Wednesday, May 2, 2007

My Latest Constipation Episode


I'm sorry that I haven't posted for awhile. I haven't been feeling well lately. My chronic constipation is acting up again. I'm currently at the Downtown Animal Hospital. I really don't want to be here. I have tried many different options to make me "regular", however, nothing seems to be working. So the vet is going to do some blood work on me tonight to see if I can be switched to a different kind of food. You see, my current high protein food controls my blood sugar levels so it may not be possible for me to switch foods. The other option is surgery. The procedure is called a subtotal colectomy, which involves the removal of most of the colon and then reconnecting the remaining ends. However, there is the risk of surgical complications or a poor outcome and then...I don't know...My mama and papa will likely have a high vet bill this time around. I feel terrible and I wish I could financially contribute to my bills. Also, my mama and papa are feeling really sad that I may need surgery. They are very worried about my outcome. Anyway, the vet is going to do one more enema on me before I go to bed tonight. I will keep you posted.

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