I'm still in shock

[red haired girl]

I logged on to the chat room last night to chat a bit. I heard a funny noise coming from the living room. I thought it was low-la having a doggie sneezing fit.

It was my husband having a seizure! I called 911/EMS and we got him to the hospital. They did some preliminary tests that show that he has a brain tumor. We are in a complete state of shock. He had no previous signs that there was anything wrong. He is only 44 and in otherwise perfect health.

They are going to do an MRI today so that we will have a better idea of what we are dealing with and what the treatment options are.

The strange thing (as if things could be stranger) is that Low-la kept pestering him all afternoon. She kept whining and barking at him for no reason. When I found him having the seizure, Low-la was laying across his legs. She really kept him from rolling off the couch in onto the floor. When EMS arrived I had to pick her up and take her to grandmas because she wouldn't move.

I'll give an update as soon as I'm able to get back home tonight. In the meantime will you guys send Duwayne some rayz? Thanks.
Tracy

[Heide]

MEGA DBB/MS RAYZ on there way to Duwayne
:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:
Keeping you all in our thoughts and Prayers!!
Hugs to you all:pray: :pray: :hugs2:
Please keep us updated Tracy as you can.
God Bless you both
Low la knew her dad was not feeling right. Very smart girl.

[blazeman]

Oh my Tracy... I am so Sorry!

I know these help our pups, so I will give them to your hubby

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

One of my former co-workers had an Aneurism. He was under 40 and has since made a full recovery. I will say a little prayer that your husband will do just as well!

[lotsadox]

I'm so sorry, Tracy Sending mega Texas rayz to both of you. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: Please let us know how things are going when you get a chance.

[samiam]

Many thoughts and prayers to Duwayne and Yourself! And yes, please let us know when you find out more.:pray: :hugs2: What a good girl Low la is for trying her best to help dad.

[Me&DappledDuo]

Tracy! I wondered where you went last night- figured you just were watching quietly, like some prefer. How scary for you both- this sure must be a trying time for you.

Tumor is such a scary word- but there have been some amazing medical advances recently in their treatment and removal. You and Duwayne have tons of well wishes coming your way- and plenty of rayz.

We're all here for you- if you need to talk to someone, there's almost always someone around. Please take care of each other and keep us informed.

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[yolanda]

Dear Tracy,

Sending furbaby hugs and kisses along with healing prayers for Duwayne.:rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

Low-La is a typicaly but amazing gir. A true furbaby:angel: :angel: for realizing daddy needed her.

A brain tumor is not as sacry as they use to be. There has been tremdous strides in the medical treatments. My olderst daughter is only 37. She has a brain tumor under the base of the brain pressing on the optic nerve. Her surgery is so "routine" it is not scheduled until 22 Sept.

Please keep us posted adn we will continure to send prayers.

[blueyezz74]

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to your husband!

When my Aunt got sick, their collie would not leave her along. It's like dogs and cats sense these kinds of things.

Please keep us updated!

[quavec]

Tracy your husband will be in my family's prayers tonight! As Chrissie said, modern medicine can be amazing! Rayz and prayers go out toyou!:rayz: :rayz:

[TessieMom]

Sending lots and lots of special healing rays and prayers for a full recovery to your husband. Take care.

[roxysmom]

Sending :rayz: :rayz: and:pray: :pray: that your husband will be O.K. Please keep us updated when you can. A :hugs2: :hugs2: to you, we are all here for you!

[juliette]

Tracy - we are definately sending :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: and prayers.

All our love and best wishes.....

[Heidismom]

Thank goodness Low la let you know something was wrong! Rays on the way for all three of you! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: Julia B.

[Jennie]

Here are rayz from my two guys!

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I've heard about dogs that can be trained to assist those that frequently have seizures. They somehow sense them coming on and are able to alert family members! Never known dachshunds to do it, but there's not much they can't do..........

[Frzframe]

to you and your husband. Know I will and am thinking of you and wishing you the very best along with many healing :rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz:

[babajay]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Duwayne. Hope all goes well for him and that he makes a full recovery. Low-La is a true doxie angel! :angel: Rays to both of you Barbara :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Tammara]

Tracy & Duwayne :comfort:
May everything work out as others have given reassuring medical wisdom.

