Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Patti

Just wondering how you and Tipper are getting on? Hope that the snow has cleared enough for you to make the trip today (guessing today as its been 48 hours?). Hope to hear from you soon

With you both in spirit all the way

Big hug

Mel
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Checking in on you and hoping that everything is going okay.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Everyone:
What a bad couple days!! Trying to regroup. The hospital changed course and now they want Tipper to get scoped by an IMS. They cannot do it until April 11th. I am so upset with all this, especially the wait, as something could happen before then. This IMS does not have the years experience that I feel are required on a case like Tipper's. My Vet suggested one that has 40 years experience, but when I contacted her she is not taking any new patients. The other Dr.s in her practice are newer also and couldn't see her until the middle of April. I have to weigh my options. Beside the Pharyngeal Mucocele possibility, I have also researched the Macro Tumor possibility, as Tipper has exhibited some of those symptoms in the past. I know this can cause problems swallowing, etc. so I am also suspect of this. If I can't get another IMS I will be forced to use the one at the hospital. Not that I have anything against her, it is just her lack of years doing this scares me. A Dr. with more experience may have seen this before. If this is coming from a macro tumor it could paralyze her throat. I am just in agony at any of these possibilities. I never really wanted to know if Tipper had a macro tumor, as the thought of it would give me a nervous breakdown knowing she didn't have long to live. I may have to face my worst fear if they find nothing in the throat or nose. That will certainly scale down the possible causes. That is why they gave me a price on an MRI or CT Scan. I may have to be told the answer to this even though I don't want to know. My head is reeling, but I am trying to remain calm for her sake. I will let everyone know as I go along what is happening. Please if anyone has any ideas or their dog had any problems like this please post it for me. God Bless Us All We Surely Need IT. Please pray for my Tipper.
Patti

Mel, Sharlene, Addy, Vicki and everyone:
Thanks for thinking and inquiring about my girl. Please pray for her. You know you start to do funny things when you are faced with the mortality of your baby. I am taking one day at a time. God Bless You All.
Patti

Hi Patti

How frustrating and scary for you both that the hospital changed the plan, why did they do that?

I can appreciate your need to get the very best to take care of your girl to limit any further complications. I hope you can find another option you are comfortable with

I am beside you in spirit holding your hand all the way as I am sure Vicki, Sharlene, Addy, Trish and Sharon are to name but a few. I hope you can feel the love and strength I send your way through this post

Hope you get a clear direction soon

Big hug for you and a sloppy kiss for Tipper

Mel
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Our Chi snores now too. We never really noticed this untill she was diagnosed aboyt one year ago. If I reposition her, she does seem to stop. My wife was blaming it on my snoring, but for once it truley was the dogs fault!

We also noticed she passes gas more now, maybe her diet. We have been trying to get her weight down a little. I do think the weight and the snoring may go hand and hand. She is 10 lbs, used to weigh around 7-8.

Sending hugs for you and Tipper, how things can change in a day, sorry to hear about the surgeon problems, nothing but the best will do for our babies! We are here for you right beside you all the way!!!

Patti,
did you tell the group that is not taking new patients how serious Tipper's condition is? I can't imagine that they wouldn't make an exception.

Honestly, if you could get to Cornell in Stamford CT there are a few good hotels in the area and I'm in the next town over.

I don't blame you for being frustrated and scared:( I'm so sorry that you're having so many issues and that no one seems to have the qualifications necessary.

Another option would be to ask if the new person would be willing to consult with someone more experienced in regard to Tipper's case. Have you reached out to Dr. Peterson? I think that he's in New Bedford, NY.

dr.peterson maintains 2 offices.yes 1 in bedford ny and 1 in nyc.they are very kind (have been to me in the past) patti you can probably put a call in for an appt. after you fax info to him.he will review hopefully tippers info.ps i also made an appt with him prior to him reviewing milos info and he had reviewed milos.prior to his appt.sorry to say my milo past before he got to met dr.peterson....we are all here for you !!! patty (milo)meka xoxox

Patti, you know my prayers are with you. I am sure that you are finding this whole ordeal so very, very frustrating. Delays are just not in our vocabulary. I hope that you can find someone that you feel comfortable with who can do the scoping sooner rather than later. I'm sure you will be worrying yourself silly every day.
So, remember, deep breaths and one day at a time. I am absolutely positive that there is no one better in the world to take care of Tipper than you and that there is no one who can do more for her than you do. So, based on that. I have a great deal of confidence that Tipper will come through this.

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin