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.
Make sure you link up to the Blog Hop at Brian’s Home and get the code to put on your blog. Then visit all the participants.
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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Squeaker’s care and comfort = healing powers. We’ll hang in with you, and y’all hang in as well until “next testing time”, a long/hard wait for sure, but with all the purrs/prayers/paws together that will come forth for you both we’re sure all is going to be fine. Sandee – Zane: we all care and send our love wrapped up in big hugs of hope, Ann & June
Thank you, Ann and June. Such a wonderful comment. 🙂
so thankful your ok! Kidney disease is awful! I hope the meds will be enough!
Hubby never felt bad and that’s the scary part. He felt fine with his kidneys working at 50%. 🙂
Oh, MINCE…those prostate things are a pain in the…well…not nice. But we are sure your docs will find a way and make you comfortable again. So many good meds for so many bad things and you will find a solution, we are sure!
He’s doing far better now. We’re both happy about that. 🙂
Oh dear, our thoughts are with you and hubby Zane and we hope things turn out well. Oh, and that photo with Squeaker is just the sweetest!
Thank you for the kind thoughts. Squeaker is a wonderful nurse. 🙂
Oh WOW, that’s so scary! Thank the good Lord Zane listened to his body and went to the doctor. We certainly will keep him in prayer that everything is corrected. Meanwhile the kitties can give Dad Zane lots of lovin’ which can only do good things for his body. Thanks for sharing with us what’s going on there. Sending love, hugs, and prayers your way, dear Sandee!! xo
It sure was. He’s doing everything the doctors want him to do. Thank you for the love, hugs and prayers, Cathy. 🙂
Very scary. Glad to know that it’s been discovered and they are working on a fix for the problem. Looks like Dr. Squeeker is also on the job taking care of the patient.
Sending prayers and healing thoughts.
We have a treatment plan so that’s a good thing. Thank you for the prayers and healing thoughts. 🙂
These surprised the body gives us are so very scary! No one expects these things to happen to them, but Mom has learned, anything can happen to anyone. Thankfully it was caught earlier rather than later. We sure hope you don’t need surgery, but the main thing is you have a treatment plan and hopefully doctors you can trust. Take care and we are sending loads of positive thoughts your way along with a load of our special GBGV hugs. We all love to hug.
As we age things happen even faster. We’re so happy we found this in time. We’ll take all the special GBGV hugs we can get. Thank you. 🙂
Zane and Sandee,
GBGV’s first sentence said it perfectly. Gracious Zane what a scare out of no where. We really have to be body aware…and act quickly. I am so thankful for excellent doctors who are proactive. Bryan and I send you our healing prayers for your body to heal itself.
Squeaker should probably get a vest that reads Therapy Cat…I know her purring vibrated all thru your body
Southern hugs are on a daily delivery to you and Your lovely nurse
Cecilia
Thank you, Sweetie. It’s been quite the ride. We’ll do what the doctors want and get through this. Hugs, my friend. 🙂
our pets are therapy pets even when they can’t wear a vest saying they are. Thanks for sharing this with us and prayers will go up for healing and for the possible future surgery, and I am so happy it was found before it got much worse. hugs to all 4 of you as you wait to see what comes next.
Our babies are taking great care of Zane. So am I. Pets are such a comfort. Thank you for the prayers, Sandra. Scritches to Beau. 🙂
Sending prayers 🙏
Thank you for the prayers. They are most appreciated. 🙂
We send lots of AireZen and healing vibes for Mr Zane and hugs for you, Miss Sandee♥ You are such a loving doll, Sqeaker.
Thank you, Miss Molly. You and your mom are so special to me. 🙂
That sounds so scary. I am glad your kidney function is back to normal even though you currently need the catheter. I will keep you in my prayers. Cats are the best medicine. XO
His numbers are not alarming the doctors anymore. We’re happy about that. Thank you for the prayers, Ellen. Scritches to the kitties. 🙂
Such a scary ordeal for Zane and for Sandee too of course. We’re all thankful that Zane’s kidney function is back to normal and it sounds like the medical folks are on top of the monitoring. Prayers for continued recovery from all of us and thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Great medical folks. We couldn’t be happier with our care. Thank you for the continued prayers. 🙂
Thanks to all for the Prayers and sent Love. zane
I love you my Only Perfect Wonderful Wife. Thank you for loving me. Your loving Husband.
I love you, my wonderful Husband. You’re going to be just fine. 🙂
Purrs and hugs; the doc’s are gonna do everything that they can to help.
They are doing that. Thank you for the purrs and hugs. Most appreciated. 🙂
Many prayers and purrs coming your way.
Thank you for the many prayers and purrs, Yvonne. “)
Oh. My. Cat! What a scare. Glad your husband has a good treatment plan and we will continue to keep him at the top of our prayer list. Love that pic with Therapist Squeaker as his purrfect nurse. I’m sure it made Zane feel better. Sending hugs, prayers and tail wags to you all.
It was a scare for the both of us. He has a good treatment plan. Squeaker is a purrfect nurse indeed. Thank you for the hugs, prayers and tail wags. 🙂
I can only imagine. Luckily you caught it and are treating it. And with a nurse like Squeaker, I’m sure Zane will make a speedy and full recovery.
Wishing you good recovery Zane and also for Sandee better ‘tomorrows’.
