I need some positive vibes.
My 6 year old officially has hepatic lipidosis and probably some pancreatitis. I'm not sure how severe/far along, but he isn't jaundiced so hopefully early (down 2.5 pounds). I feel like it's my fault because I knew he wasn't eating well and didn't try to force feed him very persistently. I tried a bit every day, but he would spit it out and once he choked on it so i was afraid I'd kill him by making him choke. He was still eating little bits and still drinking water (up until this weekend) and purring and seemed healthy/normal so i just thought he was doing ok.
I just moved to a new city and have no friends or family anywhere nearby to help me supervise/feed him. My work hours are ridiculously long (like 24 hour shifts and 80 hours a week) at times, though this month isn't quite that bad.
I guess I don't really have any questions, maybe just an e-hug or some comments on how you got through it.
Also, should I be afraid of having a feeding tube inserted? When I saw the pictures I just started to sob and it seems so horrible.
My 6 year old officially has hepatic lipidosis and probably some pancreatitis. I'm not sure how severe/far along, but he isn't jaundiced so hopefully early (down 2.5 pounds). I feel like it's my fault because I knew he wasn't eating well and didn't try to force feed him very persistently. I tried a bit every day, but he would spit it out and once he choked on it so i was afraid I'd kill him by making him choke. He was still eating little bits and still drinking water (up until this weekend) and purring and seemed healthy/normal so i just thought he was doing ok.
I just moved to a new city and have no friends or family anywhere nearby to help me supervise/feed him. My work hours are ridiculously long (like 24 hour shifts and 80 hours a week) at times, though this month isn't quite that bad.
I guess I don't really have any questions, maybe just an e-hug or some comments on how you got through it.
Also, should I be afraid of having a feeding tube inserted? When I saw the pictures I just started to sob and it seems so horrible.