Lester Hits a Minor Snag

I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every four hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to 11-12 cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in. Put a
fair amount of pressure on the syringe, and blew one of the external
connections apart, which has happened once in a while. Not a big deal. But
try as I might, I couldn't get anything through the tube. It's jammed tight.

Called the veterinary facility, and they suggested using an empty syringe for
suction, to try and dislodge the jam. Nope...didn't work. They let me come
right over. Fairly miserable Friday rush hour traffic, but we got there.
The techs worked for 20 minutes, and couldn't unjam the tube.

The surgeon was called, and has decided that as Lester has been faithfully fed
on schedule, missing several won't be a big deal. (That's not my opinion,
considering the pitiful amount of nutrition this schedule represents.) She'll
look at him in the morning. They offered to keep Lester overnight, and after
hemming and hawing I decided to leave him there in hopes that he'll be seen
sooner rather than later.

So now I'll be up all night worrying. With luck, I'll be able to pick him up
noonish after my bicycle club ride.

BTW, I found possibly the most interesting picture I'd ever taken of him,
which I'd been tearing the house apart to find. This won me third prize in my
usual vet's first photography contest - the winning two shots (inferor to
mine) were blasted kittens. Ever since that time, I've good naturedly called
Lester "Loser".

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Art

Art
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Purring still going on for Lester, and of course to soothe your nerves
during this stressful time. Loved the picture!

--
Marina, Frank and Nikki
marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi

Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every
four hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to
11-12 cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in.
Put a
fair amount of pressure on the syringe, and blew one of the external
connections apart, which has happened once in a while. Not a big
deal. But
try as I might, I couldn't get anything through the tube. It's
jammed tight.

Called the veterinary facility, and they suggested using an empty
syringe for
suction, to try and dislodge the jam. Nope...didn't work. They let
me come
right over. Fairly miserable Friday rush hour traffic, but we got
there.
The techs worked for 20 minutes, and couldn't unjam the tube.

The surgeon was called, and has decided that as Lester has been
faithfully fed
on schedule, missing several won't be a big deal. (That's not my
opinion,
considering the pitiful amount of nutrition this schedule
represents.) She'll
look at him in the morning. They offered to keep Lester overnight,
and after
hemming and hawing I decided to leave him there in hopes that he'll
be seen
sooner rather than later.

So now I'll be up all night worrying. With luck, I'll be able to
pick him up
noonish after my bicycle club ride.

BTW, I found possibly the most interesting picture I'd ever taken of
him,
which I'd been tearing the house apart to find. This won me third
prize in my
usual vet's first photography contest - the winning two shots
(inferor to
mine) were blasted kittens. Ever since that time, I've good
naturedly called
Lester "Loser".

http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/...erOnLadder.jpg

Art

Art
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Awwww.. what a cute picture!!!

Hope Lester's feeling better soon!!!

Kristy
with purrs from the fab four
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On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 04:17:03 GMT, (Arthur
Shapiro) wrote:

I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every four hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to 11-12 cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in. Put a
fair amount of pressure on the syringe, and blew one of the external
connections apart, which has happened once in a while. Not a big deal. But
try as I might, I couldn't get anything through the tube. It's jammed tight.

Called the veterinary facility, and they suggested using an empty syringe for
suction, to try and dislodge the jam. Nope...didn't work. They let me come
right over. Fairly miserable Friday rush hour traffic, but we got there.
The techs worked for 20 minutes, and couldn't unjam the tube.

The surgeon was called, and has decided that as Lester has been faithfully fed
on schedule, missing several won't be a big deal. (That's not my opinion,
considering the pitiful amount of nutrition this schedule represents.) She'll
look at him in the morning. They offered to keep Lester overnight, and after
hemming and hawing I decided to leave him there in hopes that he'll be seen
sooner rather than later.

So now I'll be up all night worrying. With luck, I'll be able to pick him up
noonish after my bicycle club ride.

BTW, I found possibly the most interesting picture I'd ever taken of him,
which I'd been tearing the house apart to find. This won me third prize in my
usual vet's first photography contest - the winning two shots (inferor to
mine) were blasted kittens. Ever since that time, I've good naturedly called
Lester "Loser".

http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/...erOnLadder.jpg

Art

Art
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What a picture! We are still purring for Lester and hope for his
comfort (and perhaps a kitty miracle?) Have a good ride. MLB

in article 9KcAb.22903$ZE1.16569@fed1read04, Arthur Shapiro at
wrote on 12/5/03 10:17 PM:

I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every four hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to 11-12 cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in. Put a
fair amount of pressure on the syringe, and blew one of the external
connections apart, which has happened once in a while. Not a big deal. But
try as I might, I couldn't get anything through the tube. It's jammed tight.

