Guess I'm one of you now.

JeffJ said:
Sorry to see the hypo today, but you are somewhat used to them. Leo was big time bouncy during peak Acro. And somewhat stable months after SRT. But one could hardly call his BG stable even long after SRT.

I like the "party mix" for the 5/17 hypo method to increase BG.

Not surprised at the $8k SRT price. They have to recoup the cost of that expensive machine. We were all surprised at the WSU price last year, but it seems that was a very short term offering (maybe 6 - 8 months).

Hugs to you Janet. I know how hard these diagnoses are. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Party mix usually does the trick. I know I probably over compansated but I didn't have time to gradually get her numbers up .. Had to get it up to get to school... Another teacher covered my first class. I have an hour for lunch and a 30 min commute. I drove home, tested her, and jumped back in the car. My class was waiting outside my door when I got there. Stressful day yesterday.
 
Wow, that is indeed stressful. Totally agree with the approach to "sugar them up" if you can't be there. We sure go through a lot for our sugar kittehs.
 
JeffJ said:
Wow, that is indeed stressful. Totally agree with the approach to "sugar them up" if you can't be there. We sure go through a lot for our sugar kittehs.
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She's bouncing hard today. But looks super cute. Current position:
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Ok.... So interesting preshot tonight... 186. :) I can of course stall. What do you guys think??
 
Olive & Paula said:
Definitely needs some. Are you still on prozinc?
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oh I know she needs some. I'm wondering how much. 12 will be too much most likely. she hypoed the other day on a similar amount with this kind of preshot. I'm thinking 8? 9? 10? lol yes on prozinc
 
Okay so no depot to consider. As long as you are home and can monitor closely, I'm inclined to say 10. I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH PROZINC THOUGH. You want to keep the glucoses down. Try to stay ahead of the acro but I think that's impossible.
 
I'm just exhausted (I'm anemic and sleep is important to make it through the day) and really didn't want to be up passed 10 tonight. I'm looking forward to the summer when I can monitor more closely.
 
During Leo's first 1.5 years of diabetes, I was 40 minutes away at work. Then I converted to work at home, and realize it made life with Leo so much easier. He probably would be gone by now if I did not have the current situation, because he is so bouncy.
 
Sharon14 said:
How’s CC doing Janet? I see she went green again today!
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she's ok! She had good numbers today, yeah. a LITTLE low but steered up easily. I was home today for it, so that was good. I reduced by .25 tonight. Sometimes her dose is great like tonight, and sometimes she stays in the high 200's and 300's. yea never know. It is what it is I guess. Nice preshot tonight, too. A little stiff and limpy today, so we'll probably give adequan a few days early. otherwise ok.
 
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Janet.
I have Cricket on cabergoline, she had already experienced heart failure and started neurological side effects before acro diagnosis, so she isn't a candidate for SRT or surgery.
Acro is a rough journey, but the support I've found on here has been invaluable.
Read through as many threads as you can in this forum, it'll help. :bighug:
Also, Cricket had the pot belly too. That was actually the first sign, but my vet had just told me to put her on a diet:confused:, this was before she came own with heart failure and before she was diagnoses diabetic even.
I wish I wouldv'e pushed for more back then because I knew there had been no change to her diet at that point.

She still has the pot belly, but it isn't as pronounced because she has lost weight and is experiencing muscle wasting.

Take care
 
Teresa & Cricket said:
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Janet.
I have Cricket on cabergoline, she had already experienced heart failure and started neurological side effects before acro diagnosis, so she isn't a candidate for SRT or surgery.
Acro is a rough journey, but the support I've found on here has been invaluable.
Read through as many threads as you can in this forum, it'll help. :bighug:
Also, Cricket had the pot belly too. That was actually the first sign, but my vet had just told me to put her on a diet:confused:, this was before she came own with heart failure and before she was diagnoses diabetic even.
I wish I wouldv'e pushed for more back then because I knew there had been no change to her diet at that point.

She still has the pot belly, but it isn't as pronounced because she has lost weight and is experiencing muscle wasting.

Take care
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Awe so sorry you're in the same boat. I think my vet is ready for me to bring her to Someone else... I may try the vet Bronx's dad goes to. Cc had been doing well lately so it gives me a chance to breath while I'm dealing with my 6 year old son's medical issues right now. My focus has to be on him right now.
 
Janet I’m so sorry your son is having medical problems, yes he absolutely comes first. Prayers and vines that all turn out well! :bighug:
 
Sharon14 said:
Janet I’m so sorry your son is having medical problems, yes he absolutely comes first. Prayers and vines that all turn out well! :bighug:
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Thanks I'll know more after some tests on Friday. Ty praying is not serious. Googling has made me crazy. All the possibilities are horrible.
 
I hope your son is doing better Janet. People are more important than kittehs...and sometimes we get too wrapped up in our cats.

