Thanks for sharing the story of your life with Lucy - she really is beautiful. I was sad to read about her hearing loss and that she also has hyperthyroidism. My cat Caramel was recently diagnosed with that disease but with the help of Tapazole his numbers went from the high 80s to 5! He now only takes .5 of a pill a day and is therefore more active again (otherwise he was sleeping his life away). I find good quality canned food helps him very much also and he sometimes "yells" as well. This type of thyroid problem can tax the kidneys too so be sure that they check that in the bloodtests as that can cause discomfort and other problems otherwise. Bless you and Lucy and I hope she is around for a long time - we can see the connection in the picture of the two of you. My Caramel gives me a hug and squeeze around the neck every day I get home from work and then I lie down with him on my chest and we stare at each other with love and chat. What would we do without these amazing buddies!