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

First, his breathing tube is out and he is doing good.

Liver Mass - the confusion in the his scan was the gall bladder is on wrong side due to previous liver lobectomy. So this mass was in quadrate lobe, not right central as they thought. Removed fine, size of fist, looks cystic. he thinks might be adenoma and it definitely needed to come out. Maybe low grade tumour but he described it as definitely NOT a nasty gnarly tumour (his words). Smaller nodule seen as per previuos pet hospital scans, less than golf ball size and biopsied. He has bled little, but he is having plasma to help with clotting as livers can be oozy, but post op albumin and packed cell volumes show he is doing good.

Adrenal - no sign of pheo recurrence anywhere. remaining adrenal has nodule, he thinks it is calcium deposit, does not look cancerous so he did not even biopsy as he did not want to upset BP.

Kidney and bowel biopsied and they look fine, he said bowel looked normal.

Abdominal node seen on previuos scans not grown, previous biopsy had shown liver tissue. he has removed it. no other lymph node enlargement.

He has a drain as he went through diaphragm for easy resection.

BP stable throughout around 100ish.

Food from tomorrow.

Lipoma they thought on ultrasound behind kidney not visible, he thinks it was a fat pad in that area.

think that is it, posting this fast as I have lost it TWICE, sorry for delay

I am VERY happy with this news, going to see him in an hour or so. My friend is home, she has just gone out to get thai so I will go straight after dinner as I need to eat and unsurprisingly feel like eating now!!

So glad I saw this before heading to bed. This is all VERY VERY good!! Trish! I'm so happy!!! HUGS

Great that the bowel looked normal, that is a good sign too.

So, can you ask him if he thinks we are done with surgeries now? Flynn is setting a bit of a record here with all the ones he's had! Him and you both ready to live out a normal life without these November issues. :)

Go, enjoy dinner! Visit Flynn-man.
Catch up with ya laters
Hugs and Love! We're happy!!
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Trish!! I'm still here!! This all sounds like such good news!! Yay Flynn!! You really did the right thing!! Everything sounds so positive. I am so happy for you and Flynn!! Your parents must be so happy to hear this great report!
Will be looking forward to hearing about how Flynn is tomorrow. Wishing you a good night...you must feel so relieved!! Have a nice supper and a glass of wine too!!

Barbara

So glad to see this report. I am off to bed now. Have a nice dinner and give Flynny boy our love. I'll check on both of you in the morning before work. Xxxxx

Awesome news Trish! Get some rest now.

I am feeling SO much better! A bit of dinner and that good news has really helped! Wouldn't it just be fantastic if this was not cancer after all, we get a handle on his bowel and kidney issues with the biopsies and get him on optimum treatment.

His surgeon said that his insides were pretty pristine, only a couple of small adhesions which he said considering his past history shows what an excellent surgeon he had previously. To get to the liver he puts a hole in the diaphragm for easier access, he looked to see where they did this last time and there is no scar so he presumes that his last surgeon did not do that which goes to show how good he was. This hole has been sewn up and they put a drain in for a day or so, they xray them postop to make sure there is no air or any lung problems and all good... he also said for this xray they made sure to get his tummy and he said he is absolutely 100% sure there is no swab or instrument left inside of Flynny this time, he also just about quadruple counted everything. :D I like this guy

I have rung the nurses and can go visit him at 9pm, they said he is doing great right now, but want to see him with my own eyes. I hope he forgives me for leaving him there. Will post again after I see him, going soon.

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Oh Trish, what a wonderful report!! I am so happy and relieved! Good boy Flynn, good boy!! Nice that they were extra careful with the swab count. :)

You should be there visiting your boy about now, I will be looking forward to that report. I had a bit of a snooze on the couch and off to bed I go now. I will check in when I get up for work. Again, I am so happy with this positive news. I can't wait to hear how he is doing. Now we can focus on recovery. ;)

Love and hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

So pleased for you both. Am here waiting for the latest news xxxx

Fantastic news I like that surgeon. By now you should be at the hospital seeing the lovely Flynn give him gentle cuddles from me and I,ll await your update x

Hoping you ain't getting stink eye. Boyce would never talk to me when he came home from surgeries, he would ignore me for at least a day!

You must be so relieved as must Mum and Dad. Was encouraging to hear his insides look so good xxx

Hi, just got back. He looks good all things considering. Has a bandage right around his belly, drain in but not much blood in it,IV line with two tubes one giving fluids and one pain relief. Big hard collar on. All vital signs good, nurse very pleased with him. He was out of cage they put him in this morning and laing on a pile of blankies in a bed on the floor in a big room with his own nurse who was lovely. He quite upset though, sat with him for an hour but he whimpering away, could quiet him by changing his position and in the end I put him right on my lap and he quieted then but nurse came not 5 mins later and said time to go. Was so noisy and bright in there, cats yowling and big black lab that had larynx surgery right next to Flynny very restless and harrumphing away. He had not peed either, but he could not stand up safely yet to go outside. All in all very pleased with him.