When Leo was diagnosed with Acro, his primary vet didn't have real info. A followup with an internal specialist was productive - she knew a lot about Acro and did the referral to CSU. The internal Dr. immediately recognized the Acro in Leo
- clubbed feet
- prognathia - lower jaw longer
- bigger head (not like some politicians)
- distended gut

The Acro produces those side effects early. And with Leo they haven't gone away, even though his Acro is mostly under control. Good luck with the vet tests on Friday.:bighug:
 
JeffJ said:
I hope your son is doing better Janet. People are more important than kittehs...and sometimes we get too wrapped up in our cats.

When Leo was diagnosed with Acro, his primary vet didn't have real info. A followup with an internal specialist was productive - she knew a lot about Acro and did the referral to CSU. The internal Dr. immediately recognized the Acro in Leo
- clubbed feet
- prognathia - lower jaw longer
- bigger head (not like some politicians)
- distended gut

The Acro produces those side effects early. And with Leo they haven't gone away, even though his Acro is mostly under control. Good luck with the vet tests on Friday.:bighug:
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It's the kid who's getting tested on Friday, not the cat. Lol. Thanks for that info.
 
Sharon14 said:
Hope all goes well today Janet and you get answers and a plan:bighug:
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Actually they tests didn't go so well. There's a definite delay from his eyes to his brain causing the diminished vision. We go Tuesday to measure the nerves behind the retina to see if there's damage. If it's not that then it's the optic nerve. No matter what the prognosis doesn't sound good. :(
 
Sharon14 said:
Oh no:bighug: That sounds scary.:bighug: Will continue the prayers and vines for your son.
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Ty. Trying not to panic but there are few positive senarios. Brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, nerve atrophy leading to eventual blindness, pediatric glaucoma. All scary stuff. The only positive one that can be treated would be some kind of inflammation of the optic nerve that could be treated with steroid iv. All scary stuff. Prayers are really appreciated.
 
Well the good news is that it's not a brain tumor. The bad news is he will eventually go blind over the next several years. Pray that the eyes degrade slowly and science works quickly for a treatment because right now there is none.
 
My sympathies to you and your son. I am very sorry to hear this Janet. Hugs to you and your family.:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Very sorry to read about your son's diagnosis. He's a very special guy and hopefully medical science will be able to present him with treatment, soon enough. Hugs to you, you are a marvelous momma in every way. I think you, being you, are already mapping out strategies and ways for him to adapt and to live with whatever comes. Very very best wishes and solutions for this part of his life that has taken a bit of a sideways turn. :bighug::bighug:
 
Thank you everyone. To say we are devastated is an understatement. It helped us make up our minds about the srt treatment though. Just can't spend the 8 k. Well need every penny if we need to take extended time off and for co-pays. And for trips to see things before he just can't anymore. :(
 
Jill & Alex (GA) said:
I'm so sorry, Janet.
There's nothing worse than being a parent and not being able to "fix it" for your child.

:bighug:
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I go to Phil, if I could take my eyes out and give them to you I would. And he's like why would you do that? I said because I love you and want you to always see. And he was like but then you wouldn't, and I would never allow you to do that. Oh my heart.
 
Oh Janet what a special boy your son is! How very lucky he is to have you for a mom and how very lucky you are to have him for a son! I think your idea of travel is a great one, and talking to him about it all will help it not to be so scary. You and Phil are in my prayers:bighug:
 
Theresa and I are thinking about you today Janet. More vines and hugs from both of us. I am so sorry there is not a resolution.:bighug::bighug::bighug:

When I got my PhD, my room-mate was getting his MD (now he is a radiologist). He was deaf in one ear from a childhood disease. I asked if he could get it fixed, and he said there are just some things beyond our medical abilities.
 
JeffJ said:
Theresa and I are thinking about you today Janet. More vines and hugs from both of us. I am so sorry there is not a resolution.:bighug::bighug::bighug:

When I got my PhD, my room-mate was getting his MD (now he is a radiologist). He was deaf in one ear from a childhood disease. I asked if he could get it fixed, and he said there are just some things beyond our medical abilities.
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Well I cried less today and ate some food so I guess that's better.
 
JanetNJ said:
I go to Phil, if I could take my eyes out and give them to you I would. And he's like why would you do that? I said because I love you and want you to always see. And he was like but then you wouldn't, and I would never allow you to do that. Oh my heart.
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That took my breath away. Your son loves you so much...
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Well I cried less today and ate some food so I guess that's better.
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One foot in front of the other... take each day as it comes and please remember to take good care of yourself.

:bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
 
Jill & Alex (GA) said:
That took my breath away. Your son loves you so much...

One foot in front of the other... take each day as it comes and please remember to take good care of yourself.

:bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
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He truly is probably the nicest, kindest, most empathetic human I've ever known. No joke. Really old soul and much further along in his journey than me which I'm sure it's why he was sent on the mission. I am still so sad for him. I feel like just in the last month there's a noticeable decline in his sight. Things he could see a few weeks ago he can't anymore.
 
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