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