Hunter's 5th Surgery (& then 6th)

[GreatBlue320]

re: Hunter's 5th Surgery (& then 6th)

I'm just getting caught up here... so sorry you and Hunter are going through this

I hope all goes well on Saturday. Will keep you both in my thoughts.

 

[dhraiden]

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What an amazing time we live in, I didn't even know these options were available for birds! I'm glad you've access to competent and capable professionals. It'll be fine come the weekend, don't you worry.

 

[JerseyWendy]

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Thank you all SO very much for the support!! It means the world to me (and Hunter)!! :heart:

 

[Piasa]

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Thinking about you guys. Waiting can be awful. Hope you and Hunter get some fun time together today to be ready for a big and successful day tomorrow

 

[JerseyWendy]

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Thank you SO much!!!! I'm nervous, yes, but have to be hopeful she'll pull through it again. She's doing GREAT, too.

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

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Pleas God all will go well for you and Hunter. I will be thinking of you and praying tomorrow...get well soon Hunter

 

[Anansi]

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Praying that they get it all this time! No more surgeries for Hunter!

She's such a toughie! She'll recover just as swiftly as last time, if not even quicker!

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[Kiwibird]

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Wendy, that is terrible it is already coming back! Poor Hunter And your dog is injured on top of it.

I hope all goes well for everyone and they can get rid of all of it this time.

 

[Allee]

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Wendy, I know you've had a long tough week waiting with Hunter for tomorrow. The wait is almost over, Hunter will be in the best possible hands both during and after her surgery. I hope everything goes smoothly and Hunter will be home singing 'Jiggly Puff' by tomorrow evening. Hugs and positive thoughts. Please give Ziva and Oscar belly rubs for me.

 

[RavensGryf]

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Best wishes for Hunter, hugs, good luck Wendy !

 

[Psittaciformes]

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Awwh poor Hunter, and your dog too!
If you get rid of 100% of the growth, can it come back then?

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

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Good Luck Hunter praying all goes well

 

[Blancaej]

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Good luck today!! Hope all goes well!

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[GreatBlue320]

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Keeping you and Hunter in my thoughts today. I hope everything goes well.

 

[chris-md]

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You got this, wendles best of luck today!

 

[JerseyWendy]

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You all are THE BEST! You have me in tears! :heart: :heart: :heart:

We're leaving in 35-40 minutes, it's a 30 minute drive to the hospital. I will update when we get back.

Awwh poor Hunter, and your dog too!
If you get rid of 100% of the growth, can it come back then?

Sebastian, I don't know. I'm sure it could come back 'elsewhere' on the membrane, but if the mass in its entirety is removed, it should not come back in the same place.

 

[Taw5106]

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Hugs!! And prayers too. I'll be watching for an update.


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[Scott]

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Hang in there Wendy! Hope Hunter has a totally successful surgery and recovers comfortably. You both so deserve a cure!

 

[Anansi]

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I know Hunter is going to come out of this just fine, Wendy. Don't worry, she's in good hands.

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[JerseyWendy]

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We're home! Hunter is fine - but pretty tired (as you will see in the short clip at the bottom).

It was a LONG afternoon! Dr. Doolen was working on an emergency (male Eclectus), and we didn't get called in until 2:45PM. My nerves were shot by then. As much as I hate saying this, it was GREAT to see my favorite doctor again, even though I wish it would have been under different circumstances. :32:

He gave Hunter a quick check-over, and then left us in the room while he prepped the OR. I was VERY thankful my husband accompanied me this time, I was NO fun to be around, I promise. :31:

Before Dr. Doolen took her into the OR, he explained he was gonna do things a 'bit different' than Dr. Mickley, meaning he was going to really dig into her membrane until he reaches healthy tissue. Once they left it was LOOOONG 30 minute wait!

And yes, I broke into happy tears when they emerged!

I took a photo of Hunter this morning as well, but you'll have to wait til tomorrow until I upload it. You can see how the xanthoma had grown back!

Now without further delay, here is my groggy girl.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MffktFiqWU0"]Hunter after her six surgery - YouTube[/ame]