Adrenalectomy

[boreybecks]

Hi everyone, my "baby" has been diagnosed w/ adrenal cushings. we met w/ a surgeon yesterday and surgery is scheduled for next wednesday and I am so scared/nervous.. any insight and experiences would help immensly!

[addy]

Hi and Welcome,

I am so glad you found us but sorry to hear about the diagnosis. We have members who have had successful adrenalectomy and I am sure they will be stopping by to share with you.

Being scared,why I think that is a natural reaction. Surgery can be very scarey indeed and when it is for one of our pups, why it is like contemplating surgery on your toddler.

We are here to hold your hand and give you support and anything else you may need.

Try to remember to breathe, we sometimes get in a panic and forget;) It will be okay. We will be with you every step of the way. You do not have to do this alone.

hugs,
addy

[Cyn719]

Hi and Welcome to the forum - I am sorry about your baby but you have come to the right place for sure - the people on this forum are the most wonderful people you could ever meet and they will answer all your questions and we all will be right by your side through the whole process -- two members come to mind Ken and Roo -- their dogs had successful surgeries -- and I know they will be by to post with you - Will be checking in -- totally normal to be scared and nervous!!! always here for you -- Hugssssss to you and your baby

[Buffaloe]

Hello and welcome,

My Shiloh had a very successful adrenalectomy in October of 2006 at the age of 12. She lived for another 3.5 years with an excellent quality of life.

We have had many successful adrenalectomies here. Just recently, Roo's dog Java had her left adrenal gland removed and is recovering nicely. Hopefully, she will be stop by soon.

How old is your pup? Which adrenal gland has the tumor? Do you know anything about its size/vascular involvement? Does your surgeon have alot of experience with adrenalectomies?

As you know, it is a very serious surgery. The day of Shi's surgery (Oct. 19, 2006) was the most difficult day I have had for many years. Prior to the surgery she was just "hanging on" but she recovered beautifully and was a happy, healthy dog for a long time afterwards. I know it is tough.

Ken

[Skye]

Hello and so glad you found this site! you will get so much support and knowledge, there is much experiences that others share that we all learn from. I am very sorry to hear you pup has to have the surgery.....mine does as well. Were scheduled in a couple of weeks, and trust me the fear and anexity is overwhelming, i sooooo understand this. And so do the others on this site. They will be with you (and me) every step of the way. We hope we hear from you soon.

[DOGFR13ND]

I only recently joined this site myself - see Help - new Member (adrenalectomy) -pheochromocytoma. Our dog had just had an adrenalectomy, and unfortunately she was a bit poorly afterwards. We still have not discovered what caused the problem, but now, thankfully, 4 weeks on, she is almost back to her normal self - I say 'almost' as I am aware that I am holding her back quite a bit, as I am frightened of her overdoing things! I am also now looking for problems - I need to learn to calm down!


As a new member I have very limited experience or advice to offer but I can understand your anxieties only too well, and hope that everything goes well for you and your dog.