I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through the skin, the
subcutaneous lay of skin was unaffected and there was good vascular flow
through the area. She was able to remove it all except for one tiny spot to
the side that she thought would be better treated separately than trying to
include it in the tissue removal. Bandit is awake and responding in her
usual fashion - growling and hissing at everyone who walks by! ;> I can go
and pick her up at 3:00PM today.
The vet even had good news about something else - they tested Bandit's BUN
(since that was a bit elevated two weeks ago) and even that is back into the
normal range! Purrs really, really *DO* work! Bless you!
Hugs,
CatNipped
Cheryl Perkins - 09 Mar 2005 14:51 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
That's great news!

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Karen - 09 Mar 2005 15:13 GMT
That is wonderful, wonderful news. GO Bandit!
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
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Monique Y. Mudama - 09 Mar 2005 15:13 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
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Wahoo! Great news!

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Exocat - 09 Mar 2005 15:15 GMT
Delighted.
Purrs
Gordon, Bandit 2, Snowball
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just
> fine.
Kreisleriana - 09 Mar 2005 15:23 GMT
>I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
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Oh you must be SO relieved!
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melizabeth - 09 Mar 2005 16:19 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
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Oh yay! I am so happy for you all. YOu must be so relieved :)
O J - 09 Mar 2005 16:33 GMT
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>Bandit is awake and responding in her
>usual fashion - growling and hissing at everyone who walks by! ;> I can go
>and pick her up at 3:00PM today.
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>Purrs really, really *DO* work! Bless you!
I hope you're able to take that deep breath now and have stopped
blaming yourself. Everyone here knows that Bandit hid her hurt as cats
are prone to do. It sounds like Bandit is back to her old self --
just the way you want her. (((((((((((Lori)))))))))))
Regards and Purrs,
O J
CatNipped - 09 Mar 2005 16:44 GMT
> I hope you're able to take that deep breath now and have stopped
> blaming yourself. Everyone here knows that Bandit hid her hurt as cats
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> Regards and Purrs,
> O J
Thanks O J, I do feel better. I was even able to joke about it to my boss
that I bet I have the only cat around who's had a tummy tuck! ;<>
She is going to get extra special treatment from now on - *AND* every single
one of my babies will be checked from head to toe at least once a day from
now!
Hugs,
CatNipped
Katz - 09 Mar 2005 17:26 GMT
> *AND* every single
> one of my babies will be checked from head to toe at least once a day from
> now!
LOL. I can see Miss Moxie putting up w/that. I'd be shredded.
So happy for you & Bandit.
Katz
Charleen Welton - 09 Mar 2005 17:59 GMT
Such wonderful news. So happy for Bandit and for you.
Charleen,
Mr. Pumpkin,
Aggie Marble,
Victor Velcro
jmcquown - 09 Mar 2005 17:46 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery
> just fine. The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through
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Hip hip, hoorah!! I'm glad Bandit is gonna be just fine
Jill
Gabey8 - 09 Mar 2005 18:01 GMT
[[I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just
fine.
The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through the skin, the
subcutaneous lay of skin was unaffected and there was good vascular flow
through the area. She was able to remove it all except for one tiny spot
to
the side that she thought would be better treated separately than trying
to
include it in the tissue removal. Bandit is awake and responding in her
usual fashion - growling and hissing at everyone who walks by! ;> I can
go
and pick her up at 3:00PM today.
The vet even had good news about something else - they tested Bandit's
BUN
(since that was a bit elevated two weeks ago) and even that is back into
the
normal range! Purrs really, really *DO* work! Bless you!]]
Thank God for answered prayers and purr-ayers! :o)
I'm so glad that everything is going so well! Purrs and prayers continuing
from this end, so her recovery continues to proceed smoothly and at record
speed. :o)
Donna, Captain, and Stanley
Shiral - 09 Mar 2005 18:40 GMT
Oh, Hooray! I'm glad to hear the feisty old sweetie is doing better!
I'm glad her BUN levels have dropped to normal, also.
Melissa
Irulan - 09 Mar 2005 18:55 GMT
aw, hugs all around. Please give Bandit some extra loving from us, we are so
glad to hear she is doing fine.
Jazz & his mama

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Victor Martinez - 09 Mar 2005 19:16 GMT
This is great news Lori! I'm very happy for Bandit and for you.

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JBHajos - 09 Mar 2005 20:27 GMT
>I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
That's great. The fiesty little lady did herself proud and I'm so
glad she's doing well, poor little tyke. Continuing purrs that she
heals smoothly and quickly. I know you're tremendously relieved and
happy to have her back - we're happy *for* you!!!
Jeanne
Helen Miles - 09 Mar 2005 20:28 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
> The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through the skin, the
> subcutaneous lay of skin was unaffected and there was good vascular flow
> through the area.///
Yay! Give her a scritch from us, and more {{{HUGS}}} for you :o)
Helen M
Judith Latham - 09 Mar 2005 20:53 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just
> fine. The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through the skin,
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> awake and responding in her usual fashion - growling and hissing at
> everyone who walks by! ;> I can go and pick her up at 3:00PM today.
> The vet even had good news about something else - they tested Bandit's
> BUN (since that was a bit elevated two weeks ago) and even that is back
> into the normal range! Purrs really, really *DO* work! Bless you!
> Hugs,
> CatNipped
Great News! Purrs on their way.
Judith

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Arthur Shapiro - 09 Mar 2005 21:12 GMT
>I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
Glad it's going to work out ... that was quite a saga.
Art
SuzQ - 10 Mar 2005 00:19 GMT
Yeaaaaaaaaa! This is great news. Healing purrs from snowy Mass. (we got
more last night)
Suz
badwilson - 10 Mar 2005 02:44 GMT
Yay! Great news :-)
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> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery
> just fine. The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through
> the skin, the subcutaneous lay of skin was unaffected and there was
> good vascular flow through the area. She was able to remove it all
> except for one tiny spot to the side that she thought would be
better
> treated separately than trying to include it in the tissue removal.
> Bandit is awake and responding in her usual fashion - growling and
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> CatNipped
CATherine - 10 Mar 2005 03:22 GMT
>I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
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Great news!! We are some powerful purrers here. :-)
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Steve Touchstone - 10 Mar 2005 10:55 GMT
>I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery just fine.
>The necrotic tissue did not even go all the way through the skin, the
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>(since that was a bit elevated two weeks ago) and even that is back into the
>normal range! Purrs really, really *DO* work! Bless you!
thanks for the great update. Sounds like recovery should be swift as
it wasn't as bad as thought. Also glad to hear the test results are in
the normal range ;-)

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Adrian - 10 Mar 2005 14:35 GMT
> I've had word from Bandit's vet that she came through the surgery
I'm very glad to hear it. :-)

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polonca12000 - 10 Mar 2005 15:33 GMT
Oh wow, I just couldn't be happier! That's just wonderful news!
Healing purrs and best wishes for Bandit and hugs for you, CN,

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