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We’re still waiting for the results of a biopsy, but I thought I’d post a quick update. Monday found us on the road bright and early back to Ames. A recheck ultrasound showed that the “mass” was more visible and a follow-up aspirate still was suspicious of cancer. Several emergencies were presented on Monday which meant that Maggie had to wait until Tuesday morning for surgery. After dealing with this for nearly a week my patience was wearing thin and Monday night was a long night in the motel room.
After a sleepless night, Tuesday finally arrived, and I’m happy to report that surgery went extremely well. The “mass” from ultrasound was a large conglomeration of blood clots present in the muscle itself. A disease known as compartment syndrome. Several of the surgeons, many with over 30 years of experience, had never seen it present like it was in Maggie. Because of the odd nature of the injury they still took some biopsy to see if we could find an answer for the suspicious cells and the resulting bleeding. With how much of a hard charger she is it’s now the opinion of all we are dealing with an injury.
Currently she is resting comfortably and if all goes well we will be able to start activity again in two weeks. Once I have the biopsy results I’ll post the full story, including images from the ultrasound and a discussion on how the injury likely occurred, what’s going on in her body and the resulting nerve damage (hopefully temporary). Needless to say Maggie’s days of pheasant hunting are over, at some point I’ll make a post of the crazy injuries she’s had as a result of pheasant hunting, and if she fully recovers she will be resigned to a prairie bird dog…though I’m guessing there are worse fates.
Many thanks for all of the kind words and thoughts. Keep us in your prayers and as soon as I get the final word, later this week, I’ll post the rest of the story.
Thanks,
Joe (and Maggie)
November 19th, 2008 at 12:30 pm Joe, We feel for you and Maggie. We wish the best for the both of you and have added you and Maggie to our prayer list.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:17 pm I’m sorry to hear your news. I have total faith that your sweet girl will be back to new, very soon. I’m thinking of you both. Good luck with everything. You are in my thoughts.