Betty is having a spleenectomy Monday
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Betty is having a spleenectomy Monday
Submitted by DSimas on April 20, 2010 - 11:19pmBoy, I guess I nailed it. She has a large tumor on her spleen. Xrays and ultrasounds showed that it has not metastacized to other organs (although tiny nodules can happen and won't show until she's opened up), so it's a 75% chance she'll be 100% longterm with surgical removal.
She had breakfast today, so I am taking her in Monday morning to have her spleen removed. I adopted Lily (before Betty) at 11 years old and she'd already had one, it never seemed to effect her. Vet said it is one organ that can do without just fine. It makes red blood cells and effects the immune system a bit, but the other organs somehow pick up the slack when it is gone.
If I leave it in, she could bleed out, or if cancer, will kill her. So, simple decision. The surgery will leave her a bit pale for a few days because of the lack of red cell production and blood loss. So, that will be the only touchy time...
My vet is awesome with bullies, he pre-oxygenates, won't use an injectible pre-anesthetic and will mask her down on just gas, and will monitor closely himself throughout the day afterwards, I will get her back that afternoon for home recovery.
This is her 6th surgery since I adopted her 1-1/2 years ago, but all necessary and she always does well. My stomach is in knots, but I trust my vet and God that she will be fine and thankful it's treatable!
Dawn
Little Miss Betty Cuteface ![[linked image]](http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/DSimas_2008/12-7-08002.jpg)
Toofie on the left, eyeball on the right. ![[linked image]](http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/DSimas_2008/IMG00608.jpg)
God bless Betty and you
My Spotty had a splenectomy after cancer was discovered in his intestine. There were spleen changes that the radiologist thought could be additional cancer, so we decided to remove the spleen along with the intestinal tumor.
As it turned out, the spleen changes were benign. We had nearly 2 more years after that. I was amazed at how quickly Spotty recovered from that surgery.
Betty has the same fighting spirit. I hope you will have a good outcome, and she will recover quickly. We will be thinking of you!
God bless Betty and you
My Spotty had a splenectomy after cancer was discovered in his intestine. There were spleen changes that the radiologist thought could be additional cancer, so we decided to remove the spleen along with the intestinal tumor.
As it turned out, the spleen changes were benign. We had nearly 2 more years after that. I was amazed at how quickly Spotty recovered from that surgery.
Betty has the same fighting spirit. I hope you will have a good outcome, and she will recover quickly. We will be thinking of you!
Praying for Miss Betty !
You're such a trooper.
Praying for Miss Betty !
You're such a trooper.
Thoughts and prayers...
for both you and Betty. Such a sweet girl!
Cheryl & Atlas
Thoughts and prayers...
for both you and Betty. Such a sweet girl!
Cheryl & Atlas
Dearest Dawn & Sweet, Sweet Betty.....................
all my thoughts & prayers will be with you. Sounds like you understand the situation and are moving in the right direction with a good vet.
She really has been thru alot. Please keep us posted. Always, Diane
Dearest Dawn & Sweet, Sweet Betty.....................
all my thoughts & prayers will be with you. Sounds like you understand the situation and are moving in the right direction with a good vet.
She really has been thru alot. Please keep us posted. Always, Diane
Good thoughts on the way for sweet Betty
Poor baby! We'll be thinking of her on Monday.
Good thoughts on the way for sweet Betty
Poor baby! We'll be thinking of her on Monday.
Re: Betty is having a spleenectomy Monday
Prayers for Betty for sure. You have taken amazing care of her Dawn. Please update on how she is doing. I will have you in my thoughts as well, it is so tough when our babies are under. ((hugs)) to you both
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Re: Betty is having a spleenectomy Monday
Prayers for Betty for sure. You have taken amazing care of her Dawn. Please update on how she is doing. I will have you in my thoughts as well, it is so tough when our babies are under. ((hugs)) to you both
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Sending hugs and best wishes to Betty!
XOXOX
Sending hugs and best wishes to Betty!
