My life with my Cats is in danger- now better

[katladyd]

Gary, an amputated foot does NOT mean a wheelchair! I have known many diabetics in my life (it runs in my family) and with an amputated foot, you can use a walker or crutches until you can have a prosthetic made. Do not settle for a wheelchair! If you need your foot amputated do so, your life may depend on it. but don't let them strap you to a wheelchair. Not at all necessary. You would just need to have someone take care of your kitties until you make are fully recovered.

[astrid]

Oh God! I am returning today to PT, and sadly this is the first post I find
Uncle Gary, please do as our friends here say! please get a second opinion! Maybe there's another (better) option for you..

You're in my prayers as well, please keep us updated.
Love,
Astrid and her boys

[Asiel]

I agree that losing one foot does not mean a wheelchair--- and I would certainly be getting a few more opinions unless time is of the essence.
Don't sell your home just yet, you might be pleasantly surprised---Good luck to you.

[catmandu]

I am getting a second opinion from a Doctor Meyer who thinks that Doctors amputate too often and he has saved many people from having to go through that pain.
They would have amputated yesterday , the money hungry ghouls.
Medicine in Canad is far from perfect and my Cats have no place to go.

[mrspunkysmom]

I am getting a second opinion from a Doctor Meyer who thinks that Doctors amputate too often and he has saved many people from having to go through that pain.
They would have amputated yesterday , the money hungry ghouls.
Medicine in Canad is far from perfect and my Cats have no place to go.

Good for you.

[Catty1]

I am glad you found a good doctor.

And remember, Gary, losing a foot (I hope you keep yours!!) does not mean a wheelchair. There have been amazing advances in medicine. Remember the man who ran in the Olympics on two prosthetic legs?

HUGS and prayers going out!

[smokey the elder]

Hyperbaric (high-pressure) oxygen therapy has been used in healing wounds. You might want to ask the 2nd doctor about that. Take care!

[momcat]

I am getting a second opinion from a Doctor Meyer who thinks that Doctors amputate too often and he has saved many people from having to go through that pain.
They would have amputated yesterday , the money hungry ghouls.
Medicine in Canad is far from perfect and my Cats have no place to go.

You're doing the right thing here, Gary. With the way medicine has advanced there may well be other less drastic and painful options for you. As you can, please let us know how things work out with Dr. Meyer. We care about you and we're on your side. Amigo's paws are crossed in prayer for his Uncle Gary.

[williamjack]

Oh well few people shared good thing here.

[pomtzu]

Oh well few people shared good thing here.

While I don't understand your comment, it appears that you don't understand this community of friendly, helpful, caring and compassionate individuals. Not only do they care for pets - but they care for their fellow human as well. I've learned many things here over the years - not only regarding animal care and compassion - but also much about those that are the members here because they love their pets, other folks pets,, and other folks too. I've made some very wonderful and lasting friendships - and I didn't do it by casting flippant remarks.

That being said - MERRY CHRISTMAS to you, williamjack.

Hope that you are continuing on a positive course, Gary. And a very sincere MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and all of the Found Cats.

[Karen]

I read it was he is glad that a few people shared good things. At least I hope that is true, I was glad as well, I didn't know hyperbaric treatment was good for that!

[pomtzu]

I read it was he is glad that a few people shared good things. At least I hope that is true, I was glad as well, I didn't know hyperbaric treatment was good for that!

Guess I'm in a pi$$y mood, since I didn't see it that way. Go ahead and read his "comment" in my thread about Wolfy eating the raisins too - sounds like another of this member's crass comments. I read between the lines more than most folks......................That "oh well" at the start of the comment here, was a dead giveaway - IMO of course.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Hi Gary,

I just wanted to find out how you were doing and if the anti-biotics were working?

[Catty1]

Hi Gary,

I just wanted to find out how you were doing and if the anti-biotics were working?

Me too.

[katladyd]

Me three!