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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / December 2006Back in Action......... somewhat
Hi, folks! Today is the first day that I feel good enough to sit at the computer and I wanted to thank you for the incoming cards! It's been such a treat to read them, since all I've been able to do is sit on my butt since the surgery Nov. 21st. It's one of the few bright spots in my day. On to the "kids"........... Pua's the only one who seems to understand that I'm not the same. My MIL bought me one of those motorized recliners (which has been a GODSEND) and Pua has made it her spot to lay by my legs on the foot part of the chair and ward off Chloe & Tyrone with some paw slaps. If Pua decides to get up to lay in the sun or get a bit of fresh air from one of the open windows, Tyrone immediately jumps up on my belly and starts kneading where the incision is from my removed stomach muscles. I literally scream, swipe him off and immediately feel badly for doing so. Tyrone just doesn't "get" it and I know it's not his fault, although I've lifted up my shirt to show him the incision and had him smell it. Chloe, on the other hand, circles the chair, pitifully mewing, but I can't reach down to pet her because of the chest surgery, and that breaks my heart, too. Chloe has never been the lap cat, instead preferring to lay *just* out of reach and cry for extended scritches - which makes it impossible for me to give her lovin's right now. On a good note, my MIL has been coming over every morning to fill up water dishes, food dishes and clean the boxes. She also does our dishes for me, sweeps & mops the floors and cleans the bathroom. I'm lucky I get along so well with my in-law; she's been such a HUGE help. So, meanwhile, I'm giving out multiple purrs to all who need them, hugs to everyone in the group, and well-wishes to all for a happy holiday season. kili - Pua, Chloe & Tyrone -- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini Thanks for the update. I'm glad to know you're coming along nicely and that Pua, at least, understands. Hugs to your MIL! I'm glad you have her! Purrs for your continued healing. Joy > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini It's so good to hear from you!! Maybe DH can put a table with a little cat bed on one side of the chair for Chloe or Tyrone? I know that is what I have to do. Continued purrs for a good recovery. We are always thinking about you. Karen, Sugar & Pearl > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini > So, meanwhile, I'm giving out multiple purrs to all who need them, hugs to > everyone in the group, and well-wishes to all for a happy holiday season. We're very happy to hear directly from you again!!! Purrs for a good recovery.  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com I wonder whether you could place a "bunched up" or folded fleece blanket (perhaps a smallish one) over your abdomen to help protect it from sudden attacks - these are very lightweight. Also, could you place something like a dining chair beside your recliner for the cats to sit on where they would be about the level of your chair arm, where you could reach out to pet the fuzzbells but they wouldn't be on you. Perhaps Chloe could jump up to the chair seat for her skritches. Wishing the best for all of you............Lorna > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini > I wonder whether you could place a "bunched up" or folded fleece blanket > (perhaps a smallish one) over your abdomen to help protect it from sudden [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > chair seat for her skritches. > Wishing the best for all of you............Lorna Thanks, Lorna! I've got a TV tray by the chair, now, so I can reach for my water, vitamins, phone & TV remote. Speaking of the TV tray........... Tyrone thought he'd bust a move during his zoomie-fest yesterday morning and jumped from the couch to the TV tray, dumping my open water bottle to the floor and sending everything else flying. I had to helplessly sit there until my husband came home that evening because I can't pick anything up off the floor! I couldn't change the channel to the TV, I couldn't turn it off, I couldn't answer the phone and I couldn't clean up the spilled water. I just had to let it sit. Grrrrrrrrrrr, the little monster! <g> kili -- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini > ... I had to helplessly sit there > until my husband came home that evening because I can't pick anything up off > the floor! Have your husband stop at the drugstore and pick you up a "reacher". I have a hard time bending down (wear a scoliosis jacket, a stiff brace for my back) and use one a lot. Very handy! It has padded pincer-things at one end and a hand grip at the other. Just reach down with the reacher, pull the trigger or handle and raise the item up to your lap level. I also use it to wipe things up that I have a hard time reaching. Hope this helps, Deborah (she's baaaaaaaccccckkkk) > > ... I had to helplessly sit there > > until my husband came home that evening because I can't pick anything up off [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Deborah > (she's baaaaaaaccccckkkk) I've thought of that, but we never got them. My solution? My husband's BBQ tongs! He's got really long ones to remove briskets and such and they work pretty well at picking up most things off the floor. Isn't that funny? :~) kili -- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini >> ... I had to helplessly sit there >> until my husband came home that evening because I can't pick anything up off [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Deborah > (she's baaaaaaaccccckkkk) I had a reacher in every room. They really come in handy so I still use them from time to time. MLB >> ... I had to helplessly sit there >> until my husband came home that evening because I can't pick anything up [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > pull the trigger or handle and raise the item up to your lap level. I also > use it to wipe things up that I have a hard time reaching. The reachers are great. They are good at keeping things from slipping as you pick them up. I can't keep one around though because the kids play with them and they break easily. One assistive device gets a lot of use though. For quite a while I couldn't walk without a cane. I never could get to where I wasn't very self conscious of it so I can't blame Charlie too much that it bugged him too. I don't have to use one now. Weird but since my knees got worse they don't swell so much. But both of us use the canes that are around to snag thing off shelves etx. At least if I live long enough to need the canes again I'll be more comfortable with them. Jo >> I wonder whether you could place a "bunched up" or folded fleece blanket >> (perhaps a smallish one) over your abdomen to help protect it from sudden [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > kili You need one of those reacher things. I'm thinking of getting one. Have to have a hysterectomy and don't know how soon I'll be able to bend. https://www.hystersisters.