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Hello
Sorry to hear you are feeling down right now. That is the trouble with all this information at your finger tips it can add to the stress you are feeling
I would advise you to keep an open mind, keep the appointment. Do you need to perform both the scope and ct? Ask the IMS whether one or the other would best determine the issue
I know it's tough but hang in there, you are doing everything you can
Big hug, kisses to Tipper
Mel
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Hi Patti,
I am so sorry to hear that you're still having to deal with so many issues with Tipper. There is so much information available via the Internet regarding every issue imaginable. Unfortunately the sites often contradict each other leaving the reader even more confused.
Regarding vet prices for meds, yes it's highway robbery!:eek: I always get script and take it to either Walmart or Costco for Buddy's prescriptions. For his Trilostane, I get that online from diamondback pharmacy.
You are doing everything in your power to help Tipper. That's all any of us can do.
Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:
Patti,
if the new doc thinks that Tipper can handle the scope, I would once and for all find out what is going on with her throat as scary as it is.
It might not be what you're thinking, but it's best for both of you to know what you're dealing with as well as the correct treatment options.
Crossing my fingers!
Praying for you Patti and Tipper too, what a lot to go through and then not knowing for sure what up with Tipper, goodness, sendings hugs too....
Hi Everyone:
I didn't sleep well last night and as Tuesday approaches I have so much anxiety. I have the hives I am so nervous. I have been crying all morning. The Dr. called me last night and went over everything. There is no guarantee when doing something like this that at her age she will even get up form anesthesia. I am just sick at the thoughts of this being something I cannot afford to help her with. I have never felt so helpless before. It is up to God now, and I will have to accept his will. I keep hearing her swallowing very hard and everytime I see her struggling with it, I just cry. I can barely look at her now without crying. I am so scared for her, and for me. She was restless again last night, the nasal spray from my Vet is only helping her nasal passages. The throat is another issue. I have left all my work go, and I will concentrate all my time today and tomorrow with her. It is a wonderful thing to have something you love so very much, but it can hurt terribly when you are in a situation like this. I am trying to stay positive, and not cry around her. She goes in Tuesday morning at 8:30 so we will be up and ready to go at 6:00. They said if she goes home it will not be until around 6:00 p.m. That is going to be a long gut wrenching day for me, as I will not leave there. I am taking some clothes in case I would have to stay overnight. I can just sleep in the car. I will not leave where she is. She has never been any where overnight without me. Please pray for my precious girl. I hope you all have a great day today for mothers day, hug your babies for me. Blessings
Patti
Oh Patti, I am sending you a great big hug. I cannot imagine anything going wrong, it is just unacceptable and it Shouldn't go wrong. They are just going to scope right? And have an anesthetist there for her?
Do they have to do both the scope and the CT to figure out what is going on? Do they do any kind of payment plans? Did you look into care credit?
Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hello you
Another big Hug from me too. I know it's tough the waiting and wondering till Tuesday. At least you can wait there so you can take her home as soon as she is able
I will totally be with you and sweet tipper and won't worry if you don't manage to post Tuesday night as it sounds like you both are going to have a long day
Kisses to Tipper
Mel
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Hi Patti:)
Thinking of you and Tipper as Tuesday approaches. :p The docs should be made to wait once in a while, so they know what it feels like. Praying that all goes well and you finally have some answers.
Hugs hugs and more hugs to you both,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:
Sharlene, Kathy and Mel, and Letti:
Thanks for keeping my Tipper in your thoughts. Sharlene they have to scope her throat, do a rhinosocopy, and they said the CT scan is a must. Her nose will bleed real bad when first done, I am worried about her compromised breathing already, and then with a nose bleed on top of that it scares me. She can have a nose bleed for a few days afterwards. I am just worried about driving home late it will be dark and having to assist her if her nose starts bleeding or if she vomits. I will have to find a place to pull off the road real quick, and that won't be fun in the dark. I have already packed paper towels, regular towels etc. and am using an old blanket on the seat instead of her usual one. I am taking her some soft food, chicken and rice. I am prepared ahead of time so I don't forget anything. I have enough to pay this bill, if she has to have anything else I will be in a real mess to get money. God help us that if there is anything wrong it can be fixed easily. All I ask is that I can have a few more years with her. If there was someone or something that could heal her and take all this misery away I would give them everything I own just to have her be well again. God Bless You All and all your babies
Patti
Patti-
I'm so sorry you're struggling so much. I can totally understand how difficult it is to make these decisions. You have put a lot of thought into the trip and what you'll need. I will definitely be keeping you and Tipper in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the procedure will go well and they'll be able to give Tipper some relief, and it will all be worth it.
Sending you big hugs...
Julie & Hannah
Patti, I too am so sorry for all that you are going through with Tipper. You both have been in my prayers, and I will continue to keep you there. I understand how difficult and overwhelming this all is. I have been thinking about you so much as Tuesday gets closer.
