thank you to everyone for the kind words and positive thoughts -- it's greatly appreciated.  
 
bugsey had the procedure late last night.  they passed a catheter out the urethra to remove a stone that block it, which constricted and obstructed his urine flow.  the vet also removed a few stones from his bladder.     
 
my wife and i visited with bugsey this afternoon and he seemed to be recovering nicely, but also was sensitive and very sleepy.   
 
 
he still has an iv in his leg. 
 
 
trying to stay awake -- i hope the pain meds are making him feel good. 
 
if all continues to go well, he'll be coming home monday.