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

Yep, pays to be a drama queen!! This morning when we left at 5.30am to drive down, Flynn was the best he has been. He positively leapt out of his bed, ran around the house barking so I really was feeling like he was better and I was being a drama queen for insisting on their assessment/scan. So I was waiting for him to ring me to say.. yep, as we expected is pancreatitis. I was very shocked to hear about the swab

He called to tell me Flynn has come through the surgery fine, it was slightly adhered to his bowel, but no holes in it or anything awful like that. Tolerated anaesthetic well, so was happy to hear that because if any pheo was still lurking it could have affected his BP.

I am at home, so a long way from my boy tonight. I had to come back to work as things had been cancelled with my two weeks away that I just cannot cancel again. He said he might be ready to go home tomorrow, so surgeon said if I have trouble getting down there he would drive Flynn to me or meet me halfway at least. But he will call in the morning to give me an update on his condition. I actually felt sorry for the surgeon, he was so gutted and cannot believe they did that.

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Oh my gosh Trish, I am just getting caught up on your thread and cannot believe this!!! SO happy to read that he did fine with the surgery. I am so shocked I don't even know what to say. That poor little boy. I am so glad you took him in, and you are absolutely not a drama queen. On the contrary, I think you have been quite calm and reasonable considering everything. Prayers for Flynn and you. Hang in there Trish.

Big hugs,

Tina and Jasper

Thanks so much, it sure was a shock. I know even with the best of intentions mistakes can happen, even when you try your hardest to prevent them so I am going to focus on the positives and I'm very hopeful we will see continued improvement for Flynny.

Surgeon has been keeping in touch with me tonight, he just emailed that he had gone back in to check on Flynn. He has recovered well, looks comfy and had eaten his dinner. No pesky retained swab is going to put that boy off his food :) He said the swab was not touching pancreas, so he still thinks he had mild post op pancreatitis but these latest episodes are most likely related to the swab.

I hate being so far away but but he reassured me that someone will be with him all night and he is not alone.

Right I am off to bed, will sleep so much better tonight. xx

sweet dreams trish.....patty

OMG, I dont belive what I read. :eek::eek: Good for you for looking at it in a positive way, I think I would lost it at the surgeon:p:p

Well, it is over now and we all hope Flynn comes homes well and no more swabs and your boy can fully recover now.

(Though I think I am mad at the vets on your behalf :rolleyes::D:o)

Dont lose the drama queen bit, it serves you well:D:D:D:D

wow! Poor little Flynn & YOU! I just can't see how things like that happen.
I hope he is feeling better quick.. I am so GLAD you were a "drama queen". You are the best mama!!
Keep us posted. I am so sorry you are having to go thru another "surgery".

Big Hugs!!

Whew, what a relief that Flynn came through surgery fine and is finally going to be able to get back on the road to full recovery. Just shocking though. I am sure the surgeon was just devastated to find out this had happened to. From everything you have said about him and the article we read, he seems like a good guy and a good surgeon.
You are a good person Trish. Drama all you want, whatever it takes. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Omg, Trish!!!! I am just seeing this for the first time. I am just in shock!!!!! Complete shock!!!! Poooooor Flynn. I only had a minute to see that he made it through surgery, but have to get back to work. I am going to read the rest of this tonight. I am so upset. I hope they have made things right with you for all you two have been through. I am so sorry you had to go through this. Just in shock.

Ro and Chey

I finished reading this. I can only say, they should compensate you for all of the extra tests, work missed, gas, etc. Matter in fact, they should pay you back for the surgery! I understand mistakes happen too...... You are a much better person than I is all I can say. I am glad you are looking at the positives, but my gosh, Flynn could have died from this. I just feel so bad for you and Flynn. I am so sorry you have been through so much. I hope Flynn is home now and healing properly this time. No wonder the little guy couldn't maintain. Wow, just wow!!!

You deserve an extra big hug for this!

Ro and Chey

Hi

He is home, I went down and picked him up this afternoon, he was so happy to leave there. They were all saying .. bye Flynny and he did not look back and was strainging at his leash to get out of there!

