I fear I may be losing my Puddy.

[Medusa]

Puddy is hanging in there. I just talked to one of the vets and she said that Puddy is eating, which surprised me, cuz she didn't eat or drink anything for an entire day. And she's eating moist food, too. She said that Dr. Lee planned to send her home tomorrow but I have to be in Columbus all day on business. If I had to, I'd cancel. But she said that it would do Puddy good to stay on the fluids and the IV antibiotic even longer. And, of course, I can't pick her up on Sun. So it looks like she'll be in hospital through the wknd. I think Dr. Lee prob. wanted to spare me some expense but after all this time, what's a few hundred bucks more? After all, it's my Puddy girl. So I asked several times if she was comfortable, if she was crying or seemed at all agitated and she said "No, we put her in a quiet corner and she ate and she seems to be doing fine." So, I guess I'll go to Columbus tomorrow and trust that it certainly won't do her any harm to stay longer. In fact, it'll prob. help her. It won't do much for my state of mind. But this isn't about me.

Thanx for all your prayers and support, friends, but don't let up! My Puddy is so little and fragile.

Blessings,
Mary

[Medusa]

Forgot to mention: they haven't run the tests yet. They were going to do that tonight and have the results tomorrow morning. Since I have to be in Columbus, I told them to go ahead and do the tests but that I'll leave her there til Mon. morning.

Blessings,
Mary

[Karen]

Well, here's hoping that, by Monday, she'll have even gained back a little weight, and be the purty Puddy you love again. It sounds like she's doing better, which is a good thing! So Puddy gets a Weekend at the Spa, while momma gets to worry.

[Medusa]

Spa, eh? I wonder if I said that word to Pud if she'd agree w/me. I just wish she wasn't so far away. It's difficult to get in to see her but maybe it's for the best cuz I'd get upset seeing her like that and then having to leave when she'd think I was taking her home w/me. Boy, this little girl just has me tied up in love knots. She's really done a number on my heart.

Blessings,
M

[Killearn Kitties]

This is encouraging news that Puddy seems to be feeling a little better. My girls will be sending healing vibes all weekend to Puddy!

[LittleOrangeKitten]

I am so sorry to hear Puddy is sick. I will say prayers she recovers and is able to come home for many more head bumpies. Little Orange Kitten and P. K. Knickers send their kitty prayers, also.

[kb2yjx]

Has Puddy been checked for pancreatitis(SP)???? Prayers for you both! Sandra

[Randi]

I'm glad to hear Puddy has been eating, that's a good sign. Since you'll be away, I'm sure the best you can do for Puddy is leave her with the vets, she couldn't be in better hands, and you don't have to worry as much as you would have.

Sending more healing thoughts to Puddy.

[Medusa]

When I first took Puddy in several months ago, she had an inflamed colon, kidneys, liver and pancreas. She was in bad shape and was actually screaming. Dr. Lee said he'd never heard a cat scream like that before.

I just spoke to Dr. Lee a few min. ago and he said "Puddy is doing much better. She's eating, drinking and hating us." (This is a good thing. ) He won't know the lab results until tomorrow and he said that clinically he can't say for sure that she's improved. But he said that she sure has improved in her eating, etc. She's not crying, so I feel good about that. Now I feel better about leaving her in there, although I still wish I could have her here w/me.

I'll be gone all day tomorrow, so I won't be able to post until late. But as soon as I know more and can get to my computer, I'll post. Thanx again, friends, for all your prayers. Puddy is my girlie girl.

Blessings,
Mary

[Craftlady]

I'm glad to read she is doing so much better than earlier today. Will continue to keep good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Barbara]

The thought of Puddy eating put a smile upon my face I also like that spa thought. Of course we won't stop to cross our fingers and paws!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that she's improving and I hope that her test results will come back with good results. I'll continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

[TopCat3]

I'm so sorry to read this thread today. But it got better as I read the pages and hopefully Puddy is now much better and can come home with you after the weekend. It's hard having to go to another town and put on the professional face like nothing is going on while your heart and stomach are in knots - I had to do that once and it felt like I was split in two, a me on the inside and another me on the outside. Maybe sometimes God/the Universe/Whoever keeps us away and busy so S/He has a chance to get in and do the Good Work without us getting in the way I am a great one for trying to hold on and keep control and actually getting in the Great One's way. So maybe that is how you can look at it.

I really hope this is just a minor setback and Puddy will come home with you and stay with you in the best possible health for a long time to come.

You've all had a really rough year, haven't you?

Hugs from Australia, sending you some healing warmth and sunshine.
TC

[Poo]

Glad to hear Puddy is feeling better.. I hope she continues to improve. Prayer still on their way to you both.

Nicki x

[Medusa]

I called the hospital while I was at the convention and they put a tech on the phone. I've never talked to this one before; they're always so nice and compassionate. But this one! I said "I'm calling to check on Puddy." She said "Puddy's fine. Is there anything else you want to know?" I was stunned! I said "Uh, yeah! The results of her tests for starters." She said "Dr. Davey is in a room right now. She'll have to call you back." And that was the end of the conversation. I was sick w/worry and anger, too. I waited 2 hrs.! Finally, they were due to close in 30 min., so I called back and this time Dr. Davey answered and I told her what transpired and she was shocked. She said "I'm so sorry. I'll definitely find out what that was all about."

Sooo...she did tell me that all of Puddy's levels came down, which is excellent news. And she's still eating, which is also good news. But she said that they did an in-house blood test and it showed her to be anemic. And yet, Dr. Lee told me that the blood work that was sent to the lab showed her to not be anemic. So Dr. Davey said that she was going to send another test to the lab to verify it.

Ok, now I'm wondering...why, if the lab showed her to not be anemic, did she feel the necessity to do an in-house blood test? Are they padding my bill? Dr. Lee should be in on Monday when I go to pick up Puddy and I'm going to talk to him and tell him that they didn't ask me if they could do another blood test, which they always do. They just did it. And I didn't like the treatment I got either. I was sick w/worry the entire drive there, which was over 2 hours and then I waited all that time to be treated so rudely. I have never experienced anything but true professionalism and compassion from Dr. Lee and his staff. This really set me back and, if I were nearby, I'd have gone in there and raised holy hell.

Am I over reacting?

Blessings,
Mary