No progress. Anxiety.
Our vet did call today and let us know the soonest he could get us in with his preferred surgeons is next week. We are on the cancellation list and they’ll call if something opens up sooner. I am a mild mannered, pretty chill woman, but I had a conniption and let him know that was not acceptable. He said he would personally email the doctors to see if there was any way we could fit in the schedule. That was this morning. It’s now this evening, and I haven’t heard anything. Makes me sad and full of anxiety. I don’t want this very difficult decision made for me because people have a full calendar. I will call my vet office in the morning and be a squeaky wheel again. I want to consult with the best surgeon, one my doctors recommend…but maybe we don’t have the time. Is a week too long to wait? It is for me, I need answers now. Yesterday. Last week.
On a cheerier note, Fallon feels awesome. She has no idea she is sick. She’s full of enthusiasm and energy, is playful and as lovey-dovey and cuddly as ever. It even looks like her limp is improving. She’s cuddling her Dad right now…makes me smile. There’s still good stuff, I have to keep remembering that.
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10:31 pm - 10-2-2017
Okay…here se go again…..you know the drill…B R E A T H E………..B R E A T H E……and, if I recall, you’ve been consuming some wine, so continue that therapy also!!!
Now, for whatever itsw worth, many here go for months and months before an official diagnosis of osteo! Quite often it starts with a limp. Vet assumes it may be a alight sprain, or tweak, or a touch of arthritis. Rimadyl is prescribed, along with some rest, and the limp goes away. May not rerurn for another month or so. Same “treatment” that worked before may be prescribed again.
If I recall, My Happy Hannah was treated off and on like that for a couple of months. I know that sounds really stupid to me right now, but I was just going with what my Vet proposed and the fact that she got “better” within just a couple of days.
Of course, once you’ve been on this journey, you now want any tweak xrayed and any little pimple aspirated!!
So you are much quicker getting a diagnosis than most of us! So no, another week won’t make a difference!
And as you’ve already noted, all is well in Fallon’s world and she is completely oblivious to all the drama going on around her!! The bliss of BEING DOG!!
Lots of hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
11:47 pm - 10-2-2017
YES! There is many good to come. This is the down on the rollercoaster but it does go back up. Even after amputation and cancer and all that stuff that breaks our hearts. Fallon will show you that life is too short to let anything get in the way of a good time.
I’m sorry about the diagnosis but so glad you found us. You’re doing ALL the right things and from this point on I hope you’ll be a little more comforted knowing that you are making the most educated decision possible for your beautiful girl.
Keep us posted oK?
12:54 am - 10-4-2017
Hang in there!! Its so tough waiting for answers. it seems like forever. These are our babies, our family. Our mama bear instincts kick in and we want answers yesterday! I get it. I was you. Except Kylie was already limping a couple months & we paid $500 for a “rehab” package & meds yet nothing was working so they did X rays & found the tumour. I was livid & wanted her better NOW. I’m not sure how long the cancer was there growing but everything I read said its aggressive cancer so when they offered me an appt 3 weeks later for a surgery consult I said no way. They found us a different Dr. further away who got us in for consult within 3 days and performed the surgery the next morning because he said it was so bad. I’m glad I trusted my gut. She lived an energetic happy life on 3 legs for 10 months after amp surgery. Just keep Fallon happy, loved & spoiled & if u need to be the squeaky wheel you’ll hear no judgement from me. I did the same <3 It never hurts to ask! Fight for your girl xo