I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Thanks for the good thoughts about Maggie.  She's a 40 pound border collie and she's 10 years-old.  She's getting around pretty good on three legs.  I'm just worried about the surgery on Wednesday and how I'm going to pay for it.

hugs,

Bren

Bren, I've know of several people who did not address it surgically.  (I may be comparing apples and oranges since I can't say for sure how badly each dog's crutiate was damaged.)  As Ang7 said, COMPLETE stall rest.  (Crate.)  I'd be hesitant to spend that kind of change on a 10 year old dog without first trying rest and only outside on a leash to do the necessities. 

Hugs.

Stay safe Bren, basement if nesessary!!!!  Listen to Tim.

(((((((Rosemary)))))) - if it does turn out to be something, just think it's good if it's been found early. After 2 times, I appreciate both were found when really small. Hoping it's nothing though.

I posted this on the "Calling All TNs" thread, and since I don't think there is a lot of overlap between who posts here and who posts there, I'm posting it here, too.

I ran across this video on YouTube and was laughing so hard I was crying. It's titled "O Fortuna - Misheard Lyrics (Animated)"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8

Rosemary, that sux. Like the rest of us here, I am chanting "benign, benign, benign" on your behalf. And, your phrase, "...what used to be known as my good breast," is too true.  No, we are not having fun yet.  (When does the fun start???)

Hugs to all here. I've been reading occasionally (on the road again), but not posting much. Blue, still heading toward that "normal" feeling?  Bren, are you out of the basement? What did you decide about surgery for Maggie's torn ACL?  Jancie, are you back up on Jazzy yet?  And, dear Scoot, healing quickly I hope... (I'm not intentionally skipping anyone; it's just that I don't want to flip back to the previous page.)

otter

Ang, that sounds a bit far out to me.

Ang -- I don't remember where I read it (but I guarantee it wasn't on a "woo" website!) but I recall that lavender should be avoided -- in lotions especially.  Which I found depressing, because I love the scent of lavender and we have a wonderful lavender farm in our area which the growers use to make all sorts of products.

 Frankly, I am a bit disdainful of the phyto-estrogen fears, because there just hasn't been enough good research.  But it's kind of interesting that your oncologist mentioned the lavender connection, and I'd humbly suggest changing lotions.

Oh, cr*p. Now, we're supposed to avoid lavender?

That has turned out to be a magic fragrance for me. One of my chemo buddies (from the May '08 thread) gave us all gifts from her store, including bath bombs made with lavender. Not being a bath-person (preferring showers), I put my bath bomb in my underwear drawer. I soon found out that the fragrance of lavender wafting out of that drawer every time I opened it had a calming, soothing effect on me. I took the bath bomb with me, tucked in a suitcase or plastic bin, when I traveled somewere I thought might be stressful. A few deep breaths of that lavender, and I felt better.

It's funny... I'm skeptical of most of the claims about "this causes cancer" or "that protects against cancer," but, for some odd reason, I find the phytoestrogen stuff scary.  I guess it's because the chemistry almost makes sense, but I don't really understand it. (I've forgotten most of the organic chemistry I ever knew.)  So, even though I don't worry about plastic water bottles, I do avoid soy. Go figure.

otter

Riley~

Your posts are just what I need...

thanks for the laughs.

I've heard the "lavender" story before - can't remember where I saw it - I do love the scent of it though - seriously, how much could a little of it hurt?

Bren - I have a friend whose (giant) labrador tore an ACL a few years back when she saw the price of surgery she declined it and just kept him quiet - no chasing after the tennis balls down to the ravine, just quiet walks on a leash a few times a day (shorter walks) - it's been three years and he's doing just fine - honestly the surgery was exhorbitant (think it was in the $3,000 range) - don't know what's going on in the vet world but mine wanted $500 to clean Munchkin's teeth - she's 14 and has all of her teeth - a bunch of my dog walking friends were  advised to get teeth cleaning by the same vet clinic - some of the dogs aren't even a year old - tired of the cash grab - many of us are retired, on a fixed income and rescuing pets - how many rescues are going to take place if the vet's bills keep escalating?

Big day today! My son(my baby son ) is graduating from the University of Washington! I'm so excited! Now I am the mother of 2 college graduates. Big accomplishment in our family! It looks like it might be a nice day as well, so we can take outdoor pictures.

Mary 

Riley,

Thanks for the youtube link. That's the best translation I've heard!

Rosemary, Hugs and chants of B9, B9....

Hey Athena - DH and I are watching a show called "The Truth about Lions" - made by the Big Cat Diary bloke. I thought of you when they attacked a warthog

Handsome son and pretty mom.  Congratulations!  (Why a lei, did he graduate in Hawaii?)