It’s Thankful Thursday hosted by Angel Brian of Brian’s Home Blog. He wants us to post what we’re thankful for.
I think it’s a good thing to do each week. Focus on the positive things in our lives.
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A post from Hubby Zane:
During the first week of February I had blood in my urine. I upped water intake to three quarts a day, as the doctor told me to do last annual exam. In a couple of days the bleeding stopped, but Sandee and I believed I had a chronic UTI.
My blood pressure started rising so I made a Doctor’s appointment. Sure enough I had a urinary tract infection and was sent for a blood test which revealed reduced kidney function. On Friday, March 8, Doctor called and told me to have another blood test on Monday.
Monday afternoon at 5:15PM, Doctor called and told me to go to ER as the kidney function continued to decline, which led to two days inpatient hospitalization.
The root problem is BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) where urine cannot be released, ultimately causing kidney failure if not corrected.
Fortunately the problem has been identified. I am currently on a Foly Catheter and meds to “relax” the prostate. The catheter will be removed on Wednesday, March 20 and a determination will be made whether the meds are enough or if surgery is indicated. So a treatment plan is in place.
As a side note, the attached picture is what happened with Squeaker after I returned from the hospital. Thank God for modern medicine and small kitties.
Cat Daddy Zane
Our Thankful: Zane went six hours without a catheter. The catheter is back in and will remain until the doctor does a scope (April 18) to see what’s going on. Zane’s lab work is almost back to normal and that’s saying a lot. He was in kidney failure. Surgery may/probably will be in the future.
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