OMG........I am just now seeing this thread. Grrr at myself for not seeing it before now.....
I've read through it all; first and foremost, hugs

to you and Stedman for all the both of you are going through. I hope Stedman is feeling somewhat better and will pray and pray that he will have a bowel movement soon and that the surgery mentioned will NOT have to be.
Now that I know this thread is here, I WILL be back to see he's doing. His next appointment with the vet is when???? Next Wednesday????
(((((Hugs again)))))