August 5, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: Not really. he has lung cancer. Had surgery about 10 months ago. It came back. So been doing chemo for a couple months but it’s been pretty resistant. So my oncologist and i took him off the oral as it wasn’t working, give him time for it to clear his system so we could get him on a different chemo that might work the following week. And last night he began coughing and hacking. So i took him to the ER vet cause it began being more severe and more rapidly. Found through a CT that he has a couple really small tumors but a large one on the right side that right where bronchus meets the bronchioles. Since it metastasized it would just come back and there’s smaller ones that eventually I’d also have to have surgery to remove. Basically he’s still eating, going on walks and not in pain. But with the coughing and hacking it’s going to get worse unless new chemo can reduce the size and slow the progression. But more likely doesn’t have a lot of time left so i am going to have to make a decision. So sorry to hear....I'd rather lose a family member than a dog.......I had a 14 year old lab that I had to put down, I swear it was like a scene out of Marley and Me.....brutal. So I swore I'd never get another dog again and go through that. Then of course, new wife, she asks and I'm like no, no, no. Then a friend posts something on Facebook. A couple puppies need to be adopted. So we go and look, and I see Dash, black lab (with a bit of pit bull mix) and his sister are the only two remaining. So at my daughter's bball game that night...."Ellen, I was thinking, I know we are going to get the boy....but....why don't we get bo......" Before I can get both out of my mouth she's screaming YESSSS in the middle of the basketball game. Thus, we got Dot and Dash. And in the vain of, could you just f me a little harder......Dash at 4 years old got cancer. I mean come on, 14 is one thing, 10 would still suck but 4? The vet said chemo would by him time but not cure...and I was like f that. They put him on a steroid that had him bounce back from his lymphoma but after a couple months it lost its effectiveness and he rapidly went downhill. We had to put him down and I went back to my original thoughts of why I ever said yes. Still have Dot but man, it sucked.
August 5, 20241 yr (If I ever play 2 Truths and a Lie, one of my truths I often use is "I did shots of tequila with the Philly Phantic")
August 5, 20241 yr 15 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: I didn’t get to see the game. Had an emergency with my dog. So apparently i can’t watch unless they go back to losing after this. 15 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: Not really. he has lung cancer. Had surgery about 10 months ago. It came back. So been doing chemo for a couple months but it’s been pretty resistant. So my oncologist and i took him off the oral as it wasn’t working, give him time for it to clear his system so we could get him on a different chemo that might work the following week. And last night he began coughing and hacking. So i took him to the ER vet cause it began being more severe and more rapidly. Found through a CT that he has a couple really small tumors but a large one on the right side that right where bronchus meets the bronchioles. Since it metastasized it would just come back and there’s smaller ones that eventually I’d also have to have surgery to remove. Basically he’s still eating, going on walks and not in pain. But with the coughing and hacking it’s going to get worse unless new chemo can reduce the size and slow the progression. But more likely doesn’t have a lot of time left so i am going to have to make a decision. Oh man, I'm so sorry
August 5, 20241 yr Schmoopie just gave my my birthday present. Tickets for the fam to see the Phillies play not this Sunday but next. I'm doing a dry August so will be my first time tailgating completely sober (Also going to a game against the Mets with my parents in Sept to celebrate my dad being in remission and finally strong enough to go out )
August 5, 20241 yr 17 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: Not really. he has lung cancer. Had surgery about 10 months ago. It came back. So been doing chemo for a couple months but it’s been pretty resistant. So my oncologist and i took him off the oral as it wasn’t working, give him time for it to clear his system so we could get him on a different chemo that might work the following week. And last night he began coughing and hacking. So i took him to the ER vet cause it began being more severe and more rapidly. Found through a CT that he has a couple really small tumors but a large one on the right side that right where bronchus meets the bronchioles. Since it metastasized it would just come back and there’s smaller ones that eventually I’d also have to have surgery to remove. Basically he’s still eating, going on walks and not in pain. But with the coughing and hacking it’s going to get worse unless new chemo can reduce the size and slow the progression. But more likely doesn’t have a lot of time left so i am going to have to make a decision. So sorry about your dog. If it this helps at all, in early 2021 our Jack Russell stopped eating and was getting very slow. We took him to the vet, and they told us his heart was failing and it was causing fluid buildup in his abdomen. We could either end it, or they could drain the fluid and give us more time with him. We decided to have it drained, and he perked back up. We ended up getting him drained of fluid like 3 times, and each time he was happy for about a month. He made it until he passed in his sleep on Labor Day. Even though he was slower, and he needed to go to the bathroom ALL THE TIME (multiple trips at night), I wouldn't trade those ~6 months for anything. I got to say goodbye, and he got to meet his baby sister and know we were going to be OK. My wife's dad got sick at the same time, so it was just me and McNabb (yes, that was his name) a lot of the time. We all needed that time to prepare, and I really think he finally went in his sleep because he knew we would be OK.
August 5, 20241 yr Wanted to thank everyone for the support and wishes. Means a lot. Sorry some of you guys have also had to go things that were similar. It’s tough cause we never get enough time with our dogs and pets. Hoping the chemo works that he gets tomorrow. I’ll try to keep you guys updated.
