HI I am new to this forum and I am looking for some help. I have a shaded silver persian that is 10 years old and on labor day a week ago he had blocked urinary tract. I didn't notice any of the signs till it was almost to late. The vet had to do emergency surgery twice since he has been there in the ER. My concern is did I do the right thing by having the surgery done or am I being selfish and putting my cat in misery? Also I am young and me and my husband do not have money. The vet has given us an estimate 3 days ago and it was already over $2000. This is my best friend especially since my husband is gone 8 months out of the year,He is a marine, My cat is my life, I love him so much. So basically I am looking for some insight if my cat will have the same quality of life after this? Also does anyone know how long cats live? Am I fighting a losing battle?