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16210&cat=249&page=1 > You need one of those reacher things. I'm thinking of getting one. Have > to have a hysterectomy and don't know how soon I'll be able to bend. I'm so sorry to hear this, Karen. Lots of purrs on the way. Do you have a date set? SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > > You need one of those reacher things. I'm thinking of getting one. Have > > to have a hysterectomy and don't know how soon I'll be able to bend. > > I'm so sorry to hear this, Karen. Lots of purrs on the way. Do you have > a date set? Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've had since my 20's. The main thing I worried about was how I could test and shoot Pearl until I am cleared to lift 10lbs. But my sister from Texas is coming up to spend the first week with me! I'm nervous because I have never had major surgery but considering my mom hit menopause at 56 and I am only 43, I'm not keen on the idea of trying to "wait things out". I mean, I'm getting anemic and sick and everything else. IT's been a BAD year that way. At any rate, things will be BOUND to be better after. > Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > to fix a LOT of problems . ...> Karen, Purrs are on the way for a successful surgery, rapid recovery, and the resolution you anticipate. Annie > > Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > > to fix a LOT of problems . ...> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Annie Thanks. I sure didn't mean to hijack Kili's thread! It's really comforting to see her at the computer after such radical surgery. I figure mine should barely be a bump in the road! >>> Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this >>> is going to fix a LOT of problems . ...> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > comforting to see her at the computer after such radical surgery. I > figure mine should barely be a bump in the road! You didn't hijack the thread! You'll be fine. Shoots, I had my stomach cut from hip to hip, a muscle slid up to my chest, 2 ribs removed, part of my sternum and I had a complete mastectomy and a week and a half after being out of the hospital, off pain meds, off antibiotics, I'm moving. I still can't bend over and I'm walking rather hunched, but if I can do it, YOU can! kili -- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini > >>> Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this > >>> is going to fix a LOT of problems . ...> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > kili To be honest, you AMAZE me. You are my idol :D >>>> Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this >>>> is going to fix a LOT of problems . ...> >>> Purrs are on the way for a successful surgery, rapid recovery, and >>> the resolution you anticipate. >> Thanks. I sure didn't mean to hijack Kili's thread! It's really >> comforting to see her at the computer after such radical surgery. I [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >out of the hospital, off pain meds, off antibiotics, I'm moving. I still >can't bend over and I'm walking rather hunched, but if I can do it, YOU can! Kili sweety, you are one heck of a tough cookie! (meant with extreme praise...) Good luck with the op Karen! Hysterectomies aren't something to sign up for unless you really need one, but if you do then it can be a minor miracle for your health... >>>> Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this >>>> is going to fix a LOT of problems . ...> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini OMG you're a trooper kili!! Purrs for you to heal quickly and feel much better. > You didn't hijack the thread! You'll be fine. Shoots, I had my stomach cut > from hip to hip, a muscle slid up to my chest, 2 ribs removed, part of my [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini I am well and truly impressed. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > getting anemic and sick and everything else. IT's been a BAD year that way. > At any rate, things will be BOUND to be better after. Yes, of course, there's that. But still, it's always a bit scary to have that kind of major surgery. So soon! We will be purring for you and sincerely hoping things get better, indeed. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> > You need one of those reacher things. I'm thinking of getting one. Have >> > to have a hysterectomy and don't know how soon I'll be able to bend. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > way. > At any rate, things will be BOUND to be better after. \ Best wishes with the surgery Karen; I hope it all goes well and things get better for you health wise :) >>> You need one of those reacher things. I'm thinking of getting one. Have >>> to have a hysterectomy and don't know how soon I'll be able to bend. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > getting anemic and sick and everything else. IT's been a BAD year that way. > At any rate, things will be BOUND to be better after. Purrs that the surgery and the recovery go well. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've > had since my 20's. Karen, don't let them do a horizontal incision for vanity's sake. They may try to talk you into it, but be strong. The horizontal incision takes a lot longer to heal, is more painful initially, and your abdominal wall will never be the same after. Speaking from experience here! It's supposed to be a laparoscopy. > > I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > longer to heal, is more painful initially, and your abdominal wall will > never be the same after. Speaking from experience here! > It's supposed to be a laparoscopy. That should be great and you should heal quickly. Nearly everyone I know who has had a hysterectomy wishes they had done it years sooner. I was certainly glad to get non-surgical options over and done with. Relaxing and healing purrs on the way, Jo >> > I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going >> > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> longer to heal, is more painful initially, and your abdominal wall will >> never be the same after. Speaking from experience here! > It's supposed to be a laparoscopy. That's the surgical technique, not the incision. Vertical incisions are traditional. Horizontal started to be used when women demanded no scars to show when they wore a two-piece swimsuit. Hence the name "bikini incision", which slices through the abdominal wall perpendicular to the "grain" of the muscle. Trust me, you don't want that!!! > > It's supposed to be a laparoscopy. > That's the surgical technique, not the incision. Vertical incisions are > traditional. Horizontal started to be used when women demanded no scars to > show when they wore a two-piece swimsuit. Hence the name "bikini incision", > which slices through the abdominal wall perpendicular to the "grain" of the > muscle. Trust me, you don't want that!!! But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? So I do think that's an important distinction. Joyce SignatureTo reply privately, take the X's out of my user ID. > But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? > So I do think that's an important distinction. Laparoscopy incision can be small if the procedure is just exploratory, but for major surgery like this it has to be larger. How can they pull out the uterus via a tiny incision? >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? >> So I do think that's an important distinction. > Laparoscopy incision can be small if the procedure is just exploratory, but > for major surgery like this it has to be larger. How can they pull out the > uterus via a tiny incision? True, but in that case, what is the difference between doing it laparoscopically and doing it with a traditional incision? Joyce > >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? > >> So I do think that's an important distinction. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > True, but in that case, what is the difference between doing it > laparoscopically and doing it with a traditional incision? What I have been trying to communicate here is that a laparoscope is not an incision, it is a surgical instrument, and a laparoscopy is a procedure performed using a laparoscope. The access the inside of the body in order to use the laparoscope, to perform the laparoscopy, an incision must be made. The surgery is more time-consuming and therefore more costly if done through a bikini (horizontal) incision. Surgeons generally "push" this type of incision for that very reason but tells the woman whatever she wants to hear. The insurance pays for it so the patient does not care, but she should. I HAVE HAD THIS SURGERY AND KNOW WHEREOF I SPEAK. >> >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller >> >> anyway? [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > I HAVE HAD THIS SURGERY AND KNOW WHEREOF I SPEAK. So have I and I've had no problems whatsoever. I would have likely had an even easier time if the surgery hadn't been put off to "try other options" till the fibroids got so large that was the only way to remove them. As I recall it is quite possible to do a hysterectomy with no incision in the abdominal wall at all. Jo > As I recall it is quite possible to do a hysterectomy with no incision in > the abdominal wall at all. Only a partial hysterectomy can be done without an incision. > >> >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller > >> >> anyway? [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > even easier time if the surgery hadn't been put off to "try other options" > till the fibroids got so large that was the only way to remove them. And this is why I am going for it. I know SO many people that have multiple procedures over the years and end up here anyway. I don't want my fibroids the size of a basketball. Plus we can't keep other things in check anymore just with hormones. I will NOT try lupron no way! All around, I'm ready. > As I recall it is quite possible to do a hysterectomy with no incision in > the abdominal wall at all. >> >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? >> >> So I do think that's an important distinction. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > >I HAVE HAD THIS SURGERY AND KNOW WHEREOF I SPEAK. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy 10 years ago. The incisions are small, about 1 inch wide. They remove the uterus through the cervix, after detaching it from the inside of your abdomen w/the 'scope. There was a bit of pain, but after a couple of days it wasn't bad, and definitely a shorter recovery time. I was back to work in about 2 weeks. The hard part was keeping my boston terriers and cats from bouncing off my stomach. <G> > >> >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? > >> >> So I do think that's an important distinction. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > weeks. The hard part was keeping my boston terriers and cats from > bouncing off my stomach. <G> I'm lucky the girls are not usually stomach walkers but you just watch! Good to hear you were back so quick. He told me 3 weeks but it depends on each person and how they heal. I'm hoping I'm a good healer. > > >> But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? > > >> So I do think that's an important distinction. