I'm very glad that you updated us, and super glad that the prognosis is about as good as it can get. Look Fluffy firmly in the eye and tell him you are aiming for 20 years - it is possible. I'm sure you are giving him extra attention and cuddles in his place on the bed at night. Sometimes it's good to get this kind of wake-up call, to remind us that their time is limited and we do need to set aside special times with individual cats.