He is on Losec and antibiotics. He travelled very well. I am just cooking him up a chicken and rice dinner. I lifted him out the car and he went and did two circuits of the house to check everything was as he left it.

He did a poop soon as we left the pet hospital, soft one, but formed. So I am glad I don't have to worry about his bowel so much now. They rescanned him today just to check all is well and it was. He is sore so I will give him the Previcox to keep him comfortable.

I so hope it is plain sailing from here!

Trish and Flynn xx

Yay, he is home!!!! It should be uphill from here. Still, poor Flynn having to endure two surgeries. He is a tough little guy. I am so glad you were a "drama queen." It certainly paid off. You are a good Momma, Trish.

Have a great weekend. Keep us posted.

Ro

I am glad he is feeling better... Ya'll deserve a big ole BREAK!

so good to read this ro.sending healing energy to you two !!! patty and meka xoxox:)

Yay Flynn! This should be the beginning of a full recovery. Time has just flown by it seems with everything going on with Flynn. Hope you can both get some much needed relaxation time now

hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Thanks Ro, Patty, Amy and Sharlene

It is so hot here today, have kept inside in the air conditioning! I guess under the circumstances Flynn is doing fine. He is hungry and eating, but he is pretty tired, pants easily and has the twitches even when resting. I have given him pain relief as prescribed. Tummy seems soft and did a small poop this morning but formed. It is going to take him a while to get over this and I am so upset and sad he has to go through it.

Sounds like they did spoil him, they had him in their office instead of in a cage. He is a little hoarse, been barking with the other dogs I think.

He apologised profusely, told me what they think happened and discussed with me how their surgical protocol has been changed so this can never happen to another pet. While it does not alter their monumental stuff up I appreciated their honesty and the surgeons actions since in what is a terrible situation especially for Flynny.

I have just been and done the Christmas grocery shopping as it has finally cooled down, 8.30pm Saturday night - such an exciting social life I have! Flynn's stocking is suitably filled with goodies (not edible as keeping him low fat). Will do the baking tomorrow :)

Night all and thanks for checking in xx

So thankful Flynn is recovering from his latest go round. I am hoping and praying things settle down for the two of you.

I think we are all behind in our holiday chores and celebrations this year. I'll think of you baking if I smell anything homemade:D:D:D

I did not even get as far as slicing up a roll of Pillsbury cookie mix:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Pretty sad:D:D:D:D:o:o:o

So glad that Flynn is recovering well. Keep us updated.

Decorating a cactus sure does count and I think you should take a picture of your star on a cactus:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


Yummmmm, what is that smell? Home made cookies, maybe? I think the wind is bringing a delicious aroma my way. Must be from your house:D:D:D

you amaze me..........you handled that so very well, and gracefully and with class. I am grateful your baby is okay, i am equally impressed at your listening abilities with your baby............you go pawmom!!!! way to be intune with your baby. you rock, Flynn rocks. Each of you see the other through.
blessing shower upon both of you

Thanks Belinda, Addy and Skye! I decided early on there was no point losing my temper with them, only once did I get a little snippy on the phone, they obviously felt terrible and were doing their very best to look after Flynn and undo the damage so it was best to let them get on with it without having to deal with a furious me. So I kept the lid on my anger, disappointment, sadness all those emotions were swirling for sure because I felt so bad for Flynn. Doubting myself too, wishing I had forced the issue sooner... but it was always pointed out that pancreatitis waxes and wanes and that was what it was put down as.. lab tests supported that diagnosis too. So it was just a whole complicated situation and that thank god he has got through it.

