed mix (forgot the name of it). Saw him last night and was rather disturbed....He's grossly overweight (been on prednisone for years for continuing ear/allergy problems)....bright red eyes, and lethargic, but still eating. This morning my sister called me in a panic....Dino (his name) has not eaten or barely moved. I told her to give him bacon, which he eventually had a little, and to give him chicken, and Pepcid (since he's been on prednisone so long) Now she tells me he just walks into places he never goes, corners, etc., and just stares at the wall. To me this sounded like Lucy with her macrotumor but he's never been diagnosed with Cushings. He's about 11ish. Any thoughts or ideas?She's bringing him to the vet tomorrow, but I'm thinking maybe kidney failure....I don't know. Any advice, input would be appreciated.
Thanks:) Gina
Gina, it's so nice to hear from you! When the time & the pup is right, you will know. I lasted 3 months after Harley passed before I brought Obi home.
After I read about your sister's pup, my first 2 thoughts are his eyes, cataracts, or some other reason for blindness that he is getting disoriented to a degree in places that are familiar. Chewy is now totally blind, & does really well overall in his home, but there are times when he gets himself stuck in a corner or behind a piece of furniture & has absolutely no idea where he is.
The other thought is canine cognitive disorder. If it is CCD, anipryl is used for that, & it may be helpful with some of the symptoms.
Debbie
Hi Debbie!
Thanks so much for replying:)
I should have communicated better. Dino's actual eyes are not read, it's more the immediate area around his eyes that are red, like the conjuntiva...particularly around the bottom. His eyesight is okay but he's completely deaf now...has been that way for about 6 months now I think. Other than that has just been slowly declining....seems every time I see him he looks worse.
Anyway, hope all is well with you and your new baby! I can't wait to get one of my own again....at least I have the itch now..lol