Who is able to help Naomi? (Nomilyn) [Archive] - Page 2

gini

06-23-2003, 09:04 PM

Dear Naomi,

And now you have a "wall" of Pet Talker's around the world all crying. We are crying with great joy and relief that the surgery is over and everything sounds so positive.

We won't let up on the prayers though..........she needs to fully recover.

Please take good care of yourself and as everyone has said, get some rest now for yourself!!

Hugs from Gini and Rascal

IttyBittyKitty

06-23-2003, 09:13 PM

Yay for Bassett!!!!!! We hope for a speedy recovery!!!!

:D

Originally posted by BastetsMum
YES! Great news! bastet and I send head bumpies, smooges and nose kisses for you all!

BTW Ittybitty I did donate but don't worry about paying me back :D I thank you for reminding me :D

No! I'm a gonna pay my way! :P just tell me how :)

Cookiebaker

06-23-2003, 09:17 PM

I'm just catching up with the good news now. So glad to hear the good news that she is pulling through. I'm so happy for you!!! :)

Felicia's Mom

06-23-2003, 09:39 PM

That is great news. Hurry and get well Bassett.:)

zippy-kat

06-23-2003, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by gini
Dear Naomi,

And now you have a "wall" of Pet Talker's around the world all crying. We are crying with great joy and relief that the surgery is over and everything sounds so positive.

We won't let up on the prayers though..........she needs to fully recover.

Please take good care of yourself and as everyone has said, get some rest now for yourself!!

Hugs from Gini and Rascal

A whole-hearted AMEN!

Naomi, I am SO relieved for you and sweet Bassett. I wish you both the best. What a GOOD day!

TheAntiPam

06-23-2003, 11:03 PM

Hurray!!!!! oh Hurray Hurray!!!!!!! I'm so glad Bassett has made it though this first difficult step! C'mon Bassett, get your little tortie self on that healing road - and get ready to romp over the finish line of health and long life!!! We're praying for a night of rest for Bassett and Naomi!

Karen

06-23-2003, 11:16 PM

Yay! Glad Sir Jury was kind to Bassett, probably fell in love with that pretty tortie face, and did his best!

Now, Naomi you work on getting some rest, and Bassett, you work on getting better, and let us know when we can stop burning up the prayer lines for ya!

krazyaboutkatz

06-23-2003, 11:39 PM

:D :D :D HIP HIP HOORAY!!! :D :D :D I'm so glad to hear that her surgery went well. Prayers are on the way for a speedy recovery. Please take care Naomi.

Ally Cat's Mommy

06-24-2003, 02:19 AM

Great News!

What a testament to the power of prayer!

Bassett - receover quickly so you can go home soon!

Naomi - get some rest - you deserve it!

Best wishes

Julie & Ally
(Ally sends special get well kitten kisses to Bassett):)

Killearn Kitties

06-24-2003, 02:32 AM

This is wonderful news :D :D :D :D :D She must have known how many people accross the world were praying for her. Clever Bassett. I'm so happy for you both.
Get some rest now!

Vio&Juni

06-24-2003, 02:57 AM

YAY! Glad Basset is ok!

lynnestankard

06-24-2003, 05:02 AM

WHAT GREAT NEWS!!!!

I'm just so thrilled darling Bassett has come out of 'Sir Jury' so well - what a clever pusscat she is. Hope you managed to get a little rest Naomi - bet you were on a serious 'high' weren't you? This is just the best news to start my day!
Prayers still being said for a quick and complete recovery - {{{{HUGS}}}} across the miles Naomi - Way To Go Bassett.

Lynne

jenluckenbach

06-24-2003, 05:42 AM

Please see this thread if you sent a thank you to Mary:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29199

Randi

06-24-2003, 05:53 AM

I'm so relieved and happy for Bassett and you. This is just the greatest news!! :D :D :D Now, work on getting better sweet Bassett and you'll soon be home with your loving mom. :)

Keeping our paws and fingers crossed for your successful recovery! Get some rest, Naomi! ;)

Nosekisses and hugs from Fister, Randi & John

emily_the_spoiled

06-24-2003, 06:48 AM

Naomi,

I am so happy for you and Bassett :D :D :D

I thought of the two of you many times yesterday, hoping that everything would go well. Now you must rest up before Bassett comes home, he doesn't need you getting sick also :rolleyes:

Cheryl, Emily, and Tanner

anna_66

06-24-2003, 07:24 AM

This is great news Naomi:D

I'm so glad to hear that the sir jury went well and Bassett is doing well! Hang in there!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid67/p8bf8f1265d55567d4ee79196583b0c09/fbd97ba4.jpg

Cataholic

06-24-2003, 09:51 AM

Dear, dear Bassett,
Way to be the typical tortie, and hang in there! True the worst is over, but, you need to focus now on getting your strenght back. Good thing PT'ers around the globe are praying for you. Be strong Bassett!

Naomi- rest now, cause the recuperation is still to come!!!! What wonderfully blessed news.

Johanna

sasvermont

06-24-2003, 10:24 AM

Yea! Such terrific new Naomi. I am glad the most difficult part is over. It sounds as though she is a good little patient and will recover quickly. Fingers and paws crossed!

I shall keep the positive thoughts coming your way kiddo...... and maybe some more money, as I know the cash outlay is far from over!

Love,
SAS

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-24-2003, 10:35 AM

I was almost afraid to check this thread, but somehow I knew it was going to be good news...and it is! Yeah! Way to go Bassett! It's such a relief to hear that you weathered the sir jury so well and are on the mend. I sure hope you're awake when your mommy visits today. But otherwise rest well sweetie, you have a lot of healing to do and we want you to be able to go home as soon as possible. :D

Oh Naomi, what a relief that she did so well. Get some good rest now, and be sure let Bassett know that we all want to give her big hugs for being such a brave girl. :D

Albea

06-24-2003, 11:26 AM

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That's such good news, Naomi! I hope that very soon Bassett will be back home eating all the treats you'll give her to make up for the bad times. Prayers and positive thoughts still going your way.

HayleyRosie

06-24-2003, 01:01 PM

Naomi, Its great to hear Bassett's surgery went well. She will be in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.

Take care,

Rosemary

catlover4ever

06-24-2003, 02:58 PM

Naomi, I am new to PT, but I have been checking in on all of Bassett's threads to see that all is going well. You and Bassett have been in my thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. I know what you are going through. Get as much rest as you can because you will need it.

More prayers will be coming your way.

All my Furbabies and I are sending lots of hugs your way. :) :D :)

Nomilynn

06-24-2003, 03:02 PM

I've been to see Bassett :) She's actually doing better than I expected. When I got there, she was heavily sedated with pain meds, but when she saw me she tried to get up :) It made me feel good! She was also cold.. because she's staying really still her body temperature has dropped a bit (normal, they told me) so they bundled her all up with a blanket and some hot water bottles.. she looked so sweet :)

I am going to leave her alone tonight.. they want to start her on a new pain med IV drip, and Dr. Schiller is considering removing her chest tube (They haven't gotten any fluid off.. this is GOOD NEWS!!!!), so I'm just going to let them monitor her and get all that much done, and I will go see her a couple of times tomorrow afternoon and evening. Even though I know it helps, I figure the quieter she is, the better.. although I wish I could just sleep there with her! :)

Thanks for the prayers. I know Bassett's angels are hearing them :)

Naomi

sasvermont

06-24-2003, 03:07 PM

This is making me cry. I am so happy that Bassett girl is doing so nicely. Paws and fingers crossed dear Naomi.

gini

06-24-2003, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by sasvermont
This is making me cry. I am so happy that Bassett girl is doing so nicely. Paws and fingers crossed dear Naomi.

DITTO!! DITTO!! DITTO!

I jumped on to Pet Talk just to see if there were any updates on Bassett.

Yup - I have tears in my eyes too! Very happy tears!

