Thursday, January 12, 2023

Thankful Thursday

Misty is home!!!

And for that we are thankful!!!  She was still a little loopy when we took this photo.  We are going to let Mom give the update on our special girl.


Mom here.  So we still don't have any definitive answers, but we were at least able to eliminate polyps and find the location of the bleeding.  There were no polyps found throughout the intestinal tract.  They are typically benign but would need to be removed if they were the cause of the bleeding.  Not finding any also reduced the cost of the procedure by $1500, although the final bill is still multi-thousands.  Samples were taken from multiple areas throughout her system and have been sent for biopsy.  The descending portion of the colon at the last section is very irritated and inflamed and showing signs of bleeding.  Per the internal medicine specialist, there are several possible explanations that hopefully the biopsies will determine.  It could be irritable/inflammatory bowel disease.  It could be food allergy-related although Misty has been on a prescription diet for over 8 months.  It could be caused by some rare parasite, fungus, virus, or bacteria that did not show up on any of the myriad of tests she has had over the past several months, even ones for the most elusive culprits.  And, of course, lastly it could be cancer.  A lot of "could-be's" and still concern.

If it IS IBD, most likely it cannot be cured, but it can be treated to try to keep it under control.  That would most likely be a trial-and-error period of trying various steroids to find the most effective one and maybe a change again in food.  She is now on a low dose of prednisone until we get the biopsy results.  Misty is one of those rare creatures who doesn't tolerate a lot of medications.  Steroids come with their own problems so we just have to hope they will work for her if IBD is the issue.

I apologize for not posting an update sooner.  I did not hear from the doctor until after dinner last night.  Misty was ready to come home around 8:00 p.m.  I do not drive at night unless absolutely necessary because of poor night vision, but I did go to pick her up (very carefully).  Unfortunately I did not look her over very carefully, and when I got home, I found that they had forgotten to remove the catheter from her leg.  So then I had to head back to the hospital and have it removed.  I was not very happy about their mistake.  But at least she is home and doing well.


So that's the story, folks.  It is so good to be a trio again.


I was so happy to get home last night.  I was still pretty groggy and sleepy, but I was super thirsty and absolutely famished. That place really needs to work on their hospitality:). Mom gave me a light dinner so that I could reintroduce food to my tummy slowly.  I am happy to report that I am totally back to normal this morning.  I got my full breakfast and even an extra treat.  Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers.  I might need you to keep them coming for a while too.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber, and Mom


We always try to be thankful for all the good in our lives, but today it is time to join Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop and share our thanks.



28 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    OH Misty, you look sooo pretty! Sorry you are having to go through all this poking and prodding - but it is because mum is very worried and wants to do the very best for you. I continue my POTP for you finally getting a diagnosis; knowing what is going on is half the battle of dealing with it! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. After our disaster with crypto the boys were all left with intestinal issues. Fudge had leaky bowel, Sebastian had IBD and Noah had colitis. That's when I started making their food at home. We were able to get control of Fudge and Sebastian's problems but Noah was never completely past his. Besides making their food, we made kefir and I boiled all their water. Still do boil water for all of us. Noah was on meds the res of his life. Let me know if I can help.

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  3. We are so happy that you are home, Misty! We continue to send lots of AireZen and positive vibes. Hugs to you and your mom, who has to be totally wiped out♥

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  4. don't worry pretty girl, the prayers will come as long as you need them, we will pray they can find out from the tests they sent off something they can treat. so glad you are home and sorry mom had to drive in the dark TWICE. I just came from two blogs whimpering about human doctors, so now we can add forgetfulness in vets office. so happy to see your threesome back together and so very sorry about the thousands

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  5. I am glad to read the update. I, too, would not have been happy with the vet's mistaken, left-in catheter.

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  6. We're so glad to hear you are home and feeling well after your procedure, Misty. We know your brothers were worried about you (as well as your mom). Our paws are crossed that they can find something to treat you to make you all better.

