A new suspicious lump on Bogey - surgery complications

[Hudsons~Mom]

Sorry to hear Bogey is still not better. I will have all fingers and toes crossed that he gets better soon. When will you hear about the lump?

[saluki-sue]

Only my old boy Sabaka had drains when he had some lumps removed. They were open drains and drained all over the place. I'll be intrested to learn about other types that can be used.

[rubyred]

Poor little Bogey. I am sure he is uncomfortable with all the drainage and his special helmet. Hugs to the little guy. I hope the drain helps him and that he heals up soon. Keep us posted. Will keep the little guy in our thoughts and prayers.

[alimel]

Originally Posted by Deb's Tiny Dogs

So, can people tell me based on their experiences, if there IS such a thing as a closed drain that doesn't just leak out all over everything? it's sounds like that's what Alimel's dog had.? Could it depend on the size of the of the dog?

Ali's drain was place inside a wrapped bandage and we never saw it. Here is what he looked like after surgery.

[Deb's Tiny Dogs]

I hope this doesn't gross anyone out, but I thought you might want to see pics of Bogey today for learning purposes.

Look how far away from the incision the bleeding/bruising has gone. Now that the drain is in, it doesn't seem to be spreading any further.

Now, for some GREAT news: the lump is NOT cancerous, but just another nasty lipoma that was in a very bad location. I'm still glad I had it removed since if it kept growing, it was in a spot that would have interfered with movement. But, this is quite a messy ordeal for a lipoma!!

The drain:


The bleeding/bruising:


A not so happy Bogey:

[lilya]

Oh my god, Poor Bogey!

I'll just say, helping to insert drains is the WORST job

[alimel]

Good news! Bogey and I both had Lipomas removed! Sending hugs for his continued recovery.

[rubyred]

OMG!!! That bruising looks horrible!! Poor little Bogey. I hope he feels better soon. And I am THRILLED to hear that it wasn't cancerous!!! That is fantastic!! Hugs to the little patient.

[Hudsons~Mom]

OMG that looks sooo ouchy....glad to hear it wasnt cancer YAY for that!!!

[Aescleah]

i hope the little guy is doing better and i am certainly glad it is not cancer

Ashley