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > I HAVE HAD THIS SURGERY AND KNOW WHEREOF I SPEAK. I just wanted to add, I thnink mine will be a vaginal, so it goes out the other direction. There is a Laparascopic Supercervical Hysterectomy now though where they really do take it out in pieces through the small incisions. These are both fairly new. Now, if they discover some major problem, they usually have to open up, but I know of a lot of women now that are having it the way I will. I'm glad for the small incisions, but inside there are still a WHOLE lot of stitches. Still, it should cut recovery time by about 3 weeks. > > But isn't the incision from a laparoscopic surgery much smaller anyway? > > So I do think that's an important distinction. > > Laparoscopy incision can be small if the procedure is just exploratory, but > for major surgery like this it has to be larger. How can they pull out the > uterus via a tiny incision? THey carve it up into tiny pieces. With a laparascopic surgery you have three (sometimes four) inch long incisions. Should be pretty minimal on the outside. > > It's supposed to be a laparoscopy. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > which slices through the abdominal wall perpendicular to the "grain" of the > muscle. Trust me, you don't want that!!! > Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > getting anemic and sick and everything else. IT's been a BAD year that way. > At any rate, things will be BOUND to be better after. Karen, Sam will be sending his best zipper purrs which he reserves for those people who have to be cut in half like he was. He insists his zipper purrs were just the thing Kili needed. I try not to laugh in the face of his impudence too often so I've let this one go for now. I'm not going to tell him that you don't have to be cut half-way open since he is such a good purrleader of the household. Lacey, Hobbes, and Barnabus will be purring chorus. The hoomans will send get well thoughts. Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > > Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus Awww. Give Sam skritches for me. I'm just so happy that he is doing so well. > Dec. 29. To be honest, I'm a bit excited because I am hoping this is going > to fix a LOT of problems I've begun having this year as well as ones I've [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > getting anemic and sick and everything else. IT's been a BAD year that way. > At any rate, things will be BOUND to be better after. Will be purring for a speedy recovery from your surgery. Winnie > You need one of those reacher things. I'm thinking of getting one. Have > to have a hysterectomy and don't know how soon I'll be able to bend. > > https://www.hystersisters.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16210&cat=249&page=1 We are purring and sending best wishes for everything to go really well, Karen, Polonca and Soncek >Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] >-- >http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini Good to hear you are starting to feel better. Continued healing purrs on the way. Randy http://picasaweb.google.com/crmartin1 http://kittenwar.com/kittens/74045/ > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > since the surgery Nov. 21st. It's one of the few bright spots in my > day. <snip> I'm glad you're improving, however slowly. Poor Tyrone, I'm sure he thinks he's helping. Lots of purrs and gentle hugs for you to continue getting better. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Oh dear I've missed a lot....hope you heal quickly kili and I'm sure your little helpers will understand eventually. Big hugs to you... > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini THE PACK IS SENDING THEM BACK TO YOU. Glad you made it back. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since the operation. > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini >Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >Pua has made it her spot to lay by my legs on the foot part of the chair and >ward off Chloe & Tyrone with some paw slaps. Aw, Pua is such a good nurse and guardian. The other cats just love you and missed you while you were gone and now they want you back in good health to paly with them. Too bad they are not the nursing type. But you can talk to them and make eye contact so they know you are not rejecting them. I hope the fleece padding spoken of in another post helps, along with the tongs. I have a reacher, but have used a certain tongs in the kitchen for many years to reach the top shelf. Lifesavers. -- CATherine > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini Wow! I'm impressed! I didn't expect to see you back here for quite a while. It sounds like the recovery, though painful, is proceeding nicely. Huggles for your MIL and for her help with chores you certainly can't do yourself yet. We're continuing our purrs for your speedy and easy recovery from your major surgery. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Hi, folks! > > Today is the first day that I feel good enough to sit at the computer and I > wanted to thank you for the incoming cards! So good to hear from you, Kili. (Did I ever tell you that kili means kid, i.e. baby goat in Finnish?) Purrs are still on-going for you. A scritch to Miss Pua for being such a good nursecat. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini So glad to hear you're ding better, kili. That's so nice of your MIL to help out with the kitties. Purring for a full recovery soon. Ginger-lyn > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > -- > http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini I'm so glad to hear you are recovering. When Pua is was ill and undernourished you took her in. You worked so hard to get her on the road to health and now she is the one taking care of you. I hope that Chloe and Tyrone will understand what you can and cannot do and what Tyrone cannot do because he is hurting you inadvertently. I'm also relieved to hear your MIL is coming to help you, that is wonderful. We think of you often, kili, and we are always sending you lots of healing purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek Kili, Glad you're feeling a bit better. You have been through so much! I love that Miss Pua. She knows you saved her life and gave her food when she was probably not far from starvation. Hope you're feeling better every day, Rhonda > Hi, folks! > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Pua's the only one who seems to understand that I'm not the same. |
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