Sam's lump , not looking good at all

[Frenchy]

So I do like my vet told me , just inspect the lump once a week , to make sure I see any difference. So the "lump day" check is every Saturday. Last week I actually thought it was getting smaller. Last night before I went to bed , I touched it , it seemed so much bigger. I didn't want to believe it , this couldn't be , so I went to bed. I woke up a few times , and it was all I could think about. This morning , looked again , it is bigger , and just like Daisy , it's pushing against his anus (what are the odd ! :sad

I did see some small stool yesterday. So I guess it's beginning to be a problem for him. I will call my vet tomorrow to have Sam get the operation ASAP.

Does anyone knows where I could call to cancel x-mas ? Gosh it just never stops.

[erykah1310]

Oh Frenchy, IM so sorry.
I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and
I hope the surgery is sucessful

[Frenchy]

Thanks Erykah. I'm positive about the operation , Sam already had blood work for another surgery this year , and my vet's wife (a vet too) did the operation on Daisy and was very good at it. For my poor Daisy , it was cancer and it did come back but Sam's one was tested about 2 weeks ago and no trace of cancer so at least that's one good news.

I hope you're not feeling too sad these days Erykah

[erykah1310]

Thanks Frenchy, I am doing very well actually. The immediate "pain" is gone, and all that is left is wonderful memories and knowing for sure it was "time" helps loads too.
I'm so happy to hear there is no trace of the evil C, Removing the C helps for a while, but unfortunately it does come back for the most part:sad:
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes along without a hitch.
Also, Im looking into the official Christmas cancelling contact info for you, as I wouldnt mind it if it was delayed a few weeks myself

[Stacer]

Frenchy, I hope Sam will be OK. Hopefully he's not in too much discomfort. Bad stuff always seems to happen just before xmas.

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by erykah1310

and knowing for sure it was "time" helps loads too.

I wish I had that with Daisy ... I'm glad it "went well" with the timing. Puppy stayed longer that anyone expected , ups and downs and I think he had more ups

Originally Posted by Stacer

Bad stuff always seems to happen just before xmas.

Actually for me , it's all year round it's getting real hard $$$ but I know I will feel so much better once the lump is taken out.

[JanM]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sam - and you too! It's so hard when our fuzzy friends are in distress :sad:

I hope you can get it done and quickly too so you can put it all behind you!

[pitgrrl]

Frenchy, I can imagine how stressful this all is for you, but we've got paws and fingers crossed for you and Sam.

[14+kitties]

Frenchy....... we have all our fingers and toes and whatever else we can cross, crossed. Good Luck!

[CearaQC]

Saying prayers for Sam.

[Rottielover]

Poor Sammy, for everything to be ok

[wdawson]

ahh frenchy
things will work out,keep thinking positive.... for a good outcome

[joeysmama]

Oh Frenchy---I will pray very very hard that they can take this out and after that will Sam will be healthy for a long long long long time !!!

[Lukka'sma]

I sure hope Sam gets back to normal real soon, I know how much of a worry this must be for you.

[hazelrunpack]

I'm sorry Sam's gonna need surgery, Frenchy. What a bummer. It'll go good, though--he's in good hands and you already know it's not cancer.

The Pack sends , plenty of that magical healing setter spittle for post-surgical recovery, and will keep their s crossed for good news! The rest of us can't beat that, but me, hazel, and madame hazel send s for both you and handsome Sam!

[ancientgirl]

I'm sorry Sam has to go through this, but the good news is what he has isn't cancerous. I'm sure he'll come out of the surgery with flying colors.

[chico2]

Awww Frenchy,sometimes it seems when everything is going good,someone somewhere decides to burst the bubble,almost as if saying,things have been going to good,time for some trouble:sad:
But you'll make do I am sure and Sam will be fine
Hopefully he'll get to have the surgery soon,it must bother him to poop..:sad:

[jiorji]

Sam :sad:

get better fast!!

[H.P.]

for Sam and for you! aybe by getting this taking care of now, you can start (and keep) things going great next year!

[rainbow]

Awww, Frenchy.....poor you and poor Sam.

Sending lots of good wishes for his surgery. :

Christmas is cancelled at our house this year too. You and me can have are own cyber celebration.

[breeze]

for you and sam

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by rainbow

Christmas is cancelled at our house this year too. You and me can have are own cyber celebration.

I wish !!! But we're having x-mas at my place again this year. I wish I could just cancel and stay home alone. Moments after I posted this thread , my sister called and ask how I was doing , I told her about Sam. Then she tells me : so I guess this is a bad time to give you the kids x-mas list ....

Yes it was !

I am very positive about Sam's operation , it's the $$$ that has me going I'm at the vet every month , there's always something. It's going to be the third surgery only this year. Last year was Daisy .... I know it's a bit of my fault , I shouldn't own so many animals.

[breeze]

Frenchy and Rainbow can spend x-mas here.. it is very quite no family, just mike russ jason me and Bree... no big deal here (if you don't mind a very excitable doggie

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by breeze

(if you don't mind a very excitable doggie

Bree I miss her :sad:

[rainbow]

Originally Posted by Frenchy

I wish !!! But we're having x-mas at my place again this year. I wish I could just cancel and stay home alone. Moments after I posted this thread , my sister called and ask how I was doing , I told her about Sam. Then she tells me : so I guess this is a bad time to give you the kids x-mas list ....

Yes it was !

I am very positive about Sam's operation , it's the $$$ that has me going I'm at the vet every month , there's always something. It's going to be the third surgery only this year. Last year was Daisy .... I know it's a bit of my fault , I shouldn't own so many animals.

Frenchy, I know how you feel. We don't have any family here so we're off the hook that way. But, after spending ten grand on Chase this year and hubby out of work for one year now, about all we'll do is have turkey dinner for two. I think your family will understand your financial burden this year. Are your nieces and nephews old enough to understand if you cut back a bit on their gifts? Do the adults exchange gifts? Would they be insulted if you asked for a monetary gift instead? And, just think, you'll be getting the best gift of all.....Sam's health back.

[rainbow]

Originally Posted by breeze

Frenchy and Rainbow can spend x-mas here.. it is very quite no family, just mike russ jason me and Bree... no big deal here (if you don't mind a very excitable doggie

Definitely don't mind an exciteable doggy.....got one of my own. Too bad we didn't live closer.

[Frenchy]

Nephew is 9 and niece is 12. They are very spoiled and always count their gifts , my nephew once said : boy , we're not too lucky this year

I think they're getting better though. They won't have a choice this year , understand or not , they will have only one gift each from me. Thanks dog each employee at my office gets a turkey !

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by rainbow

But, after spending ten grand on Chase this year and hubby out of work for one year now

:sad: that just sucks Rainbow. I hope hubby gets a new job for the new year Too bad we live so far away , we could buy a small farm and all live together

[growler~GateKeeper]

Duffy & I send lots of & Irish Luck & as many as you need

Have you measured across the lump w/a tape measure to be sure it's not getting bigger?

[shredy]

Frenchy, I am so sorry to hear about Sam :sad: That the surgery can fix teh problem and that he will be ok. for your furkids. Remember we are only given as much as we can handle, you will get through this