long night after long day and looking at probably another

[susandennis]

Waiting is just not in my skill set.

I finally did get to sleep last night only to wake up at 1:15 and realize I had not gotten the call that they were taking Biggie into surgery. And that was because my phone was on Do Not Disturb. FUCK! I turned it on and was just back asleep when they did call at 2:10 to say he was going in.

And then, of course, I could not get back to sleep except I finally did. They called back at 4:15 with the report.

The other two times, they were able to get the things he ate out from his stomach. But, this time, they had to cut into his intestines. She said that she was not happy with how his intestines looked. It could be from just inflammation caused by the piece of plastic or it could be from something else. She's sent off for biopsy. We might know Friday but, more likely, Monday.

Healing from intestinal surgery is a little more difficult than his last two times but so far, so good. She wants to get him off the iv pain meds to oral pain meds and make sure he's eating before he can dome home so that might be tomorrow. She said the first 3 - 5 days are when he is most likely to suffer problems. So it will be Sunday before he's really out of the woods.

For now, he's good and in good hands.

I could not get back to sleep so I just got up. But I skipped the treadmill. I might get on it later and I might not. I might go back to sleep and I might not.

It's just really weird not having him here. Also there are a lot of noises in this house. When he's here, I just blame them on him. When he's not, it's kind of creepy. I have lived alone for a really long time. Really long time. But yesterday, waiting in that vet's office was one of the first times I ever remember feeling alone. I really would have loved to have had someone to lean on/share with. It was a very odd feeling for me to have. And not one I liked. Happily it is gone.

Now I just have to wait again. Until afternoon when I can call. I so hope I can go get him today. I do need to fix the house. At least this time he will not have a small friend to tempt him into trouble, like before. I need pull his tree down. I think I'll lay it on its side as well as the other furniture out on the terrace. No sense in tempting him. And put away stuff like his tunnel and Stickie. (He has his old non-stick stickie with him.)

I have other chores to do today, too. So enough to keep me busy.

On the up side, for some weird reason, my investments made a ton of money yesterday. (Probably the vaccine and the election and sun spots.) which is excellent because this little veterinarian Christmas present is going to cost a bundle plus more for after care. I may have to change Biggie's name to Million Dollar Cat!

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I'm so sorry about Biggie. Sending tons of hugs and healing vibes.

[sweetmeow]

I haven't been reading (or writing) Live Journal for the last few days and missed all this about Biggie until this post, so I went back and read. OMG -- not again. I know - the waiting sucks. Biggie is a young, strong kitty. I know you're reminding yourself of that. Hang tight. You wish cats would learn their lessons....

[susandennis]

no shit. i think Biggie's a cat with a chronic condition. i just hope he survives it.

[bibliogirl.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for Biggie's smooth recovery...

[susandennis]

thank you

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

So good to hear that he's in competent hands.

[susandennis]

Every once in a while, I think about moving someplace different. I mean as long as there's good wifi, what difference does it make to me?

And then I remember the value of living near services that only economies of scale can bring - like emergency vet options that net you a really good one with backups.

I'm so grateful.

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

I missed this all last night, I'm so sorry.
Glad you were able to get him in and that they've been able to clear it. Poor buddy I hope his healing goes smoothly and he comes back home and decides to stop eating random shit.

Glad you aren't feeling alone. I'm always a call/text/tweet away if you decide you need to bend an ear.

[susandennis]

Thank you and I know it. I very nearly pinged you yesterday. It just helped to know I could.

[jwg.livejournal.com]

Hopefully recovery will be good and you and Biggie will figure out how to keep him from eating the wrong stuff.

[bangdrum.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for an easy recovery for Biggie!

[brigitte lichtenberger-fenz (from livejournal.com)]

Ohhh Biggie... Thinking of him and you and crossing my fingers- But I'm sure, at the end of the day you'll be fine!

[kensmind.livejournal.com]

I've been reading and following your posts and am hoping for the best, along with everyone else. As a (former now) pet owner, I can empathize with how much it hurts to see our four-legged family members in pain, and the toll it takes on those of us who love them. Going through something similar also gave me an appreciation of the amazing work that veterinarians do. Considering that their patients can't talk to them, they do an incredible job of assessing illness in animals. I'm so sorry that you and Biggie have to go through this, especially at this time of year.

[susandennis]

You are so right about vets. I was thinking that yesterday while I waited. They not only have to deal with patients who can't talk, they have to deal with patient owners who can and are stressed to the max. I cannot imagine how they handle it all.

[lenine2.livejournal.com]

I continue to wait with you and hope for the best.

[epiphyta]

Argh, cat, no! I hope the news continues to be good.

[dadi.livejournal.com]

Oh Biggie...
Thinking of you... <3

[maju01.livejournal.com]

Oh Biggie... get well soon!

[lostincandyrain.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping that his recovery goes smoothly, and that the biopsy results end up being nothing to worry about! What a scary night!

[apinkpanthress.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry, dear. *hugs* I wish Biggie a speedy recovery AND that he'll be his beautiful self in no time.
Give him lots of cuddles and kisses from me, as soons as he's back with you.
Please know, that you're not alone while he's still recovering.... We're here for you. ^_^

[susandennis]

I actually do realize that and it's really wonderful to have so many thinking good Biggie thoughts. Thank you.

[apinkpanthress.livejournal.com]

You are most welcome. :)

[zippybeta.livejournal.com]

Thinking of both you and Biggie today for a positive out come.

[mdlbear]

Best wishes for Biggie.

[laciann.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for Biggies recovery.

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Like other of your LJ friends, I've done this sort of wait-wonder-worry vigil with a pet at the vet's, so I can imagine some of what you're experiencing.

Fingers crossed and positive thoughts and good, healing energies sent your and Biggie's way.

*{{{hugs}}}*

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

aw poor kitty. hope he's going to be OK.

[rejectomorph]

I missed reading last night so didn't know about Biggie's problem. Wishing him the best, and a quick recovery.

[daphnep.livejournal.com]

You always have a crowd of people who care about you and are rooting for you, just as close as your phone!!

And for Biggie too. We love Biggie.

[susandennis]

:)

[sherlock999.livejournal.com]

I'm so, so sorry you've been going through this! Poor Biggie! But he sure does have an exceptional Human, that's for sure! I'm not sure I would have realized something was wrong judging from the few symptoms you've been seeing. Heck, my cats urp 2-3 times a week when they are perfectly fine! Good for you for knowing he was in trouble, and good for Biggie for getting through the surgery!