09/15/2024
TLDR: I am deciding to do the specialized surgery, they found the malformation.
https://gofund.me/23e848a2 any size donations helps Russell
Hi friends, I know everyone has been waiting for an update. Today we had to go over options because the meds weren't taking effect so it was a hard day. We talked about bring Russell home for his last days, or do another scope to double check his colon, and even an exploratory surgery. He hasn't been regenerating red blood cells as of today. BUT soon after having that phone call, I got another one saying they found the malformation, it's small but it's there. So we have an answer. But that changes the options. There's a surgery to correct it. Which is what he was supposed to have but there's a catch, he's not regenerating so they don't know if it'll fix everything. But it could! It's such a rare and unique case no one knows the odds. But if we don't decide on surgery there's nothing more they can do. He can't live off transfusions. So the only other option is bring him home for 24ish hrs and then euthanize so he doesnt suffer. So I felt this surgery is his best bet now that they know exactly what they need to do. The sad part I had to make a decision on is if they find something that they can't fix or treat. If that were to happen they asked if I would want to wake him up or not. With a heavy heart I said not to. It's selfish of me to wake him up and put him through that pain to just take him home, suffer from nlood lose, and euthanize. It's the best thing I can do for him. If this surgery doesn't work, he won't make it. So please 🙏 I'm praying for everyone to thing positive thoughts, he's a fighter. I believe in him! 💕❤️ I've you have the means, it would help immensely to donate to Russell's gofundme. We've all fought so hard and this is is best last chance, but funds are tight, as it is for all of us. But even a tiny donation goes a long way and words can't express how much I appreciate it and you all. Thank you to all that have donated so far!
Tomorrow is going to be extremely hard, you may not see a post if it was a sad day...😿