Surgery for Rutherford

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford is out of surgery. All went well. He should come home tomorrow. Complications should be at a minimun concerning the P.U. surgery. But his bladder has been damaged over the years, probably from his frequent UTI and possibly having stones longer than we suspected. The doctor said his bladder has the texture of leather (vs. the soft velvet feel it should have). It will never be "normal" but hopefully it will do its job.

The stones will be sent out for analysis. He will have pain meds, antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. He will go back in 3 weeks to have the stitches removed (under sedation).

I am to call on him tomorrow morning.

[Barbara]

Oh Rutherford, we are so happy you are over it now. I am sorry that your inflammation was so bad it hurted your bladder

I hope everything will be much easier now for you Tigris send headbumpies to his brother.

[trinity]

Pass on a gentle hug from me please...he reminds me so much of my gentle giant, Kunan, my fingers have been crossed for two days...hope all goes well when you pick him up...

I hate not being able to check in over the weekend....oh well, I think I'll survive until Monday.....

[jazzcat]

Glad he came through the surgery okay Jen. Thanks for the update.

Poor Rutherford.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Glad to hear everything went well, Jen.

I know you can't wait to bring him home tomorrow.

{{{hugs}}] to you and gentle skritchies to Rutherford. No tummy rubs until he's all healed.

[Glacier]

Hope he's home soon.

My Pete had this same surgery three years ago. He's just fine now! He actually came home a different cat (Pete had to fly to see a specialist about 3000 km from home!) He left a miserable, depressed, cat who hid every chance he got. He came home a purring, affectionate, happy boy!

[BastetsMum]

Glad everything went well Jen. Best wishes to you, Rutherford and the family

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so glad that everything went well with Rutherford's surgery. I'm so sorry to hear that his bladder has been damaged though. Hopefully he'll be able to pee normally again. Please get well soon Rutherford and take care Jen. {{{HUGS}}}

[catcrazylady]

Jen I'm so glad to hear that it's over and it went well. I'm sure Rutherford can't wait to get back home to his meowmie. Poor baby! At least it's done and it sounds like Rutherford is going to be a lot better for it.
BIG KISSIES to the sweet boy and we are praying for a quick recovery!! Keep us posted Jen.

[smokey the elder]

I'm glad Rutherford came through OK. Feel better soon, you big boy.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thanks for the update, Jen!! I am so happy that your boy Rutherford made it trough his surgery!! Give him a gentle nose-kissie!!

[ChrisH]

So glad all went well for your boy. Keeping him in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford is HOME! And he could not be in better spirits. All he wants is loving (as per usual). Chin scratches and belly rubs all around! I am woking on some cone-head and incision pictures. Wil probably start a new thread.

[jenluckenbach]

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