CRAZY HIGH NUMBERS!!! WHAT TO DO???

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Carl & Bob in SC said:
I just didn't have the right information about mid-cycles, food spikes, and so many other aspects of successfully managing this disease.
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I'd guess that every person who has joined the board can say (or has said) the same exact thing! I know it was also true in my case. That's what makes the initial diagnosis so overwhelming - you only get limited information, some needles and a vial of insulin, and you're so blown away by the diagnosis that you don't have a chance to ask the vet questions (mainly because you have no idea which questions to ask). Then you get home and say "what am I DOING???".

That's what makes this place such a blessing for all of us.

Carl
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I hear ya man! I could not have said it any better...It is 5+ years and running with FD, me and Puttz...This board has been my lifesaver!
 
wings_cat wings_cat I wanted to thank each and every one of you who took the time to offer your time and support when I was struggling with Harper's health crisis. Last weekend, his weight started to drop dramatically despite the fact that he was finally eating well. Also, his numbers were better off the insulin than on it. I knew something else must be going on, and began to worry that his elevated BG numbers were due to another illness, and not diabetes at all. I took him to the vet on Monday afternoon and received devastating news. Abdominal x-rays revealed a possible malignancy. Blood work showed that his liver was in crisis and his kidney function was beginning to shut down. The vet suspects it was lymphoma. My poor baby had been completely misdiagnosed! Treatment of one symptom would exacerbate the others and would involve many procedures and treatments with an IM specialist. I just couldn't put him through all of that fear and pain when the prognosis was so poor. I brought him home on Tuesday and let him eat as many crunchy treats as he wanted. After a million cuddles, chin scratches and 'I love you's', on Thursday morning I summoned the courage to give him my last gift of love: I gave him his wings and let him fly free.

I am heart broken and consumed with guilt and anger! Mostly that of the last two months of his life, Harper spent 11 days in a cold metal cage at the vet's office. I suppose I will learn to cope with these feelings in time, but right now I am devastated.

The only light in all of this darkness is knowing that there are people like all of you in the world, who reached out to a faceless stranger over the internet to offer help and comfort in a time of need. I will always be grateful and I wish you and your kitties all the best!
Pamela
 
Oh Pamela, I am so sorry to hear about Harper. It is so difficult when you are trying to figure out what is wrong, and you are counting on vet advice that may not help. I know it is hardest to forgive yourself, but you have to know you tried your best and that is all anyone can do. And certainly all Harper could ask for. He had a loving home and delicious food, lots of pets and scritches - you gave him a wonderful life. Take care of yourself. We have a grief forum. It might be helpful to post there; everyone there understands what you are going through.
 
Oh, Pamela - I am SO sorry for your loss of sweet Harper. I know what you're saying about the regrets you have, but hope you can take comfort in knowing you were doing your very best for him. He was a very fortunate kitty to have someone who loved him so much - and he knew it.

Praying God's comfort in these difficult days -

Libby (and Hershey, too!)
 
Oh, Pamela, I am sooo sorry to read this. I also lost a kitty to lymphoma, and it was so quick from seemingly perfectly fine to "there's nothing we can do for him". My heart reaches out to you. I am glad that you got to take him home and spend a couple of days with him. He surely knew that he was loved, and you did all that was possible before giving him the hardest but greatest gift we can give to them...
The sadness and pain will eventually pass, but the memories of him never will. He'll live in your heart forever. Only you can chase any feelings of guilt or anger from your heart and mind, but I pray that you are able to do so quickly.
Fly free sweet boy, and return to help your momma find peace.

Hugs and prayers,
Carl
 
Pamela -

My deepest sympathy to you. I can only imagine the frustration you feel after working so hard to help Harper through what appeared to be diabetes, only to find out there were other issues causing his condition.

Know that those of us here share your loss - it's as though one of our family has left us. Harper was very lucky to have you, and I'm sure he brought great joy to your life. I hope that joy will return with memories of him after the aching starts to disappear. God bless you for giving him the last gift we can share with our beloved babies. He's now free of pain, and although you'll miss him terribly, I trust that knowing that will bring you comfort.

Peace,
Lu-Ann
 
I am so sorry to read this news- so devastating - you did all you could and were a loving and caring mom and I pray that your sense of guilt will wash away soon and you will know that you did the best for your Harper. It's never easy but this is particularly hard considering all you went thru. Thoughts are with you.
 
This is so sad to read. Please don't beat yourself up with guilt. You did everything & beyond to get Harper better. Let the memories comfort your broken heart.

Fly high & free Harper! wings_cat

Jenn & Baxter
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Very Sorry to Read this, my heart goes out to you.

Harper was very lucky to have you.
 
So very sorry Pamela. May all the good memories ease the pain of loss for you. Harper will live on forever in your heart.
Hugs and healing going out to you :YMHUG:
 
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