Hey Sportschick: I can really understand how you feel I had hip surgery a few years ago and I also fractured my knee quite a few years back. Now I was diagnosed with Osteo. I know the pain. We have 5 small dogs and they are all young and love to play. The only good thing is that they have each other to play with and don't demand too much attention from me. My friend lives with me and she is home most of the time to help me but on the days when she has to work in the city it's murder. I actually have to throw their food down because I can't bend. Also Zach is a real lap dog and loves to be held. When my friend is home she holds him but I can't even bend down to pick him up. I never had to drug my dogs because most of time they play with each other but I can really understand you. You're doing what you can and don't let anybody tell you different. |