Cataholic

06-24-2003, 03:47 PM

Naomi,
That is good news. Prayers still coming. Hugs to you.

bluekat

06-24-2003, 04:15 PM

I'm so glad to hear that the surgery went well! I'll be praying for a speedy recovery!:)

AmberLee

06-24-2003, 04:53 PM

Thank heavens. Such good news! The prayers and crossed fingers/paws are continuing until the white coat calls the 'all clear' though.

tatsxxx11

06-24-2003, 05:41 PM

What wonderful news, Naomi!!:) This is truly a miracle! You can rest easy tonight, knowing Bassett is being so well cared for! Prayers continue for Bassett's speedy and complete recovery!:)

Steffi N

06-24-2003, 07:28 PM

Sweet Bassett, rest easy dear brave girl. Naomi, I know you just want to cuddle up with your furbaby. I am happy the news is so good.

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-24-2003, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by Nomilynn
Even though I know it helps, I figure the quieter she is, the better.. although I wish I could just sleep there with her! :)

Just one more bit of evidence that you are the best kitty mom ever. You are thinking of her well being and putting that in front of your desire to be with her. :)

Wonderful news that she is doing so good, and she recognized you even with all the pain meds! She really is a little fighter and I have all the confidence in the world that she will be back home and better than ever real, real soon. :D

Ditto on the tears, and on the prayers continuing.....

Vermontcat

06-24-2003, 09:31 PM

It has taken me a while to catch up with reading this thread...
It is so good to hear that Bassett did well in surgery and I hope she has a speedy recovery!:)

krazyaboutkatz

06-25-2003, 12:12 AM

This is wonderful news!!!:D I'm so glad that Bassett is on the road to recovery. Prayers and positive thoughts are still on the way. Please take care.

Barbara

06-25-2003, 02:52 AM

This sounds really good. I understand that it must be hard for you not to warm her personally but I also think she has to be quiet for some time:)

We still send the best thoughts available:)

Foam

06-25-2003, 03:36 AM

Deer Bassett~
Howe are yu dooEng? I hope yu are okae! I thaut I wuld sneek online wile mom waz asleepe too tell yu good luk! Sorree mom and I cudn't help out! Wee wuld hav if wee wuld hav knone 'bout thiz thred. :(
<Paws At Signiture>
I made yu a get wel soon piktur! I hope yu like it 'cuz it came frum my hart. :)
Get well soon, pal!
Pupee Kissez!!!!
Luv-Darlin' :)

IttyBittyKitty

06-25-2003, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by gini

Yup - I have tears in my eyes too! Very happy tears!

Definitely! This is great news!

Feel the power of Pet Talk, not just the money, but the power of the love and prayers will bring Bassett back to her loving Meowmie yet!!!!!!!

kimlovescats

06-25-2003, 07:14 AM

Oh, this is such wonderful news! Bassett did so well in surgery, and is doing well in recovery.... what a BLESSING!!! Naomi, you are doing just fabulous yourself, hon! You have been through a tremendous ordeal, and have remained so strong for your baby girl. God Bless you ... now get some SLEEP!!!! :)

I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery and near future homecoming for Bassett!;)

Love, Hugs, Purrs!

HayleyRosie

06-25-2003, 08:49 AM

That is great news Naomi. I'm so glad to hear she is doing well in recovery. How long will she be staying at the hospital?

Nomilynn

06-25-2003, 01:45 PM

This isn't really an update.. I just wanted you all to know that I would be visiting Bassett late tonight. I am meeting Slick at 6pm, and we are going to visit Bassett together :) Then I'm having dinner with Nathan, seeing Bassett one more time, and THEN coming home.. I should have a more full report around 11pm.

Thank you for all the prayers. Keep em' comin'! :)

Love,
Naomi and Bassett

aly

06-25-2003, 02:40 PM

Prayers are still on the way! When will Bassett be able to go home? I miss you!

Tell Nathan and slick hi :)

lynnestankard

06-25-2003, 02:54 PM

Such marvellous news Naomi - I'm thrilled with the sound of Bassett's condition.

I'm still keeping everything crossed for this very special furlady - fingers, toes, eyes etc!

Love and {{{HUGS}}} to you both xxxx

Lynne

Lirathal

06-25-2003, 09:42 PM

Hey all,

Enjoy

Nathan,
Picture Lackie

Lirathal

06-25-2003, 09:45 PM

Hi,

Read Above

Nathan,
Picture Lackie

aly

06-25-2003, 09:49 PM

Oh Bassett girl, you are just precious! You look wide awake in the pics! I hope that means you're feeling good! Don't you worry about that cone either. Lolly is a cone head right now too!

Naomi - Hope you're still holding up :)

Nathan - Thanks for the pics :D

Prairie Purrs

06-25-2003, 09:53 PM

She looks bright-eyed and full of tortitude!:D

kimlovescats

06-25-2003, 09:57 PM

So good to see those bright, healthy eyes!!! This is just so fantastic! Poor baby looks like she got caught in a one way door!!! :eek:

Don't you worry Bassett ... you will be home soon, and get all sorts of good spoiling!!!!

Hugs to all of you!:)

gini

06-25-2003, 10:04 PM

Bless her little heart.

"MOM! What is this thing around my neck???"

Prayers will continue................

Lirathal

06-25-2003, 10:12 PM

Hey,

Enjoy

Nathan
A/V Dept.

http://24.68.88.65/cats/picture1 098.avi
http://24.68.88.65/cats/picture1 097.avi

EDIT: I'm hosting these off of my computer using IIS 5.1, these clips are about 18 megs each, so go make some coffee and hopefully it works :)

Nathan
A/V Dept.

Lirathal

06-25-2003, 10:21 PM

Hi,

At this rate I'm going to have more posts than Naomi! :P This is Doc Schiller, she used her skilled hands on Bassett!

Nate,
A/V Dept.

Nomilynn

06-25-2003, 10:34 PM

Hi everyone!

Bassett is doing SO MUCH BETTER than yesterday! As soon as she saw me she got up and walked toward me. She gave me, Nathan and Vickie (Slick) headbumpies and asked for lots of cheek scritches. She is giving a LOT of attitude.. she's not very nice to the techs or the surgeon.. she bit someone yesterday. But they aren't taking it personally - and at least she's fighting! Dr. Schiller is really happy with the progress, and she took some xrays of Bassett and is pleased with what she saw. So far - the fluid isn't accumulating like crazy. She said the xrays are hard to read right now, because she is still swollen and there are air pockets from the tube, so she said we will have to wait a bit to get a really good reading on the xrays. Bassett is also hungry.. I could tell right away that she wanted food, so Dr. Schiller said that when I'm there next (which will be tonight) to offer her some food and let her eat. She isn't using the litter box; she's piddling in her bed but I think it's because she's still very unsteady on her feet - her medicine causes that. Hopefully, the meds can be weaned off slowly over the next day or so. Dr. Schiller even said that we might be able to bring her home tomorrow night! :)

Keep praying - they are working!! She's doing great :)
Naomi

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-25-2003, 10:34 PM

Oh Nathan, thank you sooo much for the pics. It's so good to see Bassett awake and looking so alert. She looks wonderful, and if we didn't know better, we could be fooled into thinking she just had something minor wrong with her - like Miley's hot spots or something - and that's why she has the cone on.

Unfortunately it says it's going to take about an hour to download just one of the videos, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow at work where I have DSL. :(

She really looks good, and I know she'll be back home in no time. I wanted to reach through the screen to give the Doc a hug for doing such a good job on sweet Bassett. :)

krazyaboutkatz

06-25-2003, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the great pics Nathan. I'm so glad that Bassett is doing so well. :D

rg_girlca

06-26-2003, 12:03 AM

Here are the tears again. Gosh it was so great to see Bassett so alert and to read that she is doing much better. YOU GO GIRL.
Bless Doctor Schiller for taking such good care of Bassett.
Prayers still on the way.
Oh Naomi, I am just so elated for you.

Lirathal

06-26-2003, 12:30 AM

A/V Dept. has been busy, enjoy

Nathan
A/V Dept.

Lirathal

06-26-2003, 12:31 AM

again

Lirathal

06-26-2003, 12:32 AM

How ... fitting?

Nathan
A/V Dept.

Lirathal

06-26-2003, 12:34 AM

oh yeah ... that feels good

Nathan
A/V Dept.

Lirathal

06-26-2003, 12:36 AM

The A/V Dept. gets appreciation.

