At her vet visit this morning Rosie's eye was examined by the senior veterinarian, who will be performing her surgery. He quickly deduced that her eye really should be removed, not only due to the pain it could be causing her but because the infection in it could travel to her brain if left untreated. This veterinarian is a very nice, honest man. That being said, he openly reminded us that due to her age (21), renal disease, and heart murmur, Rosie is of course a high risk candidate for surgery. Nevertheless, he reiterated the dangers of leaving the eye in, and he admitted that if it was his cat he would have it removed.
Now, as to the when of Rosie's surgery. Unfortunately, the senior veterinarian we saw today decided that Rosie's surgery will be on Thursday instead of today. There are a couple of reasons for this, one being that the clinic was shorter in staff than usual today (we had somewhat of a snow storm last night, and I think some of the staff lives out in the country and was unable to make it in). The other vet was unexpectedly unable to make it in today, leaving the senior vet the only one present. He admitted that he has multiple other surgeries to perform today, and he was honest in saying that, due to her risk, he does not want to rush Rosie's surgery.
Therefore, Rosie will be going back first thing Thursday morning for her eye removal. I am a bit anxious about waiting another two days, but I do appreciate the veterinarian's honesty and desire to perform Rosie's surgery on a calmer day when he can be more focused on her.
I may try to post a picture of the current status of Rosie's eye today or tomorrow. It is not pretty, I'll warn, so for the sake of this blog's audience I'm still debating whether or not I will indeed post such a picture.
Of course, thank you again for the purrs and prayers so far! And please keep them coming, especially on Thursday! This momma is very worried about her 21-year-old baby going under anesthesia, but your purrs and prayers are truly comforting!
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Still thinking about Rosie and hoping all goes well on Thursday. It sounds like you have a good vet. I know you must be so anxious. Give her lots of love. It truly does soon like you are making the best decision for her.
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