Here are more rays for the man to make a full recovery. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

And as for Low-La give her mighty big hugs from all of us:thumbsup: What a good, brave, smart girl she is. Check out the thread here somehere about our dogs and how much they help in a crisis. I'll bet she's wonderful to Duwayne during his recovery!

Take care of yourself!

[Juneysmom]

I'm so sorry to hear about the brain tumor. I had one a few years ago, but it shrunk on its own. I know the fears you are going through. Here are some rays for Duwayne and you. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

Good girl, Low-La, you did a great job. I, too, have heard that dogs and cats are able to let their owners know when to expect a seizure. They are also able to detect tumors and cancers.

[Patt]

Tracy & Duwayne

I am so sorry to hear the news, you and Duwayne are in my prayers and sending healing rayz :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: his way.

[ShewShew]

Oh Tracy! What a horrible thing to happen. Poor Low-la knew something was going to happen, and tried to tell Daddy all day sounds like. Dogs have that instinct. It's a good thing you guys were home when it happened, now she knows what's going to happen, and you know to listen.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you lots of :rayz:

[dutchman]

Sending mega rays. Please keep us updated.

[red haired girl]

For your well wishes and all the rayz. I am only home for a minute to pick up some things for Duwayne. We are waiting to find out the results of the MRI and a Neuro Doc ordered an EEG. We should have those results later today or first thing in the morning.

As soon as I know something definite I'll pop on and update. Again, Thank You one and all.

Tracy

[alfina]

OMG, I am sorry to hear about your husband. Great job from Low-la. I hope it turns out to be ok.

[feofil]

Yep, great job for Low-la. It is amazing how sensitive dogs are to the slighest ailment, long before it shows clinical signs that we can see.

Patrick

[Mark]

Wow . . . what a shocker.

We're all here for you and sending lotsa, lotsa DBB Healing RAYZ for your whole family . . . especially Duwayne. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Kim H.]

How terrifying that must have been for both of you. Low-la is such a smart girl to take care of Daddy. Lots of encouraging comments already from other members who have gone through this... I hope the news is also as good for you and Duwayne.
:rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz:

[carpet gator]

Lots of :rayz:rays:rayz: and :pray:prayers:pray: for Duwayne from our house!

[minicooper]

So scary!

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to you all!

[onebigmickeyfan]

I would be in shock too. I am sending mega rayz:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: and prayers that all comes out well.
Louds like that Low-la is one smart little girl. I have heard of such things on television but to witness it would be completely inspiring.

[floaty10]

Hoping all turns out well--I will be keeping you in my thoughts!!

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Please remember to take care of yourself too during this time!!

:bighug: :bighug:

[rustydaisymom]

Tracy,
I am sending lots of healing rayz your way, my thoughts and prayers are with you both:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

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[jules_lk]

Tracy we are keeping you and your husband in our thoughts and our prayers and wishing a speedy recovery for him!

:bighug: :bighug: Big hugs to both of you!

[red haired girl]

Wow! I saw the MRI pics. Talk about making something real...... It is a bit larger than they originally thought. It is operable and the Drs. are stressing that it should be done as soon as possible. Duwayne is of the opinion "just get the damned thing out of my head - I have to go to work" :po'd:

They are almost 100% certain that it is benign, and the only reason to fool with it is because it has become large enough to cause neurological problems - The doc said that he wouldn't guarentee that there would be no more siezures after the operation, but most likely they would stop.

They have told him no driving and no climbing ladders. He's torqued off about that. He is a carpenter by trade and he does tend to use both a vehicle and a ladder quite frequently :)

Again, I can't say it enough, Thank You for all the prayers and kind thoughts.

I'm going to catch up for a few then get some very needed sleep.

Tracy

[carpet gator]

That's great news! More rays for a smooth opreation and a speedy recovery!!!:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Kim H.]

I hope he recovers quickly (although a little time to relax would probably be good!!). Please send him our best wishes. :rayz::rayz::rayz: Thanks for updating us!!

[willsana]

For a speedy recovery. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

He will be back on that ladder in no time! :)

[Heide]

thank you for the update.
You know these stubborn men of our's lol
I am glad it is operable.
Sending Mega Dbb healing rayz for hubby and big hugs for you Hon.
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[yolanda]

Tracy,

I am glad to read Duwayne's doctors report is "so good". Make sure he listens to the doctors and let use know as soon as he gets a surgery date. More healing rays.:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[juliette]

It's great to know that things are moving forward and that the prognosis is positive. It is so amazing how far the medicial profession has come and how routine it is for them to perform wonderful surgery such as this.