We have had such a great day, he is much better. I can see it in his eyes :eek: ! But his are finally happy eyes :)

We have been out most of the day, I had to go pick up my niece for the Christmas festivities, I left Flynn at Mum and Dad's as had to go in the direction of the pet hospital and he could do without that! He is so much happier, trembling and panting much less. YAY! I spent some time there helping them in the yard and he was trotting around happily with Elle their Siamese. She is happy he is getting his health back and has resumed her usual stalking of him, leaping out at him from behind bushes to give him a fright and a swipe if she gets half the chance.... cheeky bloody cat! She really wants to be his friend, him... not so keen :D:D He has sunbathed, eaten, drunk, pooped, explored outside, played with his toys and done everything right! Only blip was he has scratched his chest and it was a little raw, I am wondering if the antibiotic is making him a little itchy. But we can deal with that :)

Hope everyone else has had a lovely day.. and no Addy, no home cooking smells coming from my house yet, might do some truffles tonight, the no bake ones! :D:D

Night all, sleep tight, wishing happy dreams for all the pups, two more sleeps and Santa is here xx

Hi Trish, wonderful news about Flynn.. It is wonderful to hear of him playing and the cat stalking, I assume they have a unique relationship and that Flynn might not be adverse to doing a bit of jumping for the cat. :)

We do what we can with what we are told. You were told to watch for pancreatic signs and you did. That is pretty good that you were able to keep your emotions tamped down so that Flynn could get the best care possible. There it is again, we do what we have to do for out furbabies.

Happy Holidays,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

So glad to hear Flynn is doing well. He is such a trooper!!!

Merry Christmas, Trish and Flynn. Thanks for coming into my cyber world;)

Hugs,

Ro and Chey

Merry Christmas to you & Flynn!!

Yay it's Christmas morning in New Zealand and I have the best present EVER... a relatively healthy Flynn sitting next to me having enjoyed his Christmas brekky of chicken! I am so thankful he is finally getting better, I don't need any other gifts as it just makes my day having him with me :D:D:D:D:D He has his Santa hat ready, plus his Christmassy ruff to wear to the party! I will post a photo of him in his finery later in the day :D:D

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my K9 friends, I really do not know what I would have done without your support over the last couple of months of problems, diagnosis, BP issues, surgery, recovery, more surgery and now finally I am getting my old doggie back :D:D:D You were with us every step of the way and I love you all :D:D You are all such very special people and I wish you all a fantastic day and for all the pups stockings full of treats, they already have an abundance of love from their Mum's and Dad's and are such lucky doggies to have you all in their lives. Enjoy your day everyone!!

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Merry Christmas Trish, Flynn and your mom and dad who adore Flynn so much. (as we ALL do I might add)

Greatest update every for a Christmas morning Trish!! We love you both! woot woot!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Awww thanks Sharlene... I am sure you are going to have a lovely day too with your family and babies :D:D

I have put up a couple of pics from today, Flynn has enjoyed his Christmas and we are about to go out for dinner... need a bit more room in my tummy to fit in all the yumminess!!

xxxxxx

Trish, so happy to read that Flynn is feeling so well, what a Christmas gift indeed! That was my only wish this year also, that Jasper would feel better, and so far he seems to be. So I am grateful as well. I hope you both had a blessed day. It is Christmas morning here, and while I know it has passed in NZ, I want to wish you and dear Flynn a very Merry Christmas and much health and happiness in the New Year.

Love and hugs,

Tina and Jasper

And just when I think it is safe to start breathing again he gets sick. Yesterday he was a bit quiet, not that interested in what was going on but eating, slow on his walk etc. Now today he is off his food again. I have been feeding him strictly low fat, not even any treats for Christmas poor boy. He has pooped but small soft but formed. Do not think what is coming out is equalling what is going in. I just took him for a short walk which he enjoyed, but bit slow. Came back and not interested in his half eaten breakfast and taken himself back to bed. His vet is here today, so taking him in one hour. Then he is away until 7th Jan. His surgeon is going/gone to beach now, lovely for them while I still have a sick dog and after today noone who knows him available.

I cannot stand that something else is going wrong for us, so sad. Will let you know how we go at vet.

Trish,

I am so sorry to hear that Flynn is not feeling well today. I was so excited to read your post about how good your Christmas was. I hope they will be able to figure it out at the vet today so you don't have to worry while they are out of town. I know how frustrating it is when the regular vets aren't around. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. Keep us posted on how he's doing.

Julie & Hannah

Oh Trish, I hope it isn't anything serious. Do you think it could be a flare up of his pancreas?

