11/15 Moonie vet visit not good

My Dearest friends~~ I could never be able to thank you all in Lantus Land, FDMB, and DCIN for helping us with the vet bills we had the last few days--Love comes in all ways, and you have showed that to us!

The aspirate test the vet took on the tumor was inconclusive because too little of sample cells were collected..
Vet & Oncologist had a consult with us..They dont know whether it is lymphoma, mast cell tumor, or adenocarcinoma, but the oncologist suggested to do a biopsy & take out the tumor..could be successful, maybe not, would include a long hospital stay, and $6000-7000 at best PLUS Moonie's diabetes could complicate the surgery & she may not even survive..Tumor is at the junction of ilieum right near the meeting of large intestine..Surgery would join the area & she could also be chronic diarrhea, and incontinent.

So for now we decided to make her comfortable and see how she responds to the meds they gave her--
Cyproheptadine 2Xday, Reglan 2xday, Carafate 3Xday...Then maybe in a week or so, repeat the u/s and maybe try for another aspiration.
WE think that the surgery would be too devastating for her and very dangerous, who knows if it would work.
This has really sent me over the edge...I just dont know if I can take all this, the pain & loss is so great.
I once was strong, but I dont really feel it since this DX...
But My Friends here, Your Kindness Is so overwhelming to us, we can never ever repay what you have done for us...All our HUgs and Love always from us! Thank you Thank you Thank you--Maybe all be well & safe.

 

I don't post on a daily basis anymore because there is so little time but I come and lurk whenever I can because Tray and I miss our lantus friends. We're devastated to hear about what you and Moonie are going through. I am so so sorry for you I know how much you love her and want to heal her. Tray and I are both keeping Moonie in our prayers, we hope she responds well to the meds and we will pray for strength for you to endure all these trials.

 

((((((Roni)))))))))

I'm so sorry to hear of this. That does sound like too much for Moonie to endure.
I will continue to pray for your family and Moonie, maybe altogether we will receive a miracle for Moonie.
I'm certainly praying for it as well as for your strength and wisdom and extra loving heart.

 

((Roni)) my heart is breaking for you right now. I am in tears reading your condo, you have been through so much. Prayers that the meds help. I would probably elect to not have the surgery also. Sending healing vines to Moonie and hope the condition improves! Paws crossed. You deserve some good news. Hugs!!!!

 

Roni, I am so sorry you guys are going through all of this .. I know it's hard figuring out what to do, in cases like this .. But I really think the plan you guys have made sounds like the best option for now .. I'm keeping you guys in my prayers ... And you have all of us to lean on ... ((hugs)) I wish there was more I could do or say for you ...

 

I am so sorry to hear that but it sounds like you are doing everything you can. I think you are doing what is best for your cat, you know her best after all. I am so sorry to hear about all the stuff you are going through right now.. buy a lottery ticket! I am a firm believer in balance of good and bad things.. (at least it gets me through the bad times) I think you are owed a lottery win (me too in fact)

 

(((((Roni))))) Oh, no, I am so sorry that the news isn't better. Big hugs to you and Brad. We all know how much Moonie means to you. Sweet Moonie, we are sending you tons of healing energy and miracle vines.
Liz, Anne, Zener and Tillie

 

I am so so sorry you are going through all of this, Roni. It sounds like you have a good plan in place, and we all know that LL prayers are full of strength and miracles. The prayers continue from us...many, many hugs.

 

This is so heartbreaking. Roni, I wish we could turn back time and make this go away.
I feel like Moonie partly belongs to all of us here, (((our sweet Moonie.)))

The decisions you face are not easy and nothing is certain on any path you take. But honestly, I feel you are doing the best thing for her. I am biased because of what happened to BigMac after his surgeries and a long hospital stay. I know sometimes surgery can save lives but the words "long hospital stay" are scary to me now.
There may be times she will need vet care to keep her stable but to have surgery with an unsure result... I don't know.

Be with her, make her comfortable, love her, let her feel safe in your arms. cat_pet_icon
((((Roni and Brad))))

 

Roni, I am so sorry to hear this, you all have already been through so much. :sad: I hope Moonie responds well to the meds. Sounds like you are doing everything you can and taking some time to determine how to proceed. This is not simple or easy, you know your Moonie better than anyone and whatever treatment or palliative care you decide on will undoubtedly be the right choice for her. Hugs and positive vines for all of you. cat_pet_icon

 

((( Roni))) I am so sorry to hear this awful news. After all that is going on, this is just too much for one family to bear. I hope he responds well to the meds and that a new u/s will bring a miracle for him. We are continuing to pray for you all. Surgery is a big deal and I understand completely your hesitation to put Moonie through this. You know Moonie, and you will be able to make better decisions after all this settles and you get some more information and see how Moonie responds.

Hugs hugs hugs to you.

 

Roni, I'm so sorry for what you are going through. It sounds like you have a good plan for Moonie. I will be praying the meds help and your next tests show some good results. I'm praying for you and Brad while you deal with everything. :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

(((Roni)))
I sit here crying. I have been checking the board all day, waiting for an update.
I am so sorry. I feel that Moonie is one of my girls too. She and Max had a special bond when he was alive.
I pray for all of you and my sweet precious girl. you know all f us here are going through this with you.I so wish I could take this pain away from you.
I hold you all close to my heart.

 

Hi Roni,

I'm so sorry the news wasn't good. I think you've made the right decision, for what it's worth. I would do the same if I were in your shoes. I would not put a 16 year old through that type of surgery and hospitalization. I think it is too much for her. I hope the medicines will help sweet Moonie. She's been doing so well. Maybe with the medicines the tumors will shrink and you can build her health and strength back up with her at home where she is loved.

I hope you can get into the apartment right away. That will be good for all of you and will give Moonie a lot more of a sense of security. Give pretty little Moonie some hugs and kisses for me.

Hugs,
Melanie & Racci

 

((((Roni))))) we are all devastated to hear this news and we are here for you whenever you need us. We are sending tons and tons of miracle LL prayers, healing vines, and love to you and Brad...and of course Moonie. We hope you can keep her comfortable. I know you give her all the love in your heart every day. We all send ours.

 

(((((Roni)))))

I am so very sorry that it was not better news. I think that, as always, you know what Moonie would want, and I think that you are doing all of the right things. I am praying that she gets some relief from the medications and that you will get the strength you need to carry on in the face of all of the suffering you are going through. You are showing immense courage and I admire you greatly.

Please do not despair. You and Moonie are never far from our thoughts and hearts in Lantus Land. You are strong, because you have family and friends behind you.

Snowflakes are being sent for your sweet (((Moonie))).

 

Roni, dont worry too much.
When our cats get stressed, they'll become ill. All sorts of funny & serious symtoms will appear. Obviously the family is under very stressed situation at the moment. I want to tell you about my kitty Sandy.
Sandy refused food one day suddenly 3 yrs ago. I kept close eyes on her. The next day, ate only a bite & throw up, because my cats were on free feeding at that time, I did not know if she eat any dry knibbles or not. The third day, she throw up after a sip of water. Took her to vet & suspected foreign body; she ate something which caught stuck? Ultra sound, scan etc etc...Finally the vet did the operation , open her up, found nothing but her internal organs were all out of place ! . Biopsy send to UK ...etc etc... non conclusive. Sandy was kept at the clinic on drip + med & the vet thought she's dying because she could not eat. I saw that she was in a good spirit &I decided to bring her home to do what I could. I tried every food; baby's food, every canned food but she could not keep the food down. Chinese herbal, of course! Long story short, I blend a kitten canned food & it succeeded. Slowly Sandy got better everyday. At that time, I even blended her fave dry knibbles to syringe feed her.
Do not to loose hope, Roni. Cats are very interesting little beings, they have their way of survival & agenda. I wish Moonie gets better soon. For sure the vet clinic is not a place she would love.

 

Oh Roni, this is breaking my heart! it is so hard to know just how far to go to pursue treatment. I think you are wise to be hesitant w/ the surgery. There are so many things weighted against Moonie. Keeping her safe and comfortable is so important now. Just be with her.

Sending all the vines we ca gather on beams of white light!

 

I a sorry Roni - It is hard to now what is the best option, but i would do as you are doing. Take the time to be with her. Safe and comfortable is important now. I hope that she will respond to the meds. You all are in my thoughts.

 

Re: 11/15 Moonie vet visit

(((((((Moonie, Roni & Brad))))))) I am praying that the meds help her this week....and for what it's worth also, I would definitely have chosen to do the same as you are planning. You all have been through so much and stress is not conducive to healing. Moonie is much better off WITH you both than in any hospital. She will respond to the meds hopefully. I will add my prayers to those of everyone here....we hold you all close to our hearts. Be strong and please please..keep us posted.
A million hugs to you all and scritches to our Dear Moonie....
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

(((Roni))) I'm just seing this now (was sick yesterday). I am so sorry and saddened to hear about the test results. This just doesn't seem fair. I know Moonie is the light and love of your life, and you will do whatever is in her best interests. Considering the options and risks of a surgery, I would do the same. I pray and hope the meds she will be starting will keep her comfortable. Look forward to hearing from you today. We are all here for you, Roni. All my love and prayers go out to you, DH and Moonie.