Nomilynn

06-26-2003, 12:54 AM

We went back to visit Bassett after dinner. This time we were able to visit with her in our own little room. She was much happier. They had taken out her IV and removed her cone, and she was moving around quite nicely. She even jumped up onto the couch and down again a couple of times.. it hurt ME so bad but I think she was ok!

She bit the tech so bad yesterday that the poor tech had to go to the clinic!!! Bassett put her on antibiotics (just as a precaution, but still!!!).. that is why she has the "CAUTION" tag on her kennel :) Hehehe.... what a little meanie!!!

I will try to give everyone a new update tomorrow. I might be bringing her home tomorrow night.. it depends though. I don't know that I feel comfortable with her acting the way she is right now. I don't have a problem giving her any subcutaneous fluids or any shots of pain meds, but she is still quite unsteady on her feet and I don't want her to fall and hurt herself.

Anyway, check in tomorrow night for a new update :)

G'night!
Naomi

NoahsMommy

06-26-2003, 01:25 AM

That is the best news all day Naomi!!! Thanks so much for the pictures, she looks amazing! :)

Vio&Juni

06-26-2003, 02:20 AM

YEEEEPEEEEE!!!!

Basset looks great!

Killearn Kitties

06-26-2003, 03:35 AM

This is just the best news. Bassett looks absolutely wonderful. I think that photographer has a future. ;)

Barbara

06-26-2003, 03:57 AM

Bassett we are so happy you are back to tortietude again and know how to put your servants in their place:D

I wouldn't have thought it's possible after a surgery like this. Ok you may have used one of your nine lives but the other seem to be stable and strong. Way to go.

:D :D :D

anna_66

06-26-2003, 04:40 AM

I'm so glad to see & hear that Bassett is doing so well:D The pictures of her were wonderful (like the "caution" pic;) ) and the videos (the one I've watched so far) are terrific, I felt like I was there!
Too bad she bit the tech (but hey wouldn't you want to too:p ). I hope she gets to come home with you very soon!

ChrisH

06-26-2003, 05:02 AM

Awww, thanks for the pictures!:) It is great to see her, especially as she looks so good (love those big eyes :D)

Continuing the prayers and positive thoughts.:)

:D :D :D

Cataholic

06-26-2003, 07:29 AM

Dear A/V department,
Thank you very much for the pics, and videos...it felt like we were there. Prolly a good thing that we weren't, as I don't know if the clinic could hold all of us.

Bassett, way to bite people! Keep getting better and better, and soon, you will have Mommy and Nathan all to yourself.

Good luck, still praying!!!

Steffi N

06-26-2003, 08:07 AM

I'm happy that Bassett is doing so well. You go girl!
The pictures are wonderful. :) Thank you A/V Dept.
Gentle pets coming your way. You'll be home soon, Bassett.

Couldn't see the videos. RealPlayer does come up but no pictures. Will try again. Maybe I need to update.

HayleyRosie

06-26-2003, 08:10 AM

I'm so glad to hear Bassett is doing well. She looks great in the pictures. Thanks for posting them.

kittens

06-26-2003, 08:29 AM

she is in pain Im sure, and is scared by all this, so she took it out ont he vet tech and BIT her! poor kitty! that last pic, her eyes really look scared. I bet she's wondering, hey what have they done to me?"caution...cat with attitude "!

any chance we can see a pic of the incision? that maybe be gross but...

get well soon Bassett!

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-26-2003, 09:44 AM

Oh Bassett, I'm so glad to see you haven't lost your tortie-tude through all of this. :D But you really must be nice to the vet people. They are doing their best to make sure you're ok. We'll have to wait for an official weigh-in on the subject from Neko1, but I think the vet techs would be glad that you're so feisty because that means you're feeling much better - although I'm sure they wish you weren't quite so feisty. :D

She really looks good, and it's great news that she may be able to come home, but I can understand your concerns, Naomi. It's best that she be where she will get the best care until she's totally ready to come home, and you're totally comfortable with doing all that's necessary for her.

Thanks again A/V Dept. :D Keep up the great work, because we will definitely want to see more pics and videos as Bassett heals. :D

slick

06-26-2003, 11:27 AM

Was good to see Naomi and Nate again and I felt quite privileged to get a head-bumpie from Bassett. She's a very pretty kitty and is better looking in person. Thanks for the videos and pics Nate. They're great!

Note to self: wear different clothes when on camera :eek: (it was hot yesterday)

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-26-2003, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by slick
Note to self: wear different clothes when on camera :eek: (it was hot yesterday)

Not to worry, Slick, you looked great, and did a great job of presenting the thank you's. I would never have been able to do that without breaking down in tears after about the first few words. :rolleyes: :D

I'm glad you were able to be there to give support to Naomi. :D

kimlovescats

06-26-2003, 11:38 AM

Hi sweet angel!!! You sure do look great!!! I am soooooooo happy that you are feeling better, and doing so well! I don't blame you for feeling a bit crabby, but the techs are just trying to get you home soon, sweet girl! ;)

We love you so much, you stay strong sweetheart!!!

Hugs to Naomi and Nathan too!!!!:D

momoffuzzyfaces

06-26-2003, 12:35 PM

deer bassett, dis is moff's youngest cat boy, chester. i m sending dis because mawmee can't c so good right now. she all teary after seeing ur sweet face in da picture. we've all had paws crossed for u and mawmee talks to 'da big guy' about u lots. we r all glad ur sir-jury is all ober and u r doing so well. my brovers, leonardo, luke, and i all send u get well head bumpies.
ur friend
chester:D

RICHARD

06-26-2003, 12:53 PM

never had any doubts!!!!!

:)

get well and go home soon...

everyone knows hospital food sucks!!!:eek:

....at least at the hospital where I work.......

Cincy'sMom

06-26-2003, 03:50 PM

So great to see Bassett up and around!!! Thanks, Nate for the pics!!!

Kirsten

06-26-2003, 04:43 PM

Ahhh, these are the best news I've heard for weeks! :) :) :)

Makes me so happy to see Bassett looking so good in these pics and videos, it's wonderful news that she's recovering so well! :)

Hope she can soon be home with you, Naomi! :)

Kirsten

carole

06-26-2003, 07:16 PM

Its great to see and hear bassett is doing so well, its so hard when our furbabies are hurt, as with young children, you cant tell them why they hurt or why you had to do this. poor bassett she looks so bewildered in some pics, but DONT WORRY bassett all with be good soon and you will be home with your mummy and much much happier, and Lexie says those cones arent so bad , u get used to them after a while and if you are really really good mum will take it off now and then.:) ;)

Felicia's Mom

06-26-2003, 09:31 PM

Bassett looks like she is doing good. Thanks for the pictures.

Nomilynn

06-27-2003, 01:28 AM

Another update...

First I will address some of the comments so far... I don't think Bassett was scared so much as she was sedated from medication.. hehe.. her personality didn't come across as scared or upset. She was just a bit wobbly from her pain meds and also she was very tired.. she endured a lot! But I went to see her again today, and she looks almost 100% back to normal. She was PURRING!! and giving me lots of headbumps. If it weren't for the fact that she's got an incision and she is in a hospital, she would seem perfectly normal! :)

When she bit the tech, it was the morning after the surgery, she wasn't feeling good and she was very sedated. She may not have known what she was doing. Since she's been on different meds, she's growled, but not tried to bite anyone. Everyone, though, just loves her. They call her a "hoot" because she's so feisty :) I think her drive to fight back is a very good indication on how she will FULLY recover! :)

Now.. the update :) I could have brought her home today, but I decided to leave her for one more night. As nice as it would have been to have her home, she has only been off her IV fluids one day and I want to make sure she's totally ok before she comes home. I also want to make sure she's using her litter box again properly.. she had been messing the bed because she was tired/weak/sedated. Dr. Schiller said she used her litter box today, so this is a very good sign! :) So, I will be bringing her home tomorrow night! I will be able to stay with her all night, and make sure she's ok. I pick her up around 6:30pm. So, I will be able to give you an "at home" update tomorrow :)

Thank you all for your prayers.. she's doing great :)

Naomi

anna_66

06-27-2003, 06:05 AM

This is all very good to hear! I'm glad sweet Bassett is a real trooper & will be going home soon:D

lynnestankard

06-27-2003, 06:58 AM

Wonderful news Naomi - she sounds as though she's through the hardest bit now - and PURRING too!! Way to Go Bassett - the bestest furgirl!!:D :D

Lynne

Barbara

06-27-2003, 07:29 AM

This is really great news:) :D
Bassett, you rock!!!

Steffi N

06-27-2003, 08:11 AM

Bassett is PURRING!!!
Naomi, I am so happy that you soon will be taking your girl home.
:) :) :)
She sounds like she is well on the way to a full recovery.

aguu

06-27-2003, 08:14 AM

This is just the best news!!!
I am so happy to see those gorgeous golden eyes full of spark! Have a wonderful weekend together!

HayleyRosie

06-27-2003, 09:06 AM

That is great news Naomi! I can't wait for the "at home" update and some new pictures.

gini

06-27-2003, 09:32 AM

Naomi, the news that she is getting better each day is so heart warming for all of us. Thank you for the updates and pictures. As you can see, Pet Talkers from around the world are keeping tabs on your girl too.

I think it was wise to keep her under the vet's care for another day.....her surgery was major and she probably isn't feeling that great just yet.

Purring for you......it must have been the sweetest sound to your ears.

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-27-2003, 10:49 AM

:D :D :D
Best news I've had today! :D

slick

06-27-2003, 11:14 AM

Wonderful news Naomi!! Please have a safe trip home and give Bassett a kiss from me.

Cataholic

06-27-2003, 12:41 PM

The purr that sounded around the world......

Kirsten

06-27-2003, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Cataholic
The purr that sounded around the world......

Oh yes, it really does!!! :) :) :)

That is wonderful news! Bassett, you're such a brave little fighter, and your purring must have made your mommy soo happy! You're such a good girl, and you have the best mommy a kitty can have! :)

Kirsten

catland

06-27-2003, 04:48 PM

:D :D :D :D

momoffuzzyfaces

06-27-2003, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Cataholic
The purr that sounded around the world...... ... and brought lots of teary eyes and grins with it.:D

moosmom

06-27-2003, 07:12 PM

This is the first chance I've had to catch up on this thread and I am sobbing uncontrollably!!!

Thank you God for pulling little Bassett through such a difficult time. I guess lighting candles at your house DOES work afterall.

Naomi, you must be so relieved that it's finally over. Please take care of yourself, get some rest and know that you have MANY people here who love you.

I'll PM you with my phone number if you feel like talking.

Give lil Bassett a big smooch from me and my kids and one for yourself for being such a strong, loving mama.

I KNEW there was a reason tortie's had tudes. That's a GOOD thing!!

[[[[[[[[[hugs]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

NoahsMommy

06-27-2003, 07:33 PM

Yay!! Bassett is coming home tonight!! Can't wait to hear how she was coming home, I bet she's so relieved to have all that over with. You too, Naomi. :)

krazyaboutkatz

06-27-2003, 11:50 PM

Naomi, this is wonderful news!!! :D I'm so glad to hear that she's doing so well and that she's coming home too. :)

Ally Cat's Mommy

06-28-2003, 12:43 AM

Great news!

Praying things go smoothly over the weekend, and precious Bassett continues to recover!

Ally sends special happy Kitten Kisses!

Julie:D

Nomilynn

06-28-2003, 11:18 AM

Bassett is home :) So far, she hasn't come out from under the bed. I may call the clinic this afternoon if there is still no change.. I want to bring her out and force feed her water if I have to, but I don't want to hurt her. Last night her breathing was bad but it was because it's really hot and humid here. Now it's calmed down and she looks better. I hope she comes out from under the bed though :( It makes me sad that she won't come out, but I think she might be in pain. They didn't have me bring home any pain meds, so I'm wondering if she feels it at all. I will keep monitoring her, and see how it goes. I don't want to stress her out, so I'll just play the waiting game for a bit.

Please keep praying though.. and thank you again!
Naomi

PS - the total in donations when I left the clinic yesterday was $2156.17.. WOW!!!!! :D:D I paid another $300 on it, and there is still a balance of either 17 or 1800.. I can't quite remember. Thankfully, Dr. Shiller's estimate was much higher than she thought it would be, so I'm not nearly as stressed out now. However, I still would not have been able to do it without you guys.. you are the best! :)

Naomi

Cataholic

06-28-2003, 12:20 PM

Welcome home, sweet Bassett. Naomi, I think hiding under the bed is normal..she has been through alot, and may need the security that gives her. Is her food/water and litter close by? If not, I might move some in there......good luck.

Steffi N

06-28-2003, 12:41 PM

Welcome Home Sweet Bassett
I hope you get a good rest and then come out and join your family. You have been a very brave girl. Gentle pets and cuddles for you. I am very proud of what we Pet Talkers have done to help you.

Naomi, what Cataholic is saying makes good sense. Bassett may need to be by herself for a while any to lay low so that she can heal. I am surprised that the clinic didn't send you home with any pain medication. Take care and try to get some rest yourself.

gini

06-28-2003, 12:54 PM

Naomi, it must be so nice to have Bassett back home with you.

And I am sure you are watching her every move.

But even under normal circumstances, whenever kitties are not feeling well, they like to be by themselves.

After what Bassett has been through, I bet she just wants to be left alone for a few days. I wouldn't worry too much, just watch her.

And......maybe you might enjoy the same quiet time - you have been through a lot......and may need to rest some too.

I too, am very proud that all of us could help you and Bassett.

I hope that there will be even more donations to help out.

IttyBittyKitty

06-28-2003, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Nomilynn
Bassett is home :) So far, she hasn't come out from under the bed. I may call the clinic this afternoon if there is still no change.. I want to bring her out and force feed her water if I have to, but I don't want to hurt her. Last night her breathing was bad but it was because it's really hot and humid here. Now it's calmed down and she looks better. I hope she comes out from under the bed though :( It makes me sad that she won't come out, but I think she might be in pain. They didn't have me bring home any pain meds, so I'm wondering if she feels it at all. I will keep monitoring her, and see how it goes. I don't want to stress her out, so I'll just play the waiting game for a bit.

Please keep praying though.. and thank you again!
Naomi

PS - the total in donations when I left the clinic yesterday was $2156.17.. WOW!!!!! :D:D I paid another $300 on it, and there is still a balance of either 17 or 1800.. I can't quite remember. Thankfully, Dr. Shiller's estimate was much higher than she thought it would be, so I'm not nearly as stressed out now. However, I still would not have been able to do it without you guys.. you are the best! :)

Naomi

Wow! Great news! Don't worry about little Bassett, she's probably a little frightened from her big experience with the White Coats. She'll be out for some cuddles and head bumpies in no time!

aly

06-28-2003, 09:18 PM

Naomi,

Are you home home, or home at your friend's house? Maybe she'll feel better once she gets to her own home?

Felicia's Mom

06-28-2003, 09:21 PM

It is so good to have Bassett home.:)

kimlovescats

06-28-2003, 09:34 PM

Welcome home, Bassett!!! Naomi, she will be just fine ... she just needs some time alone for a while! I know it is very worrysome to have her there, but each day will get a bit easier! Prayers still coming your way though!

Hugs!:)

rg_girlca

06-28-2003, 09:36 PM

Oh welcome home dear sweet Bassett. Get plenty of rest and get stronger as each day goes by. My prayers are with you sweetheart.
Naomi, consider what Cataholic suggested as it is a very good idea and I know it is easy for me to say, that you also get a much needed rest.

Gosh the total amount of donations is fantastic.

carole

06-28-2003, 10:04 PM

sorry to hear bassett is feeling insecure, im sure she will take a little time to re-adjust, hopefully thats all it is, she has been through a pretty big ordeal, im very suprised to hear you were not given any pain meds to take home, i know with my lexie she had been given an injection of time released pain relief which lasted for 3 days, but this was specifically mentioned to me, i would querie this if i were you,as bassett has been through a much more serious operation than my lexie, so im certain she would need some further pain relief.
Well anyhow good luck naomi and try not to worry too much, just give her a little time .:)

wolf_Q

06-28-2003, 10:36 PM

Glad to see the pics of Bassett---and to hear she's home!! Hope she starts feeling better soon! :D

Kirsten

06-29-2003, 02:27 PM

Good she's home, and - like the others have said - I think it's a normal reaction to hide after all she's been through. I hope she will feel much better and come out from under the bed soon!

