[Stones] Elvis and his bladder ostomy-last update (Monique Charlebois)

[Cindy]

Monique, please accept our condolences on Elvis's passing.  It was 
amazing to read of his bladder stone/ostomy surgery, and we indeed hope 
it will be written up in a veterinary journal.  Although piggies are 
never with us long enough, it is wonderful that he lived for a year 
after his ground-breaking operation.  We hope you will find comfort in 
knowing that you prolonged his life; the details of your daily care of 
him show such compassion and concern.  Elvis was so lucky to be part of 
your family.  We are so sorry that he developed a foot infection that 
would not respond to treatment, but we know he felt your love in 
everything you did for him.  How wonderful that he stayed alert and 
happy until the end.  We have no trouble imagining that he was a 
favorite with the vet staff.  Thank you for sharing some of your 
memories of him.  We are sure his name will live on, and the information 
about the surgical procedure will save the lives of other piggies -- 
what a tribute to Elvis.

Sadly,
Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday