11/4 Hoot PMPS 88 "Let The OTJ Trial Begin!!"

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Pam & Hoot

Pam & Hoot

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10/3 Condo

Recap:
0.1u
AMPS - 103
+1.25 - 40
+1.75 - 46
+2.25 - 62
+3.75 - 63
+9 - 91
PMPS - 108
0.1u
+1 - 124
+2 - 111
+4 - 92
10 - 67
+11 - 51

Good morning LL! First off I would like to thank you for all your help yesterday! I had decided after weighing everything, to go ahead and give Hoot his 0.1 dose lastnight, and he seemed to do fine. It sounds like the more insulin I can safely get in him the better. So this morning he was starting already quite low, PMPS was 57, so I decided to reduce to the "drop" of insulin. He has hit below 50, 4 times since his dose was reduced to 0.1u
10/30 - 39 @ +1am
10/31 - 45 & 46 @ +2am
11/2 - 47 @ +1pm
11/3 - 40 & 46 @+1am
I do feel that after his low AMPS this morning that it is time to take his well earned "Reducie"
So my next question is....since I am going to try the "drop" how long does he stay on that dose. Does he have to hit 40 - 50 range 3 times again until I can completely take him off the insulin?
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

My suggestion is to play it by ear. If Hoot is in normal numbers (50 - 120), I think a trial will make sense. Don't overreact if you get one out of range number, though.
 
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Sienne and Gabby said:
My suggestion is to play it by ear. If Hoot is in normal numbers (50 - 120), I think a trial will make sense. Don't overreact if you get one out of range number, though.
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Ok, thanks, I will watch him and his #'s will tell me what to do.
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

Pam:

A few of us have been discussing Hoot. The consensus is that the blues may be bounces. In addition, it's really hard for a cat that's on such a tiny bit of insulin to drop into the 40s. In other words, it's time to leave the Lantus in the refrigerator and start a trial. CONGRATS!!

Here are the instructions:
  • Test at your normal AMPS and PMPS times. Feed multiple small meals throughout the day as much as possible (small meals are less likely to overwhelm a newly functioning pancreas).
  • If your cat is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time, just feed small meals and go about your day. If he is blue, feed a small meal and test again after about 3 hours. If his number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then his pancreas is working!
  • After 2 weeks, if everything is looking good, we have a party!

Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens, we just give him the support he needs. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

Sienne and Gabby said:
Pam:

A few of us have been discussing Hoot. The consensus is that the blues may be bounces. In addition, it's really hard for a cat that's on such a tiny bit of insulin to drop into the 40s. In other words, it's time to leave the Lantus in the refrigerator and start a trial. CONGRATS!!

Here are the instructions:
  • Test at your normal AMPS and PMPS times. Feed multiple small meals throughout the day as much as possible (small meals are less likely to overwhelm a newly functioning pancreas).
  • If your cat is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time, just feed small meals and go about your day. If he is blue, feed a small meal and test again after about 3 hours. If his number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then his pancreas is working!
  • After 2 weeks, if everything is looking good, we have a party!

Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens, we just give him the support he needs. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
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ohmygod_smile OMG!!!!! dancing_cat dancing_cat dancing_cat I just read this and cried!! My emotions are a little raw about now :lol: My husband thinks I've lost my mind :lol: Thank god I have a nurse friend who has listened to me thru this whole thing (poor thing :lol: ) I can't thank you guys enough for holding my hand thru all this, never expected it to happen so fast :-D I can't believe I can now say "Hoot is OTJ" :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: But still holding my breath and crossing paws :-D :-D
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

What a bit of news to celebrate!!! party_cat It is time for Hoot's trial. We are really happy for you and Hoot. 2 more weeks!!! Yeah.
Congrats, Karen
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

As I said yesterday.... :-D

TRIAL TIME!!!

GO HOOTBABY GO!!!!!!​

HUGS PAM!!!! Shared happy tears too!!
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

My first visit to your condo and you're already on an OTJ trial...CONGRATS!!!!
 
Re: 11/4 Hoot AMPS 57, +1/43, +1.5/43

Amy&TrixieCat said:
My first visit to your condo and you're already on an OTJ trial...CONGRATS!!!!
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Hi Amy & Trixie :smile: Thanks for stopping by and sharing our wonderful news :RAHCAT
 
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