06/09/2023
The story on Lux has shifted recently.
I thought I might have had good news yesterday which was a contrast MRI that would have been under $1200, from what I recall. Possibly as cheap as $750.
I was thrilled but something made me wait to make a post about it.
I've held it together incredibly well through this whole ordeal, but Mission Animal called today and Blue Pearl recommended a CT scan which was $4-6k. Why can't there be more direct prices?
The doctor made it very clear, I should prepare for letting Lux go, for good.
I couldn't hold it together after hearing that.
I don't know what to do anymore.
She will sometimes try peeing more than once at a time but hasn't seemed in pain at all lately. More laboring to get it out at times. Like she needs s a comfy position. Other times it comes out like a garden hose.
I just read up on CT scan & MRI and to me, it almost seems better to get an MRI but I'm obviously no doctor. Anyone out there understand them well? They wasn't to try and see where her organs abnormalities since not much has been where they think it should be. She could be a hermaphrodite as well, I've been told.
Another bit of info, when she was spayed, they made a good 12-15" incision because things were goofy inside. That's when they discovered she only has one kidney and they doctor saw her bladder was small and "suspected" bladder stones. When Mission went to do surgery, it would only have been a minor incision to go in laparoscopic style, I think. But they dismissed the stone diagnosis and say she may have a stump pyometra which is why they are so concerned as it can quickly become fatal. It's hard to know what to believe anymore.
Any advice??
Also, thank you to everyone for donating to Lux's GoFundMe. Every little bit adds up am I'm just floored at the generosity not only from friends but people I have never met. I will be forever grateful for your love and support.
At this point, I simply cannot and will not put her down unless she shows clear signs of discomfort.
I've also made the decision to let go of a family heirloom to help Lux if she can be cured. If anyone is or knows someone that might have interest, PM me for more details. It's ssentially a one (two) owner car. My grandfather bought it with super low miles and it's been in the family ever since. I've been caring for it and making it roadworthy again for somewhere around 15-20 years.
It's a 1965 Galaxie 500 Convertible in Wimbledon White w a 352 Big Block. Reliable as can be and a smooth cruiser. I'd drive it anywhere.
Well, that's it for now.
Ps- Lux had her first cheesy hotdogs yesterday and they did not last long at all. Next up will be a juicy double cheeseburger.
