Lucygoo - Pit. macroadenoma, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, trans-oral approach

I am reading your posts. I do hel that the surgery will work for your boy.

I had a Siberian Husky named Pebbles that was diagnosed with diabetes, hypothyroidism and Cushings. She lived 10 months after the Cushings diagnosis. She was rushed to Texas A & M just screaming the whole 2 hour ride. She was there for 3 days. Refused to eat. Ended up going Addisonian. The screaming was abnormal vocalization. The lack of appetite and her not recognizing me was all caused by a macro tumor. It was pressing on her brain and causing all of this. There wasn't much that could be done. These symptoms came out of nowhere. I put her down as there wasn't anything that we could do. Radiation is hard enough and dangerous for a cush pup let alone diabetes and hypothyroidism, The IMS there said most dogs if caught early will last a few more months.

I am happy to hear that surgery is one of your options. Weren't they doing the surgery in the Netherlands?

Hi Gina,

I have been reading your thread and I just want to tell you that our prayers and best wishes are with you and Lucy. Hang in there. It sounds like you may have an option which will allow Lucy to have some quality of life if,
in fact, she is a candidate for this procedure. I think you are a wonderful mother to Lucy and I know you are doing all that you can! I wish you girls the best outcome...Good luck tomorrow.

with love and prayers,
Dorothy and Mikey

Hi everyone...

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and wishes and very sound advice. I feel better already. I finally found something to give Lucy that she actually seems to relish...meatballs from Palermo's Restaurant..who knew!! I'll be calling them later today to see how many they can make me. Picture that call...."Can you make me about 50 of your meatballs, please."
As for her eating otherwise, she'll eat chicken if I hand feed her, and even some dog food if I had feed her....nothing from the dish. I'll try out the soup and buttermilk idea, tool...thanks Alison.

She seems a bit more back to her old self this morning. Guess we'll see what happens tomorrow....

Much Love,
Gina and Lucy

YAY, Gina!!

I'm so glad that Lucy is eating her meatballs! And I just wanted to stop by to wish you much luck tomorrow with the MRI. Of course, first of all, that all goes well and it is not stressful for Lucy. And secondly, that if it IS a macrotumor -- that it will be operable.

Please let us know as soon as you are able!
Fingers and paws crossed at our house for you and Lucy,
Marianne (forever Barkis and Peg's and Luna's mom)

Hi Gina,
Glad to hear that Lucy is eating. Meatballs sounds good. (make sure there aren't any onions in them) I think most dogs are italian, they all seem to like italian food:)

My best wishes to you and Gina for the testing. Hope all goes well. Keeping good thoughts and prayers that it's something easy to manage or fix.

John (Roxee's Dad)

Hi Gina,

I have not posted to you before - just finished reading about Lucy. Glad to hear that Lucy is eating the meatballs. I want to wish you good luck tomorrow with the MRI. Keeping the two of you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and Lucy.

Hi Gina,

Just stopping back...I have been watching your thread about Lucy. I am sending lots of well wishes for the MRI tomorrow and will be anxious to hear about the surgery. I do hope she can have it and it works!!!
All my best!
Beth, Bailey and always Scooter

Hi Gina,

I would also like to join in and offer my support for you and well-wishes for Lucy tomorrow.

Will be thinking positive thoughts for both you and Lucy and awaiting your update.

Louise

Wishing you the best on the MRI tomorrow.

Just be careful as to how much fat your baby is getting. Cush pups are prone too pancreatitis . It is advised to keep them on a low fat diet. What about 99%fat free turkey meatballs?

Gina,

Just re-upping all my healing thoughts and prayers for Lucy.
Will be anxious to hear how the MRI went. Praying for the best.

Tons of Hugs
~ Mary Ann