dirtychicken Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 *wibble* *wibble* *wibble* *wibble* *wibble* Hurry back Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Crossing everything! same here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus the wonderdog Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Very pleased that Max will be coming home with you tonight Alex Keeping everything crossed that the news is positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) We're home Still waiting for more test results on his bone marrow from the pathology lab, which would normally take a couple of days but because of the break it will probably take longer. However, what I can tell you is that yesterday the results of his blood tests showed lost of Reticulocytes in his blood, which means his bone marrow is working again and is producing red blood cells His white cell count (the cells which fight infection) is now normal so he doesn't have to have antibiotics any more He is still slightly anaemic, but his PCV (volume of red blood cells in his blood) is much better than it was. When he first got taken in nearly a month ago his PCV was 8. It should be between 37 and 55. Just before he had his second transfusion, it was up to 13. His PCV yesterday was 24.8. However, we can't tell how much of this is down to the transfused blood left in his body but because he reacted to the transfusion, his body may well have killed off all the transfused blood by now. Also, because he is producing his own red blood cells, he won't need any more transfusions for the foreseeable future When the bone marrow biopsy was examined under a microscope today, it had plenty of cells in it, whereas it was previously very fibrous. This confirms the blood test results As I said, we are still awaiting the results of the pathology tests and if there is something in there which is attacking his bone marrow, then he will need drugs to treat it. There is also the possibility that whatever it is may just be in remission for a while and may come back, so I will need to keep a close eye on him. So he's not out of the woods completely, but given that a month ago I didn't think he would still be with me at Christmas, I am delighted that he's got this far and that his bone marrow is working again. He has to go back in January for more blood tests to keep an eye on how he's doing, but that can be done at my own vets. He seems once again to have the staff under his spell cos Aran said they all loved him He was so excited to see me as well when I picked him up He is still groggy from the GA so I've put the gas fire on for him so he can curl up in his favourite place in front of it Edited December 23, 2008 by merledogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Fabulous news, WTG Max. :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Just to add, thank you so much for all your positive thoughts, Reiki and offers of help. I am not the first and I won't be the last to say that Fugees really are a special bunch and you all feel like mine and Max's family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sproggie14 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'm so so so so so so delighted that things are looking positive. Tis the Christmas miracle that fugees were praying for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 That's much more positive news, its definitely a brighter outlook than a few weeks ago. WTG Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Alex mate I am delighted at this latest news I might have just let out a big whoop and frightened George and Ruby - whoops! Max you little darling, have a luffley Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 That's just fantastic news Alex I really am so pleased to read your update. Give Max a Christmas kiss from me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 OMG Alex, I am so so SO happy with your news! :pinkie: :pinkie: Can I please join the queue of Fugees who'd all like you to give gorgeous Max a cuddle on their behalf? :wub: Onwards and upwards now, gorgeous boy!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Fabulous news Im so chuffed for you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby1Nic Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Great news Here's to a lovely Christmas ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Oh my word I'm so so pleased for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Max is going to get loads of cuddles and kisses off his Fugee Aunties when he is a bit more awake after the GA To think I gave him his special Christmas pressie 3 weeks ago because I didn't think he'd make it to Christmas day He is currently fast asleep in front of the fire I have plans for that bald tummy Baldy tummy is from ultrasound scan which didn't show anything nasty. He also had x-rays and apparently he has a rib missing from one side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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