August 5, 20241 yr 19 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: Not really. he has lung cancer. Had surgery about 10 months ago. It came back. So been doing chemo for a couple months but it’s been pretty resistant. So my oncologist and i took him off the oral as it wasn’t working, give him time for it to clear his system so we could get him on a different chemo that might work the following week. And last night he began coughing and hacking. So i took him to the ER vet cause it began being more severe and more rapidly. Found through a CT that he has a couple really small tumors but a large one on the right side that right where bronchus meets the bronchioles. Since it metastasized it would just come back and there’s smaller ones that eventually I’d also have to have surgery to remove. Basically he’s still eating, going on walks and not in pain. But with the coughing and hacking it’s going to get worse unless new chemo can reduce the size and slow the progression. But more likely doesn’t have a lot of time left so i am going to have to make a decision. I’m so sorry to hear that. As the third anniversary of my dog's passing approaches, I’m still struggling to cope. I rescued her a few months after my dad died (which was two years after my mom died), and she quickly became a source of love and comfort. When I was feeling suicidal, she literally saved my life. Wishing you the best, man.
August 5, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Know Life said: I’m so sorry to hear that. As the third anniversary of my dog's passing approaches, I’m still struggling to cope. I rescued her a few months after my dad died (which was two years after my mom died), and she quickly became a source of love and comfort. When I was feeling suicidal, she literally saved my life. Wishing you the best, man. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I have mental health issues and my pets on my worst days keep me going.
August 5, 20241 yr We had to put our Gracie girl down 2 days before Christmas this past year. While she was schmoopies dog first (predated us by 4-5 years) she was instantly my best bud the first time we met.... she ran over, jumped into my lap and never left my side. I used to joke because she is a Schnauzer and I'm part Austrian that is where the connection came from. We took her camping in the Rocky Mountains, hung with us on Miami beach, and was the best road compainian for many, many cross country trips. While doing the remodel on our beach condo in 2018, she kept me warm while sleeping on a concrete floor to give me comfort. When "disciplining" her she would always give a low growl to get in the last word. I still remember when we first moved into our new home in 10/2021. At this point we had to keep her in diapers because she had bladder control issues, and when one set of kids came to our door to trick or treat she took the opportunity to race out the front door, and across the street and into our neighbors yard which was our first introduction to them. Our little white dog in a bright pink diaper. A few months later she wouldn't walk on a leash. But she hung in there for another two more years while doggie dementia set in. It was really hard to watch. She would pace in circles until I put her in her next to me on the couch and only then would she relax and fall asleep. Otherwise she wouldn't settle in. Toward the end, she was barely eating and drinking. They gave us the option of some treatments to try to extend her life past Christmas, but it wasn't right by her so we had to make the call. So yeah, I get it. It's been 8 months now but those wounds are still fresh.
August 5, 20241 yr Well this thread has gotten depressing, lets talk happier things like the Phillies incredible season.......oh wait nevermind
August 6, 20241 yr Here’s my pup: named Nellie for the clutch drive Agholor put together in the SB. maybe it will cheer you guys up
August 6, 20241 yr 8-8 13-3 (21-11) 13-3 (34-14) 11-5 (45-19) 8-8 (53-27) 9-7 (62-34) 4-12 (66-46) - regression to the mean - need to stop the bleeding
August 6, 20241 yr On 8/5/2024 at 3:51 PM, Bwestbrook36 said: I'm sorry you had to go through that. I have mental health issues and my pets on my worst days keep me going. Thank you. I suffer from PTSD, depression, and a couple of anxiety disorders; it can be extremely difficult to function most days. But the five years I got with my dog helped so much, and I am forever grateful for her. Hang in there, brother. I’m only a DM away if you ever need to talk to someone.
August 6, 20241 yr 17 hours ago, no1birdsfan said: Here’s my pup: named Nellie for the clutch drive Agholor put together in the SB. maybe it will cheer you guys up
August 7, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, Know Life said: Thank you. I suffer from PTSD, depression, and a couple of anxiety disorders; it can be extremely difficult to function most days. But the five years I got with my dog helped so much, and I am forever grateful for her. Hang in there, brother. I’m only a DM away if you ever need to talk to someone. I suffer from bipolar 1 disorder, PTSD and ADHD. I feel your pain brother you can do the same if you need someone to talk to I appreciate it !
August 7, 20241 yr 28 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Going with Marsh against a lefty is an interesting development Trying to see if it can be an everyday player. the Phillies ignoring the fact that realmuto is hitting .176 with RISP and hit .205 last year. At this point it’s obvious he shouldn’t be in the middle of the lineup as he’s useless if guys get on base. He should be hitting 8th or 9th
August 7, 20241 yr Just now, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: Trying to see if it can be an everyday player. the Phillies ignoring the fact that realmuto is hitting .176 with RISP and hit .205 last year. At this point it’s obvious he shouldn’t be in the middle of the lineup as he’s useless if guys get on base. He should be hitting 8th or 9th Bring Marchan back up
August 7, 20241 yr Just now, Blazehound said: Bring Marchan back up He wasn’t in the lineup today for LVH. I actually think Stubbs got hurt last night on the ball he fouled off his foot. Wouldn’t be shocked if Stubbs goes on IL
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