Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

[addy]

I think we need to get on a plane and go visit Trish:D:D:D:D

[Budsters Mom]

Oh sweet Addy,

I would not need much tempting! That sounds WONDERFUL!! When do you want to go? I already have an open invitation.;):D xxxxx

[molly muffin]

*waving hand madly in the air! Yes, yes, me too, me too!!!

hahahahaha
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Budsters Mom]

Imagine how much fun that would be! We could all camp out on Trish's floor like a big slumber party!!! Of course you can come Sharlene, but we probably should run that by Trish first.;):D:D

[Mel-Tia]

It would be awesome not sure Trish would be able to fit us all in!

What you doing up so late? Do you have work today? (I forgot you were 8 hrs behind not 5 so it's not soo late )

Xxxxx

[Budsters Mom]

It's 11:00 PM here. I'm up worrying about one of our members. :o

Yes, I have work in the morning. Work sucks for me too!

I miss you Mel. xxxxx

[Trish]

I can squeeze you all in for sure!!! That would be so awesome, wait until the middle of winter when you will all need a summery break away!

Our times are closer together again Kathy, just gone 8pm here so we might see a bit more of each other for the next few months. Well at least it is Friday night here and I do not have to be back at work till next Thursday am, so a nice little break with Flynn's appointment in Auckland.

I bought a box of choccies as they all are very cheap at the moment, in big Christmas displays at the supermarket. I am meant to be taking them to my friends but I am a 1/4 way through them already :eek::eek:

[Trish]

Who are we worried about? I haven't read up all the threads yet

[Mel-Tia]

Hello Trish, can't remember the last time we were all here together. Good to know you can fit us all in as I can imagine a fair few would want to visit :D

I will be in and out today cause of meeting but if you need me to keep an eye or help in any way send me a mail Kathy

Chocolate is a good way to help with stress not good for your waist but tastes great :D

[Trish]

Well I might have to put bunks in the lounge!! My house is only 2 bedrooms and one is mine and Flynn's so first one here gets the other one then it's every K9C'ers and pups for themselves :D:D:D Ohhh its warm enough for a tent! Or we can all go sleep up the beach and listen to the waves, light a fire, roast marshmallows and have a BBQ!! That sounds good :D

[Mel-Tia]

I dont do camping. I bagsy sharing with Flynn. I don't mean that to sound as snobby as it does I just like facilities and a bed (wonder who Tia got her princess qualities from!)

[Trish]

Haha well he does have a big bed and a nice big pad next to it in case he wants to stretch out for a while so I am sure he will let you in Mel! I could sort the garage out too, camp stretchers out there :D:D But no loo haha

[Budsters Mom]

Mel and Trish,
I'll send you both a PM regarding the member that I'm worried about,
Then I have to try to get some sleep. Work has been crazy tough.

[Mel-Tia]

Ok sweetheart. Will look out for your mail. Sending you a very tight hug. Hope you have a good sleep

Mel
Xxxx

[Trish]

Alright Kathy, you can have the hammock under the palm trees so you can get a bit of peace and quiet from all the chattering Sharlene and Addy will be doing :D I am liking this idea of you all coming to visit :D

[Budsters Mom]

In a perfect world our fur babies would remain healthy and happy our entire lives and we'd cross the rainbow bridge together. I long for a perfect world.

Buddy crossed over 4 1/2 months ago. I'd do most anything to see his toothy smile one more time. :o:(

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
And I would give just about anything to hear a cute story of something Buddy did. I wish too that you could see your precious Lizard Hunter. I miss hearing all his little antics. Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

I was thinking the exact same thing Patti. Wouldn't it be great to be able to hear about Buddy having his great adventures chasing the lizards and guarding the window seat.

hugs Kathy,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Budsters Mom]

Five months and it's still hard. When is it going to get easier?:o

[scoora]

Kathy,
BIG HUGS

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
I hate to say it, but for some I think that is a long time coming. I am attached at the hip with Tipper so I can only imagine what you have been going through. I think when you have one of these babies and they are your world, the devastation is so great, that it almost impossible to come back from that place. Every time a baby passes on here it just tears my insides up. I think you are doing a good job with your loss, you are a strong woman Kathy. Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

Sending you BIG HUGS Kathy!!

