Gracie got her casts off today!

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Gracie ate really well today, both at lunch at at dinner. She is sleeping now. Funny, she can bend her knees now if she wants to but rarely does so, I think they still hurt her or maybe they are stiff. She is definitely far from 100% function wise. I have some cream to put on her irritated skin. Poor little baby girl. I don't think humans were intended to see naked Yorkie butts and legs, cute as they are! It still breaks my heart. Her incisions have healed really well, you can hardly tell where they were.

Oh, I know...I looked at one of the pictures and said "oh, poor little naked butt", LOL....it is heartbreaking, but at the same time, so touching. As tough as they act, they are so fragile! I laughed at the third photo...it reminded me of a little old man's leg for some reason, but in the last picture, she looks so content and happy.....my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope the days pass quickly til she's totally 100% recovered!

[Suzy]

Gracie, you were a bewy bwave widdle giwl! We are so pwoud of you! You wook bewy happy to hab your wegs all fixed up. Don't wurry-your fur will gwow back bewy soon-fo' now, just snuggle weally cwose to yer mommy and she will keep you warm!

Wet kisses,
Emma & Milli

[4doggiemama]

I am sure that Gracie's excellent recovery has much to do with her mommy's care. Always shudder to think about the poor furbabies who become ill, etc., who don't have loving mamas and papas, and are left without proper care. Having two knees done at one time must really be a challenge. I found surgery on one knee enough to keep me hopping. Good luck during the next two weeks. I'm sure you can do it. You've come this far.
Joanne

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by yorkiemalt

I keep forgetting to ask....did they send you home with any physical therapy instructions? Range of motion, duration of walks?

Nothing too formal. No running, jumping or stairs for 8 weeks. After 4 weeks, I can gradually start leash walking, just stop when she starts to limp. I am just to gradually increase her back to normal activity.

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

wow this is sweet news... sweet baby glad all is going well and trust me 8 weeks fly by we will be done in 4 and there were days i wondered if it would ever get where we are now.. one day at a time we are half way there and you are too! been following your sweet story and i have been telling others as well... i may lean on you if bleu ever has to have this surgery.. he has lp grade1 so hoopefully not

hugs hugs hugs get you some rest!

[SweetPea53]

Ahhhhhhh Gracie, I bet you are sure glad to have those nasty casts finally off......now remember to follow the doctors orders and take it easy.... Lil' Miss Izzie sends puppy kisses....

[reeses]

Hugs and kisses to Gracie!! Wishes for even more recovery and fast hair growing! hehe

[Gracie2006]

I hope no other Yorkie has to go through what Gracie did, but if they do, I am here to help whoever needs it.

[Zanders' mom]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

I hope no other Yorkie has to go through what Gracie did, but if they do, I am here to help whoever needs it.

Lp surgery is in Jazzies near future, following the pictures, & the story of your Gracie has made me feel a little better of what was the unknown to me. It looks like time is the best healer for those little legs. I am glad to see Gracie without the cast/bandages, she looks much happier about that as well. Thanks for sharing your story.

[parker]

YAY So glad to see she is recovering, pretty girl!!! Sending her Parker LICKS!

[saphire]

She is looking so good. Sending recovery prayers to her and her Mommy.



Sheilagh.

[stedmansmommy]

Awwww! Look at that sweet little darling! I am soo glad to see that she got her casts off...that is just wonderful! How is she doing?? Feeling better? Not in any pain and is she eating well and drinking well? And sleeping well at night?? Sorry I have a ton of questions but as I'm sure you know, I will be going through this soon so I am just trying to get a heads up

One of the things I am REALLY worried about (other than her being in pain afterwards, although I know they will give her pains meds..) is that I am going to have such a hard time keeping her from trying to overdo it...oh my gosh...that makes me soo nervous

I sure do hope that your sweet baby girl is doing well and I bet she is SO glad to have those casts off her little legs! Bless her darling little heart!

Please give her sweet, gentle hugs for me

[Kate]

Oh, sweet, sweet little Gracie.

It looks like her surgery scars are healing very nicely.

Tell me, is this surgery 100%, or is there a chance she could still have LP problems?

How long do you think it will take to grow her hair back?

She is absolutely adorable.

Take care.

[Gizmo's Mom]

Gracie does look like she feels better. After shaving like that need to be ready for the itchies maybe? Poor baby, you're a good mommy .

[IluvLucy]

Gracie looks good! Her little legs will heal in no time, but you're right - the next 2 weeks will be tough. It's hard to keep them from going wide open once those casts are off.

Rebel had LP surgery last summer and his hair is just now back to puppy length.

Little Gracie is just adorable! I love her hairdo