October 16th 2005 10:01 pm
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Hello Everyone,

Sorry I haven't done an entry in a few months. I am still recovering from my near death experience. About 3 weeks ago, I was rushed to the emergency vet hospital and went through 4 days of tests, x-rays, ultrasounds and medication. Turns out my urinary tract was blocked. I had a surgery (urethal reconstruction) on Thursday afternoon and did well throughout the night. However, in the early morning hours, I took a turn for the worse and had to go through another surgery (to reduce the inflamation in my bladder) on Friday. It seems I did well for several hours after the inital surgery, but I always managed to take a turn for the worse again. This time, it was determined that I had stones that were in my system for so long, they were practically embedded in my body. I had another emergency surgery Saturday morning. I did well for that day, then my temperature dropped. I was placed into an incubator for 36 hours. I'm not sure why I got blocked again, but I did. I had my 4th surgery on Monday afternoon to drain the urine that had leaked from my bladder being so weak. I guess I made it difficult and took the long route. However, I remained stable for the next few days and was allowed to go home for an overnight visit. I had yet to develop my normal appetite so I was told to come back for tube feedings so I could my daily does of medications. A few more days passed and I was given the OK to go home.

I've been home for about a week now and things are going well. In fact, I just had my stiches taken out on Friday and Mom had the vet staff give me a "lion cut". Boy, that made me really mad! I can't get over it! I feel so...naked! Thanks for sticking around to read my long entry! Take care and be healthy!

Aloha,
Miko Kawika