Kirsten

NoahsMommy

06-29-2003, 02:31 PM

Awww, poor baby Bassett....I bet she just needs some time to herself. You know how we girls are after something like that..."just leave me alone!" ;)

Is she doing any better today Naomi?

If you can, give her some chin skritches for me.

rg_girlca

06-29-2003, 10:52 PM

Has anyone heard how Bassett is doing today???

HayleyRosie

06-30-2003, 06:13 AM

So glad to hear Bassett is home.

bluekat

06-30-2003, 09:29 AM

I'm so glad to hear Bassett is home. I hope Bassett feels better soon, and hope she comes out from under the bed!:)

lynnestankard

06-30-2003, 02:02 PM

Bit late here - but I'm so pleased Bassett is home! :D :D

Hope things are going well Naomi and she's decided to crawl from under the bed! :eek:

I reckon she's just having a bit of quiet recovery - I usually howl like a baby when I come home from hospital - most nurses I know say it's some sort of reaction - so I bet our best furgirl is feeliing the same :)

Very gently nosekissies to our lovely Bassett and hugs to her Meowmie too {{{HUGS}}}.

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers and my Monday
night candle is burning brightly xxx

Lynne

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

06-30-2003, 02:08 PM

Yippeee!!! I'm so glad the hear that Bassett is home!!! Like others have said, she probably just needs the re-assurance of hiding under the bed. The poor thing has been through so much... I sure hope she continues to do well. :D

And it really is wonderful to be part of such a generous community. I can't believe the total that was donated. And to think that 99.9% of us have never met Naomi - and probably never will. Speaks volumes for the type of people we have here, and probably why so many of us love coming here and hanging out with all the rest of you. :D

lynnestankard

06-30-2003, 02:23 PM

Oh thanks Debbie you reminded me - I think the total contributed is amazing - Pet Talkers are THE BEST:D

Lynne

RICHARD

06-30-2003, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by Nomilynn
Bassett is home :) So far, she hasn't come out from under the bed.

poor baby.....

well if my mom took me to some strange place and let some strangers root around in MY thorax, i'd be a bit miffed too;)

glad to hear she's home and doing better....

Rottieluver45

06-30-2003, 03:42 PM

YAY! I`m glad to here she`s home! I hope she feels better soon!

slick

06-30-2003, 04:41 PM

Well, the worst is over now and you can concentrate on recovery. Poor little girl, you probably just need some quiet time to yourself since you've been through so much. Kisses to you and hugs to your meowmie. Thanks again for the head-bumpies.

aly

06-30-2003, 05:16 PM

Anyone heard from Naomi or Nathan lately? She's not been on AIM so I don't know if she's back to her house yet even. I hope everying is okay :(

rg_girlca

06-30-2003, 06:15 PM

I was wondering the same thing Aly, since Naomi hasn't posted any updates since June 28th at 5:18p.m.
Please Dear God, let everything be alright.

Steffi N

06-30-2003, 06:53 PM

I am worried too.

NoahsMommy

06-30-2003, 07:38 PM

Gosh, I've been thinking about her a lot too. Naomi?? Is everything OK??

aly

06-30-2003, 07:51 PM

slick - you have Naomi's phone number, right? Have you spoken to her recently?

Nomilynn

06-30-2003, 07:53 PM

Sorry about the "absence" :o

After Bassett got home her breathing wasn't very good, but the heat here has been almost unbearable. It was the humidity that was the killer.. it was just awful. Even sitting still was a chore. Then, yesterday, it was really bad so I made an appointment to have Bassett checked again.. so no, I'm not at home yet. I'm STILL at my friends house, but I'm leaving today and going to stay at Nate's... it's getting pretty crowded at my friend's place :)

Anyway, I took her in today, and they took 95cc of fluid off, BUT.. good news.. it was NOT chyle! It was like the bloody fluid that weeps from a wound.. which apparently is quite common after a huge surgery like this. She is being given prednisone for the inflammation and hopefully when that goes down, the weeping will stop and her pain will go away.. it may not even be pain so much as discomfort. She's moving around quite normally. Also, Bassett is anemic, so I'm giving her something for that.. which is by injection! I was a bit nervous, and it made my knees go a bit wobbly, but I did very well, as she didn't flinch or anything! I guess all that practice on myself with the insulin syringes has been for some benefit! :p

Again, sorry for this delay, but I've been quite preoccupied by Bassett and her new complications, which THANK GOD are not serious!!! (:D) and hopefully, tonight, I can just have a really nice LOOOOOOOOOONNNGG sleep :)

I'll do my best at updating more frequently from now on :)

Naomi

aly

06-30-2003, 08:00 PM

Dont you worry! We're just glad you and Bassett are okay!

jenluckenbach

06-30-2003, 08:08 PM

WHEW!!!!!!

I was so worried I PM'd slick. (I bet she got a lot of them, poor girl)

Glad everything is looking normal.:)

anna_66

06-30-2003, 08:15 PM

Glad to hear that the checkup went fine & Bassett is doing good.
Take the much needed looooong sleep;)

Steffi N

06-30-2003, 08:45 PM

Thank you for the update, Naomi, I'm relieved to hear that Bassett is just suffering from common postoperative problems. Is the anemia temporary too? (I hope so). She was so good to be cooperative during the injection.
Please try to get that long needed sleep tonight. :)

rg_girlca

06-30-2003, 09:26 PM

WHEW is right. No need to apologize Naomi, it's understandable with what you and Bassett have been going through these past few days., but dang girl, you had us worried. :eek: :D
I'm so glad to hear that what Bassett is going through is normal and congratulations on being brave enough to give her the dreaded needle and you did a great job.
Prayers still on the way for a speedy recovery.

krazyaboutkatz

06-30-2003, 10:14 PM

Naomi, I'm so glad to hear that Bassett is doing well. Thanks for the update. :D

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 12:10 AM

Taken today, June 30th. The A/V Department gives a couple of scratches for a welcome home. Feels much better than that cone I bet.

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 12:11 AM

The bruising has gone down and the redness has subsided.

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 12:12 AM

The A/V Department gets the "evil-eye" from yet another woman :p

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 12:13 AM

After a long day of recouperating and out doing herself, time for a nap! :)

Regards,
A/V Dept.

rg_girlca

07-01-2003, 12:20 AM

AWWWWW great pictures. I just love the first one where Bassett is getting scritchies.
Bassett, you just keep on healing up nicely girl and continue getting better. Bless you dear sweet Bassett, keep on being strong.

gini

07-01-2003, 12:32 AM

All I can think of is "oh, look how pretty Bassett is"

Bless her heart! Let's just hope that each day is a giant leap in progress to perfect health.

Hugs all around and thanks to the A/V Department.

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 01:18 AM

http://24.84.99.229/cats/drink.wmv

had to remove audio and downgrade quality in consideration of the dial-up peeps. It's streaming video now, so it should be a nicer download.

Enjoy
A/V Dept.

NoahsMommy

07-01-2003, 01:19 AM

Its so great to see her like this! She's not hiding and is enjoying her love sessions....yay!!! :) She's looking so good! Keep up the good work, Naomi and Nate.

EDIT: That movie was so great! I thought she looked like she was feeling better in those pictures, but that was amazing!! Playing with water, perched over the sink, ON her incision??? That's awesome!!!! :) :D :) :D THANK YOU GOD!!!

Killearn Kitties

07-01-2003, 02:56 AM

Aww she is absolutely beautiful. Hope she just keeps getting better and better.

Barbara

07-01-2003, 03:59 AM

I also started to be worried but it really was a huge surgery so nobody could expect it to just heal- it will take time for sure.
Bassett looks as if she knows she has gone through a lot but she is still full of confidence and love. I have noticed that too with cats -they trust you even if they cannot really understand what's happening.

