Sign In
Close
Success! Surgery update [non-graphic version] by Malachyte
I'm back! What a wild ride.
This is a shorter, non-graphic update about my cat. If you want more details that may include medical talk and gross things, that's all in this journal.
Thank you all so much for your patience while I took time away to take care of Jelly post-surgery. It's been a lot of work around the clock to take care of his needs, but it's all been profoundly worth it. His surgery for leg amputation was on Thursday, April 28th, and it was a total success! They were able to use anesthesia on him with no issue from his heart murmur, and he's been healing beautifully. His appetite returned Sunday morning, and he's been eating and drinking normally. He even hops on and off the bed, to my surprise; I really didn't expect him to maneuver that so soon after the procedure! He needs a lot of care and extra attention, and for the first two days he required constant monitoring, even at night. I had to set alarms throughout the night to check on him, make sure his stitches are alright, give him medication, etc. It's been exhausting, and it hurts my heart to see him have to go through so much, but I'm also so happy he's doing so well, and that I'm able to be home with him to give him this level of care and attention. His stitches are scheduled to be removed on May 11th, and the cost of that was already included in the surgery funds~
He's now at a point where I can safely return to my desktop computer and resume working, though I need to check on him frequently, and take breaks to help him groom, feed him, and dispense medications. Not to mention making sure he's not stuck on something because of his cone of shame, ha ha ha. I've got him a cloth cone, and it's helped immensely with his comfort level.
I wish I knew how to fully express the plethora of feelings this whole thing has had me feeling. When he was first diagnosed with a cancerous mass, I thought it was over. When we finished the fundraiser and I saw that I could fund his surgery, I felt hope. When I took him in to the vet on the 28th, I felt a fear like no other. And when I first brought him home and had him safe in my arms, I felt love and relief that I can't describe. Even thinking about that moment now... it brings tears to my eyes. I know that one day Jelly and I will part, but I'm so, so happy that this is not that day. That he can live as much life as he deserves, and that we can continue our journey together.
If you have pets, please take a moment to really look at them, and show them a little extra love today, for me.
Journal Information
- Views:
- 117
- Comments:
- 0
- Favorites:
- 1
- Rating:
- General