911 Saoirse - PRAYERS PLEASE: UPDATED MONDAY GMT 21:00 - Steady Progress

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Such good news! I am so happy for you both! Have a wonderful visit with your baby girl! More healing thoughts and prayers! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Critter Mom said:
Wednesday PM - Hospital Update:
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Saoirse is through the operation. She is round from the anaesthetic and the vets are very pleased with how she is doing.

We are over the first hurdle.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and healing thoughts. Please keep 'em coming!


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That is great news. We will keep praying for a speedy recovery.
 
I'm so, so happy to hear that Saoirse is through the surgery and recovering well. You must be so relieved that she's awake and the vets are happy with her progress. :D And even better that you get to go and visit her - I know how much she means to you and how difficult it must be to be apart from her even when it's necessary. Continued prayers and vines for a speedy recovery for Saoirse. And hugs for you - hopefully once you've seen her you'll be able to get some rest. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
 
YAY!!!! I know how stressful it is when they're in surgery and all you can do is wait for news. I'm so glad the doctors are pleased so far. Deep breaths now and just take this one step at a time. A huge hurdle has been crossed.

Sending vines and prayers and :bighug:s.
 
I haven't posted on this thread before now but I have been following it and praying for you and your dear Saorise. You have been amazingly strong through all of this. More prayers for recovery and continued healing.
 
WOOT!! WOOT!! WOOT! Great to hear the news. Now go see her, hug her and plant kisses all over her head. Then go back to hotel room, sit down and let the stress drain away.
 
WOO HOO! Way to go! Wonderful, wonderful news. Saying thank you prayers for her wonderful doctor and the others who are caring for her, and sending healing prayers to Saoirse and you. Hugs, hugs, hugs to all of you.
 
Oh Mogs, am just now reading all that has transpired since Monday. When you said there were dark spots on her eye that could be cancer my mind immediately went to Bubba and his eye issue. I am wondering if she didn't have the same thing as Bubba. I am sure they will biopsy the eye and I will be interested to know if it was the same thing. I can tell you this: the surgery was harder on me knowing that I had to eventually do it before the glaucoma would set it. In your case, you are so thankful to have her out of pain!

My heart is right there with you and now this forum has two little pirates! Hugs and more hugs!!!! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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I am so happy for you that surgery went well. You are such a good mamma to your baby girl. Sending much love and many prayers. Looking forward to more continued good news reports.:bighug:
 
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Update: Thursday Morning - Not Out of Woods Yet
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Thank you everyone for your messages and continued prayers and healing thoughts. Sorry I was in no fit state to post an update last night, and even sorrier that I'm not able to reply to you individually. Please know that I appreciate each and every one of you.
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Went to visit Saoirse yesterday evening. Was emotionally prepared for her eye to be closed but not for her beautiful little face to be shaven. With Saoirse's alopecia problems, the fur may not grow back properly. I know it's only cosmetic but it adds to how sad for Saoirse I already feel. I never wanted anything like this to ever happen to my beloved baby girl. :(

Saoirse is not out of the woods yet. When I saw her the anaesthetic was still wearing off and she was very cranky. They would normally give a dose of Metacam to cats to help with post-surgery pain but Saoirse is being given bupe. This is having a knock-on effect on her appetite (a normal bupe reaction for Saoirse) and they're having difficulty getting her to eat. I tried while I was there but I think she was nauseated; she did gag a little once when I managed to get her to lick a tiny bit of the juice from the food off my finger. She was groggy and I think it was too soon after the anaesthetic. They only have mirt for appetite stimulation so the specialist has given me a written Rx to get some cyproheptadine for her. Just got the morning update from the hospital. Saoirse's still a bit grouchy and has only nibbled at her grub overnight. I'm going to drop over some of Saoirse's crumbled freeze-dried chicken treats for them to use to coax her then I need to find a pharmacy that can fill the prescription for me.

I feel caught between a rock and a hard place: Saoirse might eat better if I brought her home but then I would not be as well-placed for medical support for her. It's at times like this I really miss being able to drive.

And mama bean is really ill now. I've got a really bad chest infection and, now that Saoirse has made it through the procedure safely all the stress of the last number of days is really hitting home and it has knocked me for six. I feel like someone has dropped a small mountain on top of me. I don't need this to be happening. I need to be able to look after my girl.

