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    Wishing you all the luck that this surgery can bring!
    
    Happy Thanksgiving.
    Sonia

    I've got my fingers & toes crossed!

    It's 11:48 am Tuesday morning, I just called the Vet to see if she'd
    been operated on yet and she was just coming out of surgery at the time
    of my call.  So far so good.  The opration went smoothly they said, so
    I'll know more as the day goes on.  Probably give them a call back
    around 2:30 - 3:00pm.
    
    Thankx for the prayers!!  They're working!
    
    

    I am so glad that things look good so far.  I will be thinking about
    you.
    
    Jo

    It's 2:30pm I called again, she's doing better.  She's come out of the
    anesthesia and her eyes are open.  She seems to be breathing normal,
    but she hasn't tried to sit up yet.  I think she must be very weak,
    because we weren't allowed to feed her anything or give her any water
    last night and she won't have anything to eat or drink until tomorrow
    when we pick her up.  After all she's been through, I'd say she's due
    for a big bowl of (her favorites) fresh cooked "Chicken Livers"
    wouldn't you?? She's been such a "trooper"!!!  I just love her so much. 
    I wish she could live forever.  One more obsticle taken care of.  Hope
    there's not many more.  She's just about used up 8 of her 9 lives!!
    
    Now I can rest easy, all day long I've been sitting on pins and needles
    hoping and praying for her.  
    
    Thanx again for your support.  I'm glad I can be w/her while she
    recovers over Thanksgiving.
    
    Have a good one.
    
    
    Melissa & Felix (The Cat) original huh?
    
    
    

         Way to go, Felix!

    When my guys have their teeth cleaned, which is much easier
    on them than surgery, of course, it takes a number of hours
    after the operation for the anesthesia effects to wear off.
    They sleep, and wobble, and so on until well into the evening.
    You have to be careful about keeping them from trying to jump and so
    on while they are wobbly.  Did the vet say anything about having
    to keep her in a cage or anything until she had healed from
    the operation?
             

    Melissa,
    
    I am SO GLAD to hear that Felix is coming thru OK.  She will probably
    be groggy for at least 24 hours, and may seek a very warm spot for
    comfort.  You might want to keep her confined so she doesn't over-exert
    herself.  Cats don't always realize that they need R&R.  Also, your
    vet may recommend certain limited foods at first.
    
    It's so worrisome when older pets have health problems.  Please
    continue to update her progress for us.  It could be reassuring
    to other FELINERS who may have to go thru this with their own kitties.
    
    Best whiskers,
    
    Cathy

    
    I'm glad to hear she is doing OK. I'll keep my fingers crossed for
    her.
    
    Stephanie

    He didn't specify any special attention we should give (yet) I'm sure
    we'll get all the specifics when we pick her up tomorrow.  I can't wait
    to see her and give her hugs!!  That'll be alot of special attention
    right there!
    
    Mel
    

    Mel -
    
    I'm so glad Felix is doing well.  Have you thought about visiting her
    tonight?  I'm sure she would love to see her Mom and get all those hugs
    a day early!
    
    Thanks for keeping us posted.
    Mary
    

    I don't know if that's such a good idea(although I've thought alot
    about it and want to desperately) because If she sees me, then she'll
    want to leave w/me when I leave.  I think I'd better just wait till
    tomorrow, so I don't depress her any more than she already is.  
    
    MAybe, we'll see.
    
    Mel 

    
    	What a nice Thanksgiving present! Maybe she could have some
    	turkey with you! 
    					kim and the nipper

    re: pins & needles - ah yes, I know that feeling well and will
    get to experience it again in the near future when Mao & Bumpy
    get their teeth done.
    
    I'm really glad to hear that Felix is doing so well.
      Nancy DC

    Mary,
    
    I took your advice, and I went to visit her in the recovery room (Ward
    B).  The Vet recommended that I come to see her,  they said that
    visiting them sometimes speeds up their recovery and perks the animals
    up a bit.  Felix was very groggy.  I was surprised to see that she was
    getting up and trying to walk a bit, although she really was very weak. 
    Course with the lack of food or water and the affects of the anesthesia
    and all, it's to be expected.
    
    I can't wait to pick her up tonight.  I've got a nice warm bed for her
    to rest in.  We're gonna pamper her the next few days!!
    
    Happy Holiday,
    
    Melissa
    

    
    right on, felix!  glad to hear it has gone so well...
    
    diane, stanley & stella
    

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    Well all's well.  Felix is finally back to normal.  After I picked her
    up (the day before thanksgiving) she seemed to still be groggy and very
    shaky.  She jumped at the littlest of noises.  On thanksgiving we had
    dinner at our relatives house across town, So I went home to check on
    her and to feed her (because she was very hungry) although all she
    would eat was baby food, due to the stitches on her neck.
    
    That evening when we got home, we weren't home for more than a half
    hour, and she had an aweful seizure!! It literally threw a FIT on the
    kitchen floor.  I thought she was on her last breath.  After the
    seizure she laid still for a few minutes, only to get up and walk to
    walk in circles.  She wouldn't stop.  I immediateley called the VET and
    he said he wanted to see her right away.   On the way there, she had
    another one in my car (it was hard enought to drive in the snow and
    all) Thank God I wasn't the one holding her.  When we arrived, the Vet
    informed us that sometimes it takes a few days or just hours for the
    parathyroid to kick in to produce calcium.  He said it sounded like she
    was suffering from a lack of calcium and he wanted to keep her a few
    nights w/an IV of calcium to replenish her supply.  It did her a world
    of good.  
    
    Thank God she made it through all that.  Tonight she goes to get her
    stitches out.  She's 100% better since the surgery, and seizures and
    all!!  I'll admit there were a few scary moments, but I'm glad we had
    it done.  She's even gained 2 1/2 lbs, since the operation!!  Now she
    weighs 8 lbs!  She was a toothpick before that.  
    
    I'm happy to say that she's back to her OLD self.
    
    
    thanks again for your support everyone.
    
    
    Melissa & "Felix"


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CIRCUS::KOLLING "Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca."  3 lines   4-DEC-1989 15:39
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    Hurray for Felix.  Geez, the vet should have warned you about the
    potential calcium problem;  I would have had a heart attack myself.