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Thanks Julie and Sharlene

Might be flare of pancreas, he also thinks could be due to antibiotics. It was his last dose today, he said not to give it. He has had Cerenia and taken bloods, so I have him back home and await results.

Oh my gosh Trish! That poor baby. Is he eating now? And did the vet recommend any diet changes? It is so stressful when they won't eat. I sure hope it isn't anything more than the antibiotics.

Hugs,

Tina and Jasper

Oh Trish,

Even though I have not been writing to you, I have followed every step of Flynn's journey. I am heartsick to hear of this new setback, and will be hoping that there is nothing seriously wrong. I am keeping you in my thoughts, and will be so anxious to hear better news soon.

Sending healing thoughts across the miles to you and your brave boy,
Marianne

Sending love from across the pond where it is 12 degrees before the wind factor...:D


Hoping it's the meds but do keep us posted as we are vested in Flynn and you. Don't hesitate to call on the specialists as I know you won't. Praying it's just the meds. Give our guy a hug. Kim

He has eaten some food, but still listless and not keen on drinking. It is very hot here, but I have kept him inside in the air conditioning. Maybe it is just all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and him still recovering. I don't like giving him the Previcox when he is not drinking well.

I have txt vet to tell him he has eaten, still waiting for blood results. I emailed the surgeon this morning and he has replied and wants local vet to let him know what happening. Arggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok thats better....

Oh Trish, ((((hugs)))). I am glad you heard back from the surgeon so he knows what is happening. Maybe he will be more readily available by email or phone even though he will be on vacation, now that he knows what is going on.

Vet phoned, blood results are ok, apart from LFTs which have been high all along. No formal spec cpl test done, but amylase which had been high on his in house testing previously is down. Renal function fine, white cells etc good. He will email me results so I can scrutinise them more fully :eek::eek: Gosh vets must pull their hair out over people like us!!!

He recommended I try half a cup of milk with a beaten egg and Flynny lapped it up like it was his last meal, polishing the bowl with his tongue to finish! So that was a winner, he said if the dog is not used to drinking milk not to give too much as it can give them diarrhea.

He still thinks likely due to antibiotics which should be out of his system later tonight, tomorrow so hopefully we will see improvement then.

He has emailed his clinical findings from today to surgeon, who is now driving to his remote beach with intermittent internet/phone access... just great :mad: Local vet on his way out of town tomorrow I think, but he wants me to contact him if any problems and between them they will manage Flynn from afar in consultation with his colleague in the practice, I do not know this new vet. So I guess that is reassuring to still have their support, poor guys cannot even go on holiday without me pestering them and yes Kim if I need to... pester them I will! :eek: I must say it is very good of them, not to just hand me over to the covering vet and offering to keep in touch.

I am back at work tomorrow...stink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My parents while being lovely and loving Flynn dearly, think I overtreat things, if he was sleeping all day they would not think to go check he is actually conscious and drinking etc... they would be like.. awwww look he catching up on his sleep, he's so cute!! :eek::eek:

Hi Trish,

I'm sorry Flynn is feeling a little punky. As you mentioned, it could be his pancreas acting up, the antibiotics, or something else, a little bug. Who knows with these pups?

I remember clearly, it took Shiloh a long time to fully recover from her surgery. She was better 2 months post-op than she was at 1 month. And she was definitely stronger and healthier 3 months after her surgery than she was at 6 weeks. Fortunately, we didn't have to deal with any pancreas issues. Also, after two weeks Shiloh was on absolutely no medication, which I appreciated.

I certainly think you are right to stay right on top of things but I hope you don't worry yourself too much. I'll bet one month from now, Flynn is going to be a consistently happy and healthy boy!

Ken

I sure hope Flynn is just a bit under the weather from the antibiotics.
Maybe it is some good days and bad days until he gets all his strength back. We are all here praying and cheering you both on.

Will keep checking in on you both.

Loved your pictures of Flynn. You and he look pretty happy. Hope he is feeling better today.
I know it is never wrecking to have to be at work when you want to just stay home with Flynn. I'm sure your parents will keep an eye on him.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin