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

Ahhh, Trish, I got all misty eyed reading that too. Off work now! LOL But I did peek in during the day. Couldn't help myself. :)

You know, we are all different personalities on here, different lives, different countries, but we are bound by a bond of caring for our furry ones and worrying and needing and giving support to each other. It's one of the many things that makes this forum great, that so many from all different walks of life, will unconditionally support others as they go through some of the hardest ordeals ever and feel so helpless to control and fix things in their furry ones lives.

In some places, here, we do call that family, because we actually do care. Now enough of that.

Marianne is making lamb! Wow! Pretty sure I don't even know how to cook a lamb shank. LOL

Flynn is doing great it sounds like. Can't wait to see what you think after your visit with him.

Tell your mum, we got your back! No worries! :) and give her a hug, she was probably just worried sick, as only a mum can be.

Your vet, local mike, love calling him that, is pretty darn good guy and obviously adores Flynn. That makes him a keeper vet. LOL

I too am impressed with this facility. Way to go, they have a fan club now, as long as they do right by our Flynn-Man. :)

okay, prattled long enough. I tend to write books too. ROFL!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Trish… I am so sorry I haven't been here to show my support for you & Flynn. :(
It is so good to hear that once again he is a tuff pup! He isa strong fighter & you are the best mama.
big hugs to you both.

I am with Flynn sitting outside pet hospital under a tree, drain still in, but he looks good. Not spoken to surgeon yet. I just added couple pics xx

He looks good Trish! So glad you are getting to sit out a bit. I know he loves that more than being cooped up, even if it is for recuperative purposes. :)
Wonderful Flynn, wonderful Trish. :) :) :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin

slurpy kisses to Flynn and hugs to you. Off to see you photos.

Dang Trish, what a wild ride but so happy at the outcome.:D

I am just amazed by Flynn sitting outside looking so good!! Being out in the fresh air is probably just what he needs and he looks comfortable resting on his blankie!! What a good boy! :p
Keep up the good recovery Flynn!! :p

Barbara

More hugs to you and Flynn! I am so happy to hear he is doing well.

I hope you are all getting an early night after yesterday :)

Just in from my visit with Flynny, he was good. Yes he does look a bit sleepy in those pictures. They brought him out to me in waiting room and I asked if we could go outside and they were happy for that, he honestly tried to run when I took him towards the door. His IV morph/fentanyl mix was gone as was IV fluids, he has eaten already. Little bugger just wanted to lay on the lawn and objected if I put him on his blanket. What he really wanted was to totally leave, like in the car outta there. I sat outside with him for close to 2 hours. He was crying on and off but the meds make him a bit sleepy, then he jerk awake and grumble a bit more. then wanted little walks, then back to lawn ... was exhausting.

Ohhh you will like this bit Marianne, Dr McDreamy found us outside and came and sat with us on the lawn under the trees for a chat. Made a pleasant change from sterile exam rooms. He is very pleased with him, also happy he is up and around he said it makes a big difference in recovery and cutting potential complications if you can get the dog active asap he was also pleased he could sit happily on his belly not just laying on his sides as this shows good pain control and that his belly is not too painful. He said he examined well earlier, nice and soft tummy. The drain is actually a chest drained necessary after the diaphragm incision. He said he does that as he can put air in there, kinda like laparoscopy so the space expands giving easier access and a really good view of proceedings while they operate on the liver.

He said all going well drain out later today, then he likes them to stay 24hrs post drain removal to make sure no problems so earliest he will be released is tomorrow arvo.

So that's about it, when it time to go back inside, Flynn sat down and refused to move, then he lay down tying to make it as hard as possible for me to pick him up... poor little chap. I will go see him again after dinner. xxx

Forgot to say he took 25% of his liver. He already had 30% taken two years ago, but that that part had completely grown back!! He could not take the other nodule because it was in middle of the lobe, if he took that would disrupt blood supply to rest of that lobe... he would have to take the whole lobe and he could not justify that for the size of it. He said imagine a tree, with a tumour in the middle of the branches half way up.. if you went in with a chainsaw and hacked it out then the top of the tree would also die so that is why they cannot just take out that nodule. Stink, I would rather it was gone, but he has biopsied it and presumes it benign.