Called the veterinary facility, and they suggested using an empty syringe for
suction, to try and dislodge the jam. Nope...didn't work. They let me come
right over. Fairly miserable Friday rush hour traffic, but we got there.
The techs worked for 20 minutes, and couldn't unjam the tube.

The surgeon was called, and has decided that as Lester has been faithfully fed
on schedule, missing several won't be a big deal. (That's not my opinion,
considering the pitiful amount of nutrition this schedule represents.) She'll
look at him in the morning. They offered to keep Lester overnight, and after
hemming and hawing I decided to leave him there in hopes that he'll be seen
sooner rather than later.

So now I'll be up all night worrying. With luck, I'll be able to pick him up
noonish after my bicycle club ride.

BTW, I found possibly the most interesting picture I'd ever taken of him,
which I'd been tearing the house apart to find. This won me third prize in my
usual vet's first photography contest - the winning two shots (inferor to
mine) were blasted kittens. Ever since that time, I've good naturedly called
Lester "Loser".

http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/...erOnLadder.jpg

Art

Art
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ISP to reach me

That's a great picture. Please keep us posted. Purrs that he is comfortable
and soothing purrs to you.

Karen

That picture made me smile.
Purrs for Lester and for you!
Elisabet and purrs provided by Hugo Katt


Arthur Shapiro skrev i meddelandet 9KcAb.22903$ZE1.16569@fed1read04...
I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every four
hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to 11-12
cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in. Put a
fair amount of pressure on the syringe, and blew one of the external
connections apart, which has happened once in a while. Not a big deal.
But
try as I might, I couldn't get anything through the tube. It's jammed
tight.

Called the veterinary facility, and they suggested using an empty syringe
for
suction, to try and dislodge the jam. Nope...didn't work. They let me
come
right over. Fairly miserable Friday rush hour traffic, but we got there.
The techs worked for 20 minutes, and couldn't unjam the tube.

The surgeon was called, and has decided that as Lester has been faithfully
fed
on schedule, missing several won't be a big deal. (That's not my opinion,
considering the pitiful amount of nutrition this schedule represents.)
She'll
look at him in the morning. They offered to keep Lester overnight, and
after
hemming and hawing I decided to leave him there in hopes that he'll be seen
sooner rather than later.

So now I'll be up all night worrying. With luck, I'll be able to pick him
up
noonish after my bicycle club ride.

BTW, I found possibly the most interesting picture I'd ever taken of him,
which I'd been tearing the house apart to find. This won me third prize in
my
usual vet's first photography contest - the winning two shots (inferor to
mine) were blasted kittens. Ever since that time, I've good naturedly
called
Lester "Loser".

http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/...erOnLadder.jpg

Art

Art
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this ISP to reach me

Poor Lester and poor you! I do hope the problem is solved really soon, as I
too do not think Lester should be missing his feeding.
Best wishes, purrs and hugs,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
news:9KcAb.22903$ZE1.16569@fed1read04...
I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every four
hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to 11-12
cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in.
snip

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
news:9KcAb.22903$ZE1.16569@fed1read04...
.... The surgeon was called, and has decided that as Lester has been
faithfully fed
on schedule, missing several won't be a big deal. (That's not my opinion,
considering the pitiful amount of nutrition this schedule represents.)
She'll
look at him in the morning. They offered to keep Lester overnight, and
after
hemming and hawing I decided to leave him there in hopes that he'll be
seen
sooner rather than later.
....
Art
Because of his jaundice and his liver condition, I'm also concerned about
Lester missing any meals. I hope the doctor sees him first thing in the
morning and gets the nutrition flowing again.
Meanwhile, try to get some sleep now that you won't have to get up in the
middle of the night.
More purrs and prayers are on the way.
Annie

(Arthur Shapiro) wrote in message news:9KcAb.22903$ZE1.16569@fed1read04...
I've been faithfully doing the nose-tube feedings for Lester every four hours.
Don't even mind getting up for the 2:30AM session. I have him up to 11-12 cc.
without problems.

Went to do the 6:30PM feeding tonight and couldn't get any food in. Put a
fair amount of pressure on the syringe, and blew one of the external
connections apart, which has happened once in a while. Not a big deal. But
try as I might, I couldn't get anything through the tube. It's jammed tight.

(snipped)

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Art

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I'm sorry to hear that Lester has hit a snag; we are still purring for
both of you. I loved that picture - I love his position, plus his
little white face looks so sweet.

------
Krista

Art, this happens. I remember with Shadow's PEG tube that it got
clogged no matter how much I flushed it before and after food. And to
have a vet tell me it was impossible was adding to the stress. An
emergency tech cleared it in the same way you mentioned, by suctioning
up into a syringe and didn't charge me. I remember the stress
involved but please know you can do this. You are saving Lester's
life. Hang in there, it isn't easy.