Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

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Originally Posted by cheydogger

Maybe I missed this part, but did the vet give an opinion as to what type of tumor he thinks Flynn has.... Pheo vs. cortisol secreting adrenal tumor? I know high BP is very common in pheo's, but from what I have read,it can also be present in Cushing's disease.
They think pheo, because of position it starts in adrenal, ie medulla, combined with hypertension, plus normal cushing tests. His left adrenal is also enlarged but with no sign of tumour that they can tell, I need to do some more research on possible meaning of this, if anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them. He did mention that one thought would be concurrent pituitary cushings :eek::eek: but unlikely in his case as he has never had dilute urine, excessive urination, thirst and he fur is lovely, it grows back fast when he is shaved for scans plus his negative cush tests

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Hope that helps!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-stan...re-a-pet-issue

Here is an article about Flynn's surgeon. I like him!

Deep breaths and a lot of rest and cuddle time between now and Monday :)

Your doctor sounds like a winner :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

On Chey's radiology report it stated that the enlargement of the left adrenal gland may be a normal age related change or could represent co-existing PDH. Her right was 3.27 cm and the left was 1.48 a little over a month ago. That is my two cents about the left adrenal gland being enlarged also.

What are his adrenal measurements? Did Flynn ever have an ACTH test?

Ro

You should do the news article. That is awesome!

I read the doctors article. Nice!! I can't believe some people think dogs are disposable!!!

yes do the article!!!! more will relate to you than you know!!!!! AND to help make others realize and be aware how to be an advocate for what does not have a voice! The meaning of our furbabies in our lives is superior, what they offer us is so incredible that it cant be measured. Humans have ALOT to learn from our four legged blessings. I am going to pm you to offer you my cell phone number so you can text, call, whatever you need as the next couple of weeks pass. There is no hour to late or to early if you need someone please get in touch with me.

HI Ro

Here are Flynn's adrenal measurements, he is a smaller dog than Chey is so I guess they differ?? Further consideration of the scan leads them to think the "impression of nodule" on left is in fact not a nodule but more of a plump gland.

Ultrasound: The left adrenal gland is enlarged at the caudal pole (0.89cm) with the impression of a 0.5cm hyperechoic nodule within. The right adrenal gland is also enlarged (1.1cm caudal pole, 1.5cm cranial pole).

I do not have formal CT report from Tuesday, but surgeon measured the right adrenal while he was showing me the scan and it was 1.8cm including the tumour. So I guess that is one thing in Flynn's favour, it is not a huge tumour.

I have been out to a department Christmas lunch at a winery, it was lovely. But a big lunch with a couple of glasses of wine and now I'm ready for a cup of tea and a lie down :rolleyes: and its only 5pm! Flynn has had a lovely afternoon pottering in the garden with his Nana.

Thanks for your comments everyone, and for your mobile number Stormee that is very kind of you :)

I think a good weekend with Christmas parties at wineries is exactly what the doctor ordered for you! You needed a bit of a slow down too. I'm sure Flynn had a lovely time with his Nana. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Right, I am up and ready to face the day. We are leaving here in about 6hrs to drive down so he can be nice and settled and not have to get up too early tomorrow. I am usually pretty good in a crisis lol so I have my calm face on and feeling very positive today :)

Love your positivity!!! I have been thinking about you and Flynn. Safe travels. Looking forward to updates. Sending positive vibes your way.

Paws up Flynn!

Well we are here, Flynn thinks he is on holiday! Little does he know :eek: He has had a good run and sniff around outside, had his dinner now settling down for the night. He has to be there at 9.30am for his adrenalectomy, so will keep you posted how we go. Fingers and everything else crossed but I am feeling surprisingly calm right now, I am sure it will be a different story in the morning :o
Trish and Flynn xx

Trish,

You and Flynn are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. His tumor is on the small side, he is a strong, healthy boy and you have a great surgeon and facility. Still, you are very courageous. Keep your eye on the prize and hang tough.

Ken

Trish,

I am keeping you and Flynn in my thoughts and prayers. Sending much strength to you, and I will be checking in later. All the best to you and your baby boy, I will be thinking about you all day.

Love and huge hugs,

Tina and Jasper

Hi Trish,

Sending many prayers, hugs, and much healing white light flying yours and Flynn's way. There will be a whole host of folks right beside you today, all day. Let us know how things are going when you can and know you are not alone.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Trish, I read the article about your doctor and he sounds quite awesome! I hope the surgery goes well and Flynn comes through better than ever. He is a great dog and has a fabulous mom who will go that extra mile for him. What a lucky boy. :)
We'll be right here with you and sending every positive good vibe I can find your way.

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

HI all - here I am back from dropping Flynny in to the hospital. I had a good talk with the surgeon and went through it all again, especially the bit about vena cava removal. His plan seems solid to me, but what do I know!! He said he has done much more difficult vena cava removals than Flynnys. I asked him if he thinks adrenalectomy is the most difficult surgery, he said no! He said it is no more tricky than his liver resection last year and he is confident it is all going to go well, he said most likely the anaesthetist will have a trickier time than he will. So if he is confident, I am going to be too... till I hear anything otherwise Flynn is going to be fine!!

