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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

Awww, no worries. It was just 1 leg. The surgeon said that he thinks at this point in time the other leg is fine and feels that it won't get any worse. But of course time will tell. I really can't say how long he had pain as I really didn't think it was a knee issue. We take them out separately in the mornings and Maggie would always jump him when he came in (lol) so I just attributed any symptoms to that. I really only noticed it on our walks. He loves our walks and he just didn't want to go, he would literally just stop in his tracks sometimes just standing there or sit down. Honestly, if another YT member hadn't said something to me about the possible uti problem I probably would not have gone to the vet at that point. Hot Rod was still very much active, running, jumping and playing with Maggie so I really had not idea something was wrong.

The xrays my vet took were kinda weird and showed his leg was bowed so she wasn't sure if it was a hip issue or knee problem so that is why she referred us right away. Fortunately the surgeon said his hip is absolutely fine. "whew"

Coincidentally, the surgeon (board ceritified) I went to happens to be 2 of my neighbors dogs surgeon. They have sister New Foundlands. One of them has had both ACL's (?) operated on the other dog will be going through her second knee surgery in about 3/4 weeks. She is recuperating from her first now. And then I found out that my other neighbors aunt had this surgeon for her poodle. So I was very happy with knowing people who used him and were very happy with him. He also told me that he has a little yorkie; he has special needs. all in all, I really liked him and as I said, I am very glad I did it and that it's behind us now. I hope the best for you and Sugar whatever you should decide. If you need anything, just pm me. Stedmansmommy-little Tatum and Amandawash's Ranger and us had surgeries all within a week of each. It was like comparing notes and progression. lol. They are all on the mends as well.

Thank you soooo much! I'm just learning about all of the LP surgery babies here from searching it. How long was he in pain after the surgery? I think that's what scares me the most. I practically made myself sick last night over Sugar's post dental pain. I'm still waiting on my vet to return my call.