Wow! What a ride! You are amazing! :)

Flynny boy looks good in the photos. Definitely sleepy and drugged. That's exactly the way I want to feel after any kind of surgery. Who am I kidding, I would love some of that stuff when the migraines hit. ;)
Tough week, tough year, always exhausted! :o but, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I only have to make it through two more days and then I have a week off for Thanksgiving. You don't celebrate Thanksgiving in New Zealand. It's a time to be thankful for all the family members that you don't really like and only have to see once or twice a year.;) See what you're missing out on!:D. Xxxxxx

The liver is an amazing organ isn't it. :)

Flynn sounds like he is doing just wonderful. Grumpy and happy to be with his mum, who is going to have to make this up to him, I'm sure. LOL

It is best to make sure no complications and then he'll be on the road home and full recovery. I suppose local mike will have touched base, and be on top of his after care as usual?

yes, I'm heading to bed early tonight. I think. :) never know, but that Is the plan.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Wow Trish..how lucky to have found Dr. McDreamy!! To come outside with you and sit and talk is so nice!! He just sounds great, not to mention that he was very reassuring that everything is going well with Flynn. I noticed Flynn was lying on his tummy in the photos...isn't it great that he was comfortable enough to do that.
I agree with Sharlene...the liver is an amazing organ with it's regenerating capabilities.
Awwww.. I feel badly for the little guy giving some whimpers...awww Flynn!! Can't wait til you can take him home! How funny that when you took him outside he was thinking "good, I'm getting outta here!". Well it won't be too much longer...so happy everything has gone so well! :D

Barbara

Just stopped in but I should be sleeping! I wasn't able to read everything but I can tell Flynn has had surgery! Ack! What the..? Will catch up tomorrow night to see what happened. Sorry I didn't stop in earlier. My Molly had an anal gland abscess that ruptured this week. So some long nights for me with her not sleeping. She hates the cone so whimpered all night. Sigh. Last night I made her some panties to wear. We both had a better night :). Glad to hear your boy is recovering and that you spent time outside with him. Such special moments! Hugs to you both from Kaibo and I. The support you have provided me is amazing. I just wanted to send some love back your way!

Evening

How you both going? Did you have a good visit tonight?

Hope your doing ok?

Bug hug
Mel
Xxxxx

Hi, my friend Sandi and I went to visit. He was grumbling till we took him outside and he peed a lake. Drain is out! Eating well, couple spit ups of saliva but keeping his food down. His IV fluids reconnected, just to make sure he getting enough fluid tonight and he is on temgesic and cerenia. He looks good, wanting out of there, I am so knackered, need a good sleep in preparation for him being hopefully discharged tomorrow . thx for checkin on us everyone i feel slack not catching up with everyones posts but i will soonxxxx

Don't be daft, everyone knows you got your hands full, both Tracy and Nikki posted to say how great you were helping with their surgeries so you have paid it back many times over babe. Everyone loves you and Flynn! so we want to be here and to know how you are doing.

All in all sounds like a good report, pleased the drain has gone! Hoping when you check in tomorrow am they say you can bring him home in the afternoon

Have a good rest and I will see you later

Mel
Xxxxxx

Hi Trish,
So happy to read all of this good news about Flynn!! :D I followed along reading all day yesterday while I was at work and then ended up with a busy night last night. I got all choked up with your post yesterday also, sitting at my desk all teary eyed. We most certainly are all family, that is how I feel about everyone here for sure.

Everything sounds like it is going just great and Flynn is progressing well. I love his sleepy face in the pics. He looks so good! I can't wait to hear the next report. And I'm with Marianne, I checked out the pic of Dr McDreamy and he certainly is just that! ;)

Up way early with the intent of going in early to work. The wind is howling outside and we are supposed to get our first measurable snow later today, not sure how much we are expecting yet, they keep changing the forecast. Hmmm, think I might curl up on the couch with my babies for just a few more minutes. :)

I will be watching for the next update. So relieved he is doing so well Trish. Hope you are getting some good sleep.