Have I told u how fab you all are! Mel and Tracy stooped on way home and in bed with popping candy chic and mint aero!!!!

Great news Trish all sounding positive he will be sore poor boy. How long he staying in for? You eat as much chocolate as you want you deserve it. Now get some rest you will need it for when Flynn comes home x

When is he coming home? Hoping tomorrow?

You doing alright?

I am so happy to read this, go Flynny our wonder dog.:D:D:D:D

Hope you are sleeping now yourself.

Prayers for a quick bounce back for Flynn. Sure looks like that will be happening soon. Glad to hear things went well.

Oh, what great news to wake up to!!! :) :) :) :)

Thank goodness!!! :D

And now that the surgery is behind us, might I add that I did take a gander at the surgeon's photo in that link you gave us and he sure looks like a Doctor McDreamy to me...what a cutie-pie! You may need several additional face-to-face consults before you head back home again...;) ;) ;)

Oh, this is good news to wake up to, Trish! :cool::):cool::) Now it's time for you to try to rest a bit so you're refreshed and ready when this sweet boy comes home.

We are still by your side, still sending prayers, positive thoughts, and healing energy.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Hope you are sound asleep getting some much needed rest. I will be checking as I am able throughout the day for any updates. Continuing to send prayers and positive energy your way. So proud of our boy! :)

Big hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

I hope you and our boy were able to get some much-needed rest.:p

So thrilled our wonder dog came soaring through once more. :DWe should get him some little tights and a cape to wear when he explores the beach!;) I am off to work with a smile on my face. Xxxx

Awwww...Flynn!! I bet when you get there today his condition will be even more improved. Can't believe the mass was fist size...wow. Good thing that came out! He really is a wonder dog! I hope it is benign, but best news is that it's out!!
I am so impressed by this animal hospital and the surgeon/vets. It sounds like a very good place with people who care.
You should feel great Trish...you made the right choice doing this and doing it now.
Hope to hear word that Flynn is doing well in his recovery today. It will be so nice when he's up and ready to go home!! Did they estimate about when that can happen??

Barbara

Hi all, I just rang them and he is doing good. Been outside for a wee, back in his cage. Stopped his crying and rested, blood test showing packed cell volume bit low and nurse retesting at 6am, i guess that not too surprising. she said he is nice and pink and BP good so not too alarming. But overall a good night. Phew, going to try get another couple hrs sleep and will ring again before going in to sit with him. You all rock! Xxxxxx

We don't rock. FLYNN ROCKS !!!!!!!

:D:D:D:D:D YAY FLYNN!! Another great report. Can't believe he's been up and outside already!! That is great! Will check in later for more good news!!! :p

Barbara

So glad to hear the good news:). Poor Flynn having to go through yet another surgery. He's a trooper (and so are you, Trish). Paws up buddy, Flynn. Chey is looking over him.

Reach for the sky with those paws up Flynny!!!!!

Am so pleased he had a good night, also great news he has been out for a wee.

Look forward to hearing all about your visit later xxxx

I cant wait to hear about the visit either. Trish I am still sending hugs, love and prayers.

Oh I am so sorry I missed all this. I am just catching up now. I am so happy you received a good report.

Flynn is a fighter !!!!! Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers for continued great reports!

Yay and a huge hug for you and Flynn:p:p:p. What a trooper. So glad to hear the surgery went well. Every day now he'll be feeling better and before long back to his old self. Praying for good reports.

Checking in. Great news. Go Flynn!!!

Hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

He's up and about and his squirter is working. The boys are nothing without their squirters.;) Good news indeed!

I don't know about you guys, but I definitely ROCK! :D

Sending tons more love, hugs and healing energy your way. xxxxx

Gooood morning!! 9am here. I just rang to see how he is again, Leslie I think I am taking after you with the phone calls.

Only got to speak with the receptionist, she rang through and they are doing rounds now. She was told to tell me "he had a good stable night, all things considered" hmmmm dunno what that last bit means. But they are going to call me back after rounds and let me know when I can go over.

Ro, I know Chey is watching over Flynny that was so sweet of you to pop in with a message for him, that means so much as I know how hard it is for you coming here right now... Flynn has Buddy and Tia and lots of our doggies at the bridge barring the way as it was not his time to pass through yet... they are all doing a fab job keeping a watch over him the little darlings.

