May 26, 2008

  • Conflicted

    Conflicted:  having or experiencing emotional conflict.


    Howdy Folks - I hope you all had a good, long weekend.  Let me share with you how mine started.  Friday night I was bonding with my little pooch girl Mandy and I discovered she had another lump in the same area where she had surgery less than two months ago.


    So, when the vet opened on Saturday morning I called to make an appointment for her.  I brought her in at 12:45pm and I left her there while they took X-rays.  The Dr. said to pick her up at 3:15pm.  So I brought Jessica and Matthew (remember I was babysitting them on Sat/Sun?) to eat lunch and shop.  We were at Payless Shoe Source when I received the call from the vet that I was able to pick my little girl up. 


    The good news is that the cancer has not spread to her chest area.  SO the Dr. scheduled surgery to remove the lump for this Wednesday. 


    Now then, the conflicted part of this entry is.....do I put my little girl Mandy through this surgery again?  What will that give her?  Another two months (or less) without any tumors?  She bounced back from surgery really good last time but will this be the case again this time?  <sigh>


    My little girl is doing good right now.  She is eating and taking care of her business like normal.


    So, what do I do?  What would you do? 


    I'm so confused............ <sigh>


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    "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich." - Louis Sabin


     

Comments (8)

  • I totally understand where you are coming from...We are supposed to take Sugar in for another ultrasound to see if the cancer has returned. It's not the cost of the ultrasound, but I'm beginning to wonder if I just don't want to know. If the cancer has returned, they will ask if we want to do chemo. Janice, knowing how hard that is for any living thing to take, I just don't know if I could put her through that. I would want to do everything I could to help her, but if it means compromising her quality of life, then I'm not so sure. I will keep you and Mandy in my prayers. xoxo

  • Wow, that's a tough one.  I think if I had the money, I would do it, but that's just my opinion, not knowing all of the facts.   I'm really sorry you have to face this difficult decision.  I know you will do whatever is right for you and your little doggie. 

  • This is a very personal decisions.

    If the tumors have never spread and it's just a matter of removing them, then I'd say go for it. If they have spread to organs, etc., then I don't see the point of prolonging the inevitable and exposing her to pain and horrible difficulties down the road.

    Whatever you decide, it will be yours alone. It's hard I know.

  • I'm not sure what I would do. I like Bonnie's advice, that seems like the most logical. Good luck, I hope she'll be ok. {{{HUGS}}}

  • If it isn't interfering with her normal life and it isn't going to worsen her condition I wouldn't put her through it again.  Poor puppy doesn't understand what is going on.

  • I am so sorry.  What a tough decision to have to make.  I am sorry that you are put in the situation to have to make it.  Whatever you decide on I am sure it will be out of love for Mandy.  I know what she means to you.  Prayers for you and Mandy.

  • Oh dear sweet Janice* I am so sorry to hear this :( ...I can only tell you my story..my cat is old and nas a mass ...she is literally hysterical when she has to leave the house and go to the vet..it takes her weeks to get over it..truly*...When she was ill..I have her treated etc...but now..she is 13 going on 14..and I told my sons, if it comes back..I will not put her through that just for a short time and she could be in some pain and I may not know it..she will be miserable just 'going' there...so I told them I will let her go when the time comes...of course it's up to you sweet friend...so hard..but I am thinking of your pet...pain, recovery, etc..if you are SURE that there is so little time left even after this...well..BIG hugs to you...I know it's a hard decision*...I know you'll make the right choice and I have you in my thoughts..all of you...take good care...hugs and love, Lee ps..this did not show in my module..darn..so sorry I am late***some 'thoughts for you

  • I wish that I had some good advice for you. I know that you will find the right answer-- it is just hard. We do love our pets, don't we? They are truly members of our family. Hugs, Teresa

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