Please keep praying and sending healing thoughts to us. We have a way to go yet. Some appetite stimulation vibes would be great, too.


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Sorry to hear you sounding slightly low, Mogs, but try to tell yourself that all this is to be expected. Any surgery is invasive and Saoirse is bound to look and feel less like herself for a while. It is very early days. I expect your elation that the op went so well didn't really prepare you for these realities but after all, things could be an awful lot worse so the glass is most definitely more than half full...? I know it's hard to think like that and carry on thinking like that when we've been through such enormous stress and worry, but if you were feeling stronger yourself you'd be better able to take this immediate post-op stage on board.

It sounds to me as if you need to rest, rest, rest and recharge batteries. Are you able to practise some form of meditation or other soothing relaxation technique? At the very least, sit comfortably and quietly and visualise all the stress leaving your body... and visualise Saiorse out of hospital in a happy healthy state and back at home with you where she belongs.

Remember - these are early days. The worst may be behind you but you now have a different set of challenges, perhaps, those of adapting to new realities and taking very positive steps to remain strong.

Hugs!
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@Diana&Tom -

Thank you for such a thoughtful message. I was so glad to read it because I'm in that 'lost and scared' place and it helps so much to hear a friendly voice. :bighug:

It's not so much worry about adapting to Saoirse's new visual status, etc., that's upsetting me. The thing that is getting to me most is that, naturally, I want Saoirse to feel better. I hate seeing anything wrong with her. :( The other worry I have is about not having proper medical support nearby. I never, never, never want anything like last weekend to happen to Saoirse ever again. It was truly awful not being able to get her the help she needed. If I lived down the road from the hospital I would try taking Saoirse home for a while to see if she might start eating for me but because I won't have access to transport 24/7 at home (limited taxi service) I might not be able to get her back to the hospital again and that thought scares the living daylights out of me.

If I could get Saoirse eating that would help a lot. If we could get that block in place they could keep her in the hospital over the weekend to make sure she's really stable. I do not want ketones anywhere near this picture under any circumstances.


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Critter Mom said:
@Tricia & Cinco & Harvey, @Bobbie And Bubba -

How were your little ones after the ops? Did they have problems eating?

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Good morning Mogs~ If my memory serves me well, Bubba hardly missed a beat with eating. He is such a chow hound that I would know that he was critical if he stopped eating. He was sent home with bup, a huge dose, like .59ml ( he is a big cat) and even with all that narcotic on board, he still ate. What did they give you for pain relief. But, don't be surprised if your little girl is off her feed for a day or so. How is she doing otherwise? I think it is so much worse on us.

Even through all the post surgery, Bub's numbers did not rise (until he got stuck under the bed with the cone of shame and thrahed about to get unstuck and cause some bleeding from the surgery site)

Here is a little humor for you that @Squalliesmom sent to me after the surgery.

 
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They would normally give a dose of Metacam to cats to help with post-surgery pain but Saoirse is being given bupe.
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So glad they aren't not giving Metcam, it has been deemed NOT a good medicine for cats, causing kidney failure. Bupe is a much better choice. Make sure they give her enough for her size.
 
Dear Mogs

Your strength in dealing with all the nightmares lately is amazing and admirable, but it is affecting your health.

Both you and Saoirse have been through such major trials the last number of days. But Saoirse has had the best treatments possible for her conditions and needs some time to recover, as do you. I feel so much for you being away for Saoirse and wanting her to feel better right away, I can't imagine how I would deal with this situation if it were me. It sounds like the best thing right now is the let Saoirse continue the recovery at the hospital and for you to take some self-care time and get your strength back up. The hospital staff sound like they will go to any length to get Saoirse recovering and keep her comfortable and I know you will push them to the ends of the earth to do so.

In a worse case scenario if Saoirse does not start eating better they can do a nasal feeding tube for a while. Although you don't want Saoirse to experience any more upset, she is still in the best place right now with medical assistance available around the clock. Saoirse will forgive you for her unplanned absence from home...it is hard to see a loved one uncomfortable, but this is all part of the recovery process and it takes time.

