Jeddie's surgery (UPDATE)

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Sheila & Beau GA & Jeddie GA

Sheila & Beau GA & Jeddie GA

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I take him in at 10:30 tomorrow, Tuesday. I don't know what to expect, really. They will start with blood work to make sure he is OK for surgery, then maybe xrays and an exam. Then they will talk to me about what they can do surgically and I will ask a ton of questions about how invasive it will be. If all goes well with pretests he will then have the procedure to remove the lesion and send it for biopsy.

I don't know how long all this will take or if he will need to stay overnight or not. This practice is about an hour from me so it may be evening before I can post an update.

I had a heart to heart talk with Jeddie this morning. He was on a pillow on the sofa and I pulled a stool over so I could sit facing him. I told him that he had something in his mouth that had to come out and it would be scary and hurt but I was doing it to save his life and not to hurt him. And I told him that he might not be able to eat or groom as well, but that Beau and I would help him. When I was done he rubbed his muzzle all over my hand and he was purring.

Please continue to pray for him, send white light, healing thoughts, etc.

Thank you to everyone that is chipping in. I am so grateful to you and so overwhelmed by your generosity. I can focus on what is best for Jeddie and not have to worry so much about the money.
 
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Will be thinking of Jeddie tomorrow. I already told you this, but others may not be aware that tomorrow would have been Gandalf's 19th birthday. I see that as a good omen for Jeddie and I know Gandalf will watch over him.

:YMHUG:
 
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Thanks. Right now he is sleeping in a chair with Beau They are face to face. I hope at least one of them is purring. A few minutes ago Beau was giving him a bath:


I had really been hoping that they would share some cuddle time tonight.
 
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Sheila, I will be keeping you, Jeddie, and the surgical team in my thoughts and prayers today. Sending you big hugs. We'll all be with you in spirit.
Give Jeddie some pats from me. cat_pet_icon
 
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Holding you both close in my thoughts and prayers today!!! Will be watching for updates when you get a chance.

Wez all pullin fur ya Jeddie s/The Fur Gang

Mel, Maxwell, Musette, Autumn & The Fur Gang
 
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Ah, that reminds me. The surgeon's name is Dr. India Woods, so you can put a name to those prayers, Marcy.

Thanks everyone. I am off in a few minutes.
 
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Hi everyone,

I stopped by and saw Sheila and Jeddie at the hospital this afternoon. They are on their way home now. Sheila will post an update when she is able. Please continue to keep Sheila, Jeddie and Beau in your thoughts and prayers.
 
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Thanks for the update, Laura. It's great that you were able to be there for face-to-face support. I'm sure that was extremely comforting for Sheila.
Continuing to send healing thoughts and prayers.
 
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Glad you got to see Sheila at the hospital to give her an in person hug. Been thinking about them both all day, hope everything went well...prayers and purrs continued from here.

Mel, Maxwell, Musette, Autumn & The Fur Gang
 
Update

I am trying to hold it together - typing this makes it really hard.

We won't know for sure until the biopsy comes back, but Dr. Wood is pretty sure it is squamous cell carcinoma. She could not get very much of it out without seriously damaging his tongue - thus causing permanent eating issues. She had me come back to the surgical center to see the tumor once he was sedated - something that I was surprised about, but really appreciated because I could see the location and extent of it. It wraps around the front base of his tongue like a horse shoe and has already restricted the amount of tongue mobility he should have.

This cancer does not respond to steroids or chemotherapy. Radiation is an option, but probably won't completely get rid of the tumor and it will cause tissue burns inside his mouth. He would probably need a feeding tube to get through the radiation therapy. I don't think this is an option I want to pursue, but will think some more on it and do more reading once my mind is back to functioning properly. Right now I am too overloaded to process things and make any decisions.

Basically, this leaves making him comfortable for as long as possible with pain meds when they become necessary and maybe syringe feeding eventually. I have pain meds for the next 2 days to help him with the incisions in his mouth.

That's it for now - again, I'm sort of shut down right now because if I wasn't I would be a basket case. This is so not fair. He is such a great cat and enjoys his life and his pal, Beau. I wish he wasn't going to be leaving us so soon.

I am grateful for Laura coming to the hospital and bringing me lunch, which I got to eat most of before all my hopes were dashed. She came into the exam room afterwards for the discharge instructions and asked questions I forgot to ask - or didn't think to ask, so it was a big help having her there. Thanks you again, Laura.

I was supposed to keep him quiet, but he is really agitated and pacing from room to room. His BG was 222, so no worries there. He has had some water, but isn't supposed to eat for another hour. I held him for a bit and he purred, but then he wanted down. Everyone is hissing at him and he is confused.
 
Oh (((((((Sheila, Jeddie & Beau)))))))))

I'm so sorry that it wasn't better news....I was really praying that it was something that could be easily treated....Your right it just so isn't fair at all.


Long heartfelt hugs for you all.


Mel, Maxwell, Musette, Autumn & The Fur Gang
 
I'm so sorry you didn't have better news. These are the times when it is so painful. We love them so much and I completely understand what you mean when you say it isn't fair because he is such a great cat. You are right, it isn't fair. We would do anything to keep them safe and loved and yet no matter what extremes we go to, we eventually have to say goodbye to them. You have been a great cat guardian and loved your wonderful Jeddie. You have provided the best care and he will take all the love you've given him on his next journey. You both will always have that bond and nothing can take that away. I hope you are able to enjoy the time you do still have together.

Take care of yourself.
 
Sheila-I'm sorry too for this news. :YMSIGH: You and Jeddie continue to be on my mind,sending tons of good vibes and white light.
 
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