6/1 Gus PMPS 417/+2=527/R.25

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bev5477

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If I know Gus, he's clearing his bounce and he'll continue to go low, very low. I would like to get certain on the feeding topic. If I switch his main feeding time to +10, that will even out the low +11. But, then there's the 'carb sensitive' issue that says not to feed at all after nadir. If that is the case, I would allow the #s to rise again on their own, feed, and then shoot. Is that correct? I don't mind saying that I'm confused at this point. I am bringing this up now because Gus will most likely revert to the pattern he showed prior to his bounce and I'd like a nice, gentle curve eventually. Sorry if I sound dense, I'm usually not this slow. BTW, Gus had an absolutely horrid time at the vet's yesterday. I was too upset to even talk speak of it last night. The vet found yet another suture that was encased in soft tissue and proceeded to hold him down and cut it out. Poor Gus was crying and there was nothing I could do about it. It had to be done or he would have been in big trouble. He also is not healing as well as the vet would have liked. That is attributable to the FD. When we got home, he was in pain and luckily, I had saved 2 doses of bupe from before so he got some of that and he slept a lot. I tested prior to dinner but only a couple of times after that, so he could rest.
 
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Poor Gus, and poor you. What a rough visit...it's so tough when they're scared and you can't do a thing. I hope you're both feeling better today....
 
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Bev, You guys have just about been through enough now, Really! I'm so sorry that Gus had to go through that last night and you had to hear it. That's never an easy thing to have to hear. I sure do hope that they got all of the sutures out now. Gus just needs to get this icky stuff out of the way so he can get back to much better numbers like before. I'll be praying for the little man and you that he heals up very soon.
 
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oh bev, how traumatic. i can't help but wonder how long the sutures were in (when was his dental done?) and why they weren't taken out before the tissue had grown over them. are you confident he was getting appropriate care over this?

i would also wonder if that wouldn't have contributed to his recent high numbers. was there any inflammation in the spot? a suture is a foreign body. i'm still not confident punkin's gum issue isn't part of his problem.

here's hoping the rest of your day gets better.

re your question - i think your goal is still to shoot 12-12 so the injections are regular. i'm not sure how that relates to the food and the nadir, although perhaps the nadir will move again. punkin's has moved around sometimes but is back in the midpoint now (antijinx hahaha). i would assume you wouldn't want to have to stall regularly and have the 12-12 schedule go off. some thoughts - no answers, though. you could ask in your subject line.
 
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Geez Bev! There's nothing worse than your baby in pain and you can't do a thing about it...especially when it's the doc/vet holding them down and causing it!! I hope the worst is over and Gus can just get on with getting better. Hang in there, though I know it's not easy.
 
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hi bev. im so sorry gus had to go through that! i hope he's feeling better today.

your question about feeding:
it's beginning to "look like" gus has a late nadir... for now anyway. nadirs can and do change with some kitties. if it's not too much trouble can you mark when you feed gus with an asterisk in each corresponding cell on his ss (going forward - don't go back)? it's really helpful when trying to figure out feeding schedules.

generally speaking, i don't think i'd do much differently with feeding than what i'm understanding you're already doing by not feeding past +10, but will look again in a few days if you want to start marking feeding times on his spreadsheet.
 
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Jill, I will start marking feeding times on Gus' SS. The vet just called to tell me that Gus has acromegaly. His 'result #' was 220, so it's a definitive dx. I'm disappointed, not surprised.
 
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((((Bev))))

I'm not very surprised either, but I was still hoping his acro test would come back negative. It's good to know the reason for his higher dose, though. The good news is that you're already doing what you need to do for right now. This will allow us to be a little more aggressive with his dose when you notice his numbers changing. It also explains some of the ups and downs you have experienced with Gus.

If you haven't already, here are a couple of good links to read:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=375
http://www.catacromegaly.com/ (some of this site requires registration)
 
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I'm sorry to hear this, Bev. But at least you now know what you're working with, and you know you're already on the right path.
 
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Bev, I'm just reading your posts from today now and I wanted to just stop by with a hug and some support. I can't imagine how exhausted you must be after yesterday with the vet and sutures and then finding out about his acro. At least you know you are not alone with other acro cats here on the board and at least you have some answers. I hope as you start to learn more about acro, and as more people chime in with their stories you will start to feel better. Hugs to you and Gus!
 
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I agree with what the others have said -- lots of stress with the sutures all by themselves and then to learn about the acro diagnosis. As you said -- disappointed but not surprised. You know you will be deluged with support. Whatever you need whenever you need it -- we're here.
 
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(((Bev)))
I'm sorry about the acro dx. I am not surprised either, but I was hoping he just needed a higher dose. At least you know now, and it will help you make decisions, as Libby said. I'm sure you didn't need it right now, with the stress from the suture removal and worry about his mouth healing....hang in there!
 
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I'm just stopping by to see how your boy is doing today! Things have settled in here and i really wanted to get to some condos before we have dinner.
I sure know that the Acro Dx is not what you wanted to hear, but just like everyone is saying, at least now you know and you can go on doing what you do best. Taking care of Gus the way you always have been, with love, dedication and pure diligence to find a way to make him better. You are an inspiration Bev. I hope that Gus's mouth starts to feel better very soon.
 
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Bev: Sending big hugs....I am so sorry about the acro diagnosis and about the trip to the vet yesterday. Poor Gus....I'm not sure I could have taken it either. I hope you know we are all here for support and we're sending healing vines that Gus will feel better soon.
 
All the kind words and caring thoughts are what I expected from everyone here. To know that real people are connecting with me and helping me to shoulder the trials of the past few days, means so very much. The bonds forged here are sometimes the only source of strength I have when it comes to dealing with this disease. Shared experience can be a powerful force. Thanks to everyone and know that I count you all among my blessings. Now, we have to hope for the very best for Punkin'. :smile:
 
(( Bev )) I'm sorry Gus had such a rough time at the vet, I hope he forgets it quickly and feels better after a rest.
 
((((Bev)))) If it's not one thing, it's another. I'm glad Gus has you in his corner. He couldn't ask for a better bean to deal with the acro and his poor mouth. I know some days it just seems like so much to shoulder, but I know you're strong enough to get through this and anything else that comes your way. Of course we're always here for you, just like you're here for us...that's what friends are for!!
 
Big hugs coming your way, Bev. What a day for you! The important thing is, it is a new start. A start with Gus' dental issues hopefully resolved for good, and a start with a definitive diagnosis (even if not one you had wanted) that will give you and the advice-givers a much clearer sense of the action plan needed to get and keep Gus' numbers under control. Do your best to focus on those positives right now. When Willie was diagnosed, he also had a raging case of pemphigus (an autoimmune disorder in which the cat's immune system interprets skin cells as the enemy and attacks them) covering probably half his body. Horrible numbers, horrible feeling kitty, depressed, scared and emotionally drained bean. Then we got the pemphigus dx and everything started falling to place. Will be sending positive thoughts and prayers that this new information will help you and Gus turn a similar corner.

Until then, the hugs will just keep coming. ;-) ;-)
 
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oh bev, i'm sorry about the diagnosis. you're right. no surprise... just disappointing.
we're here with you, supporting you all the way.
 
many hugs, and lots of support. I am so sorry about the vet appt yesterday - poor Gus! And now acro dx. I am sorry, but it does explain the high numbers. At least now you know, and move forward and treat as needed. Good luck on everything. We are all here for you.
 
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