Polly is having surgery tomorrow

purrpaws · Jul 12, 2006

Polly is having surgery on her bladder tomorrow. They are going to do a biopsy. For those who don't know her history, she was tentatively diagnosed with cystitis. She was put on amytriptylene, Hill's c/d and cosaquen. But last month, it stopped working. She has blood in her urine again. She has done a 2-week course of clavamox and a 2-week course of ciproflaxin. My vet thinks something else may be going on besides cystitis. If it does turn it that she has cystitis, she might have to go on steroids.

If you have any spare vibes that you aren't using, please send some to my Polly.

squirtle · Jul 12, 2006

Lots of vibes headed your way that Polly makes it through her procedure safely tomorrow, and that the problems with her bladder turn out to be nothing serious.
You are taking great care of her, hang in there

Please let us know how she does.

puppycat · Jul 12, 2006

well we all have good thoughts and prayers for for Polly. She should be just fine. Nothing a little meds could fix. Just stay positive and strong for Polly and we are all behind you too.

Keep us posted on her condition

xocats · Jul 12, 2006

Prayers for Polly & lots of calming vibes for you.

dawnofsierra · Jul 12, 2006

Polly, baby, I'm praying for you. Rachel, my girlies and I are sending you both very special hugs and snuggles tonight, and your baby will remain in my prayers throughout the day tomorrow.

We look forward to hearing how successfully her procedure has been and fully expect this to be the answer we've been needing.

sharky · Jul 12, 2006

Come on Polly .. Youll do fine and give your Meowmy some assurence... Sending vibes and prayers...

murfins · Jul 13, 2006

Sending her good thoughts.

flisssweetpea · Jul 13, 2006

Polly is in my thoughts and I'll be sending vibes all day that she has a trouble-free procedure and it turns up nothing nasty.

Big hugs to Polly's meowmy too, I know it must be stressful.

dawnofsierra · Jul 13, 2006

You and your Mommy remain in my prayers, Polly! Sure do look foward to hearing how well you've been today

purrpaws · Jul 13, 2006

I dropped Polly off this morning. I should hear something by late morning or early afternoon. We won't know for sure if it's cystitis yet, because they have to send the biopsy off. But my vet still may see something, and if it's cystitis, she will be able to see the inflammation in the bladder wall. She's also looking for sediment. If she has sediment, we may need to change her diet.

Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers. I will update again when I know more.

squirtle · Jul 13, 2006

Thanks for the update. Waiting can be so hard

I think some of us are waiting as anxiously as you are to hear what the vet says

I know it's hard, but try and keep busy today. It helps to keep your mind off of the situation and makes time go a little faster. Your girl will be home in no time

alaynna · Jul 13, 2006

Originally Posted by PurrPaws

I dropped Polly off this morning. I should hear something by late morning or early afternoon. We won't know for sure if it's cystitis yet, because they have to send the biopsy off. But my vet still may see something, and if it's cystitis, she will be able to see the inflammation in the bladder wall. She's also looking for sediment. If she has sediment, we may need to change her diet.

Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers. I will update again when I know more.

I hope all will go well!

dawnofsierra · Jul 13, 2006

Dropping Polly off at the Vet must have been a really tough thing to do, and then to have to try to focus at work must be quite difficultl, Rachel. We're still right here with you! Polly will be home in no time at all snuggled up safe and sound!

bella713 · Jul 13, 2006

Big {{{{Hugs}}}} to you and Polly, I know what it's like to leave them there it's crushing and the waiting stinks...Sending comfort your way

white cat lover · Jul 13, 2006

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you & Polly. Let us know what the vet says.

purrpaws · Jul 13, 2006

The vet just called. I was in the other room at work, so I missed the call, but she left a message. Polly's surgery went well, and she's awake now. She didn't see anything abnormal in the bladder, but she took a biopsy and a section to culutre. It will take 3 or 4 days to find out the results. She has a pain patch on to make her feel better. I guess she won't be running around and wrestling with Prego like she usually does. Also, she may have accidents, so she'll have to be put in a room (I'm thinking maybe the bathroom). She hates to be confined, but it will be better if she can't do too much running around at first.

xocats · Jul 13, 2006

I am sure that you are greatly relieved.
Lots of quick recovery vibes coming sweet Polly's way.

squirtle · Jul 13, 2006

I am glad to hear Polly made it through the procedure and is doing well now

I can imagine the breath of relief once you heard the message from the vet!

Rachel, do you have a small cd player or radio you could set in the bathroom with Polly? Other members have had succes helping to keep their cats calm by playing classical music very softly. It should be low enough to where you can hardly hear it, but she will hear it just fine. Also, you could plug a dim night light in as opposed to leaving the bathroom light on for Polly. Make her up an area where she can hide and get her much needed rest.
I know you can't wait to bring her home

purrpaws · Jul 13, 2006

I am relieved, but somewhat confused. We now have no medical explanation for Polly's persistant hematuria, unless the biopsy comes back with something. Her bladder looked totally normal though.

So here is what we have eliminated since last November:
bacterial infection
bladder stones
anatomic abnormalities
tumors.

I don't think I have a small radio or cd player but I could unhook my computer speakers, plug them into my iPod and give her that. Would that work? What music do your kitties like best?

I was also thinking of putting in my nature sound machine for her. Which sounds would she like best? Ocean surf or wind perhaps? Rain? Waterfall? Plain white noise? Thunderstorms might be ok softly, but I think I'd rather play rain for her. I have a total of 24 sounds to choose from. She's always amused by "loons" but I don't want it to keep her awake. Of course, without my sound machine, how will I sleep?

squirtle · Jul 13, 2006

Originally Posted by PurrPaws

I am relieved, but somewhat confused. We now have no medical explanation for Polly's persistant hematuria, unless the biopsy comes back with something. Her bladder looked totally normal though.

So here is what we have eliminated since last November:
bacterial infection
bladder stones
anatomic abnormalities
tumors.

I don't think I have a small radio or cd player but I could unhook my computer speakers, plug them into my iPod and give her that. Would that work? What music do your kitties like best?

I was also thinking of putting in my nature sound machine for her. Which sounds would she like best? Ocean surf or wind perhaps? Rain? Waterfall? Plain white noise? Thunderstorms might be ok softly, but I think I'd rather play rain for her. I have a total of 24 sounds to choose from. She's always amused by "loons" but I don't want it to keep her awake. Of course, without my sound machine, how will I sleep?

Dori always sleeps well when it is raining

I think the sound machine is a good idea, or your iPod would work just fine if you have light or classical music on it. I wouldn't crack up any heavy metal or rap for her

Just keep the volume low and whatever you choose should work fine.
As for you sleeping without the sound machine, perhaps you could snuggle up on the bathroom floor along side Polly

I don't have any advice as to what could possibly be causing her problems, but I do want to commend you on not giving up and continuing to get her the care she needs. I hope you are able to get some answers soon

Polly is having surgery tomorrow

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