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Post by KikiPea on Jun 10, 2024 12:15:11 GMT
Today is the day. I’ve been okay all week since we’ve been busy with bday festivities, but the longer I sit here this morning, the more nervous I get. I love my sweet boy, and I’m not ready for aging health issues. 😢
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Post by gillyp on Jun 10, 2024 12:54:14 GMT
Good luck Wili! Fingers crossed your chest is clear.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 10, 2024 13:04:32 GMT
Good luck Wili! Fingers crossed your chest is clear. Thanks! Thankfully, his chest is clear, but we need to find out what the mass is in his liver and kidney. Praying they are unrelated, and nothing serious. |
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Post by Texas Scrap on Jun 10, 2024 13:17:41 GMT
Prayers for your puppy!
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 10, 2024 15:58:20 GMT
6/10 UPDATE: no answers as of yet.
The specialist said he’s less worried about the liver as there are common nodules that appear in a lot of older dogs.
They are doing a CT scan later this afternoon to get a better idea of what is in the kidney, and what types of treatments could be done. We’ll know more this evening.
He did say that he was glad that we caught it early, before any symptoms had started.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 10, 2024 21:43:46 GMT
Forward to 3pm…
The specialist called to get approval to get a sample of the liver mass…not sure what’s up with that. He said he’d look at it through a microscope on site, so we may have some answers tonight, but no idea what to expect. He said he didn’t want to do that to the one in the kidney because it could rupture. I’m guessing he thinks they could be unrelated masses, but no idea.🤪
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 10, 2024 22:46:36 GMT
6/10- 5:30 pm UPDATE:
Pretty decent scenario-
Liver biopsy should be back tomorrow. They are thinking that they can take the kidney, and get the mass in the liver as well. After we get the results back tomorrow, we will decide if/when surgery will be. He just said in the next few weeks.
He said that Wili is healthy enough to handle the surgery.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 11, 2024 21:58:29 GMT
6/11- last presurgery PUPdate: So, it seems we are looking at the best prognosis. The liver mass needs to be removed as it will keep growing, and could eventually burst, which would send him into liver failure. He believes that due to its shape, the entire mass can be removed.
As for the kidney, if not removed, the cancer could spread to the other kidney, causing kidney failure. If it’s removed, the other kidney should be able to pick up the slack. He has no reason to believe that his other kidney would fail.
He has had other dogs with the same liver mass that has lived at least 1 more years, and up to 4.5. He says that Wili is otherwise healthy, and should have no issues living a happy, comfortable life for whatever time he still has.
We are looking to do surgery hopefully in the next two weeks. He doesn’t want us to wait more than four. The surgery nurse will call to set it up, probably tomorrow or Thursday.
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Post by psoccer on Jun 11, 2024 22:27:02 GMT
I am glad that the news is the best you can hope for. I will keep your sweet boy in my thoughts that is surgery goes well and he is home quickly.
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Post by FurryP on Jun 12, 2024 3:11:35 GMT
Sending puppy prayers for Wili to get better soon. You can do this Wili!
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 12, 2024 19:40:14 GMT
I lied…one more PUPdate:
He has a consultation for surgery on Monday 6/17. He’ll be staying overnight and surgery will be Tuesday 6/18. He’ll be there 2-3 days. Recovery will take around 6 weeks.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 18, 2024 16:58:51 GMT
6/18 PUPdate:
Our precious Wili is out of surgery, and starting to wake up from the anesthesia. Hoping to hear from the oncologist, who is taking care of him post-op, later today.
Surgery is complete. He didn’t get the whole liver mass because he thought it would cause more problems, but he’s happy with what he was able to get. If it’s one of the three types of tumors he thinks it is (he sent it off for testing), it’s very slow growing. We could go back in later if need be, but he thinks he’ll be good for at least a couple more years there.
As for the kidney, it was really bad. So glad it was caught when it was. He, and the oncologist that we spoke with on Monday, said that they believe his other kidney has already been picking up the slack, so going forward it should be fine.
