There is no doubt at all that her right rear leg is re-luxating again. I saw her limp and the Doctor did confirm during our visit. Thanks everyone for your advice in getting a 2nd opinion, I have to be honest that I am really not up for visiting another surgeon - because, the bottom line is that her leg is not stabilized and, either I do nothing or I have her go through surgery again (and I do not have another $3000 right now to start fresh). I have been to 2 Vets and 2 Specialists in preparing for Roxy's first surgery.
ANY Surgery for Luxating Patella is NOT GUARENTEED 100% to never return. All surgeons just try and hope that they do the BEST in stabilizing the luxation, but it can re-occur (through injury, etc...)
I chose this Hospital and the Surgeon b/c I was confident she would get the best care. I still am. Of course I am upset that Roxy must go through surgey again, but at the same time, I feel that the Doctor used her best judgement based on Roxy Bone Structure. I am more upset that NOW Roxy must have 'tibia cut and pin'. That is more invasive because Roxy legs have a slight curvature and then there is still a chance that the pin can become loose and move after surgery...Oh how frustrating this all is.
The estimate for re-surgery only includes, anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, catheter, and a few other misc. stuff. I do not have to pay any Hospital &/or stay and care fees or Surgery fees.
Again, thanks everyone for your advice an kind words. I am probably going to schedule surgery in November. My brother graduates from Marine Bootcamp on Novemebr 17 (family trip to South Carolina) and I am going to see if I can get Roxy in on that following Monday. I just want her to be the best she can be...
...and then TJ will go for his surgery for Both Rear Legs - Luxating Patella next summer. We have to save up another $3000 first