Mogs your love and passion for Saoirse and her health are almost beyond belief, but she has the best of care and this is the time for you to get your strength back and get your health back on course.

Continued prayers and healing vines for you and Saoirse


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Critter Mom said:
I feel caught between a rock and a hard place: Saoirse might eat better if I brought her home but then I would not be as well-placed for medical support for her. It's at times like this I really miss being able to drive.
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I think she will do much better when she can be home. Bubba was home 5 hours after the surgery. Kitties always feel better and heal better at home.
 
On the upside, I managed to get a new laptop so I'm better able to use the intertube now. Been trying to find a pharmacy in the area with a stock of cyproheptadine but no joy. I have some at home so I'm trying to sort out getting them up here. Need to do that ASAP so will be back in a bit ...

I'm so glad to hear from ye. It helps so much not to be alone with this. Thank you. :bighug::bighug:

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Critter Mom said:
On the upside, I managed to get a new laptop so I'm better able to use the intertube now. Been trying to find a pharmacy in the area with a stock of cyproheptadine but no joy. I have some at home so I'm trying to sort out getting them up here.
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Is it a medicine you can get from a vet's office? If so, most vets will fill it since you have a prescription.
 
Good morning Mogs! Sorry I wasn't around yesterday...spent the day at the vet myself (one of my little ones is still sick...and TRUST ME when I say I get the no appetite and anxiety thing).

I know that Saoirse not eating is terrifying. But do remember that at the vet, they will be able to monitor for any adverse reactions. Hopefully the freeze dried chicken will help! I do hope Saoirse can come home soon!

Sending tons of appetite vines your way! Also, tons and tons of hugs.
 
Lisa and Witn (GA) said:
Is it a medicine you can get from a vet's office? If so, most vets will fill it since you have a prescription.
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Good suggestion, Lisa, and one I had thought of but cypro is not a commonly-used med over here. I'm the first person to ever request it from our own vets and it was new to the opthalmologist as well. Thankfully, I've managed to get hold of my friend who's minding my civvie for me and he has been to the house to pick up the supply of cypro I hold at home and also Saoirse's new blood ketone meter and test strips. My cabbie is picking them up from him and will drop them in to me at the hotel. As many of you know I always recommend that caregivers whose cats have appetite issues should always keep a stock of key management meds at home. This is a prime example of the importance of having squirrel stock.

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I'm so happy to hear that the procedure was a success! Bubba's going to have some competition for the cutest eye patch now!

Mucho appy & get well vines to help get her past the post-surgery funk.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I think she will do much better when she can be home. Bubba was home 5 hours after the surgery. Kitties always feel better and heal better at home.
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I know the truth of this, Bobbie, especially when you have a kitty with pancreatitis issues. I know all the tricks that might help but it took me months and months to learn how best to help Saoirse to get her grub down. For example if I was able to sit and watch over her at the hospital I might be able to wait for her to have a snooze then try the sleepy eating trick: hospital staff can't devote that amount of time to her plus they have other patients to look after in a relatively limited space (and I fully understand and accept this). So that no avenue would be left unexplored I actually asked the hotel reception staff if they might give me permission to bring her over from the hospital for an hour or so (complete with litter box facilities) to see whether I might be able to kick start her appetite and then return her to the recovery ward but they declined on the grounds that the company has a strict no-animals policy. :(

If I had a guarantee of getting back to the hospital in an emergency I would bring her home but after what happened over the weekend the prospect of putting Saoirse at risk of not being able to get help again frankly terrifies me to the point where just thinking about it makes me feel physically sick. I need to protect my girl.


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Morning Mogs, I know it's hard when our babes aren't feeling well. General anesthesia is very heavy on the stomach and it's understandable if Saoirse doesn't feel like eating. I was always told give it 24 hrs to clear the body.

She is going to need you when she is discharged. She is in the best place for recovery. Since you are starting to get sick yourself, I suggest you go back to your room and get some rest. They will call you, you are close by. You need to be well for her.
 
Another suggestion is if you can find it at a pharmacy or vet not in your area is to ask them to send it for overnight delivery to the clinic where Saoirse is at. Ask them to send it for A.M. delivery.
 
