Oliver's Bloodtest Update

[Fitmaltesemom]

The following is a progress report on Oliver who is 15 years old.  As you all know he went into severe kidney failure on April 5th, three days prior to his 15th birthday. Dr. Shultz was very impressed and happy with Oliver's results :) His next check up is February 7th.  He is on the KD prescription diet and only is given fish oil  and Pepcid AC in the morning.

2014 BLOOD RESULTS

April 5     BUN 157   CREAT 2.1
April 8     BUN   75   CREAT 1.4  After three days of fluid therapy
April 20   BUN   65   CREAT 1.5
May 22   BUN   24   CREAT 1.7
Aug  3    BUN   24   CREAT 1.8
Nov  7    BUN   23   CREAT 1.4

[Fitmaltesemom]

So true, without Tony I would not have known what to do when Oliver had kidney failure.  I learned so much on this forum and made so many friends who are truly caring and sincere.  

Even now Tony is helping me with the healing process.

Hugs to all.
Elsa

[DarbiesMom]

Tony,

You will forever be my knight in shining armor:) You gifted our lives with Darbie for a longer & most happier blessed time:) Your words of wisdom & faith will resound in me Always.

Many of us will go forward and renew...Someday. But, it is you, wonderful counselor, that softened the fall.

Forever Friend

Lynne & Darbie Angel

[DarbiesMom]

Thank you for the lovely pics of Oliver...He truly has the angel's grace surrounding him. He will be held there forever.

It is devastating to lose your beloved father and Oliver in such a short space of time. Be kind to your Self. I know Darbie was my anchor and consoled me thru the loss of my M&D...When Darbie died in June, I was inconsolable.

You allow yourself to grieve and cry...Remember those you love. Love your memories...Thank God you are a good human being capable of feel loving & compassion.

Just know, everything will be alright

Love to You always,

Lynne & Darbie Angel

[tonyb286]

Hi Elsa. What to say ... I don't know. Grief is indeed a very big part of life, for those of us left behind. It's a huge burden we carry, probably till the end of our own days. As we get older, the burden seems weighty, because we lose more of our family, our friends and colleagues, and our best friends too. My journey with grief started young, as I lost my parents and most of my close family while I was in my 20s, and it is still hard, even today, more than 30 years later.

But, I think of myself as a survivor. Despite all the odds, I'm still here, so what time I have being here, I like to make the most of. I don't mean jetting around the world or partying all night, but being with those I love the most - and that's actually my dogs.

There are days that are still difficult ... and I call them my BB days ... which is when, no matter what I might be doing or have planned to do, BB is in my head all day tugging at my heart strings. When I lost her 3 years ago, I honestly felt I could not get over it. But here we are ... still going ... still doing the things I enjoy doing, and with a legacy to her in the form of this forum.

Losing your dad is a real hurdle ... and losing Oliver was another one ... two traumatic events all in a very short time period. You are right, this is going to take a long time for you to get back on track with your life. But you will. You are strong. More than that, you have a huge, kind and generous heart - and that will help you get through, I'm sure.

We never forget. And neither should we. These are people and family to us. A major influence in our lives. And while we continue talking about them, we give them a lasting voice and a continuing part in our onward life journeys.

I wish you all good things for today, tomorrow and in the weeks ahead.

Your friend,

Tony x

[Fitmaltesemom]

I'm popping in and adding some pictures. I think of Oliver everyday. Not sure I mentioned that I lost my father in March and now losing Oliver has broken my heart in pieces. I have good days but some are sad :(
I know in time I will be fine.  I've never known about death until my first Maltese died in my arms seven years ago. When my father passed in March I was devastated. I am trying to understand and know that this is all part of life....but its difficult.

Elsa

[Fitmaltesemom]

Thank you sweetie. I'm taking one day at a time. I lost my father in March and now losing Oliver has really broken my heart. I'm taking one day at a time and trying to reflect on the wonderful memories.

Hugs.
Elsa