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My Spleen Is A Beautiful Thing

Widget spleen ultrasound

Well, after an anxious month waiting to find out, we had some great news yesterday from Widget's follow-up ultrasound. Our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Tanya Donovan, found that the two suspicious growths in Widget's spleen had not changed at all during the time, so there was nothing we needed to worry about at this point. Tanya said, "She's good to go!" That was an incredible relief. I placed a very happy phone call to Alayne a few minutes later. Neither of us had quite realized just how tense we had been for the past month, worrying about this. Suddenly, it was over and we could relax.

As for Widget, all she had to say was "Spleen, schleen. Where's lunch?"

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16 responses to “My Spleen Is A Beautiful Thing”

  1. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    Hurrah Widget. That’s great news…. for ALL of you. I’m glad that I’m not the only one that worries myself sick over the furry kids and their issues. Sometimes I wish I could push a magic button so that they could actually talk to me and tell me what’s wrong. But great news for Widget (and her mommy and daddy too). Steve & Alayne, take a breath now… you can relax.

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  2. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    That’s WONDERFUL! I recall that feeling of a ton of bricks coming off your shoulders, when you didn’t realize it was there. Phew!
    Ms. Widge looks like such a good patient! Could there be treats involved 🙂

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  3. Lynn (in Louisiana) Avatar
    Lynn (in Louisiana)

    Happy news! Yeah!!

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  4. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Fantastic news about Widget!

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  5. Shirley and dachshunds Sunnie & Dieter Avatar
    Shirley and dachshunds Sunnie & Dieter

    Wonderful news!!!!
    Hooray!

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  6. Mary H./Washington state Avatar
    Mary H./Washington state

    That is splendid spleen news! Extra hugs to Widget! It is the fear of the unknown that will make use hold our breath. Once we know what we are dealing with, good or bad, we can set a course to remedy what we can.

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  7. Bob Avatar
    Bob

    Great news. I’m sure Widget wasn’t happy about being taken away from her vital management duties at RDF. She would like to have a personal physician on call at RDF 24/7 should she have any needs/complants.

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  8. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    I think I could hear the weight falling off your shoulder’s way down here in South Carolina! Glad to hear the great news and now Widget can go back to being tended to by her minions!

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  9. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    Glad she’s doing well with no conerns. And I too think treats are definitely in order for her majesty.

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  10. Valerie Avatar
    Valerie

    A ++++++++++++++++ news!!!!

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  11. Chloe Avatar
    Chloe

    Widget looks like she is being very cooperative!
    Wonderful news and a great way to start the weekend!
    Thank you Alayne and Steve.

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  12. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    Remember back in Montana when they would get those yummy oatmeal cookies shared with them for the ride home??? I think Widgit would Love one of those for having such a happy spleen.

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  13. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    So happy to hear this! There’s nothing worse than going through this waiting period. Always a vast relief when it turns out to be benign. Hope all of you had an excellent lunch to celebrate.

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  14. boundforglory Avatar
    boundforglory

    This is wonderful news!! I’ve been on pins and needles myself as I’ve been a supported of your ranch and a fan of Widget’s for years. Wishing Widget and all the other dear ones at your ranch, a very happy and long live….

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  15. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    wonderful news

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  16. Phyllis Avatar
    Phyllis

    I am so happy for Widget!
    Just read the previous post and you are right – it is absolutely maddening. I’m so happy that deserving Darla is safe! Thank goodness the shelter employees didn’t just euthanize her!

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