Much love and hugs,
Tina and Jasper

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I think you need to request another consult before discharge today! You still must have so many questions left to ask. ;) ;) ;)

SOOOOOO glad things are looking so good!

Yes! I did crash and burn last nite! It is very nice to see this morning, over 24 hours later, that Flynn is doing so well. :cool::):cool::):cool::):cool: What a trooper he is and his mom, too! Now it's your turn to get some rest so you are ready when he comes home. Don't worry about "catching up" with threads, just take good care of that sweet boy and his mom. ;)

hmmmmm....the scene with Dr. McDreamy made an old kids ditty come to mind with a mild variation

"Trish and McDreamy sitting under the tree,
K. I. S. S. I. N. G.
Along comes love, along comes marriage,
Along comes Trish with a baby carriage!"

:p Well, one can dream, huh? :D

Hoping this morning brings discharge maybe for Flynn

Still thinking of you and have everything crossed, :)

Here's hoping today you get to bring Flynn home. What a boy!!

Well its the middle of the night where you are so I hope that you are fast asleep dreaming of Flynn and off course the Dr McDreamy, checked out his pic and he is easy on the eye :D Flynn looking good in the pictures all things considered. I hope today brings Flynn home to you for some spoiling :p

Just nipping in before taking Boyce out (late tonight, work over ran) to see how you both are doing?

Hopefully you will get the best news today that he is coming home, fingers crossed for that

Mel
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Hi all, thanks so much for your comments and encouragement, I love them all! I just had the best phone call, Flynny is being discharged today as he had a great night and the nurses say he is definitely ready to go!!

I have to pick him up at 11am and IMS wants to see me to go over everything, not histology yet as those results won't be in till next week.

I will staying in Auckland at least until tomorrow to see how he does before the long drive home. Plus I am feeling a bit icky... I think it is just everything in the last week or so catching up with me so another day or two here will not hurt to make sure we are right.

Doing the happy dance :) and I will post more after I get my boy back where he belongs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

YEA!!! Doing the happy dance with you!!! :D Great news that Flynn is coming home!!!

Hi Trish,
Wow...great news!!! I think we are all doing the happy dance...and having chocolate too!! :D
Flynn is going to be so happy to get out of there isn't he?? I hope you can get some good rest before the long ride home. You have been through a lot in a short time and you need a little time to recoop some of the energy that was probably zapped by all the stress of this experience. You'll be much more relaxed having Flynn out of the hospital and by your side now!!
Soooooo happy that everything has worked out so well. I am still awed by this dogs amazing ability to have gone through surgery again but still able to have such a successful and quick recovery! Super Flynny!! :p :p :p
He will probably still be a bit tired so perhaps he will do a lot of sleeping in the car when you do drive back.
Hope all continues to go so well for Flynn..and you too!! ;)

Barbara

Trish, so great to hear that Flynn can come home. I agree, this week has been absolutely horrendous, plus you just got back from the conference, this this whirlwind. I'm sure your body is stressed out and needing some recoup time of it's own.

Flynn is just amazing when it comes to his recuperative powers. That guy has had so many surgeries and just flies through this and right into recovery mode. I love it!

Will check in later
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Woohoo, Flynn!!

This is great news, Trish! I'm sure he will feel even better when he's able to see, hear and smell his mom any time he wants, not to mention feel her loving touch. Best medicine ever!

Take care of yourself, too, Mom, so you can both go home soon.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

What awesome news that is, I am so pleased he is coming out today.

Sorry to hear your feeling a bit run down, I think that's understandable considering, it's good you can stay at your friends till your feeling ready to make that drive

He is a wonder boy, I am smiling from ear to ear for you both as I can imagine he will be so chuffed to get out of there!

