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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
Capt. Midnight was discharged from the emergency TED and went to
the regular TED. To refresh everyone's memory, he's been throwing up since Saturday, the barium was able to pass through the large intestine, and both TED's found a mass by palpation. The emergency TED thought it was an intestinal blockage. The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. If it can't be fixed, we'll help him to the Bridge. Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? Meowmie Debby With MMS |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
On $DATE , ChildFree23 wrote:
Capt. Midnight was discharged from the emergency TED and went to the regular TED. To refresh everyone's memory, he's been throwing up since Saturday, the barium was able to pass through the large intestine, and both TED's found a mass by palpation. The emergency TED thought it was an intestinal blockage. The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. If it can't be fixed, we'll help him to the Bridge. Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? Awww. we thot tha Capt. was out ov trouble. It does sound like he's not havin a gudgud time. It all depends on the quality of life he has, I think. I'fn da "tunas" are not a problem then we think he's best off wif da sergery, but der's a chance dat it cannot be fixed ennyway, as you know. So if he's just goin ta be throwin up and gettin weaker an can't be helped, then we thinks he is probably ready fur a trip to da bridj. It's your choice an da TED can advise you about his condition. It'd be nice if they'd let you hold him when he's anethetized fur da operashun. That way he knows he's not alone, and if he might not come back, he'll have an easier trip we finks. But we duzn't know fur shure. You do da bestest you can and it will be alright. We'z purrin real hard dat effurry fing will be OK and dat da TED can fix dat lump. Our thots and our hearts are wif you. -- Regards, Fred. (Please remove FFFf from my email address to reply, if by email) |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
This is what we did for Miss Violette, If you spend time with him before the
surgery, expect he will go to the bridge then if he is able to be helped you can be happy, if not, doing the exploratory lets you know for sure and you know you did everything you could, I am so sorry you had to face this, I am crying for you and me both, Soft and her house... ChildFree23 wrote in message nk.net... Capt. Midnight was discharged from the emergency TED and went to the regular TED. To refresh everyone's memory, he's been throwing up since Saturday, the barium was able to pass through the large intestine, and both TED's found a mass by palpation. The emergency TED thought it was an intestinal blockage. The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. If it can't be fixed, we'll help him to the Bridge. Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? Meowmie Debby With MMS |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
Awww, Debbie... I'm so sorry to hear this (got MMS too).
Nobody can tell you what to do, but this is the kind of choice I had with Lenny. We opted for the exploratory, because Lenny was still so bright and alert and active. If you remember my story then, well, Lenny went to the Bridge that day, but I was satisfied we had done what we could and I had "an answer" rather than just wondering what got into my old guy. I can't say what I'd do if there's a next time, it depends on so much. With Lucy we didn't do a surgery, she so obviously had large belly tumours it was probably too late. Maybe the Captain has something contained, though. One reason we opted for the surgery is my vet thought the absence of something clear on the ultrasounds and radiographs and cytology samples might mean it was something contained and reparable. Whichever you choose, warm thoughts and purrs go with you. I agree with Fred, too, though - ask if you can stay with him while he's sedated for the surgery. That was the one thing I regret with Lenny, that I let him see me walking away to leave him - with our wonderful caring vet and techs, mind you - but he knew I left him and he called after me. Stay with him and let him know everyone will do their best for him. So sorry - Johanna, missing all my kitties so badly... |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
When the tech came to get her I think Violette knew and she didn't cry at
all, I think that is when I knew what the result would be, even before the TED called me, soft FurrsomeThreesome wrote in message oups.com... Awww, Debbie... I'm so sorry to hear this (got MMS too). Nobody can tell you what to do, but this is the kind of choice I had with Lenny. We opted for the exploratory, because Lenny was still so bright and alert and active. If you remember my story then, well, Lenny went to the Bridge that day, but I was satisfied we had done what we could and I had "an answer" rather than just wondering what got into my old guy. I can't say what I'd do if there's a next time, it depends on so much. With Lucy we didn't do a surgery, she so obviously had large belly tumours it was probably too late. Maybe the Captain has something contained, though. One reason we opted for the surgery is my vet thought the absence of something clear on the ultrasounds and radiographs and cytology samples might mean it was something contained and reparable. Whichever you choose, warm thoughts and purrs go with you. I agree with Fred, too, though - ask if you can stay with him while he's sedated for the surgery. That was the one thing I regret with Lenny, that I let him see me walking away to leave him - with our wonderful caring vet and techs, mind you - but he knew I left him and he called after me. Stay with him and let him know everyone will do their best for him. So sorry - Johanna, missing all my kitties so badly... |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:06:39 +0000, ChildFree23 wrote:
Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? This was the decision we had to make with Friskie kitty. We opted to have the vet do the exploratory, as if it was a simple blockage she would have had a good many years of quality life left after the surgery. We are going to be sending our absolute best purrs for the Captain, and I'm going to do a special meditation tonight for him. I know how hard times like this are, and are thoughts are with you and the Captain. |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:06:39 GMT, ChildFree23's little, agile paws
typed: Capt. Midnight was discharged from the emergency TED and went to the regular TED. To refresh everyone's memory, he's been throwing up since Saturday, the barium was able to pass through the large intestine, and both TED's found a mass by palpation. The emergency TED thought it was an intestinal blockage. The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. If it can't be fixed, we'll help him to the Bridge. Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? Meowmie Debby With MMS I'm sorry to hear of this, Debby, my hopes and sympathies are with you. Like the others, and since the nature of the problem is clearly unknown, I'd opt for the exploratory and if it is beyond repair, the bridge. Are there non-invasive tests, such as sonogram, MRI and the like for cats? Or is the cost prohibitive?? My heart is with you no matter what choice you make... S. D. -- Purrs, Mme. Anaïs 12/19/2005 7:53:47 PM anais_737+at+verizon+dot+net |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
ChildFree23 wrote:
The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. There is your answer. Adam ========== PURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPU RRpurrPURRpurr PURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPU RRpurrPURRpurr PURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPU RRpurrPURRpurr PURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPURRpurrPU RRpurrPURRpurr Allegra ========== prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr prrprrprr Louise |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
If it were me, I'd opt for the exploratory. It sounds like that's the
way you're leaning and I'd say follow your heart. Purrrrrrs are heading your way. Gabrielle Purrrrrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrum Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrrrum Purrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrum Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrrrum Prrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrrrumpurrrrrrrum Purrrrrrrrrrrpurrrrrrpurrrrrrrr Ralph, Fred, Clyde, Ned, Alice, & Jane ChildFree23 wrote: Capt. Midnight was discharged from the emergency TED and went to the regular TED. To refresh everyone's memory, he's been throwing up since Saturday, the barium was able to pass through the large intestine, and both TED's found a mass by palpation. The emergency TED thought it was an intestinal blockage. The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. If it can't be fixed, we'll help him to the Bridge. Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? Meowmie Debby With MMS |
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Capt. Midnight -- Monday Night Update
I asked my vet about this with Violette, she told me that the tests they
could run would not be conclusive enough to warrant the money, I have an excellent vet, who is not only good at her craft, but kind and money concerned for her clients, she said if she could tell from an x-ray with these sorts of things her life would be simpler, Soft Mme. Anaïs ^..^ wrote in message .. . On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:06:39 GMT, ChildFree23's little, agile paws typed: Capt. Midnight was discharged from the emergency TED and went to the regular TED. To refresh everyone's memory, he's been throwing up since Saturday, the barium was able to pass through the large intestine, and both TED's found a mass by palpation. The emergency TED thought it was an intestinal blockage. The regular TED seems to think it could be something else, and thinks it could be advantageous to do an exploratory to see if it's something that can be remedied. If it can't be fixed, we'll help him to the Bridge. Now for the ultimate question: If it were your cat, would you help him to the bridge without doing the exploratory, or would you do the explorator and if it's something that can't be fixed then ask the vet not to wake him up? Meowmie Debby With MMS I'm sorry to hear of this, Debby, my hopes and sympathies are with you. Like the others, and since the nature of the problem is clearly unknown, I'd opt for the exploratory and if it is beyond repair, the bridge. Are there non-invasive tests, such as sonogram, MRI and the like for cats? Or is the cost prohibitive?? My heart is with you no matter what choice you make... S. D. -- Purrs, Mme. Anaïs 12/19/2005 7:53:47 PM anais_737+at+verizon+dot+net |
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