HAPPY ENDING Post 26 :-)

[Catty1]

"Recieved the following from Shea in an email sent last night[May 20 CC]:

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Hello Julie and board, smile.gif
Just wanted to let you know that I have Shy prepped and ready for his big day tomorrow. smile.gif I am truly grateful he is getting in tomorrow first thing, he's been hacking alot since I got home. He's calm now and ready to sleep now that he's eaten. I'm going to lay with him and make sure he does'nt over exert himself. Thank you for all you've done for him. I will contact you all as soon as I get back from the vet with news. Hope you all are well...
Sincerely,
Shea"

[Catty1]

"Good Morning Juli!
Shy is back in the med unit here at the vet. The staff here are absolutely AMAZING! Dr. H is VERY positive about Shy's surgery. The front desk/admin dept has an estimate for the proceedure. They have approved a 25% discount for IMOM but will fax over the estimate without first. I hopped on to let you know they will be contacting you shortly. I'm not sure if they have a phone # for you, which is what they asked me for. I gave them the e-mail and the fax. The doc will contact me after surgery which will be this late afternoon. I'll be in toucg again ASAP. And thanks to all of you for this day finally being realized!
Sincerely,
Shea & of course Shy Guy"

[kuhio98]

Catty ~ Hope you don't mind, but here's the latest update from IMOM.

Juli IMOM Today, 10:58 AM Post #394
The estimate is in. Even with the discount, it is $2135 - $2547 and includes the initial surgery consult which Sherry donated for. With Sherry's donation, IMOM has $2285.

The vet called me to confirm the amount we had. He is going ahead with the surgery! He did say that Shy had many more episodes of turning blue this week and the surgery does need to happen today.

I've been on pins and needles hoping this would happen and nothing would come along to mess it up for Shy.

That's all for now....

Keep Shy in your thoughts.

Juli

Juli IMOM Today, 02:21 PM Post #398
Juli, so I am assuming APL did not contribute the $500.00? or does Shea need to follow-up with them?

Honestly Diana, I forgot about ARL. I just asked Shea. Thanks for the reminder.

Just in from Shea:

Afternoon Juli,
Just recieved phone call from Dr. H. Shy is out of surgery, the doc said he had alot of things in his chest, pancreas, liver, spleen, intestines and a partial kidney. He did not have to do anything crazy or creative as Shy did well and did'nt have huge amounts of scar tissue. He was able to close up the hernia. But the left side is now working on compensating for the lack of oxygen he's had and now the release of pressure to his lungs. Now Shy is in an oxygen tank and they're hoping to get him stableized and breathing on his own. This may take a little time since his organs have be redistributed and the Dr. said the body goes into a bit of a shock after that. His vitals are strong and his oxygen intake is slowly improving. I was told I can call back in around 5-6 hours from now (approx 10pm) to check in on him. The Dr. will be monitorting him and be in tomorrow am first thing to assess him and let me know when he can be released(around 9-10am my time). Still keeping our fingers crossed as he's listed in critical condition as of now. Wanted to let you know the minute I did...Thank you for your continued positive thoughts and prayers. I'm still nervous and stiff, but he's out of the o.r. now which is a big relief.
Shea

[Catty1]

HI! I am on Mom's old computer and wasn't sure I could log in - wonderful update. Prayers for Shy Guy for the next few crucial hours. Poor guy was really oxygen starved!

I am in hosp til Friday, so keep updating! I pass da torch!

[Catty1]

At last report, Shy Guy was at home, making steady progress, and was well enough to be, in his owner's words, "opinionated"!

Staples are to come out Friday, and he is eating and breathing just fine.

Thanks to all who supported with prayers, good wishes, and even pocketbooks!