Mel

Xxxxxx

now that is the best news all day.
we are doing the beyond happy dance
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except for the part about you being sick:(

Joining in with the happy dance for you and Flynn way to go :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

With so many happy dances going on, we'll appear a bit more unbalanced. ;):D thrilled that Flynny is being discharged today!! :D if my calculations are correct and they usually arent, he should be back with you about now. Soooooo happy! Be prepared for the stink eye!

Yes, stay out and try to get some rest before heading back. You have been through so much, while Flynny slept through it all!;) xxxxxxx

HI all

I'VE GOT HIM!! 42 hours post surgery he is well enough to come home, the little darling. He is much happier, but following me about if I move and he is obviously tired as his eyes droop as soon as he sits for any length of time. He has given a couple squeaks but nowhere near the crying he was doing. Dressings are all off, they like it left open to the air. I will have to watch him though as I don't want him to bother it. only one small dressing on paw where IV just came out and I can take that off soon. Wound looks nice and clean, tummy soft. Eating well.

I saw IMS Mark as IMS Mike is out of town for a clinic, he went through all his meds and is aftercare, he is available to me via phone if I need him. He said he would email me results when they come in, he said it could be this afternoon then I can discuss more fully when IMS Mike calls me from his clinic on Tuesday. They have biopsied:

• Liver Mass
• Margin of liver to check its clear
• Piece of normal liver to see if there is any separate disease in there too
• Another liver nodule in separate lobe - previously biopsied and benign
• Node by spleen, that had not grown over last year, previously biopsied and showed liver cells
• Kidney
• Duodenum and Jejunual small bowel biopsies

Also saw Dr McD! He is wonderful and he drew me detailed pics of what they found and all the ins and outs of the liver.

I came home with drugs, temgesic in syringes to squirt in his mouth as he needs it, cerenia, clavumox, and even a sedative to give him for the drive home to make it easier on him. Printed instructions on postop care... last night I even got an email from them with all that had happened through the day, including his operation record, apparently they email a daily update on their pets in the hospital to the owner and referring vet to keep everyone in the loop.

I gave them a huge carrot cake and box of chocs as I am so grateful for their care! They also gave me the bill :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: I guess you get what you pay for and I think we have just experienced the best!!!!

Local Mike has put Flynny's picture of him kissing the cow on his vet clinics facebook page, so cute!!

I cannot believe this is done, what a whirlwind... from coming up for consultation to major surgery in the blink of an eye. It has all worked out the best for Flynn as it went so well, he would have hated to have to go all the way home then back again at later date.

Right back to the couch for me to sit by my boy while he snoozes the afternoon away, will see how he is in the morning before deciding when we will drive home. I am feeling surprisingly better now I have him back :D:D xxxxx

Yay he,s home, comfortable and where he should be next to his mama. I'm glad you have all the updates and are feeling better. Give Flynn gentle cuddles from me and Woody x

Awww, this is great news :) Rest well you two.

Yay Trish! This place sounds wonderful. :) I'm sure they were worth every penny too. LOL

That is great that Flynn-man is home with you and doing so well. Isn't he the best little guy ever :)

Wow, I'm so impressed with the whole team and how they came together to treat Flynn so quickly and so thoroughly.

So, when do you plan to drive home? Tomorrow or next day?

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

You will sleep tonight in bewteen watching him, your other half is home now.:):):)

Dont be in a hurry to head home, slow and easy for the two of you and take time to stop and kiss the cows:D:D

YAY! He's back in your loving arms where he belongs! I am so proud of your Trish. You are such a wonderful example to all of us. Xxxxxx

SO happy to hear Flynn is back with you Trish!! He will recover even faster now that is back by your side!! :D

It is amazing how this all transpired...just a whirlwind, but it could not have worked out better. What a fantastic hospital and staff!
Expensive but at least WORTH IT! What a great job they did! Flynn the wonder dog does it again!! Happy for you Trish, you made all the right choices!! ;)

Barbara

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)