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  7. Love you little lady (and you're such a good girl). I hope with all you've gone through (and all your Mom has gone through) that they will find the cause of the problem, oh my goodness, how can they not?
    Rest well, feel all the love coming your way, from everywhere, from all of us! Happy Homecoming.

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  8. We got lots of prayers coming your way sweet Misty and we sure are glad you're home. It sure is frustrating waiting for test results. We love you Misty!

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  9. Oops, I forgot to say thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  10. We are so thankful to read that Misty is home, she is a very special girl. POTP and healing purrs that whatever is wrong can be cured or at least treated.

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  11. Thanks for the update mom. We'll wait for the biopsy results. I have my fingers and toes crossed and will continue my prayers for Misty.

    Have a woof woof day. Scritches all around and my best to your wonderful mom. ♥

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  12. Glad she is home. I am praying for her. XO

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  13. We are glad that you are home. Your parents are very dedicated to the three of you. Praying for a manageable result.

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  14. Mom thank you very much for the update on our sweet Misty our WooGalPal.
    I will continue to seen lots of lots of purrs and healthy wishes
    Hugs Cecilia

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  15. We'll watch and wait with you, Misty...hopefully itt won't be anything too awful. Sending more POTP.
    Hugs to all and more to your Mom. Waiting is hard...

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  16. Thank you so much for the update. Fingers crossed they find the problem and that it can be easily treated. Much love and many hugs. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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  17. we are so happy you are back home... and we hope the results of that biopsy show no bad things... still potp to you

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  18. I am glad you are back home again, Misty. I hope the biopsies give good results so the right course of treatment can be given.

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  19. We're so glad you are home. We hope they can come up with an answer to help you get better soon.

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  20. We are really happy that Misty is home although the hospital was very naughty in forgetting to remove that catheter. We are assuming that they did not offer to cut some $$ from the bill due to the inconvenience? We are always horrified when we hear what any and all procedures cost in the US. #1 says it's the same for people as for animals. Anypaw, we hope that the final diagnosis will be the most treatable. We are crossing all paws and hooves for our pal, Misty.

    By the way, our #1 also does not like to drive at night, so she empathises.

    Woofs,
    Ollie

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  21. Lulu: "Welcome home, Misty! We are very glad they found the source of the bleeding and hope they come up with a good treatment plan for you!"
    Java Bean: "Yes, we are sending lots of tail wags your way!"
    Chaplin: "And we Hipsters send purrs!"
    Charlee: "That's a pretty bad mistake about the catheter! Back in 2019 they sent our Dada home from the hospital with a catheter still in place, but at least that was on purpose. And still not a lot of fun for anyone, believe me ..."

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  22. Wahoo! Welcome home Misty!!!
    Sending lots of POTP they figure out a treatment plan!
    xoxo,
    Rosy & Sunny

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  23. We cannot imagine all the horrors you went through in the past few days with all those tests and procedures. Hope you feel better, or at least they figure out what was causing your problems.

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  24. So glad you're home again and all those tests are over for now. But we'll keep on saying prayers and send POTP until you get a clean bill of health... ♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  25. You are home Misty! Yes, we are happy to see the beautiful trio!! xo

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  26. We are happy you are home, Misty - and so furry sorry you had to endure all that poking and probing and effurrything else! We are all purraying that at least they find the cause and that it is treatable.
    Soft healing purrs from all of Us.

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  27. Oh my goodness Woos! I haven't been getting notices of your posts and I kind of forgot to check on you! Shame on us - we have MISSED you though and I see Misty has had some trials and tribulations but I'm glad she's OK. We will scroll back and see if we can't catch up with you!!!!!!!! Hope you had great holidays and will have a fabulous new year.

    Big Hugs - Pam and Teddy too

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  28. We are late to read this and we are so glad that Misty came through all the procedures ok, how scary all this must have been for every pup and all of you. Fingers crossed that a resolution can be found to make beautiful MIsty feel good again!

    Rosie, Redford and Lesley

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