Scared for my kitty...

[Aurora63]

Some of you remember this picture of my kitty, Honey:

Well, Honey is going to the vet for surgery on Friday and I am already a basketcase. She has had a tumor growing out of her right nostril for about four years, which is the entire time we've had her...she was a stray who adopted us. Our vet in Tallahasssee said she believed it was benign, possibly just a polyp, since it hadn't changed in size for so long. Our new vet here in S FL agrees...but we've finally decided to get it removed for her sake...I just want her to be more comfortable, able to breathe better, etc.

I just keep playing these 'what if' scenarios in my head...I mean, if something happened to her during surgery, and we lost her, I would never forgive myself! They will be using a laser to cauterize the base of it after they remove it, so that should minimize the bleeding. All good, but I can't help worrying like crazy. And it should beonly a one-day event...she goes in in the am, comes home in the pm.

Any words of wisdom or pixie dust for Honey would be appreciated! Anyone go through something similar? I just want my Honey to have the best life she can!

 

[Maleficent13]

Good wishes for Honey!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Sending a little pixie dust to Honey and the vet that everything goes well on Friday.

 

[escape]

Awww, I have always loved that picture of Honey!

It's only natural to be concerned and worried. However, it sounds like this is something she needs to be able to breather easier and I'm sure the vet wouldn't put her through unnecessary surgery. Don't try to play the "what if" game. It can go both ways. What if you don't do the surgery and she can't breathe one day due to the blockage? You are doing what you think is best and I think it's wonderful that you are putting her needs first.

Let us know how her surgery goes. Hugs and pixie dust to you and Honey

 

[Rajah]

P&PD heading yours and Honey's way!

 

[sajetto]

Good wishes and hugs for Honey

 

[wdwmom2]

For me, pets are a part of my family. I worry about them just like I would worry for any of my children. You don't want them to feel any discomfort and you don't want anything bad to happen.

I'm sure everything will go fine. Trust in your vet!!!

 

[Snowysmom]

Honey is a beautiful cat. I am sure the vet will take every precaution to make sure it goes well. Then you can bring her home and spoil her a bit. And she will be able to breathe easier.

 

[UnderTheMistletoe]

I think everything you're feeling is totally natural! I know I feel that way when we have to leave the babies overnight at the vet's office.

I sobbed when we left Tinkerbell for her surgery. She got that panic struck look in her eyes out the back of the crate as they took her down the hallway and just screamed (Siamese). Broke my heart. I just about walked out of the vet's office when we had to take Casey in. The first time we left her boarded somewhere, I was in tears. They're your kids.

Nothing you're explaining sounds out of the ordinary or unacceptable. Most of us want what's best for them and the idea of an elective surgery going wrong is a scary, disturing thought. But, you have had a relationship with this vet and have discussed this as an option. Trust them and your better judgement.

 

[maryssasmom]

Sending good wishes for Honey (and you too!)

 

[Laura]

I haven't had a cat with the same medical issue, but believe me I feel soooo bad when I have to leave one of my cats at the vet for ANY procedure! You're a good kitty "parent" for wanting the best care possible for her.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good wishes for Honey, Aurora, do hope all goes well, I am sure it will.

 

[Aurora63]

Thanks for all you kind words, everyone. Well, tomorrow is the big day. I am feeling calmer about it, but still got the butterflies in the stomache. I think the worst part of this will be that she can't eat anything after 10pm tonight. She will be really mad at me for not feeding her tomorrow morning. But hopefully it will all be worth it!

 

[philaround]

Aurora, I am having a good laugh about this. I had to have the same surgery your dear Honey is having. I also had a benign tumor, but mine was confined to my sinus cavity. I had it removed in July of 2005 complee with the laser cauterization that your vet is doing on Honey. My doctor told me after the surgery that is was the largest tumor he had ever removed from a sinus cavity and that the thing had probably been growing for more then 5 years. As a human ungoing this procedure I found the hardest part was trying to lay in bed and sleep for almost 2 weeks after surgery. The only way I could sleep was in my recliner in my den.

I hope both you and Honey manage to get thru this ordeal.

 

[Mimi Q]

Sending pixie dust her way.