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[apollo6]

Dear Kathy
Want you are going through is normal. We love them so much that when they die a part of us dies with them. Write to Buddy, hold his things, talk to him.
It is a little over a year since my Apollo died and it still hurts. I can now talk about the love and memories he left me. The pain is still there and it can creep up at any time. I just let it happen.
Love Sonja and Angel Apollo

[Harley PoMMom]

(((Sending huge and loving hugs)))

[Trixie]

Kathy,
5 months is not that long, of course you still feel the sting. Everyone here still misses hearing about Buddy...I know I do!

Barbara

[doxiesrock912]

Kathy,
we can't hep but think of those who have left us - especially with the holidays so near.

It's normal sweetie.

[Trish]

Awwww Buddy is still there, maybe not physically but when you close your eyes he materialises hunting his lizards and keeping you company. I am sure all the pups that pass are still close to us in some way. Big Hugs Sweet xxxx

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
Sending you hugs and love from Tipper and I. I am so sorry that you are feeling blue. I wish I could help some way. Just know I care and know what you are going thru. Blessings
patti

[addy]

Aww Kathy, a year after my kitten died, I was taking a bath and just started sobbing. There is no time limit for grief. Buddy was huge in your life. This time of year can sometimes make things even harder.

Big Hugs

[Squirt's Mom]

I still cry at times for babies that are long gone, decades gone. But that simply tells me how very much love I still hold for them and the impact they had on my life. I wouldn't trade that for anything....except to have them all back again. ;)

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
I was just thinking of you and Buddy this morning. I know this Christmas will be a hard one for you without Buddy. Just know I think of you both often, and always hope for the best for you. Blessings
Patti

[Budsters Mom]

Yes, thank you Patti. This is an emotional holiday season for many of our angels. :o My thoughts, prayers and loving hugs go out to all of you. We will all push forth cradled in the circle of love our fur angels have so lovingly created for us.

[addy]

Thinking of you and yours and sending hugs and love:):)

[Trixie]

I just love Buddy's Christmas photo and the star frame!! He has his smile on this photo!! The season can bring on a range of emotions, that's for sure.

Barbara

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
Very appropriate frame for Buddy's avatar as he sure was a star! God Bless you and Buddy
Patti

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
I hope you and your family along with Rosie have a great holiday season. I am sorry you have to be sick, so please take care of yourself so you are feeling better when school starts up again. I hope you can get thru this first Christmas, as I know Buddy will be looking down on you. Blessings
Patti

[goldengirl88]

Kathy:
So sorry you were so sick for Christmas. I hope you got to enjoy some of it. Did you get that little monkey girl some new toys? I hope you are better by now. It's a shame your whole break from school was spent being sick. Blessings
Patti

[Budsters Mom]

Bumping up for those asking about the Prednisone/Trilostane combo for treating probable Pituitary Macro-tumors. This treatment is designed to reduce swelling around the tumor to buy a little more quality time. It is not a cure. The tumor will continue to grow and eventually take over. It allowed Buddy to do what he loved a little longer. The specifics of his treatment are detailed in this thread.

I don't mind PM messages. However everything that you need to know about Buddy's treatment is in this thread. I logged everything! The good, the bad and the ugly.

Kathy

[Budsters Mom]

It is with a heavy heart that I ask you to change the title of this thread and close it for read only. Buddy's journey and struggle ended over 13 months ago. Although he remains in my heart and every waking thought, Our mighty lizard Hunter has moved on and so must I. He will always be loved, cherished and remembered on his very special memory thread.

Please change the title of this thread so that those searching for information on macro tumors, will have a place to start. I do hope that others are able to learn something from Buddy's journey. He was such a loving and giving little guy. I'm sure that will make him very happy.

I would like the title changed to....

Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Thank you so much,