I know others have mentioned it, but have you looked into Care Credit? My vets office actually suggested it to me a while back when I was facing so much expense with Jasper's care. The vet that you are seeing would need to be one that participates, and the vet decides on what level they participate at. My vet participates at the 6 month level meaning that I have 6 months of interest free time to pay off the bill. I know some can even allow a year or more depending on what the vet or health care provider chooses. You can use it for yourself as well at a participating dentist or Dr. You do have to be a little careful, as I think the interest rate is pretty hefty if you don't pay it off during the interest free period.
I applied on line, and was approved instantly. Here is the website:
http://www.carecredit.com/
Please check into it Patti and see if it might be something that you would be interested in. It might help decrease the stress of the financial aspect of all that is going on. And to me, less stress in any area would be a godsend!
You and Tipper are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs,
Tina and Jasper
Tina:
Thank you for all the support, and for praying for my precious girl. I had already looked in the care credit, and they could only give me 500.00 since my income is so low now. I am using it for the appointment I am taking her to. If I was still working it would be different I could afford this with no problem. When I got Lupus I had to quit a really good job. I have to live on a small disability income now. I called Care Credit and asked them to please raise my amount and they said because of my income they can't. I thank you for the help and support and appreciate all the things you are trying to help me with. Please continue to pray for my precious girl. Blessings
Patti
Patti,
Prayers for Tipper as Tuesday gets closer. We will all be here for you and Tipper and saying prayers and sending virtual hugs...you will not be alone.
Belinda Rose:
God Bless You and thank you for thinking of my precious Tipper. This is very scary for me, I am afraid for her to be put under in her present state. It is so comforting to have wonderful people such as yourself pray for my girl. I am truly blessed to have found all you people, as I wouldn't know what to do without you. Blessings
Patti
Everyone:
Who is looking for side effects of Sucralfate?? I was giving it to Tipper. I lost track of the thread, I know Leslie had replied to it.
Patti
Julie and Hannah's thread.
http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...t=3134&page=66
Patti,
I haven't checked in for a while so I am sorry to hear about all this with the hospital appointment tomorrow. Keeping you and Tipper in my thoughts and prayers that everything will be just fine.
Hugs to you and Tipper
Morning
How are you both today? Did you sleep alright?
Hanging in there for tomorrow?
Big hug, kisses to Miss Tipper
Mel
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Mel:
Thanks for checking in on us. It is really cold here today and we are staying in, and getting ready for tomorrow. Part of me wants to cancel and never take her, the other part of me wants to help her even though the outcome may be bad for me. I have prayed all night that they find nothing else major wrong that cannot be corrected. I just wish I could trade places with someone else tomorrow. Please think of my dear baby. Blessings
Patti
Sending you some hugs. Will be thinking of you both. So hope it's something easily correctable.
Big hug, kisses to Tipper.
Paws up girlie. No shenanigans tomorrow Miss
Mel
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hi Patti,
Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and Tipper as you get ready for your appointment tomorrow.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers for the trip tomorrow. I'll light a candle tonite and in the morning. Try to enjoy your evening and trust you are doing the right thing.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Praying that you finally receive the answers and help that you need for Tipper!
Hoping that the solution is as easy as the nose drops :)
That is still amazing to me but I'm happy that it's working for her.
Patti,
I just want to let you know that I am thinking of you and Tipper and I will be keeping you both in my prayers tomorrow. Safe travels.
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper
Thinking of you both.....
Hope you can post later
Mel
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Patti,
Just want you to know I'm thinking of you and Tipper today, and hoping for the very best.
Julie & Hannah
Hugs and prayers!!
With you all the way today, Patti! Sending many hugs, prayers and healing white light your way. Please let us know how the day went when you can and when you start to get worried or nervous just remember you are surrounded by your Cush Angels.
Patti,
thinking of you both today.;)
We are here with you Patti, every step of your journey. Sending love, prayers and healing energy to everyone who touches your and Tipper's life.
Kathy and Buddy:cool:
Still thinking of you....
Mel
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Thinking of you and Tipper Patti!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi Patti
Just getting caught up and prayers and thoughts are with you and Tipper.Hope you got good news today.
Love and hugs to you both
Patty
Hey Patti
Hope you and miss Tipper are ok and were just too exhausted to post yesterday. Hope all is ok
Big hug
Kisses to Tipper
Mel
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Hi Patti,
You ok, honey? How is our girl? Any answers, solutions? Let us hear from you when you can. We are all on pins and needles, hoping, hoping, hoping....
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Hi Everyone:
I have a lot of thing to share about Tipper's hospital procedure yesterday. We got home too late to post, and I have to take her and get her some meds right now. I will post this lengthy story when we get back. Blessings
Patti
Oh Patti, so relieved to see your brief post! I will be checking in from work to see how everything went. I am so hoping that you got some good news!
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper
~~whew~~ me, too, Tina! :) I'll be patient now...well, I'll try anyway. :D
Glad you posted was getting anxious...
Big hug
Mel
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Glad you're both home. I was worried! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Julie & Hannah