How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[cymbele]

The veterinarian is trying to prepare me for the possibility of cancer in the cat. We are doing lots of testing and medication but even though we still don’t know the possibility of an early death is something to consider. I have often wondered about friends giving daily injections for their cats and thinking that the cats should have been given hospice care. I think that is the approach I hopefully will take with my cat. We shall see. He is 14 years old so I have had some good times with him. It’s hard. I wish that there was someone else to either make the decision or bounce the decision back and forth. The decision was easier with my mom because she was lucid and the cancer had spread all around her body. But the cat wouldn’t understand. I wrote more than I intended.

 

[AvidFan]

I feel apprehensive...

My brother just informed me he is scheduled for surgery next Friday (August 18th). They had previously told him it was "wait and see." 1/3 of his rectum will be removed to make sure they get any wayward cells, even though his tumour was destroyed by radiation and chemo.

He has decided to go ahead with it.

I was quite opposed and thought he should wait and also take Tumeric. However it's his decision. He will have a temporary colostomy bag then if all goes well that will be removed in a few weeks.

It's really hard when someone close to you makes a decision that you feel isn't the right one, and one you wouldn't have made for yourself, but I suppose you have to respect his autonomy, and find a way to accept it, as hard as that is. I hope everything goes as well as possible.

 

[AvidFan]

The veterinarian is trying to prepare me for the possibility of cancer in the cat. We are doing lots of testing and medication but even though we still don’t know the possibility of an early death is something to consider. I have often wondered about friends giving daily injections for their cats and thinking that the cats should have been given hospice care. I think that is the approach I hopefully will take with my cat. We shall see. He is 14 years old so I have had some good times with him. It’s hard. I wish that there was someone else to either make the decision or bounce the decision back and forth. The decision was easier with my mom because she was lucid and the cancer had spread all around her body. But the cat wouldn’t understand. I wrote more than I intended.

Aw it's so sad to hear this, it's so difficult dealing with an animal's pain and medical issues, as you acknowledge you can't explain what is happening to a cat. I hope the tests give you some positive news and you don't have to consider the options for caring for the cat, hopefully you will still have some good years. Wishing for the best outcome for you and the cat 😻😻😻

 

[Lane]

I feel apprehensive...

My brother just informed me he is scheduled for surgery next Friday (August 18th). They had previously told him it was "wait and see." 1/3 of his rectum will be removed to make sure they get any wayward cells, even though his tumour was destroyed by radiation and chemo.

He has decided to go ahead with it.

I was quite opposed and thought he should wait and also take Tumeric. However it's his decision. He will have a temporary colostomy bag then if all goes well that will be removed in a few weeks.

I will send good thoughts your brothers way and to you as well. What really shines through in this post is how much you love him and whichever the decision, he's lucky to have a caring sibling.

 

[sourire]

I have a horrible gut feeling, possibly about the guy I’m talking to. Don’t know what to do I feel dumb

 

[Harrow]

I have a horrible gut feeling, possibly about the guy I’m talking to. Don’t know what to do I feel dumb

Always trust your instincts

 

[sourire]

Always trust your instincts

Thank you, although sometimes it’s hard to tell if it’s my instinct or my never leaving anxiety

 

[AvidFan]

Thank you, although sometimes it’s hard to tell if it’s my instinct or my never leaving anxiety

It is something I struggle with telling the difference. I can be so sure of something based on my gut feelings, but turns out I also feel anxiety in my gut and I've been wrong! I hope you make the right choice for you!

 

[sourire]

I always forget to tap the "reply" thing

 

[sourire]

It is something I struggle with telling the difference. I can be so sure of something based on my gut feelings, but turns out I also feel anxiety in my gut and I've been wrong! I hope you make the right choice for you!

I know what you mean, sometimes it’s anxiety and nothing happens and sometimes I’m right. Nothing bad happened yet but he doesn’t even live on my continent and I hardly know him so maybe there’s that. I doubt it could ever work out because of it.

 

[Windhover]

The veterinarian is trying to prepare me for the possibility of cancer in the cat. We are doing lots of testing and medication but even though we still don’t know the possibility of an early death is something to consider. I have often wondered about friends giving daily injections for their cats and thinking that the cats should have been given hospice care. I think that is the approach I hopefully will take with my cat. We shall see. He is 14 years old so I have had some good times with him. It’s hard. I wish that there was someone else to either make the decision or bounce the decision back and forth. The decision was easier with my mom because she was lucid and the cancer had spread all around her body. But the cat wouldn’t understand. I wrote more than I intended.

The love that you share is understood by your cat. I hope there isn't pain. I wish this part could be erased @cymbele .

 

[Astrid78]

The veterinarian is trying to prepare me for the possibility of cancer in the cat. We are doing lots of testing and medication but even though we still don’t know the possibility of an early death is something to consider. I have often wondered about friends giving daily injections for their cats and thinking that the cats should have been given hospice care. I think that is the approach I hopefully will take with my cat. We shall see. He is 14 years old so I have had some good times with him. It’s hard. I wish that there was someone else to either make the decision or bounce the decision back and forth. The decision was easier with my mom because she was lucid and the cancer had spread all around her body. But the cat wouldn’t understand. I wrote more than I intended.

It's OK to write as much as you need, thinking of you @cymbele

 

[foreverforgotten]

I got my cat to eat and drink. And played with her. So i feel better. I'm doing all that I can.. she has a vet apt scheduled. Its been a really rotten day. My upstairs neighbor is blasting music all day and I'm in pain. My cat is losing too much weight. And I keep getting job rejections and desperately job searching. It's very overwhelming.

 

[HappyKitty]

holy hell depending on the light brightness. i really need to bring my sunglasses out.

 

[HappyKitty]

I seriously hope this migraine thing will pass.
That day one of my family member went "what just happened, why are you more clumser these days. you cant even pour the water properly." Altho this meds help stops feeling nauseas, Im starting to get used to the headache - is that even right to say? Who cares. I just hope it passed so I wont feel directly helpless. I look forward to meeting my fwens at work.

So embarrassing. 🫠

 

[magicflatyeti]

Tired. Just so tired of my medical trauma. Tired

 

[Pebble mouse]

I am really feeling my loneliness tonight.

Apart from my dad and sister, I have no one.

 

[Angie]

I feel overwhelmed by life in general. Nothing specific but just this feeling of "I can't do this anymore".

 

[Lane]

Nervous because I had to leave work. Went home and vomited 2x and couldn't take the pain so I went to the ER and they think it's kidney stones. Waiting for the test results.

 

[Harrow]

Very stress and overwhelmed. But trying to hide it as best as I can