>From:    Lynn McIntosh <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Inoperable Right Tumor; Debulking the Right
>It sounds to me that any "right adrenalectomy" is really a "de-bulking".
 
I re-confirmed with my vet today - he totally removed Gina's right gland,
not debulked it.
 
>...prednisone following a bi-adrenalectomy, then starts cutting back the
>dose until, I believe it was four to six weeks <snip> the fuzzy is weaned
>off.
 
A friend's bi-lateral fert is still on pred & flurineph (sp?) daily doses
since surgery last summer, and for the rest of Baby's life.  Doing
hunky-fine.  Same vet for both Gina & Baby.
 
Shari Gunter
[Posted in FML issue 2265]