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Posted : 7/24/2011 6:09:17 PM

kpwlee
So DH is where I was earlier in the week, Bugsy is flat today and I am struggling to shake the blues.Wish I knew what we were dealing with, clearly I am hoping for clean margins but the not knowing and 'waiting' for the call is killing me!

I know what you're going through; you probably remember last November when our vet thought the spots on the x-rays of Jessie's lungs may be tumors. I wish I could give you a big hug. You'll know soon; hang in there.

CoBuHe

Posted : 7/24/2011 6:30:16 PM

Ditto what Janice says. You'll know soon. I also know the anticipation is excruciating. Like was said before....He is so full of life. How could he be sick. Continued healing vibes to the beast and peace to you and your DH.

Thalie

Posted : 7/24/2011 6:52:53 PM

Thinking of you, DH, and Beastie. Hoping very very much for those clear margins.

kpwlee

Posted : 7/24/2011 7:34:19 PM

FrisbyPI
How are the staple areas looking today?

it is quite raised from top to bottom, but not discolored or hot. I'll be calling the vet yet again in the morning as it sure doesn't look right to me and he certainly had nothing like it after the knee surgery.

thank you again ladies for the support and a place to let my thoughts & feelings flow. I know many of you have been through similar and know hoe difficult it is

Thalie

Posted : 7/24/2011 9:40:12 PM

If he overdid it a bit, it could be a simple building of fluid (seroma) under the incision. My vet advised alternating warm and cold packs for about 10 minutes each a couple of times a day. The raised area went down after a couple of applications of the alternate warmth/cold.

Let us know what the vet says.

janetmichel3009

Posted : 7/24/2011 11:41:41 PM

Still thinking healing and good margin thoughts for bugsy as well as calming thoughts for you!

auburn2932

Posted : 7/25/2011 6:01:11 AM

Any new news on Bugsy?

cakana

Posted : 7/25/2011 10:26:15 AM

Karen - I'm thinking of you, Bugsy and your husband this morning and hoping you'll get results from the biopsy soon. I pray the news will be positive too. (((Hugs)))

kpwlee

Posted : 7/25/2011 3:02:25 PM

took the bull by the horns and called the vet - still at the lab won't know until Wednesday

aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

NicoleS

Posted : 7/25/2011 6:15:53 PM

Oh Karen, still thinking of you guys. Fingers and paws crossed for good news and calm Bugsy vibes still coming! (((hugs)))

Thalie

Posted : 7/25/2011 10:27:45 PM

You were right and very brave to call to see if the results had come in but what you want is the most accurate answer you can get because so much depends on it. The lab is doing all they can to give back the most precise analysis they can from the material they received. If it means a bit more time, an extra pair of eyes,a consult with a colleague at the lab or at another lab, I think it is worth the wait even if the wait is extremely hard.

Holding all of you in my heart.

luv3dogs

Posted : 7/26/2011 12:27:58 AM

Continued thoughts and wishes for favorable news for your family. I love reading about Bugsy's exploits and hope that he will continue to be active, happy and joyful for many many years.