Please Note - Medical Advice
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U/D 20th June. The exotic specialist just rang. Sorry, need to dry my eyes. They found, as I suspected, a kidney stone in Lillian. Im pleased that this is the cause but I'm also extremely sad that this has happened- largely because of my negligence with her weight and food.
There are only 2 options we have right now- the vet was honest in that we either go for an op, or Lillian is pts. This is usually where I break down into a blubbering mass. There are a number of complications from the op including stasis, infection and hernia - all are possible. The vet said the risk is about 1% but there is a risk. Lillian may also have problems with the stitches so we'll have to monitor extremely closely.
I don't have any wriggle room for Lillian and the expected bill means we'll have to cancel our summer holiday, but it was my choice to rescue Lillian and she deserves a chance at life, even if I'm the idiot who can't look after her properly.
So we have a confirmed diagnosis and the only option is to operate- which will happen tomorrow. She will have to stay at the hospital to be monitored until all seems well. The we have rehabilitation and that will be a long path and my eyes are full of tears for Lillian, what she must be feeling and what I'm about to put her through- the pain and discomfort and the risk of things going wrong.
Thank you all again for a your continued vibes. Lillian is going to need all the help she can get right now because I'm letting her down.