It's so moving to see her. Bassett we love you. Get better soon:)

ChrisH

07-01-2003, 05:55 AM

What great pictures! and video too!!:) It is really wonderful to see Bassett looking so good! Thanks Nathan:D and loads of thanks for also thinking of us dial-up peeps when you posted it!:D :D

Chris

IttyBittyKitty

07-01-2003, 06:20 AM

Thank for the pics ... good to see cute little Bassett doing well. Good news about the fluid not being chyle ... that is what we've been waiting to hear! Keep the good news coming!

anna_66

07-01-2003, 06:24 AM

I too thought it was amazing her laying on her incision like that:) She seems to be feeling a little better, hope this continues!

Thanks A/V Dept;)

lynnestankard

07-01-2003, 07:25 AM

What great videos Nate..........er..........A/V Dept :D :D What with all the lovely photos of Bassett too - you're doing a great job - and much appreciated too!

Glad to hear the fluid wasn't serious - she's looking so good isn't she Naomi?

(Message from Dan:-
To the beautiful Bassett - I'm glad you're drinking your water properly - it's the only way to enjoy a good drink!:D :eek: Luff Dan xxx)

Lynne

Cataholic

07-01-2003, 07:45 AM

I cannot get over the recovery! To see her drinking from the sink (despite an incredibly 'busy' counter..he he) is amazing. She looks great, just great.

Thanks so much for the update, Naomi. We all know you are preoccupied, it was just worrisome for us other folk. A/V Dept..you sure do a great job!!!

Hugs to all of you.

ScantyNebula

07-01-2003, 09:21 AM

WOW! I just couldnt help but smile when I saw Bassett ... she looks like she's doing just fine, she's a strong girl :D Keep it up Bassett :D

krazyaboutkatz

07-01-2003, 11:21 AM

Bassett looks great. :D Thanks for the great pics and video Nate. :)

momoffuzzyfaces

07-01-2003, 11:39 AM

So wonderful to see Bassett's pictures. The one of her napping makes me want to give her a kiss on her sweet little head. Will you give her one for me? Prayers still going until she is completely well.

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

07-01-2003, 01:50 PM

Wow, wonderful pics and video! She is doing so good it's hard to believe she just had major surgery! Is that incision on her side the only one?! :eek: Seems so small for everything they had to do in there.

But the good news is she's home and doing better than ever. :D

Logan

07-01-2003, 02:04 PM

Bless her sweet heart. She's getting better!! YEAH!!!! :D Thoughts and prayers are with you both, Naomi and Bassett!!!

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Cataholic
I cannot get over the recovery! To see her drinking from the sink (despite an incredibly 'busy' counter..he he) is amazing. She looks great, just great.

Ok.. Johanna... we ALL know that the counter of the traveller is ALWAYS busier than the counter in one's own home!!!! Hehehe :D:D Besides.. she had the toilet as a step up ;)

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Is that incision on her side the only one?! Seems so small for everything they had to do in there.

Bassett's incision runs from between her front legs down to about where a belly button would be. I'm not sure what you saw or what picture you are referring to, but I don't know that I've been able to get a good pic of the whole scar. I refused to take a pic at first.. it was very purple and bright red with bruising and swelling. If I can get a pic now, though, I will try :) it has really calmed down.

I'm heading to a hotel tomorrow night. I just don't want to keep the kitties confined to one bedroom. I'm getting a room with a fridge (read: lots of treats and wet food for the kitties!!!) and air conditioning, which will make things more comfortable for all of us. I have one last appointment on Friday morning, so I'm hoping that I won't have to go back again.. but so far, things are looking good :)

More updates to come. I won't have internet at the hotel so maybe Nathan will be a middle man for me :)

Naomi

pinkelbows

07-01-2003, 02:46 PM

I will do what I can!

PayItForward

07-01-2003, 03:13 PM

I'm so happy that Bassett is up and about. She looks happy to be out of the vets :D

Hopeing Bassett keeps improveing.

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 03:25 PM

The girls needed some sleep so away they went. I'm quite certain that when the picture is viewed by Nomi, I'll be dead, so thanks for all the kind words, send flowers to the funeral.

Just kidding! Naomi said I could post it. They are laying in my waterbed and Bassett is laying on her incision.

Enjoy,
A/V Dept.

aly

07-01-2003, 03:55 PM

What a sweet pic! Bassett looks so content with mommy!

Naomi - COOOOOOOOME HOME SOON! I'm dying here without my fellow diabetic, reality show junkie, cake and dragon lovin friend!

PayItForward

07-01-2003, 03:56 PM

Soooo Sweet. They both looked wiped out. Make sure you look after our favourite girls. ;)

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 04:25 PM

For those who have asked here are some pictures of Bassett's tummy. It's a little dark, but I had to act quickly while the chance was availble.

Lirathal

07-01-2003, 04:27 PM

and another

A/V Dept.

gini

07-01-2003, 04:41 PM

I am sitting here with huge tears in my eyes.

Bless her heart.........what a major incision.

I would hide under the bed too, if that was my incision.

I will continue to pray for her complete recovery!

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

07-01-2003, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Lirathal
The bruising has gone down and the redness has subsided.

This is the picture I was referring to. I see that what I was looking at was not the incision at all!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Poor sweet Bassett! Like Gini said, I would hide under the bed too if I had an incision like that!!!

And the pic of the girls sleeping is so sweet.

Thanks so much A/V Department. ;) :D

anna_66

07-01-2003, 06:20 PM

And that incision....wow, it's huge:eek: I had no idea that it would be so large. But it does look like it's healing good:)

AmberLee

07-01-2003, 06:44 PM

Ahhh! The girls look so sweet together. So glad that Bassett is healing nicely. What a relief.

krazyaboutkatz

07-01-2003, 11:59 PM

Naomi and Bassett look so relaxed and happy together. :D I'm also glad to see that Bassett's incision is healing well too. :)

IttyBittyKitty

07-02-2003, 06:06 AM

*faints!*

I love that pic of Naomi and Bassett together ... soooo sweet! Great to see the two of them so relaxed and happy.

HayleyRosie

07-02-2003, 06:11 AM

The picture of Naomi and Bassett is very sweet. They look very relaxed. Its the first time I saw a picture of Naomi. Its nice to be able to put a face with the name.

So happy to hear Bassett is doing well. You are still in my thoughts and prayers, Bassett. Hayley and Mandy send lots of headbumps to you and your mommy.

Cataholic

07-02-2003, 07:03 AM

OMG! That incision is so significant! Bassett, my heart aches for you all over again. You poor little RECOVERING kitty girl!!! No wonder you are sleepy, and hiding. Don't forget, we love you for who you are, NOT for what you look like! Besides, you WILL be tummy-beautiful in short order, I know it.

Naomi, good on you (had to steal the Euro-phrase, he he) to take a hotel room. That should be nice for the two of you.

A/V Dept, keep up the good work...it means so much to us to 'see' the facts, too.

slick

07-02-2003, 11:23 AM

Wow, just got into work and read all the updates. So glad Bassett is healing nicely and that the breathing was not a serious issue. Love the pic on the waterbed! Thanks for all the pictures Nate, but I was not able to get to the movie - Page not Found. Will try again later.

Hugs to you all and kisses to the furbabies.
luv

lynnestankard

07-02-2003, 01:08 PM

Aggghhhhh!!

Poor Bassett Baby - that sure is one serious incision. No wonder you're tryng to hide under beds! Take good care sweetie-pie - lots of nose kissies from this side of the 'pond' xxxxx

Lovely pic., of you Naomi with the bestest girl!! (Thanks Nate!)

Lynne

Lirathal

07-02-2003, 03:17 PM

Hey,

Thanks for the reminder slick. Because I'm hosting the videos from my laptop it moves around quite a bit. From now until the Friday at around 6pm PST, the videos can be reached here:

http://24.68.88.65/Bassett/index.htm

I'll be adding more and I'll update as we go

Regards,
A/V Dept.

Kirsten

07-02-2003, 03:27 PM

Thanks for all the updates, videos and pictures, Lirathal!

I'm glad to see Bassett seems to make a good recovery and is doing fine! :) The incision looks so BIG!!!