Lots more :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: come to you and Duwayne for a quick surgery and full recovery. I must say, I love his attitude - that sort of stubborness and spirit will make it much faster for him to be back on his feet - of course, he'll probably drive you and his nurses crazy ;)

[lotsadox]

I'm glad they've found what's wrong and that you have a good prognosis. Sending more rayz your way. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Me&DappledDuo]

A positive prognosis is great!! Now, the real tough part is going to be getting Duwayne to behave for his doctors, huh? ;)

So- I'm slipping a little "behave" ray into this pack... heehee- he'll never know! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

Thanks for the update, Tracy- and don't forget to take care of yourself right now. I know you must have an awful lot on your mind- just know we're thinking of you and your family.
:bighug:

[quavec]

WONDERFUL news! More rayz for all things well! And keep us updated! And yes, get lots of rest and keep your health up! It is amazing how stress can wear you down before you know it.

[TessieMom]

I am glad that is is operable and they think it is benign. I have lost too many friends to tumors that were neither operable nor benign. For now he will just have to be driven around and stay off ladders... more rays and prayers are on their way.

[doxunzX3]

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thankfully you at least have an idea of what it is and that it is the kind that is benign. Keep us posted and when you can.
Take care of yourself in between all of this stressful situation for you both. We don't want you to get sick either and stress can affect us so much and in so many differnt ways.
Here's a few more rayz and prayers.
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and a few hugs too!
:bighug: :hugs1: :hugs2: :bighug:

[babajay]

Tracy, So glad to hear the news is good. I agree with your husband - "just get it out". His tough attitude will help him heal faster. Rays to both of you and Low-La the wonder dog! Barbara:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[dutchman]

More rays on their way. I would feel the same as your husband get the surgery over and get on with life:).

[samiam]

Thanx for the up-date and keep us posted. Lots more............:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: to you and your hubby and I would like to offer you some comfort, as well.......:comfort: :comfort: Hang in there as things really sound like the surgery will go well.

[Lilaminallover]

here are some raz and hugs for a great and quick recovery!:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :hugs1: :hugs2: :rayz: :square: :rayz:

[feofil]

Tracy, that is great news. Apparently the MRI showed that it was a simple, compact mass, and not one entwining itself all over the place?

Anyway, I agree that you should operate as soon as possible. Just because it is benign does not mean it is not growing. Benign just means that it is not doing the Borg assimilation of other tissues and organs. It had to get there somehow.

Anyway, I will keep him in my prayers.

Patrick

[Patt]

Thanks for the update so happy to hear that it is operable and hubby is going to be fine. Sending more positive thoughts and healing rayz :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: Duwayne's way.

[loogie]

Sending some rays from my neck of the woods.:rayz: :rayz:

That must have been terrifying for you. I'm glad to read that things are optimistic.

[kpm_tex]

Prayers and tons of :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: from me and my wire crew. That has to be scarey.. benign or not. It's amazing how dogs can sense stuff like that coming on.

[red haired girl]

we meet with the neuro-surgeon at 8:30am this morning. We will then know all the answers to the questions we have had that the other Drs. have not been able to answer.

His family is coming down for the surgery - I can't blame them and to be honest, I'm ready for some family support/company even though it has only been a couple days. I am to call them as soon as we get out of the meeting with the Dr.

Duwayne is doing well. He is trying to keep things as normal as possible right now, which is good. And his attitude is very positive.

As soon as I can, I will post the results of todays meeting. If they admit him today I will be staying with him so I'll be away from my computer until I don't know when.

Thank you again for all the thoughts, prayers and rayz!
Tracy

P.S. Low-la was soooooo happy to see her daddy yesterday! :circle:

[Heide]

My heart goes out to you both. I know this has all been a shock to say the least. Just know that you have many DBB friends and that we are keeping you in our Prayers.
Bless you both, as you prepare for the next step.
:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :hugs2: :hugs2: :hugs2:
Just know that these DBB rayz do work.
You are in our Prayers

[lotsadox]

Tracy, thanks for the update. You and Duwayne are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending more rayz to both of you. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: Let us know when you can how everything is going.

[SirOliversMom]

Dear Tracy,

I don't know you as I am new to the DB...but my heart just sank when I read your news. Sending many many many :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: from Canada and prayers too.

