carolynandlatte
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Last Night:
PMPS- 494
+1.5-423
+6.5-396
+8- 416
AMPS-556
+2-492
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16767
Sorry it took so long...everything is slow as molasses here...Latte's bg's, my computer, her subq drip this morning! :?
I was really hoping from her first 2 spot checks in last nights cycle she was starting to break a little. But I guess not. :YMSIGH: I suppose if this is a bounce from the blues and 300pt drop in 2hrs earlier in the week, she still has a few more cycles before it could break.
Our appt is at 2pm. The process at the U can often take a few hours. I have to work tonight at 6. So I hope it goes smoothly (in/out). Im a little worried about Latte nose diving from vet stress. Especially if its right around the cycle where she could break this bounce. Remember last visit, she dropped 322pts. It was earlier in the cycle that time, which could have made the difference. I will make sure to offer her baby food before we leave the hospital and feed treats in the car on the way home. Its not a far drive, but we head home in the midst of rush hour on one of the busiest thru ways between the cities. It can be really hard having a cat taking a big drop, locked in a carrier, and stuck in traffic for 30 minutes. She has also been having big time trouble walking after getting home from the vet. Im not sure if its from sitting in the carrier, or how she is generally being handled, stress, etc. I will ask the vet how to deal with that.
Im guessing the vet will want a ton of labs...u/a, culture, full blood panel, blood gas, pancreatitis test, etc. I certainly hope he will look at the ss so we can avoid the fructosamine test and all that jazz. Wouldnt be surprised if he wants an ultra sound, being that it was over a year ago since her last one. That would have to wait for another day. They dont usually do it on th espot unless an emergency. I hope he is open to the home testing. I certainly hope he has some ideas as to how we can manage her insulin/eating/other issues together.
Latte is doing okay. Does anyone know if restlessness is symptom of high BG's? Ive just noticed in the last day or so, she cant seem to sit in one spot long. At first I thought she was just feeling okay. But it is really wierd...especially for her...she is typically a pretty stationary cat. She is eating ok. Some kibble and some wet. This a.m. she had a good start with the wet. But after a 1/2 can she has tapered off her visits to the bowl, no matter how much I beg/plead.
Ive only had about 7-8hrs of sleep in the past two nights TOTAL. So, Im pretty wiped. Going to to try and get a nap in before we go.
Again, thank you everyone for all of your supportive comments, thoughts, and well wishes. I was so scared yesterday. Just speechless and worried sick all day/night. Ever since her kidney failure, I have a great fear of coming home to her deathly ill. Its a constant cloud over my head that I just cant let go of. The group here really helped me feel less alone, and a little less afraid.
Oh - and feeding tube issue- can I comment on that after a nap???? ;-) Not trying to ignore it. Just want to be able to take time to explain my thoughts on it.
Will keep you posted on numbers thru the day and update when we return.
PMPS- 494
+1.5-423
+6.5-396
+8- 416
AMPS-556
+2-492
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16767
Sorry it took so long...everything is slow as molasses here...Latte's bg's, my computer, her subq drip this morning! :?
I was really hoping from her first 2 spot checks in last nights cycle she was starting to break a little. But I guess not. :YMSIGH: I suppose if this is a bounce from the blues and 300pt drop in 2hrs earlier in the week, she still has a few more cycles before it could break.
Our appt is at 2pm. The process at the U can often take a few hours. I have to work tonight at 6. So I hope it goes smoothly (in/out). Im a little worried about Latte nose diving from vet stress. Especially if its right around the cycle where she could break this bounce. Remember last visit, she dropped 322pts. It was earlier in the cycle that time, which could have made the difference. I will make sure to offer her baby food before we leave the hospital and feed treats in the car on the way home. Its not a far drive, but we head home in the midst of rush hour on one of the busiest thru ways between the cities. It can be really hard having a cat taking a big drop, locked in a carrier, and stuck in traffic for 30 minutes. She has also been having big time trouble walking after getting home from the vet. Im not sure if its from sitting in the carrier, or how she is generally being handled, stress, etc. I will ask the vet how to deal with that.
Im guessing the vet will want a ton of labs...u/a, culture, full blood panel, blood gas, pancreatitis test, etc. I certainly hope he will look at the ss so we can avoid the fructosamine test and all that jazz. Wouldnt be surprised if he wants an ultra sound, being that it was over a year ago since her last one. That would have to wait for another day. They dont usually do it on th espot unless an emergency. I hope he is open to the home testing. I certainly hope he has some ideas as to how we can manage her insulin/eating/other issues together.
Latte is doing okay. Does anyone know if restlessness is symptom of high BG's? Ive just noticed in the last day or so, she cant seem to sit in one spot long. At first I thought she was just feeling okay. But it is really wierd...especially for her...she is typically a pretty stationary cat. She is eating ok. Some kibble and some wet. This a.m. she had a good start with the wet. But after a 1/2 can she has tapered off her visits to the bowl, no matter how much I beg/plead.
Ive only had about 7-8hrs of sleep in the past two nights TOTAL. So, Im pretty wiped. Going to to try and get a nap in before we go.
Again, thank you everyone for all of your supportive comments, thoughts, and well wishes. I was so scared yesterday. Just speechless and worried sick all day/night. Ever since her kidney failure, I have a great fear of coming home to her deathly ill. Its a constant cloud over my head that I just cant let go of. The group here really helped me feel less alone, and a little less afraid.
Oh - and feeding tube issue- can I comment on that after a nap???? ;-) Not trying to ignore it. Just want to be able to take time to explain my thoughts on it.
Will keep you posted on numbers thru the day and update when we return.
