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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy  Girl, OMG...you know what is so odd...I didn't even know that Hot Rod needed LP surgery until I read some of your replies in Tatum's LP thread! I am just sitting here trying to think of how I DIDN'T know this???  Everything you typed in your very first post in this thread sounds exactly like Tatum's story. Her surgeon had to also deepen the groove in her knees. He was hoping that he wouldn't have to do this...but after seeing her x-rays and how terrible her little knees actually were (especially her left one), he knew that there was absolutely no option but to drill  He also tightened her ligaments to help hold the patella's in place. ...
Give sweet, precious little Hot Rod lots of hugs and kisses from me and Tator Tot and tell him that we love him! I'm not at all happy that there are so many of us with babies that are going through this right now, but at least we can all be here for each other for support  |
No problem Brooke, I think you might have been pre-occupied with other things!
I know what you mean, there seems to be a lot of lp issues lately. I can't believe how good Tatum is doing! I didn't know that she would able to walk so soon. That is wonderful! Hot Rod hasn't put any pressure on his leg yet. He's just starting to let it touch the floor but only for a second or two.
I really didn't know that Hot Rod's knee had gotten as bad as it did. I took him in for a uti and mentioned to the vet that he wasn't wanting to go for his walks, which is not like him at all. Well, the vet took x-rays and referred us to the surgeon for a consult and the surgeon had an opening the very next day.
Hubby and I had the weekend to discuss it prior to the consult. We talked about holding off-if it was an option, or if the surgery would be better now to prevent further damage, or if it was something that needed to be done right away. We both agreed that if it needed to be done then we would do it. It was just a matter of timing as to when to get it done, but since the surgeon had an opening, there really wasn't anything to think about. I am glad that I didn't have time to worry about the upcoming surgery-I would have stressed myself and Hot Rod out
So little Tator and Hot Rod can mend together and be up and running around in no time! Hugs and kisses to little Tatum from Hot Rod and me!
