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Sierra's internal medicine specialist appt.
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Hi everyone, I will let Steph update, but she just called me from the road and everything is ok....Sierra's labs will be back soon and she is just resting right now. Everyone is quite tired!! I was on the phone w/Eric and blabbing so I missed speaking with her directly, darn it, as she was also going through labs with her Gran for some other issues that meant a lot to me to know about-- and her Gran is great! No cancer!
so today has been pretty good for our Steph and Miss Sierra is going to get through it, too!
But nothing ominous and I will wait for Stephanie now as it's her thread. <WHEW!>
Thanks E ! Great news about her gran too!
That is great, I had no idea about Stephanie's Gran.
Oh thats brilliant!
thanks E. I didn't know about her gran but thats great news also!!
Oh, that's TERRIFIC NEWS!!! I'm so happy!
ooops, then maybe I misspoke. Stephanie: I'm sorry, baby. I just was so happy, it sounded like a miracle! I was so happy for your relief and all.
Awww E i'm sure Steph will be ok, especially that it's good news!
E, I did know about it, and if the news is that good, it does sound like a miracle to me!Originally Posted by sashacat421
ooops, then maybe I misspoke. Stephanie: I'm sorry, baby. I just was so happy, it sounded like a miracle! I was so happy for your relief and all.
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Wow, have I told you guys lately how much you mean to me?!
We have finally returned home after quite a challenging day. She was upset on the way there for a while, but finally settled down with my hand in the kennel with her and her little sweet chin in my hand.
She was still a bit groggy on the way back, but when we first got in the car, she was so upset she was panting.
I held her until she calmed, and then after driving for a while, she again settled down the same as before.
Sierra was so upset at the Hospital. When they attempted to get her blood pressure while she was awake, she got so upset, she urinated all over the front of my sweater, then jumped up on my back and did the same all down my back Poor baby.
They sedated her to perform a full physical assessment, fundal exam, check her BP, and draw blood. She has lost more weight, not good. Her blood pressure is again extremely elevated, even with her sedated.
I'm so happy, though, her Sp. Gravity, BUN and Creatinine levels are within normal limits!
Each is normal by only one point, but what's wonderful is they are normal!
Her fundal exam had not changed from the previous one. Her T4 will be back tomorrow. I will speak to her Dr. once we know the result of that. If it is elevated, it could be attributing too her occassional unusual behavior and frequent vomiting episodes. If not, he wants to do furthur testing.
We sure were happy to get home! Sierra was upset at first, but she has now eaten and is sleeping here at my right arm.
She has her neck and a portion of her tail shaven, her new special fashion statement! Her eyes are so sleepy and have ointment around them. My sweet baby girl will feel better after she rests a while. I'm just so proud of her!
About my Grandma, yes, Cindy, a miracle is the exactly the word I would use, too! To clarify, last week, my Grandma had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This, as you can all imagine, came as a terrible shock. She was referred to a Specialist whom she saw today. I asked only a couple of people to pray and believe with me that she would be healed of this, that is the only thing I could allow myself to believe would occur. I simply didn't want to burden very many of my dear friends with this even though I knew you would be so incredibly supportive. Today, the cancer they had previously identified was nolonger present!
Miracle is the only word that is appropriate! She still has excess fluid in her abdominal cavity, and they will furthur test later in the month to determine the cause if it has not subsided by then. I'm incredibly thankful for this report!
Thank you guys, each one of our dear friends, for being here for us, and for all of your love and support! I just truly have no idea how I'd ever make it without you!
Sierra was so upset at the Hospital. When they attempted to get her blood pressure while she was awake, she got so upset, she urinated all over the front of my sweater, then jumped up on my back and did the same all down my back Poor baby.
We sure were happy to get home! Sierra was upset at first, but she has now eaten and is sleeping here at my right arm.
About my Grandma, yes, Cindy, a miracle is the exactly the word I would use, too! To clarify, last week, my Grandma had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This, as you can all imagine, came as a terrible shock. She was referred to a Specialist whom she saw today. I asked only a couple of people to pray and believe with me that she would be healed of this, that is the only thing I could allow myself to believe would occur. I simply didn't want to burden very many of my dear friends with this even though I knew you would be so incredibly supportive. Today, the cancer they had previously identified was nolonger present!
Thank you guys, each one of our dear friends, for being here for us, and for all of your love and support! I just truly have no idea how I'd ever make it without you!
Stephanie,
I am so very glad for you and your grandmother...that is wonderful
and I am glad for all the good news of today re Sierra. I know you aren't happy about the bp and the weight loss, but I am going to hope the T4 is off as that can be the reason for the weight loss, and can be dealt with (and it can be the cause of the howling). The bp...I just wish you could check it at home...I will hope her meds can be adjusted to bring it back to norm.
Enjoy being home again Miss Sierra...you made it through!
I am so very glad for you and your grandmother...that is wonderful
Enjoy being home again Miss Sierra...you made it through!
Hey Stephanie, you already know how happy I am and your family tonight but I just wanted to say yay again! What a fantastic day that proves that miracles DO exist!
Stephanie,
I'm so relieved to hear this good news about your grandma.
I'm praying we will have good results for sweet little Sierra as well. What a trying day it must have been for the both of you! It's awful to see your baby so distressed, but Sierra is calm, happy, and snuggly now.
I hope you two have a good night's rest. Know that my prayers continue to be with you.
I'm so relieved to hear this good news about your grandma.
I'm praying we will have good results for sweet little Sierra as well. What a trying day it must have been for the both of you! It's awful to see your baby so distressed, but Sierra is calm, happy, and snuggly now.
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Thank you, Sandra!
Yes, Pat, I sure do wish we could check her BP at home. Looking forward to her T4 results.
That is so special to us, Kelly, thank you!
Thank you for sharing our joy today, Ari!
Thank you so much, Colleen, for all of your love and prayers during this time, you mean so much to us!
Yes, Pat, I sure do wish we could check her BP at home. Looking forward to her T4 results.
That is so special to us, Kelly, thank you!
Thank you for sharing our joy today, Ari!
Thank you so much, Colleen, for all of your love and prayers during this time, you mean so much to us!
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I am glad for some good news..
silly ? what is t4
silly ? what is t4
Yay, great news!!
Give Sierra extra hugs from us!
Have you tried the high calorie supplement for senior kitties? Maybe that might help Sierra with her weight loss. I get it for Roo because she seems to be shrinking as she get older and she eats it alright.
Wow, wonderful news about your grandma! It is indeed a miracle!
Sharky, I believe a T4 is a thyroid test, I had it marked on a blood test I got last year so I looked it up....unless it's different for cats.
Wow, wonderful news about your grandma! It is indeed a miracle!
Sharky, I believe a T4 is a thyroid test, I had it marked on a blood test I got last year so I looked it up....unless it's different for cats.
Brilliant news Stephanie!!!
I'm so pleased the ordeal is over for you both, bless her little heart
And great news about Grandma!
My friend had ovarian cancer and that was over 9 years ago!!!
but you know were all here for extra prayers and thoughts!!
And great news about Grandma!
Oh Stephanie!! I am so happy for you!!!
Prayer does work, doesn't it??!!
Give Miss Sierra a big kiss for me!