Praise God that’s over, and he’s on his way to a full recovery! Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. This momma and daddy needed them!🥰
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Post by gillyp on Jun 18, 2024 17:14:58 GMT
Aw, you can relax with that news. Well done Wili, cuddles and treats in abundance I think.  |
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Post by peasquared on Jun 18, 2024 17:36:41 GMT
Such happy news! Yes, to the treats and cuddles in abundance!
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Post by FurryP on Jun 19, 2024 1:32:08 GMT
So happy that Wili is on his way to recovery! Yay! I love good updates.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 19, 2024 14:31:56 GMT
We get to go see I’m today! We’re on our way as we speak.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 19, 2024 15:45:19 GMT
Wili looked VERY comfortable. LOL Dr is going to try to take him off the Fentanyl, and gradually move to Gabapentin tonight. Still unsure when he'll come home, but most likely Friday. It's still 50/50 whether or not he'll need chemo/radiation. He didn't eat last night, but we got him to eat some turkey meat while we were there. He'll recheck his kidney and liver function tomorrow, but so far everything looks great!  |
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Post by FurryP on Jun 19, 2024 18:38:21 GMT
Woof! I like your shirt. Happy to read Wili is looking comfortable. Hoping he does not need chemo/radiation. He looks good. Poor Wili, he probably wants to come home now.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 19, 2024 19:55:33 GMT
Woof! I like your shirt. Happy to read Wili is looking comfortable. Hoping he does not need chemo/radiation. He looks good. Poor Wili, he probably wants to come home now. Thanks! It’s from Telluride, which is his favorite place to travel. 🥰 |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jun 19, 2024 23:54:57 GMT
Glad your Wili is improving!!
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 20, 2024 12:50:26 GMT
6/20 PUPdate!
Fabulous news!
The oncologist Dr Burney that took over his post op care just called. He’s very happy with his recovery process. He did more labs this morning, and everything looks great! There’s a couple of numbers, one liver and one kidney, that are slightly elevated, but he said that that is expected after surgery.
So…drumroll…….he’s coming home this evening! YAY!!! So relieved, and thankful that everything has gone so smoothly. Praise God!
We will get the pathology results back next week, so we’ll find out then how we’ll need to proceed.
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Post by gillyp on Jun 20, 2024 18:26:44 GMT
Excellent news! Well done Wili! (er, in my head I'm calling him Will-ee, is he that or Why-lee?!)
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Post by flanz on Jun 20, 2024 18:27:54 GMT
Hooray !!!! Enjoy those cuddles.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 20, 2024 19:12:35 GMT
Excellent news! Well done Wili! (er, in my head I'm calling him Will-ee, is he that or Why-lee?!) It’s Will-ee. He’s named after Nawiliwili in HI. |
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Post by gillyp on Jun 20, 2024 21:41:04 GMT
Excellent news! Well done Wili! (er, in my head I'm calling him Will-ee, is he that or Why-lee?!) It’s Will-ee. He’s named after Nawiliwili in HI.  I have NO clue what that is! |
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 20, 2024 22:03:04 GMT
It’s Will-ee. He’s named after Nawiliwili in HI. I have NO clue what that is! Haha! It’s Nah-Willee-willee It’s one of the only Hawaiian words I can say properly. 🤣 |
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Post by quinlove on Jun 20, 2024 22:16:19 GMT
I am so happy that everything went well. You and your dh are very loving dog parents. 🐶
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 20, 2024 22:31:41 GMT
They are on their way! He just needs to not jump on things for a few days, and wear his cone (Wili is an obsessive licker). He has anti nausea meds and Gabapentin. We only need to call if something seems off, or his incision gets red. Follow up is on the 15th.  |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jun 20, 2024 23:02:02 GMT
It’s Will-ee. He’s named after Nawiliwili in HI. I have NO clue what that is! Seems like a place Hawaii to me... |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jun 20, 2024 23:03:16 GMT
They are on their way! He just needs to not jump on things for a few days, and wear his cone (Wili is an obsessive licker). He has anti nausea meds and Gabapentin. We only need to call if something seems off, or his incision gets red. Follow up is on the 15th. View AttachmentAre you able to crate him when you are not around to supervise? |
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