 

To my LL family~~Thank you for the encouragement and love you are sending up-
Moonie hated the meds, but did make a tiny poo formed in the LB and ate 1 1/2 cans since last night..WE finally slept through the night and are ready to face the day--Going to buy some furniture for our new place, not too much, just enough to make it homey.That is what I want to bring her to when we move monday or tuesday,Please God! Apt has wood floors so I will have to get area rug or 2 so she haS A COMFY PLACE ON THE FLOOR..Also will get her a cat condo when we move in so she can feel it's hers....

Hope today will be a little better, need some sunlight coming into this dark place we are in...
Love you all so much-please keep the prayers coming for my baby..Our reg vet did call me as er vet knows her & she advised me as best she can..she was so upset for Moonie everyone loves her & says she is a trooper in the vets offices!! She does have a very strong spirit like I had before all this..We hope we can come back to anywhere near normal in a few days..That would be Heaven.

Keep Praying for us magical LL..WE Love you all so much--So much gratitude for your support & donations..
Love & Big Hugs from us

 

Hey, Roni -

I am so terribly sorry for all you've been through lately. I can't even imagine all you're feeling. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of and praying for y'all. I hope the furniture search/buy goes well and y'all get moved into your new home smoothly. Praying the meds bring Moonie some relief.

BIG HUGS -

Libby (& Hershey, too!)

 

((((((Roni)))))))) Do Lou and I are thinking of you and Moonie and sending a ton of support and snowflakes

 

((((Roni)))) You, Brad and Moonie are in our thoughts and prayers. You are such a strong woman and a great bean but there is only so much we all can take. You have had such devastation the last month. Know that we are all with you holding your hand and hugging you.

 

Dear Roni, I remember when you first came to FDMB. My heart is breaking. You, Moonie and your family have come so far and been through so much. I will keep you all in my prayers.
jeanne

 

(((Roni and Moonie)))
I was encouraged to hear that Moonie ate and had a BM. Small steps but positive ones. I hope you get into your apartment soon and can make it a place where you, Brad and Moonie can be comfortable. Stability now would be good. We are all sending healing thoughts and vines your way. Hoping for some more sunshine in your life soon.

 

Thinking of you all...hoping your shopping went okay and that the time speeds by until you get into your new place. Glad Moonie ate yesterday and this morning and hope that she had a good day today.

Really hoping for a comfortable evening and night for you all...sending hugs and continued prayers for you all!
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

Sending hope upon hope for a miracle for Moonie. My cousin had leukemia, and one day it just disappeared. :shock: True story. :razz: :YMHUG: Sending mega snowflake flurries and vines and prayers for another good day for you three ...

 

More and more prayers coming your way as requested .
The cat tower sounds like a great idea. It will be a great present to make the new apartment feel like a friendly cat home.
Hope the moving transition all goes smoothly.

 

Dear Roni, Brad, and Moonie,

I do so hope that all went well today. It is wonderful that Moonie is eating and contributing to the lb. She may not like the meds, but what kitty does? I thought of you all today when I was on the summit of the mountain, and I sent your girl a special message to feel better and better.

I am so happy that you will soon be in your apartment and have a place that is really yours, even if just for a while. It's a great idea to get the kitty perch. Good luck with your shopping.

You guys are always in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you will have another good night tonight. I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Lots of love and :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: s

Ella & Edward and Rusty

 

Sending more love and prayers today.

 

Roni, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Moonie always. I pray that she makes full and complete recovery from the medications that she's getting. I really hope that you both can avoid that surgery. Hang in there, girls. {{{{{{{{{{RONI & MOONIE}}}}}}}}}}

 

NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!! You guys survived Super Storm Sandy...lightening isn't supposed to strike twice. I am so sorry, Roni. I will continue my prayers and blessings to you all and sweet Moonie. (((((hugs)))))

 

Roni, I really am at a loss for words.....my heart is breaking for you and Brad, so much that you guys have gone through in the past few weeks. So many maybes and what if''s, but I truly feel that you're plan is the best plan for Moonie. Take one day at a time, give her as much love as you can and make her comfortable. She knows you love her and she loves you.
((((Roni, Brad & Moonie))))

 

Keeping all 3 of you close to our hearts...

Desi, Tink & Tawny, et al