Kirsten

slick

07-02-2003, 03:50 PM

Very cute video!! Thanks Nate and BTW - was that a beer mug I spotted on the counter.....hmmmmmm......a well deserved treat for both of you I'm sure!

rg_girlca

07-02-2003, 05:45 PM

OMG I never realized the incision was soooooo long, but as others had said, it looks like it is healing up very nicely.

It was good to see you Naomi taking a much needed rest and with Bassett lying on you the way she is, is just priceless.

Keep on getting better dear sweet Bassett. What a trooper you are girl.

Felicia's Mom

07-02-2003, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the updates.:)

lovemyshiba

07-03-2003, 12:56 PM

OUCH!!!
Bassett sure is a brave girl, what a huge incision!!!
I'm glad to hear she is recovering with help from her skin parents!!

kimlovescats

07-04-2003, 12:39 AM

Oh, it made me feel soooooooo wonderful to know that we here at PT had a part of helping this precious baby girl get better! I love the picture of her drinking from the sink faucet... she just looks SO good! I just wanted to reach through the computer and pet her and give her big (gentle) hugs!!!

WE LOVE YOU BASSETT!!!

P.S....

I'm waiting for the BIG video to download now! ;)

kimlovescats

07-04-2003, 12:45 AM

Oh.... what a nice PT Thank you video!!! Now... tell me each of the 3 ladies pictured in it, PLEASE!!!:D

Lirathal

07-04-2003, 09:58 AM

The three ladies that you see in the video are (from left to right) Slick, Nomilynn, and The Hospital Administrator (I forget her name at the moment).

Well I was at the hotel last night with Naomi and the kids, and we were watching TLC (they have a really cool CSI program on there!) anyway... we were watching TV and Bassett came and layed down between my knees which isn't unusal for Bassett to do. I started scratching her side where she was shaved and she seemed to like it. Then the coolest thing happened, it made me feel so priviledged, she tried rolling over on to her back so I could scratch her tummy, but she couldn't quite do it so I helped her. So I sat there for a half hour or so scratching her tummy, around the incision, all over where she was shaved. And I'll tell ya, if I cat could roll her eyes in to the back of her head saying "ohhhh ya ... right there" she was doing it.

Unfortunatley for me I forgot my digital camera at home, luckily Naomi had hers and got some pictures. I'm sure those will get scanned and uploaded soon enough. Shes doing fine, and recovering well. She scared me a little last night, she caught a stich while moving around and started to breathe really fast and howl, I thought something really bad happened, until Naomi moved her and asked what was wrong. Phew! ... Anyway, the A/V Dept. feels very priviledged to have been trustworthy enough to be the only one to scratch Bassett's belly (so far :P).

Regards,
A/V Dept.

Barbara

07-04-2003, 10:05 AM

That sounds wonderful:) :D

Way to go Bassett!

gini

07-04-2003, 10:12 AM

Doesn't this just warm your heart? Such good news for a change on our Bassett!

IttyBittyKitty

07-04-2003, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by gini
Doesn't this just warm your heart? Such good news for a change on our Bassett!

Sure does ...! It is a privelige to be able to scratch a kitty's belly at the best of times ... :) Bassett obviously thinks very highly of you, Lirathal!

slick

07-04-2003, 02:00 PM

AWWWWW please give that belly a scratch for me too! I'm sure the fur is probably starting to grow by now and maybe it's itchy. I can just picture her now.......:D :D

Thanks for the continuous updates. When does Bassett go home to the Island?

Steffi N

07-04-2003, 02:19 PM

Naomi, that picture of you and Bassett is so sweet. Bassett, you are amazing me that you are recovering so quickly with an incision like that. Thank you AV and Belly Rub Dept.
I am away this weekend and am looking forward to watching the videos when I get home.

ScantyNebula

07-04-2003, 06:55 PM

Bassett is our little trooper. :D I love the pic of Naomi and Basset :) I am so so glad things turned out for the better!

gini

07-04-2003, 10:51 PM

How many of us have a picture as sweet as Naomi and Bassett?

I have been in that position, with a kitty on my tummy, sound asleep. However, I have no pictures as proof, just some wonderful memories.

I really love all animals, but in my book, there just isn't quite anything as special as a cat!

smokey the elder

07-05-2003, 09:18 AM

I'm so glad Bassett is recovering well. Boy, she's going to have one impressive scar! I bet it itches.

Nomilynn

07-05-2003, 06:13 PM

Hi everyone! We finally made it home this afternoon. I still have a lot of unpacking to do but my own bed looks SOOO comfy right about now! Bassett (and the other furballs) are all doing great.. sniffing around and inspecting the house to make sure that nothing is out of place. I'm sure they will help me unpack too! :)

Be back soon! :)
Naomi

jenluckenbach

07-05-2003, 06:26 PM

What a wonderful word.

Miss Meow

07-05-2003, 06:55 PM

Fantastic! You must be tired, happy, exhausted and all the other emotions under the rainbow!

Hopefully there is a little parcel from Australia awaiting your collection ;)

Felicia's Mom

07-05-2003, 09:18 PM

I'm glad to know that Naomi and Basset are home.

rg_girlca

07-05-2003, 10:10 PM

I'm sure things will be much better now that you are home.

krazyaboutkatz

07-05-2003, 10:54 PM

Naomi, I'm so glad to hear that you're both home safe and sound. :D

Lirathal

07-06-2003, 01:43 AM

Unfortunatley I have to remove the website from my computer. I am getting ready to go back to school and they will kick me out if I am found running a server :). If you'd like the videos still, PM/e-mail me and we'll work something out.

Regards,
A/V Dept.

lynnestankard

07-06-2003, 08:38 AM

WELCOME HOME TO ALL OF YOU!!

Sorry the video had to go Nate - but thanks for the work you did on it.

Such a relief to get you all home safe and sound Naomi - catch up on much needed rest with the furkids!

{{{Hugs}}} across the miles...........

Lynne

sasvermont

07-06-2003, 09:27 AM

I am so happy you are in the recovery mode and doing nicely! Such a happy time for all of us now.

I had a feeling the both you and Bassett had the energy and drive to pull this operation off without any big hitches.

I wish you and Bassett continued recovery and lots of belly rubs! Have you taught Bassett to rub your tummy? ;) :D ;)

kimlovescats

07-06-2003, 04:29 PM

WELCOME HOME to you both!!!!!!:D

BastetsMum

07-06-2003, 05:01 PM

YAYAYAY! WELCOME HOME!!!!!

Cataholic

07-06-2003, 05:20 PM

So nice to be home. I hope your Sunday evening is low key, and full of relaxation. I hope the week goes smoothly for all of you.

Nomilynn

07-06-2003, 05:36 PM

Things are still going very smoothly. Bassett had been anemic after her surgery, so I've been giving her injections of something called Eprex. She got her last dose of that today (I'm sure she will be REALLY glad about that!) and she took her other meds like a very good girl. She's gone right back to her normal routines of begging for treats in the morning and sleeping on her favourite bed in the guest room :)

Tilly and Nutmeg are also doing fine.. they are also very glad to be home and comfortable :) So all in all, it's good news! :)

rg_girlca

07-06-2003, 06:15 PM

Oh Naomi, that is such great news.
Keep up the good work dear sweet Bassett.

Steffi N

07-06-2003, 07:18 PM

Happy happy home sweet home to both of you.

anna_66

07-06-2003, 08:00 PM

This is all such wonderful news!:D

HayleyRosie

07-07-2003, 06:10 AM

Great to hear Bassett is doing well. Please give her some scritchies from me.

ScantyNebula

07-07-2003, 09:31 AM

Ooh this is so great!! Everything turned out so good!! :D I am very happy to hear your good fortune Naomi, keep it up Bassett!

Ally Cat's Mommy

07-07-2003, 01:38 PM

Dear Lord, we thank you in Jesus' name for these powerful prayers which You answered.

Naomi, we are sending all our love, and thanks that everything has gone so well.

