"JJ" wrote in message
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Does anyone in this group have any experience with Feline Diaphragmatic
Hernia?

If you have had the surgical repair done on your cat, could you share
with me what was the experience like for the cat? How about the
recovery?


I assume your cat has a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia rather than
congenital? The prognosis usually depends on the size and seriousness of
the hernia. Almost all of diaphragmatic hernias I've dealt with were
traumatic and most often caused by car accidents- although I've seen a few
cases that were caused by severe abuse (kick).

The surgery can be a little tricky because the surgeon has to repair the
hernia from inside the
abdominal cavity. Still, the success rate for traumatic diaphragmatic
hernia repairs, in my experience, has been about 80%. So, I definitely
recommend surgery.



My Veterinarian made the diagnosis today using xrays. Then she
referred me to a specialist Surgical Veterinarian. The specialists
estimate for the repair is 2000.00. I am devastated because I do not
have this kind of financial reserve.....


Explain your financial situation to the surgeon and ask him if you can pay
the bill in weekly or monthly payments. Also, most vets accept credit
cards.



I literally spend thousands on
my cats every year....

Welcome to the club.



I am stunned by this emotionally and financially.
I have a consultation appointment next week.


I understand how you feel- but you'll feel a lot worse, for the rest of your
life, if you don't go through with the surgery.



Thanks in advance to anyone who can share any information or
experiences on this condition. Jen

Best of luck,

Phil