Hi Linda,
So far there isn't anything new. We had a chest tap this morning and retrieved about 125cc's which isn't to say there's more, but it may have pocketed. The vet was happy with that amount to hold her for a bit since we've been averaging about 135cc's every four days. It looks as though we're going to do another ultra sound next Thursday I think. I have to work but my vet has offered to pick Band up from the house (yes my vet has a key now) and then perform the ultra sound following the chest tap. The last ultra sound was near the beginning of all this and although they couldn't see any problems with her heart or lungs there still was a fair bit of fluid present. I want them to have the clearest view possible this time and go over it with a fine tooth comb. I would rather be present, one for Bandit's sake, and the other to make sure they take their time. But I have to work as it will be the last week of my work contract and right now I haven't been able to secure another. With the vet bills rising I need every dollar possible to see this through.
I wish I could say that I was feeling optimistic about all this, but the truth is I'm not. Somehow my instinct is telling me that they won't be able to find the underlying cause and it's just a matter of time before I have to make one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made. But for the moment Band is feeling very well and chattering a mile a minute downstairs so I had better go and see what she would like to discuss tonight!! God I don't want to loose her....she's the youngest of my four and this just isn't fair!! No matter how I try to find the answers I just can't seem to and all I want to do is to kick and scream and rain bloody hell upon something that is to blame for this.....bottom line is that it just hurst so much.
Thank you though for checking in on us, it truly does help. Know that you and Buddy are also in my prayers, wishing you strength and solace.
~Amanda
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