This morning, they check his bloods including coagulations etc so they have baseline then spend some time making sure all the monitoring lines are in place and working. They want the senior anaesthetist there so she apparently is free about 1.30ish, they said not to expect to hear anything till 4.30pm (it is close to 10.30am Monday as I type this)... so 6 hrs of waiting starting now... SO PAWS UP FLYNNY (I like that Ro :)) I am allowed to visit him later, he was so bright and perky this morning, loving his little one night vacation :D, he was just a bit peed off I did not give him some chicken that he knows is in the fridge.

I just love the positivity of this surgeon!!!! He makes me feel confident!! I feel good about this, Trish. I will be anxiously awaiting updates. Fingers and paws crossed. Flynn is a brave boy.

Me too Ro, I know its risks though.. he has been clear about that. 1 1/2 hrs of waiting down, 4 1/2 to go. Tick Tock....

Sending huge hugs and will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Will check back for updates.

Hi Trish,

Waiting along with you here, and keeping the positive thoughts and prayers going for your sweet boy. I will be checking back also. (((Hugs)))

Hi Trish, Waiting here too!!! This guy is very confident and I'm going to take that to heart. :) He knows what he is doing. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin

OK it's 1.30... time for surgery... GO FLYNN BOY YOU CAN DO IT!! Thx everyone for being here today... means a lot xx

Paws up, Flynn!!! Are you doing ok, Trish?

To be honest, a little less calm than I was earlier now imaging what is going on. PAWS UP FLYNNY!

I know we don't know each other aside from this forum, but I wish I was there with you.

teary........aweeeeee Chey's mom...........how sweet..............ohhhhh goodness how i remember.
Will check back in..................oh my.......forgot to hit post........sitting here staring at the computer screen thinking of hitting refresh to see if any new posts came in............just staring at the screen........guess had i not mentioned that no one would have known.........but yet i am still typing.......i must be nervous too. okay.......posting now. will be back. :)

I know, it is going to be hard not to stay up all night hitting refresh, refresh, refresh
You and Flynn are near and dear to our hearts and we hold your well being close in our thoughts.
Big, deep breaths.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi all - hanging in here

Every time my phone rings I damn near jump out of my skin... my phone is work phone too... so I am ignoring the work calls and just answering personal ones! There is a nice message to redirect any work queries.

Your so sweet Ro, I am really well supported, loads of txts and calls coming in to check on me. I kinda like to do this here on my own, not real good at showing emotion to others when I am stressed, tend to bottle it up really. But don't worry about me, keep Flynny's paws up!!! :)
xx

Oh and Ro.... you are here with me sweet... I can feel the love all the way down here in the South Pacific!!

It must be getting late there Sharlene... please do not feel you have to wait up :eek::eek: can't have you all bleary eyed on a Monday morning especially you Ro, you need your wits about you for Chey's appt tomorrow.. so go to bed missy!

I have been hitting refresh also! :D It is now 7:30 pm central time here in North America, so not too late yet. I am a night owl Trish, so tend to stay up later than I should on work nights. So I will definitely be checking in later! Glad to hear you are hanging in there and have lots of support. Positive thoughts continue.... Hang tough little Flynn. ;) Hugs from me and Jasper

Omg....I could not stand my phone ringing! It's not bedtime here yet......only 8:48 p.m.

How long did they say the surgery would take?

2 hrs, maybe more. He was waiting to see if there were any adhesions present from his liver op last year as that could slow things down. There were looking at starting at 1.30, but if the senior anaesthetist was free earlier they may have started before then. It is 3pm now. I said so you will ring me about 3.30, he said more likely 4.30... eeeek phone just rang again.. bloody work!

Last year after his surgery, surgeon rang me and let me know he was ok. Then he asked me to wait a couple of hours before I was allowed to visit Flynn in ICU. What a sad place that was, poor pets. He was really nice the surgeon, sat with me while I was petting Flynn and told me all about the surgery but that day I was only allowed to stay 30mins or so. Then the next couple of days while he was there I was able to sit with him, I think the nurses were happy to have me as he did not stop crying.. gave them a break! So it will be good to see him later on, I hope he is not so sad this time. (Flynn not the surgeon)

in texas here...........its just after 8:00pm..............so those of us on Central standard time that means hopefully by 9-9:30
positive thought positive thoughts

Oh my, I just turned into a 'senior member' that makes me laugh when I am sitting here in such a nervous state... I do turn 50 in February lol that must be it. Or else maybe it was my 100th post! Yay me... think I am getting irrational lol

LOL i say Yay Me all the time!!! well.........not really.........cause i dont get to Yay Me to often but when a Yay is called for that is what I do. LOL
my birthday is in February too!
8:21 here. Maybe in the next hour you will hear he is in recovery!!!

LOL Stormee, what day?... I am the 13th.

I am almost at the stage where if they do call I will not go into panic... thinking noooooooo it is too soon, it can't be alright. 3.25 here. So if nothing in another hour I am going to be thinking.. oh no, whats gone wrong, why they not called yet... never happy really!

Ro, you need to do two more posts so you can be senior with me and be can pretend we are all clever like :)

Please excuse my raving everyone lol... I haven't been drinking, truly!