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

[Trixie]

Trish,
Well, if this were me, even though it's all sudden and shocking I like the speed of getting it taken care of....waiting will just ramp up the worry. If it has to get done, the sooner the better. Found the problem and quickly going to get it out...I think it's a smart decision.
Hoping all goes well and that Flynn gets through with flying colors and a speedy recovery!! You sound like you are in good hands with this vet.
Sending prayers and positive energy across the miles to you and Flynn!! He's a trooper and so are you!!
Will be awaiting the good word and with you all the way!!!

Barbara

[Tina]

OMG Trish, my head is spinning! So much to think about, but as usual you are in top of everything. I don't know how you do it. What a lucky boy Flynn is, he has such a smart Mum. And how reassuring that you were able to talk to your own vet about everything to get his take on it. I am going to post this now real quick so you know I am here, and I need to go back and re-read everything and will post more in a bit.

Huge hugs for you and Flynn from me and Jasper. xo

[Trish]

Thanks Barbara, my thoughts exactly, I asked them if they had space this afternoon!!

Hi Tina - one of my friends is home from work, the one plying me with cheese and wine.... the other one who I said.. nope, won't do anything rash is yet to get back, she will take some convincing we are doing the right thing .....

I just emailed work and said I need the rest of this week off, I was meant to be back there on Thursday and also said I am taking next week off too, they will be cursing me at such short notice but to tell the truth I don't care, Flynn is number 1! Will take more leave if I need to once I know how he is doing. You can bet your bottom dollar no swab will be left in this boy, they all knew about it and tut tutted. I also think they may have been talking about me and that's fine, they took ages to talk to me today so I appreciate that. It is not cheap that's for sure, lucky I have my visa paid off and its pay day tomorrow anyway but he is worth every last dollar in the bank to me

[Tina]

Trish, please excuse me, but I am just bawling now after re-reading everything. I pray that I could be half as brave as you. I completely agree that you are doing the right thing, but I always let fear get the best of me. I am a big worrier and don't think I am very good at making speedy decisions under the gun. I admire you SO much. I am so impressed with your veterinary team now, just as I have been with the others in the past. I am not sure that I have access to that level of care and attention here. Again, that is so reassuring. I love the amount of time they have all taken with you.

Right away I was thinking about your work and would you be able to get the time off, as that would be a problem for me. But as you said, Flynn comes first always!! And yes, they are worth every last dollar, most definitely. Hard typing through this tear outburst. Jasper is looking at me like "what's wrong now Mom?". I am a such an emotional sap. I love Flynn, I can't help it. xo

[Tina]

I forgot to say that I like the idea of getting a kidney biopsy while they are in there. It will be good to know exactly what is going on there. That was in the back of my mind when Jasper had his ultrasound, if it would be possible or indicated to get a kidney biopsy also. But I didn't think to ask anything about that, since the immediate problem seems to be liver or pancreas related. The liver biopsies that he had were trucut biopsies like you mention for Flynn. First I had heard of that.

Gosh, I feel like I need to take the day off work tomorrow so I can monitor everything here for Flynn. Well, I am just going to have to sneak on the forum while I am at work. I will be with you all the way. Tons of love and positive thoughts being sent across the miles Trish.

Big hugs to you and Flynn,
Tina and Jasper

[Trish]

OK stop that crying right now Missy!! No time for tears, we need good thoughts and positivity only!!! He is going to be fine, that is the only outcome!! I feel myself getting teary when people get too sympathetic kind of if you know what I mean, he is a tough little cookie and we WILL get through this one way or another... I guess I have kind of have gone into professional work mode right now, when I am in bed later on thinking about it it might be a different story. But he will not be seeing me sad or crying, he needs strength and normalcy he will get it from me... afterwards I can fall apart.

[Trish]

By the time it happens you will be home anyway, so there you go that's tomorrow night taken care of

[Mel-Tia]

Well what a day you both had! I am with Barbara, the longer it's left the more you worry, you would have had to come back as well so this makes sense to me

They seem to be on top of it all and want to look at everything while he is under which is good, I like that they took the time to explain it all

Gutted that they found it but grateful you went for this scan and they can do something about it. I will be right beside you in spirit willing you both on

Mel
Xxxxxx

[Tina]

Ok, the water works are under control now!! Sorry for the lapse, I think I have been keeping it all bottled up with Jasper's latest round of tests, and it was built up. And you are right, need to keep up a brave face for Flynn. He is definitely a tough cookie and this time will not be any different, I truly believe that. It sounds like you have the time of the procedure pinned down? I like to know so I can focus.

[Trish]

Hi Mel yes I am grateful we found it before it gets too big too... one thing they said was good is that it is one mass, not spread throughout the liver, so yay a positive... I am collecting all those positives up right now

Awww Tina, why do these boys of ours have these crisis like this, least they do it in tandem sometimes so we can commiserate together. You are so sensible and kind, don't know what I would do without you Tell Jasper he better blardy not copy Flynn on this one! I do not have time other than "afternoon" yet, will let you know when I take him tomorrow so you can send all your positive vibes to him at the precise moment, I know they work too