Janet
SirOliversMom

[red haired girl]

Duwayne is already HOME!! They let him out this morning. He is doing great - in a little pain, but otherwise just fine.

It took 2 hours to remove the tumor. There were no major complications and the pathology report came back clear. When I got to see him about an hour after surgery, he was in the I.C.U. so I figured he'd be pretty groggy and out of it - NOT! He was bright eyed and bushy tailed and Bi:po'd:hing because he couldn't have a steak!:rofl:

They moved him to a regular room yesterday and then released him this morning. He is not allowed to do anything for the next 30 days - no driving, bending over, lifting, nothing. He can't even shower until Saturday (Phew!):fainty: I'm hoping he'll consider a bath......soon.

So, I thank you all for you thoughts, prayers and kind words. If prayers are answered, they sure were this time.

[Me&DappledDuo]

Amazing! A guy can have his HEAD opened up- and be aware enough to announce his food preferences right after. :yeahfine:

I'm soooo glad that he's in good health- this is wonderful news! Yes, we were all pulling for him- but he sure does sound like a fighter on his own merit!! :applause:

It's going to be tough to keep him quiet and still through these next couple weeks, I'm sure. Do your best. ;)

Yay!!! :flower:

[Mark]

More DBB Healing RAYZ headed your way so dh will heal quickly. Sorry, they won't help with the bathing, though. :D

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[Frzframe]

It just amazes me how the brain can recoupe from such a surgery. Now the true test is gonna be the next 30 days and putting up with him!! :D I'm so glad all turned out good for you guys!!

[lotsadox]

Is he related to my husband? He'd be b***hing because he couldn't have a steak, too!

I'm so glad everything went well. Now your challenge will be to keep him from doing all the things he's not supposed to do, but will want to do.

[DogzSquared]

Hooray! I'm so glad everything went well. I'm not sure how to insert rays, but you've got them from me and my crew for better days ahead!

[Juneysmom]

Great news! :cheer: :bounce: :cheer:

I'm glad that Duwayne has come out of surgery well. Glad to know that he has you to take care of him. :D

[dutchman]

Thank you for the update. Sending more rays that the recovery goes as smoothly as the surgery.

[Kim H.]

So glad to hear everything went well. Continued recovery rayz :rayz::rayz::rayz:, and I hope the poor boy can get a steak SOON!!

:D After I had my wisdom teeth removed, I was mad because I couldn't open my mouth wide enough to fit in a hot dog, which I had wanted when fasting pre-surgery. :yeahfine: And we're talking BRAIN here, not teeth!!:po'd:

[kpm_tex]

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: Great news.. glad they were able to get that out of there. Sounds like life will get back to normal in no time.

[alfina]

Glad to hear it went so well and the tumor is not cancerous. And I guess now you know that his main male function is intact - his appetite!!!

[ShewShew]

We're so happy things went well. Here's more :rayz: for a quick recovery, and some clothes pins for your nose! :D

I'm sure Duwayne is gonna love having you wait on him hand and foot, and not have to lift a finger to do housework, or feed the dogs, or go to work. And I'm sure the furkids are loving having dad home all the time!

Please send our thoughts and prayers to him, and hugs for the kids!

[onebigmickeyfan]

You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers. Sending more rayz for a quick recovery.

[TessieMom]

That is great news! More rays are on their way for a speedy recovery!

[Heide]

So glad all went well with his surgery.
Now comes the hard part, waiting hand and foot on him and his being bi---y. LOL
But its well worth it.

[babajay]

Great news! I'm so glad all is well - it must be a tremendous relief. Sending more rays to you and Duwayne for a speedy recovery. You'll need them to help you keep him quiet for 30 days! Barbara:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Tammara]

I just love reading good news here!

Tracy, I'm so thrilled everything went well. Just tell Duwayne you have to go to work, run errands, and leave Low-la to Daddy sit. She will keep a very watchful eye on him, as you well know. In fact, I'll bet she doesn't get to far from him during his recovery. :love:
If this were my house, my man would use Trenyce on his lap as an excuse to not get up and fend for himself, so tell Duwayne to enjoy it while he can.
I love medical technology, and in this instance WHEW! :D

[quavec]

Tracy

Anymore updates on Duwayne? I am sure you are busy keeping him from over doing it....hope you aren't either. Send some info our way when you check in!

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