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aspecht · 07-25-2007, 03:45 AM

My Rex is scheduled for patella luxation surgery today. It was recommended by his vet and the specialist as well since he was diagnosed as grade 3 in his left leg. I will be so relieved when I get a call tonight from the vet. Please think of my baby today in your prayers today.

IluvLucy · 07-26-2007, 09:52 AM

Wanted to find out how your baby is. My Rebel was just diagnosed with luxating patella in both hind legs. I'm not familiar at all with the surgery.

Hope your baby's ok

ladybugg74 · 07-26-2007, 01:09 PM

I can understand what you are going through. Hallee saw our regular vet on Monday and Tuesday. Her left is worse than her right. She sees specialist on Monday if they think she needs surgery she will have it that afternoon. I can not believe how much it costs for pet surgery.

Patti · 07-26-2007, 07:31 PM

I hope surgery went well and your baby is home with you.

SophieRose · 07-26-2007, 09:05 PM

Sending Tex healing thoughts. Warmly, Deborah

Gizmo's Mom · 07-27-2007, 02:48 AM

Any updates?? Checking in on your baby, hope all is well.

ladybugg74 · 07-27-2007, 03:07 AM

Let us know how the surgery went and what I can expect for my Hallee next week.

aspecht · 07-27-2007, 03:17 AM

The vet called me yesterday and said Rex is not putting any weight on the surgery leg, and not eating, which they say is not unusual. I am hoping he will eat once he is home. I am surprised to learn he is returning without a cast of any type but will have pain meds and an antibiotic,like Phoebi had posted. It was diffficult to decide to go forward with the surgery-he didn"t "skip" all the time, but it it has been progressing and he injured a ligament in the same leg a few weeks ago. With the assistance of friends and the support of people on this board I was able to choose a surgeon I felt best able to perform his surgery.
I'll post tonight after I pick him up
He's coming home!
Anne

red98vett · 07-27-2007, 03:49 AM

GREAT NEWS and good luck with his recouperation !

IluvLucy · 07-28-2007, 03:45 AM

How is Rex since he came home? Is he eating now? Just looking for an update..............

Tinkerbelle1 · 07-28-2007, 03:49 AM

Looking to see if Rex is home and how he is doing. Hope he is eating and feeling better.

j

aspecht · 07-28-2007, 04:28 AM

My baby is home. He came home with medacam and an antibiotic (no cast). I set up an ex pen for him and he is there now. He isn't interested in doing much except sleeping and sitting on my lap, so I thought now would be the time to get him accustomed to a restricted setting. He usually has the run of the house. He is clearly uncomfortable and won't put the surgery leg down and holds it out when he sits. It is a little bruised and swollen but the incision itself is very clean. He is peeing and pooping and eating an adequate amount-with a little chicken mixed in, of course to interest him.
He slept fine last night which I think is the key to healing early on.
I am so glad he is home!
I would suggest using the collar-he didn't bother the incision when he was neutered, so I was surprised to see him attempting to lick the site when I removed the collar. Needless to say, its back on now!
Thanks for all your thoughts
Ladybug, Ilovelucy I know your decisions are hard ones. Feel free to PM me or we can talk on the phone. I'll be around all weekend!

Yorkiekids · 07-28-2007, 04:37 AM

Prayers and best wishes are coming your way.

Tinkerbelle1 · 07-28-2007, 06:22 PM

So glad Rex is home and is doing so well.

j

paulapoo · 07-28-2007, 06:35 PM

I'm glad he's home and back in your arms. Hope he continue's to improve and has a complete recovery.

07-25-2007, 03:45 AM	#1
aspecht Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: huntington Posts: 16	surgery today My Rex is scheduled for patella luxation surgery today. It was recommended by his vet and the specialist as well since he was diagnosed as grade 3 in his left leg. I will be so relieved when I get a call tonight from the vet. Please think of my baby today in your prayers today.

07-26-2007, 09:52 AM	#2
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Wanted to find out how your baby is. My Rebel was just diagnosed with luxating patella in both hind legs. I'm not familiar at all with the surgery. Hope your baby's ok __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

07-26-2007, 01:09 PM	#3
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	I can understand what you are going through. Hallee saw our regular vet on Monday and Tuesday. Her left is worse than her right. She sees specialist on Monday if they think she needs surgery she will have it that afternoon. I can not believe how much it costs for pet surgery. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee

07-26-2007, 07:31 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope surgery went well and your baby is home with you. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-26-2007, 09:05 PM	#5
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Sending Tex healing thoughts. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

07-27-2007, 02:48 AM	#6
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	Any updates?? Checking in on your baby, hope all is well.

07-27-2007, 03:07 AM	#7
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	Let us know how the surgery went and what I can expect for my Hallee next week. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee

07-27-2007, 03:17 AM	#8
aspecht Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: huntington Posts: 16	The vet called me yesterday and said Rex is not putting any weight on the surgery leg, and not eating, which they say is not unusual. I am hoping he will eat once he is home. I am surprised to learn he is returning without a cast of any type but will have pain meds and an antibiotic,like Phoebi had posted. It was diffficult to decide to go forward with the surgery-he didn"t "skip" all the time, but it it has been progressing and he injured a ligament in the same leg a few weeks ago. With the assistance of friends and the support of people on this board I was able to choose a surgeon I felt best able to perform his surgery. I'll post tonight after I pick him up He's coming home! Anne

07-27-2007, 03:49 AM	#9
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	GREAT NEWS and good luck with his recouperation ! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

07-28-2007, 03:45 AM	#10
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	How is Rex since he came home? Is he eating now? Just looking for an update.............. __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

07-28-2007, 03:49 AM	#11
Tinkerbelle1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 526	Rex update Looking to see if Rex is home and how he is doing. Hope he is eating and feeling better. j __________________ Off to work I go to support my Tinkerbelle and Gabrielle.

07-28-2007, 04:28 AM	#12
aspecht Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: huntington Posts: 16	My baby is home. He came home with medacam and an antibiotic (no cast). I set up an ex pen for him and he is there now. He isn't interested in doing much except sleeping and sitting on my lap, so I thought now would be the time to get him accustomed to a restricted setting. He usually has the run of the house. He is clearly uncomfortable and won't put the surgery leg down and holds it out when he sits. It is a little bruised and swollen but the incision itself is very clean. He is peeing and pooping and eating an adequate amount-with a little chicken mixed in, of course to interest him. He slept fine last night which I think is the key to healing early on. I am so glad he is home! I would suggest using the collar-he didn't bother the incision when he was neutered, so I was surprised to see him attempting to lick the site when I removed the collar. Needless to say, its back on now! Thanks for all your thoughts Ladybug, Ilovelucy I know your decisions are hard ones. Feel free to PM me or we can talk on the phone. I'll be around all weekend! Last edited by aspecht; 07-28-2007 at 04:32 AM.

07-28-2007, 04:37 AM	#13
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Prayers and best wishes are coming your way. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

07-28-2007, 06:22 PM	#14
Tinkerbelle1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 526	Rex So glad Rex is home and is doing so well. j __________________ Off to work I go to support my Tinkerbelle and Gabrielle.

07-28-2007, 06:35 PM	#15
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I'm glad he's home and back in your arms. Hope he continue's to improve and has a complete recovery. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)