To all of you, for all my stoicness (is that a word?) I felt so scared yesterday and I will never, ever forget the love you all shared, not to mention all the chocolates from you all and Barbara ordering in more, Mariannes pork tenderloin dinner (and brandy!), Kathy poking everyone and checking I was eating, you all sharing ghost stores Leslies one cracked me up with the squirrel, Addy's made me think of that guy who buried his victims in the crawl space :eek:, everyone climbing under the blanket with me when all the stress made me want to hibernate, Tina, Kathy, Addy, Sharlene all checking in from work and chatting about shopping, tv shows omg if anyone got in trouble for that I would be mortified, Mel and Tracy checking in the middle of the night from UK and EVERYONE putting a positive spin on any snippet of news... I LOVE YOU ALL AND ALL YOUR DARLING DOGGIES LIVING OR PLAYING OVER THE BRIDGE, PLEASE DO NOT EVER FORGET THAT, so many have popped in to wish us well and am so thankful for you all.

By CRIKEY you angels in full flight are a blardy awesome sight... I have never in my life felt so supported... oh ahhh maybe for his adrenalectomy because you all did it then too ... OK I am getting all teary thinking of it again. Just a plain thank you does not seem enough, I want to throw you and the dogs a huge party to thank you for your kindness to a stranger in a little land at the bottom of the world... My Mum said to tell you all thank you as well as I was telling her this morning how fantastic you all are xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx :D:D:D:D:Dxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

You are not a stranger. You are family Trish and we love both of you very much! xxxxx

The nurse just called back! He is doing fine, still on hefty IV pain relief (morpine and fentanyl) and they are going to start weaning that off and transitioning to orals. He has been up and done another wee so kidneys doing ok. PCV is 28 (35-45) it had been lower and is coming up so they think the IV fluids has caused some dilution there. She said no signs of bleeding, tummy looks soft so that's good. Surgeon has not seen him yet so drain is still in but not much in it so she thinks it will probably come out later. She thinks he will be in another 1-2 days. She said they are real busy getting all their patients sorted out and it would be best if I go over after 12, so that is fine with me.

I am just chilling drinking tea right now, think I will get myself organised in a bit and pop to supermarket and get dinner organised for my friends here, they have been super supportive and is so nice being here rather than the motel I had to stay in at the other pet hospital.

Local Mike, sent texts last night after 11pm :eek: he had been out and left his phone behind accidentally and was so relieved to hear the news. He is visiting with his family up north but heading back home today and back to work tomorrow and will be on over weekend and all next week so very pleased about that to know he will be handy if we need him when we get back.

Morning :D

So pleased to read your reports, seems like they are on top of his care, nice they called you back to give you some more news!

It's been a stressful week so far to say the least for you, so am glad you can go back in a bit and check up on him, nothing like seeing their little faces.

I love local Mike, I wish you could bottle him and send him over, he really does care about Flynn to be contacting you that late.

Big hug to you and gentle scratches to the big strong man Flynn xxxxxx

GEEZ LOUISE, I am reading your post and getting all misty and teary eyed. I’m at work- so this is short-
Dang, girl, stranger? NO WAY – the rule is- no one waits alone, we are family. It is what we do, It is what you have done for others too 

love ya

Oh what great news to come home to! I had to run out during the day and didn't have web access (I only have a dumbphone :()

Will anxiously await the next update, Trish! Please tell Flynn how beloved he is -- by so many! -- when you see him. :) :)

(By the way, doing lamb shank tonight for anybody who is still a bit peckish...;)).

Trish this all sounds just wonderful! Up walking, peed twice, vocalizing stopped, meds to be decreased...YAY! :cool::cool::cool:

Ya know....I wouldn't recognize you if you were to walk in my front door but you're no stranger. ;) Your post brought back so many memories and feelings from our own experiences and there is nothing like our family here - it just can't be beat.

Aaaand then I read Marianne's comment, thought I understood, then did a double-take, really DID understand, and started howling! "dumbphone" :p:D:p:D:p

Yah Flynn up and about for wee wee,s well done you. You helped me so much with Woody,s surgery last month even down to what to ask the surgeon so we,re just repaying the debt to Flynn :D

Marianne - can I share your dinner I,ve just burned mine too busy catching up on Flynn :D

I have a migraine hovering, so I'm going to try to rest after I get home and take care of my folk's needs. They usually have a list for me. I'll try to check in a little later. I'm thrilled that Flynny continues to improve.

Yes Trish, our fur angels were blocking the gate to the rainbow bridge. I can just see my chilled out dude saying, " It's not your time dude. It's awesome here and we'll save a place for you, but you must return to you Mum for now. You have many more places to explore on earth. Go on Flynn, go back to your mum. She is waiting for you." :) xxxxx