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It's been quite a week or so... After panicking because Lexie's radiation/tumor site was smelling awful and causing her a lot of discomfort and pain, we had a great meeting with our onco vet today. I think she was trying to amputate herself(!).
He agreed that amputation was the right thing to do for her and for me, although he wanted me to know that mets still are likely to be an issue down the road. I told him I'll roll the dice to see her happy and pain-free, and free of cancer in that leg.
I'll drop her off Weds. morning and surgery will happen a bit later, and she should be ready to come home Thurs. (I'll post more about how wonderful Dr. McNeill is in the referrals section).
I'm going in to this feeling very prepared due to all of you who have posted on other threads, or have responded to mine. The support and knowledge in this community is just unbelievable. Thanks just isn't enough.
At any rate. I'll check in and update post op tomorrow. Thanks again!
Deb and Lexie
P.S.. My most recent post with Lexie's story and some related Qs is here --> http://tripawds.....e-matters/.
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
10:11 pm
31 August 2013
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Just want to wish you and Lexie all the best tomorrow .....keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers....
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Good morning Deb,
Lots of pawsitive thoughts and prayers for you and Lexie this morning!
Keep us all posted...I'm sure that Lexie will do well!
Try and relax (I know that is a ridiculous statement) and give your girl a snuggle for all of us.
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
5:14 am
2 April 2014
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Hope Lexie sails through her operation and the next few weeks.
Having gone through similar 5wks ago with Lloyd and seeing how well he's feeling and coping now - you'll be amazed and astounded how well she does, even though you think you know reading other peoples threads- their tenacity makes you go
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25 September 2009
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Wow what a week indeed, I'm so sorry! It's comforting to have such a great doc on your side, what a difference that makes in coping with the situation. You've take a scary but courageous step here, you and Lexie are a good team, you'll get through this beautifully.
Good luck today, will be thinking of you both. Keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Deb,
Our Rosco is scheduled for surgery today too - so keep us posted and we will be thinking of you and Lexie today going through the same thing. You aren't alone.
Our best from Brooklyn,
Emily & Rosco
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18 October 2009
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Good luck today, I'll be looking for updates for both new Tripawds.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Maggie's Story Amputation and Chemo
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8:12 am
3 December 2012
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Best of luck today to both of you!!! Let us know if you have any questions at all!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
9:49 am
26 January 2013
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Thinking of you today. Good luck to you both.
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
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22 February 2013
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DEB! We're all cheeringyou on...comp...freeze.....sending love
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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25 September 2009
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Please know that we're thinking of you today! Best wishes for a perfect procedure and speedy recovery.
Please keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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2:51 pm
26 January 2014
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Thinking about you guys today, sending lots of hugs!! Keep us posted!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
I can remember TJs amp like it was yesterday (well, June of 2013).
Lots of love and pain meds is what they need.
Good luck and I hope everything goes well.
That's so strange...I thought I had updated earlier today but it looks like it didn't go through. Lexie's surgery went really well, the vet said, although he was concerned about an enlarged lymph node. She is staying overnight tonight.
On the good news front, the vet tech said she went outside for her first official potty walk as a tripawd. I can't wait to see her and bring her home, hopefully tomorrow.
Thanks to all!
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
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22 February 2013
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YAAAAAAAY!!!!! Relief party foing on over here!!
Just look in her druggy eyes tomorrow...don't even lookat her amp site, and just praise her and smooch her and take her home!!
Now, yo've been here enought ro know recoveryis pretty rough the first two weeks...or more. Stay connected ro is and we'll help yo throughit, okay?
Oh...as far as lymh node crap..... the pathologist said no sample was submitted...the sirgeon told me Happy Hannah's was so badly eaten up it mist ave disintegrated....ueah, don't even get me start on her "specialists".
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Happy Hannah celebrated herne year ampuversaryin Fevruary.....so don't worry avout ayole' ode!
Sleep well toight! You may not get much slee for a few nights!
Sending lots of hugs!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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