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It Happened ALREADY
As some of you know, Chase (our yellow lab) had TPLO surgery on March 7/2007 on his right leg. Yesterday his left leg gave out.
We were told by the specialist that did his operation that there was a 50% chance his other leg would go sooner or later. I never thought it would happen this fast. :sad: So, he is booked for his second TPLO this Tuesday, July 17th. I am so not looking forward to this again. :sad: The first time he put weight on his leg the next day but with this leg he won't put any weight on it at all. I sure hope it's not something more than a cruciate ligament injury. I'll probably only get to log on here sporadically for awhile until things are settled down a bit again. It took me half a day to peel hubby off the ceiling yesterday. Last edited by rainbow; July 12th, 2007 at 12:40 AM. |
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Rainbow, do you mean his left leg gave out now? That is awful! Poor Chase! I'm so sorry you have to go through this again so soon! The good thing though is at least once you're through it, you're hopefully done for good!
Big hugs to you and Chase! And to hubby up on the ceiling!
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Awww! I'm so sorry!!! It would have sure been nice if you'd been given a longer reprieve than that. Augh!
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Wow, not so great news so soon after his first surgery :sad: . for you, hubby, and Chase. Hopefully he'll heal real quick and it'll be easier this time round
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That is awful news rainbow
Poor Chase, hope he has a speedy recovery |
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aww:sad: :sad: poor Chase for you, Chase & ceiling clinger hubby At least he just stuck to the ceiling & didn't go completely through the roof
I hope you get some good news soon
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So sorry to hear about your dog - I hope the next surgery go well and he'll be fine!!
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Poor Chase, surgery's hard on everyone, sorry you have to go through this all over again
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:sad: So sorry Rainbow. Same thing happened to my sister's golden. They got one leg operated on , so the dog puts more weight on the other leg .... Poor Chase and poor you
So how is he now ? Does he need you to help him to walk ? :sad: |
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Oh Rainbow I'm so sorry to hear you have to go thru all of this again!:sad:
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Poor Chase :sad: , poor Rainbow :sad: , poor hubby :sad:
Like Frenchy, i'm wondering how he's going to get around? I can't remember if it's front or back legs. Maybe?? on the good side, when this all heals up Chase will be good as new . I remember when I was considering surgery on both my hands the surgeon gave the option of doing both at the same time and having 6 weeks of difficult recovery or doing them at separate times and probably having about 6 months of slightly less difficult recovery time (they need time in between each surgery). I guess lots of people opt for the quick and dirty double surgery and I guess if you have someone to help you along the way (like Chase does with his great Mom Rainbow) it's all over and done with in less time. Still VERY yucky Lots of and for you all!
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Thanks everyone. I'm still concerned that he's not putting any weight on his leg at all after resting him for a day. I phoned my vet and she is going to stop by after work tomorrow to have a look.
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Oh NO Rainbow! What bloody bad luck THAT is...
You know I know your pain. Have you got a sling (towel with handles) to help him with walking ? Wow, at least I got a couple of years in between TPLO's. That really bites kiddo. Post script: just read your post, I'm wondering about his hip Rainbow. Last edited by mummummum; July 12th, 2007 at 12:58 AM. |
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Yeah, I know you know my pain. I hope Ceili is doing well. Chase flips out if we try to use a sling so we're better off letting him get around on his own. |
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And you think it's his stifle and not his hip ? Was he always like that with a sling during the early recovery days ? Gads, I swear my arm is longer from hauling Ceili around.
Thanks for asking, she had a bit of a setback on Sunday but seems to be back on the mend. Finally got her staples removed today (I think I lost 5 pounds in sweat ~ it took two of us to hold her while the Tech did his thing). She wasn't healing very quickly (my grrrrl of the NO immune system ) and we kept delaying. Unfortunately 3 of the staples were twisted (part of Sunday's debacle). I wish they would use superglue ~ SO much easier. |
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I'm not completely sure......that's why my vet is going to stop by after work tomorrow to have a look. But, I just had him outside for a poop and he was off and on letting his foot touch the ground. He also got back up the three steps by himself. Chase would have nothing to do with a sling with his first surgery either. In fact, he was walking on his right leg the next day.
Sorry about Ceili's setbacks but glad she is on the mend and hope her progress continues. The surgeon Chase went to used glue and it sure is so much better. |
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Thanks Rainbow and we'll keep our toes crossed here that it's a mere strain or sprain for Chase
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Thanks, MX3.
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Awww, I'm so sorry Rainbow, that totally sucks :sad: . Poor Chase :sad: and now poor Logan has to wait even longer for his play buddy. I guess the only semi-good thing is that at least you don't have to worry about the weather issues and him slipping on snow.
Fingers crossed for an easy recovery .
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Thanks Teri. Yeah, it's not only a good time weather wise but hubby is still off work too.
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Maybe you should pick up a good foamy for the mattress this time .
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http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/cruciatelrt.htm# It would probably be good for post-op though but the TPLO surgery is quite expensive and there's nowhere around this little town that would do anything like that. |
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I'll bring the mattress up when he's in Kelowna picking up Chase. |
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Hmmm, hubby seems a wee bit grumpy these days . Don't they know that we always get our way . So, you are gonna stay home with Logan and the cats and he is gonna take Chase for surgery?
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