XOXOX
will make sure betty is....
remembered in our church prayers sunday.....will lite a candle on my way in monday and ask the morning prayer group to give a little reminder to betty's guardian angel that could could use some extra watching.....
will make sure betty is....
remembered in our church prayers sunday.....will lite a candle on my way in monday and ask the morning prayer group to give a little reminder to betty's guardian angel that could could use some extra watching.....
my thoughts are with you and Betty
will keep her and YOU in my thoughts.
wow poor bully.
poor MOM too
Chin up and positive thoughts coming to you from Canada
my thoughts are with you and Betty
will keep her and YOU in my thoughts.
wow poor bully.
poor MOM too
Chin up and positive thoughts coming to you from Canada
aw Betty - we will all be with you that day....
for sure doing the right thing..we want no surprises...get it out is best
aw Betty - we will all be with you that day....
for sure doing the right thing..we want no surprises...get it out is best
Oh, poor gal...
...man, she's a trooper.
![[linked image]](http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1064332497.JPG)
Fingers crossed for a quick procedure and recovery.
Oh, poor gal...
...man, she's a trooper.
![[linked image]](http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1064332497.JPG)
Fingers crossed for a quick procedure and recovery.
:( poor Betty.. I pray she is 100%, i don't have a spleen and I
Hope everyone has a great day
Oh poor Betty!
Under the knife again!!!
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Sending prayers that our lovable Miss Betty will be fine. And her Mommy too....
:( poor Betty.. I pray she is 100%, i don't have a spleen and I
Hope everyone has a great day
Oh poor Betty!
Under the knife again!!!
![[linked image]](http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd291/FFZoey305/librlogo-1.jpg)
Sending prayers that our lovable Miss Betty will be fine. And her Mommy too....
Well darn
I guess that mummy-meter is on high alert when it comes to that girl - lucky for her. Surgery sucks but it sounds like it's a no-brainer - must be done!
And I know they don't need a spleen because I learned that in the Jack Ryan movie with Harrison Ford when his little girl was in a car crash and they had to take out her spleen. She was fine!
Smooches to Miss B!
Well darn
I guess that mummy-meter is on high alert when it comes to that girl - lucky for her. Surgery sucks but it sounds like it's a no-brainer - must be done!
And I know they don't need a spleen because I learned that in the Jack Ryan movie with Harrison Ford when his little girl was in a car crash and they had to take out her spleen. She was fine!
Smooches to Miss B!
I love Betty
and she as well as you are in my prayers.
![[linked image]](http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv173/jacksonbully/a_halflogo.jpg)
thank you for adopting this senior, she appreciates it so much! they are the best
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I love Betty
and she as well as you are in my prayers.
![[linked image]](http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv173/jacksonbully/a_halflogo.jpg)
thank you for adopting this senior, she appreciates it so much! they are the best
MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue
A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
sending prayers for Betty
please keep us updated and hope she will be ok !!!
sending prayers for Betty
please keep us updated and hope she will be ok !!!
Oh my...
Thank goodness your vet is so great with her!
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Good thoughts and prayers for Betty!
Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball
Oh my...
Thank goodness your vet is so great with her!
![[linked image]](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s130/rottigirl2/prop.gif)
Good thoughts and prayers for Betty!
Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball
Sending prayers to Betty
Betty is tough old girl. I'm sure she will be fine.
Sending prayers to Betty
Betty is tough old girl. I'm sure she will be fine.
Gosh
6 surgeries, you 2 have been thru the ringer!
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I'm so glad it's something that can come out without causing problems. I'll sure be thinking of her Monday. Boy she hit the lottery when she found you. I'm glad she has such a great mom to take care of and love her. =)
Hug your bulldog every day.
Gosh
6 surgeries, you 2 have been thru the ringer!
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I'm so glad it's something that can come out without causing problems. I'll sure be thinking of her Monday. Boy she hit the lottery when she found you. I'm glad she has such a great mom to take care of and love her. =)
Hug your bulldog every day.
Prayers on the way for Miss Betty and you, Dawn!
Prayers on the way for Miss Betty and you, Dawn!