[Lopsi]

OH my! I don't think we have met, but I see you live very near to me.

I also have a little one with a CT. She is a year and a half old... and she's on steroids for life, among other things. We have to be very, very careful with things she eats, drinks, and does. The things that set her off the most are dairy products, cold stuff (even water), and excitement.

I know all too well what you go through, and every time she has one of her episodes, I just want to sit and cry. I know one of these days it won't "reopen" but I don't know when. Until then, I am cherishing every moment I have with my dear Pixie.

We also have recently discussed the surgery, and my vet is very, very against it. He says the chances are so... not good... that he doesn't want to see us lose her. And even if she were to pull through, the surgery is only supposed to last for 8-10 years before it starts to "flake" and there's nothing you can do about it... so with her young age, it's just not time, yet. When it does get that bad though... we may do it. When it comes to putting her down or surgery... we may have to.

I dearly wish you luck, and if you need ANYTHING, I'm here - I live in FW.