I'm finally going to be posting my blog again. I've made a decision about Lizzy that is right for both of us and I need to move on.
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| So happy to be home......sunning herself!!! |
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| She was glad to get out of the hospital!!!! |
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| Her crazy flotation device!!! |
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| I've never seen a cone like this...... |
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| So relaxed........ |
Lizzy had her surgery and they removed a four inch tumor.......the cancer cells in other parts of her body are the problem. When I left A&M a week ago the doc told me she had 3 to 6 months to live and that I should put her on chemo. I truthfully didn't understand that, if she's terminal then why chemo. I had an appointment last week with my doc and she had an oncologist come in to look over the file and give me some advice. I had pretty much decided that chemo was a no go, but wanted to hear what they had to say. The oncologist told me Lizzy wasn't a great fit for chemo , almost every problem she's had in the last few years has had to do with her gut, she said it would probably make her sicker and I would end her life sooner.......while making her miserable. My doc just wants to monitor her every month to see how it goes. Right now Lizzy is back to being Lizzy, she's fooling around with the other dogs and being her old self. I believe I made the right decision. Have any of you been here.......curious as to what you did in a case like this.........
I was given a 0% chance of living if I did not have a section of my cancerous large intestine/appendix removed. 7% if I had the surgery and chemo. Math taught me 7% is a trillion times better than 0%, so that is what I did 5 years ago and today cancer free. Truly a miracle. That said, I would stay on the path you've chosen for Lizzy. She seems to be enjoying life now and likely wouldn't with chemo.
ReplyDeleteFor you ,Tim that was the right decision, and that's fantastic by the way. For Lizzy I want her to be happy for as long as she can!!!
DeleteYou know how I feel about this, Beth. I just hate that you've had to face this kind of decision. I firmly believe Lizzy spoke to your heart and told you the right decision to make. She knows she's loved and that is the only way to face a challenge like this one. Love ya!
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Love you too girl and thanks for being there!!!!
DeleteBeth,
ReplyDeleteI fully support your decision. It is what I would have decided if Lizzy was girl. She is good now and should be allowed to enjoy the time she has left. I know she feels your love and will have happy days ahead.
Cyndii
Thanks Cyndii.....I know this is for the best.....don't want her sick at the end of her life.....just happy for as long as she can be.
DeleteYou have made the right decision... that is what we think. Lizzy does not worry about tomorrow,,,, She thinks about right now-- and feeling love, and food,,, and doing what she wants for this moment,,,, She does not worry,, and she knows you will not let her hurt.
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tweedles
Thanks tweedles.....you are right, dogs live in the moment....we are going to make them all special!!!
DeleteWe know that you have made the right decision and none of it is easy. Just take each day as it comes and spend all the time you can with her. Our hearts go out to you. Sending virtual hugs. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Thank you Molly....we appreciate those hugs!!!!
DeleteGood decision. Lizzie will know when it's time to go. Best she spends it with her companions and in a house of love.
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Thanks Cath......that's how I feel too.....she knows she is loved!!!
DeleteLove on Lizzy everyday and not with chemo in the way. Let her be free of IVs. We all love you and Lizzy. My Brandy had horrible seizures even though she was on phenobarbital and I did not like her going through that. I cried my head off.n
ReplyDeleteThanks.....I will love on her every day.....no chemo. It's hard for me to believe she's sick.....since we had the tumor removed she has been doing well!!!
DeleteBeth, you've made the right decision. There are few things in this life that are harder than letting our furbabies go, but you'll know when the time is right. Now, just enjoy her and let her enjoy her life. That's what we've always done in our family and we have no bad memories, only sweet ones. You and Lizzie are in my prayers. - Ronni
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