Max Is Having Surgery Tomorrow

He has a subcutaneous lipoma low on his side. For those who don't know what they are, they are a fatty growth that is common to older dogs. These are not cancer. Normally they stay small and don't need to be removed...I think just about all my older dogs have had them. The one Max has is low on his side and it grew quickly and large, about the size of a softball. The vet said she can close her fingers almost completely on the inside of the growth which means it's not attached to anything...it's right under the skin which is a real good thing. He has a couple of other small ones that she is not concerned about except for one that is almost into his armpit. It may not grow any bigger but if it does it will impede his leg movement so in order to prevent a 2nd surgery she is removing it.

If you all would keep good thoughts for my boy I would greatly appreciate it. I am calmer about it now that he has had his evaluation and the vet is very encouraging that it will be a simple operation. They will do blood work of course before they do the surgery. Max is 12 and in good overall health but I still worry....of all the dogs I have had in my lifetime some how this short, fluffy, crazy, annoying, loving creature had just gotten such a hold on my heart.

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Comment by Jane Christensen on July 30, 2014 at 7:44pm: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I do know how you feel and how relieved you will be when it is all done. I think it is harder being the person waiting than the person or animal having the surgery! Keep us updated!

Comment by Linda on July 30, 2014 at 6:54pm: Thanks everyone!

@Mark....I know they are common, the little ones don't bother me..I know what they are. But this is the size of a softball and it hangs low on his side. Any bigger and it's gonna need a skateboard to keep it off the ground.

@Marcie....my Becca has a stubby nose, she's two-legged!

Comment by Marcie on July 30, 2014 at 6:44pm: Positive thoughts from me and a corgi nose bump from Becca.

Comment by Mark Sleith on July 30, 2014 at 4:58pm: Hoping for the best for Max! Bert has a lipoma, too - fortunately it isn't growing so we just kind of keep on an eye on it. These are pretty common procedures for vets, so I'm sure things will go smoothly!

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on July 30, 2014 at 3:38pm: Praying for Max's surgery to go well! It is hard not to worry, I know how that is.

Comment by Alison Prasavath on July 30, 2014 at 3:31pm: Praying that Max's surgery will go well. Noodles has some as well and I've been told that when they do his next dental cleaning (next June), they will probably remove 2 of them. One is right where his harness rubs (it isn't tight, so it doesn't bother him) and the other is on his side. Praying you and Max both do well and for a speedy recovery for Max.