Best wishes,
Julie

Ally, as always, sends big happy kitten kisses!:D

Nomilynn

07-07-2003, 06:26 PM

Bassett is still doing great. The only thing that I'm a *little* concerned about now are two scabs on either side of her. One I have been keeping an eye on ever since I brought her home from the hospital, because it was in an area that was already shaved. In fact, you can see it in one of the pictures Nathan posted earlier; it's the one that T&P's Mom thought was the incision :) However, today, I saw her hair was all askew on her OTHER side, and she has another patch of scabs there too. I called Dr. Schiller, and she said that she really thinks that Bassett got a bit of a burn from the thermal water blankets they use to keep the kitties warm in surgery. Because the areas are almost identical, she thinks it's where the blanket/bottle (whatever it is) came into contact with her skin. Bassett is totally "unbothered" by them, and I have been putting vitamin E gel on the one, and now the other, as per Dr. Schiller's advice. I just cut away the fur around the other area, and she purred the WHOLE time.. so I'm thinking it might be itchy or something :) Hehe.. oh well.. I'm just glad that it isn't serious and she doesn't appear distressed at all.

I'll keep you updated on her continuing recovery! :)

Naomi

sasvermont

07-07-2003, 06:32 PM

Naomi, you are the BEST MOM, for sure! Bassett is doing a fine job of recovering and you are doing the best job of all, keeping her vetted and loved!

I can't wait for time to pass, her fur to grow back, and for you to relax for a change. It has been one heck of a journey!

You are the greatest, kiddo!

Love,
SAS and her three brats
:D

Nomilynn

07-07-2003, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by sasvermont
Naomi, you are the BEST MOM, for sure! Bassett is doing a fine job of recovering and you are doing the best job of all, keeping her vetted and loved!

I can't wait for time to pass, her fur to grow back, and for you to relax for a change. It has been one heck of a journey!

You are the greatest, kiddo!

Love,
SAS and her three brats
:D

:o Thank you! :o :D

NoahsMommy

07-07-2003, 10:20 PM

Awwww...what a sweetie kitty, PURRING while you give her a haircut?? Wow! What a sweetie girl!

ramanth

07-08-2003, 10:13 AM

What a relief to know that Bassett is home and recovering wonderfully. :D

*hugs to you both!*

And thank Nathan for all the pictures. That incision is a testament to how brave and strong she is. :)

Nomilynn

07-10-2003, 02:29 PM

Bassett is still doing really well :) Her scabs are starting to dry out and fall off nicely.. they are healing up. She licks the "new" one sometimes but I think she's just itchy.

Her appointment for her "check up" is on July 30th. At that time, she will also be getting her annual vaccinations and her 3yr rabies, so it's nice that it will all be in one day rather than having to go back a couple times.

Since the surgery I have given her NO rutin, and she is doing very well. Her breathing is better than I've seen it in years. She also is almost totally back to normal. Her attitude certainly is back!!! :eek: :D

In my heart, I knew I had to do this surgery and I knew that she would pull through. I just had a "feeling" that it was the RIGHT thing to do. However, I didn't have any feeling about what the outcome would be like. But after watching her pull through this, I couldn't be more pleased :) Thank you all SO MUCH for keeping on your prayers for her. They are working, God hears them and so do Bassett's angels and they are working their butts off to keep her well :) Thanks you guys - you are the best!

Steffi N

07-10-2003, 02:37 PM

I am happy that Bassett is doing so well. :) Please give her some pets and chin skritchies from me.

Prairie Purrs

07-10-2003, 03:04 PM

Wonderful news that Bassett is recovering so well and that she doesn't need the rutin! And when the tortitude is back, you know she's feeling better. :D

jenluckenbach

07-10-2003, 03:20 PM

I am predicting that now that Bassett can breathe so much better, that her tortitude will reach new heights.......hee hee

I am so happy everything is going so well.:D

Miss Meow

07-10-2003, 05:10 PM

That's wonderful news :)

Did you see that this thread has had over 10,000 views ? :D

slick

07-10-2003, 05:16 PM

Wow, didn't notice. And with all the replies it just shows how much we all care about one another....

We really are a community of our own, aren't we??

rg_girlca

07-10-2003, 07:26 PM

I'm so happy for you Naomi to have your precious Bassett doing so well.

jenluckenbach

07-10-2003, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Miss Meow

Did you see that this thread has had over 10,000 views ? :D
WOW. That might be some kind of record. But it is because we all need our UPDATES! hee hee

krazyaboutkatz

07-11-2003, 12:25 AM

Naomi, I'm so glad to hear that Bassett is recovering so well and that her tortitude is back. :D

gini

07-11-2003, 12:40 AM

Naomi, I do not know you. I have never met you. But when you talk about Bassett and your love for her, your concern for her and your care for her - I realize I DO know you.

I have gotten to know you through all of the emotions you have shared over your deep concern for Bassett.

That is all that I needed to know about you here.........that you love this one cat so deeply that you would do anything - almost anything to help her and save her.....made me care for you, a total stranger more than you could ever imagine.

I treasure you, and wish that there were thousands more like you, who understand what a great gift an animal can be in your life.

It was such a simple little circle.......you hugging Bassett, and all of us have joined your circle with so much love and care. We adopted you and now take great joy in your success in caring for Bassett.

And now, our circle is quite large........a community who cares, shares, grieves, and shouts to the roof tops in great joy
when we hear of Bassett's daily progress.

Thank you for being who you are and allowing us to share in this special moment in your life.

Nomilynn

07-11-2003, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by gini
Naomi, I do not know you. I have never met you. But when you talk about Bassett and your love for her, your concern for her and your care for her - I realize I DO know you.

I have gotten to know you through all of the emotions you have shared over your deep concern for Bassett.

That is all that I needed to know about you here.........that you love this one cat so deeply that you would do anything - almost anything to help her and save her.....made me care for you, a total stranger more than you could ever imagine.

I treasure you, and wish that there were thousands more like you, who understand what a great gift an animal can be in your life.

It was such a simple little circle.......you hugging Bassett, and all of us have joined your circle with so much love and care. We adopted you and now take great joy in your success in caring for Bassett.

And now, our circle is quite large........a community who cares, shares, grieves, and shouts to the roof tops in great joy
when we hear of Bassett's daily progress.

Thank you for being who you are and allowing us to share in this special moment in your life.

*smiling through tears*

Thank you Gini. You have no idea how deeply this has touched my heart :) Thank you :)

HayleyRosie

07-11-2003, 08:07 AM

I am so glad to hear Bassett is recovering and our prayers have been answered once again. There is nothing in this world more powerful than prayer and Pet Talk people really do know how to pray. Please give Bassett some scritchies from me. Hayley and Mandy send her lots of headbumpies.

Cataholic

07-11-2003, 08:15 PM

Way to go Bassett, Naomi, and GINI- that was simply beautiful.

IttyBittyKitty

07-12-2003, 01:28 AM

Yay for Bassett!

Well said, Gini! :D

Barbara

07-12-2003, 07:20 AM

Naomi, thanks for the update on Bassett. This sounds far better then I expected. And who should be allowed some attitude if not Bassett?

Gini, thank you for your wonderful words. :)

To be part of a community like this really can give you more hope for the world than any news could:)

Lirathal

07-13-2003, 09:39 PM

Hey all,

I have been hard at work as always (and don't let Naomi tell you otherwise :P) and here is a little thing to show you Bassett's progress.

1.2mb streaming windows media, enjoy!

http://members.shaw.ca/nomilynn/Cattitude.wmv

Regards,
A/V Dept.

rg_girlca

07-14-2003, 12:29 AM

Oh Bassett's incision looks like it is healing up beautifully, but what are the burns on her side from? Poor baby. The one on the right side looks sore. Is it? I hope not.

Looking cool Naomi in the hat.:cool:

Nomilynn

07-14-2003, 04:44 AM

The burns are from a thermal blanket/water bottle thing they used to keep her warm during the surgery. The one on her right side, actually, is doing better than the one on her left. The one on the left has started to peel, and she's been licking/tugging, and it's hurting her. I've been treating with peroxide and polysporin - does anyone know how it will affect her if she licks that off? I may call the vet tomorrow and ask if it's the best remedy, and get some Veritron (gross tasting) spray to keep her away from it.

I'll keep you posted though :)

Thanks for looking at the video.