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Mogmom and Goofus

Mogmom and Goofus

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After seeing some pretty high numbers as of late, I called the vet, he suggested a curve. Then I sent him Goofs SS, it looks like my boy has officially come out of remission. :( I thought I was doing everything right, but it didn't matter. That damn UTI he had a while back ruined it. :banghead:

I feel so sad again, almost as bad as the day he was diagnosed because now I'm so afraid of a downward spiral. I guess I had kind of gone into denial about him even being sick. Now everytime I leave for a few days I'm going to be terrified that whomever is caring for him is going to miss something. Other than for feeling a lot better educated and equipped, I feel like we're starting over. And now when he's sound asleep after his shot, I'm going to worry if he's going hypo. It's times like this that I wish I drank, cause I'd probably abuse some alcohol right now.:arghh:
 
I'm so sorry Goof is out of remission, what a blow that must be. As I said to someone else earlier today, if love was medicine none of our babies would ever be sick! Fingers and paws crossed that you will be able to get him into remission again. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
:bighug::bighug: (Tammy) :bighug::bighug:

You have been doing everything right. I know it's no comfort, but biology is biology. I feel for you over having the hypo paranoia back again; I'm in the same boat. BTW, I think we need a little bit of denial here and there to help us cope emotionally.

FWIW, I've found it a little easier second time round: the education and experience you've gained will help you, I'm sure.


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Yep - it's a crappy feeling, no way around that. I felt so sorry for Blu when he fell out of remission, and to be honest, I felt bad for myself as well. I didn't want either of us going through the whole routine again. I was really anxious about it all until it became, well, routine again. I hope Goof just needs a little insulin support and then he can go OTJ again. FWIW, my vet said she's had cats who have gone off/on insulin multiple times.

And I guess I try to think that although certainly a serious health matter, at least it is treatable, and our kitties can live a normal day-to-day besides a couple "stabbings"!!!

I guess I'm trying to say, at least for me, the "out of remission" thoughts, feelings, and anxiety became less after a few weeks. Not totally better, but certainly not as bad. I think we will need an extra special party for the first recently out of remission kitty that goes back into remission, if that makes sense! :)
 
I was thinking today about the hopes of my guy going into remission and I read a pm of a kitty who has come out of remission and I am sending so many good thoughts and hugs to all of you. It is such a big thing for me in our first time around as I am sure it was for you all…. don't give up hope and know that we are pulling for you!:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
No doubt it's heartbreaking when faced with falling out of remission. I agree after a few weeks of getting back into the routine you will feel a little better about it.
I too hope all he needs is a little help to get him back into remission.
I have two OTJ kitties that have been up and down over the last month and am trying to prepare myself for what I think is coming . All we can do is what needs to be done.
Hugs to the both of you!
 
I'm so sorry that Goof has come out of remission. :banghead: I too am back here because Radar had pancreatitis recently and needed insulin again due to high numbers. When I heard the news from the vet the second time I felt sad, :( but not even close to how completely overwhelmed and scared I was the first time. As the routine has slowly settled back into our house, we all (humans and cat) have regained some composure and remembered that we do know what to do. Here's a :bighug: For you.
 
I am really sorry that Goofus came out of remission but he may not mind as much as you, I was so upset when Scotty came out of remission but he wasn't. He is so spoiled that the first couple of weeks that I was back to testing him 4 or 5 times a day and giving him insulin shots again he was almost dancing around the house, it was like hey I'm super special again. Sometimes I will test one of my civies just to test my strips and he always gets jealous so even though we hate it if you have a big old spoiled baby like I do the cat may not mind it that much.
 
Thanks for all of the encouragement everyone! I guess I've settled down a little and Goof doesn't seem to be even one bit upset about it. Other than now he gets fed only am and pm, no more snacking. His "snacks" we're only about a tablespoon of canned food, but the vet said "no more snacks", so.....

This all comes at a bad time (of course) too, I had planned to go see our Grandchildren, whom I've not seen since since last August. Now to try to find some one who'll give Goof his shots. :( If I can't find someone, looks like I'll have to cancel my trip.....again. :arghh:
 
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Mogmom and Goofus said:
Thanks for all of the encouragement everyone! I guess I've settled down a little and Goof doesn't seem to be even one bit upset about it. Other than now he gets fed only am and pm, no more snacking. His "snacks" we're only about a tablespoon of canned food, but the vet said "no more snacks", so.....

This all comes at a bad time (of course) too, I had planned to go see our Grandchildren, whom I've not seen since since last August. Now to try to find some one who'll give Goof his shots. :( If I can't find someone, looks like I'll have to cancel my trip.....again. :arghh:
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You may want to check with your vet to see if any of the vet tech's or other support staff could come by your home if you travel to feed and do insulin. I'm not sure what the average going rate for such a thing is, but I've seen it mentioned on these boards as an option.
 
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