Critter Mom said:
I know the truth of this, Bobbie, especially when you have a kitty with pancreatitis issues. I know all the tricks that might help but it took me months and months to learn how best to help Saoirse to get her grub down. For example if I was able to sit and watch over her at the hospital I might be able to wait for her to have a snooze then try the sleepy eating trick: hospital staff can't devote that amount of time to her plus they have other patients to look after in a relatively limited space (and I fully understand and accept this). So that no avenue would be left unexplored I actually asked the hotel reception staff if they might give me permission to bring her over from the hospital for an hour or so (complete with litter box facilities) to see whether I might be able to kick start her appetite and then return her to the recovery ward but they declined on the grounds that the company has a strict no-animals policy. :(

If I had a guarantee of getting back to the hospital in an emergency I would bring her home but after what happened over the weekend the prospect of putting Saoirse at risk of not being able to get help again frankly terrifies me to the point where just thinking about it makes me feel physically sick. I need to protect my girl.


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Oh Mogs, sweetie, I feel for you. Do you know how much longer they will keep her?
 
I am so sorry you are both going through this. You have been so kind and generous to me. sending you both healing thoughts and dearly hoping she is well enough to be home very soon xxx
 
Hospital is being brilliant. They normally don't allow visitors before 5pm but they're going to make a concession and allow me in to help nurse Saoirse this afternoon. The vet is also happy to work with me on drop-dosing of Saoirse's Lantus. They are taking on board my concerns about preventing DKA as well.

If anyone's online with ketone prevention / DKA experience, if there's anything you can suggest which might be helpful to ask the hospital vets to give me to bring home for Saoirse I would very much appreciate hearing from you.

Pancreatitis I can do. I am a bit out of my depth with recovery after a procedure like this one. @Tricia & Cinco & Harvey, @Bobbie And Bubba - is there any advice you can give me on what to expect, please?

Thank you all so very, very much for all your prayers, healing thoughts, caring and support. You are all helping me to keep going. If I can sort things out then I plan to get a bit more rest. I did manage to eat a little bit last night and this morning. I know I need the oxygen mask.

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Bobbie And Bubba said:
Do you know how much longer they will keep her?
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They can keep Saoirse as long as necessary. (I can pay for the extended stay myself even if the insurance won't cover it.) Part of the reason I want her to stay a little longer is to have nursing support for Saoirse in the hope that I might be able to get a bit of rest in order to better look after Saoirse at home.

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Critter Mom said:
Hospital is being brilliant. They normally don't allow visitors before 5pm but they're going to make a concession and allow me in to help nurse Saoirse this afternoon. The vet is also happy to work with me on drop-dosing of Saoirse's Lantus. They are taking on board my concerns about preventing DKA as well.

If anyone's online with ketone prevention / DKA experience, if there's anything you can suggest which might be helpful to ask the hospital vets to give me to bring home for Saoirse I would very much appreciate hearing from you.

Pancreatitis I can do. I am a bit out of my depth with recovery after a procedure like this one. @Tricia & Cinco & Harvey, @Bobbie And Bubba - is there any advice you can give me on what to expect, please?

Thank you all so very, very much for all your prayers, healing thoughts, caring and support. You are all helping me to keep going. If I can sort things out then I plan to get a bit more rest. I did manage to eat a little bit last night and this morning. I know I need the oxygen mask.

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Mogs, Bubba's ketone occurred some time after the surgery which I understand now a surgery can bring them on. Good thing you got a ketone meter. ( I believe I read that in one of your threads) I did not have one until much later so I was very remiss testing his urine with the strips. Bubba threw moderate ketones while he was in the 200's and he was eating. But looking back now here were some signs that I missed. He started peeing oceans again and the urine looked sticky. Also he was losing weight despite eating.

Test frequently and keep in mind that with the meter the numbers are geared for humans. Ketones show up with cats on the meter at 2.4. I had to use the Novolin R insulin in adjunct to the lantus to pull his numbers down and get rid of the ketones. Hopefully it won't be an issue for you but I think it's good that you are thinking ahead but try to rest yourself so that you can get better. You and Saiorse were constantly on my mind last night in my fitful sleep. You must know how much you are loved in this forum as your threads almost blew up the board! Hugs :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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