Squeaker is a darling and our kitties do sense when we’re in pain or discomfort!
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
We’re sure there are better tomorrows coming. Got to get through this bump. Thank you for the good wishes. 🙂
Zane’s recent health scare is concerning, but I’m glad to hear his kidney function is improving. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Squeaker, you’re a true comfort during tough times.
I’m sure by now his kidneys are where they should be. We’re just happy the corrected themselves. Thank you for the healing thoughts and prayers, Veronica. 🙂
Praying for Zane
Thank you, Sandy. Great to see a comment from you. 🙂
We are sending lots of love and POTP and hope Zane can avoid surgery!
We don’t think we can avoid the surgery, but perhaps. We’ll know that on April 18th. Thank you for the love and POTP. 🙂
Sandee and Zane. I am glad the doctors found what the problem is and are giving the appropriate treatment, and kidney function is improving. I send prayers and good thoughts for you both. It looks like Squeaker is giving expert purr therapy.
We are too. It was most scary. Thank you for the prayers and good thoughts, my friend. 🙂
Sending purrayers and POTP for Zane – sounds like he has good care, especially from sweet Squeaker !
Thank you so much. Squeaker is a great nurse. 🙂
Zane ~ thanks for letting us know what is happening or not happening ~ sending you lots of ‘distant reiki healing energy hugs’ to heal quickly and get back to ‘boating with Sandee’ ~ glad the kitties are keeping you good company ~ hugs,
Hugs and love to all from me and Ziggy ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you for the wonderful thoughts and hugs, Carol. Love and hugs to you and Ziggy. 🙂
Ms. Sandee and Mr. Zane, I’m praying this turns out to just be a health blip and treatment or minor surgery (although no surgery is minor when it’s YOU!) will correct it in time to have you sailing this summer.
Hugs to both of you and scritches to Lil’ Bit and Squeakers.
We are hoping the same, my friend. Whatever it takes to correct this for good. Love and hugs, my friend. 🙂
That must’ve been so scary! Purrs for a completely recovery. Squeaker makes the cutest little nurse!
It was scary for the both of us. Squeaker is a cute nurse indeed. Very effective, too. 🙂
Hugs and prayers to you all.
Thank you, Darla. It’s been scary. 🙂
Oh my, so scary, praying for you
It sure was. Thank you for the prayers. 🙂
Wow, That was a scary time indeed. Glad you and the docs were able to get to the trouble ands make a treatment plan for you.
Praying for healing, and better days ahead.
Squeakers is the purr-fect little kitty therapist!
The doctors were amazing. We do have a treatment plan and that’s a good thing. The lab numbers being almost back to normal is great too. They were so very out of whack. Thank you for the prayers. 🙂
Wishing you the best possible outcome! 🌹 Squeaker is adorable and will no doubt offer much comfort.
Thank you, Debbie. Squeaker is a most adorable nurse. Made Cat Daddy Zane very happy. 🙂
So sorry Zane has to undergo this, Sandee, but it looks like he has the best nurse by his side and on his body and with that look of sweet Squeaker, she knows what she’s doing💗 Healing Pawkisses and purrayers for the both of you. Hope it all turns out for the best🙏🐾😽💞
We’re all taking good care of him. Thank you for the healing pawkisses and purrayers. Double Pawkisses to the kitties and a big hug to you. 🙂
Sending tons of healing prayers to Zane!! Catheters are sooooooooooo painful!!!!!! Hoping they gave him something to help with the pain. Praying that all goes well, Squeaker is a wonderful Nurse!!
He doesn’t have any pain pills and seems to be doing fairly well. It’s been a scary thing though. Squeaker is a most wonderful nurse. Hugs to you and scritches to the boys. 🙂
Sending over hugs and prayers to you both. I am wishing him the very best and hope they do exactly what is needed and when to get things all fixed up soon! Health scares are no fun at all. And yes, thank God for modern medicine and sweet kitties. xoxo
He’s doing what he’s supposed to do. Thank you for the hugs and prayers. Hugs to you. 🙂
OH NO! The B Team are purring up a storm of healing vibes 💚💚💚 and sending them express to Zane! Oodles of hug from all of us at BBHQ.
Thank you so much. All the prayers and good thoughts are most welcome. Love to all. 🙂
Purrs and prayers for Cat Daddy Zane. Good job Squeaker!
Thank you, Sharon. It’s been quite the ordeal. Squeaker is doing a great job being his nurse. 🙂
We’re so thankful that your kidney function is back to normal, Zane, and that the medical team is so good and has a plan for how to get things right with you. Sending purrs and prayers of healing and all positive thoughts.
P.S. – That photo of squeaker is adorable!
Thigs are much better. Thank you for the good wishes, my friend. 🙂
We will all cross our paws and send prayers from Mom for Zane to be well. Our Dad has chronic kidney issues and it can be very scary. Hugs.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
It sure is scary. Thank you for the crossing of paws and prayers. 🙂
Sandee, I’m so sorry I am just reading this now. My hubby hurt his back and I am trying to juggle my time around life and blogging. Cats are amazing as they sense when their humans are not feeling up to par. Prayers for Zane and hugs for you dear, Sandee. 💖
Thank you, Sweetie. Prayers for your husband. It’s hard when our hubbies are not feeling well. Hugs to you, my friend. 🙂
You’re so welcome, Sandee, and hugs back.
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