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horsnaround · 06-14-2012, 05:22 PM

Thanks everyone. We never thought it would take this long. We really thought after the bone graft it would for sure start getting better. So when we say the X-ray and it looked the same as before the bone graft we both were very disappointed. He is able to put a little weight on it maybe 20 percent of his body weight. They say if he does more then that he could bend the plates and screws. And we do not want to start all over.. I will stay positive he is so sick of this and has been so good. But I think this last visit really depressed him.

chattiesmom · 06-14-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by horsnaround

Thanks everyone. We never thought it would take this long. We really thought after the bone graft it would for sure start getting better. So when we say the X-ray and it looked the same as before the bone graft we both were very disappointed. He is able to put a little weight on it maybe 20 percent of his body weight. They say if he does more then that he could bend the plates and screws. And we do not want to start all over.. I will stay positive he is so sick of this and has been so good. But I think this last visit really depressed him.

Sending healing hugs to the both of you

. I am so very sorry to hear that your hubby's bone graft isn't healing as well as expected. I have been away from YT for a long long while recovering from my own major leg surgery so I'm not up to par with your hubby's problem. But if the bones aren't healing you might consider consulting with a doctor that specializes in severe bone trauma. If you are working with such a medical team, then perhaps the following link will be of interest to both you and your doctors. Mission: POSSIBLE - William D. Terrell, M.D. I can tell you that Dr. Terrell worked miracles on my left leg. It is now nice and straight and is the same length as my right leg and now I have no metal and/or screws to cause future problems.

lynzy420 · 06-14-2012, 06:18 PM

Prayer said, candle lit....now, please keep the faith! Bless you and dh.

EarthAngel · 06-15-2012, 06:19 AM

I am so sorry you both didn't get better news. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for healing.

I was thinking of the same apparatus as what Chattiesmom has posted. My brother had something similar to it after a bad car accident. It is something to consider at least.

horsnaround · 07-20-2012, 07:32 PM

We go back this Thursday. I am praying it is doing something. Otherwise I am afraid he is ready to give up on it. We are going on nine months and he is defintly very tired of it. If the bone grafting has not done anything i don't think he will let them do another

he is having pain from the first grafting. I think he is to the point of saying if you can't fix it take it. His spirits are pretty good but this week will be lots of what ifs till we see the X-ray. I have had my hopes up the last two times just to have them shattered. Not ready for another negative X-ray. So hopefully in these last six weeks something has grown. Will update after the appt. on Thursday . Any extra prayers wouldn't hurt.

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-20-2012, 07:42 PM

Sending prayers your way for a positive report. Hang in there!! Hugs!

yorkiemini · 07-21-2012, 05:52 AM

Hoping for better news for you folks.
Just a suggestion- before he totally gives up be sure he talksmtomsome folks who have prostheses - they can be a problem, also.

Sending hopes and prayers!

horsnaround · 07-21-2012, 07:03 AM

It's a huge decision But if in nine months it's not healing not sure what the options are. We have heard you can get phantom pains. But he is having shivers sometimes all the way to his jaw. We have many questions this time that is for sure

jadabug · 07-21-2012, 07:10 AM

I am so praying for your husband, that he gets at the least a report that there has been progress. I cannot imagine being in this kind of pain for 9 long months.

EarthAngel · 07-21-2012, 08:03 AM

You both have gone through so much. Praying hard for a positive report next week.

rubymoon2072 · 07-21-2012, 08:20 AM

praying and keeping positive thoughts.

yorkieusa · 07-21-2012, 08:46 AM

I can only imagine how difficult this is for him. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

TxVicki · 07-21-2012, 09:29 AM

Prayers going out for his appointment on Thursday and I pray that things are better. I know how very depressing this for him and you as well. Sending lot's of hug's and good vibes.

06-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#16
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks everyone. We never thought it would take this long. We really thought after the bone graft it would for sure start getting better. So when we say the X-ray and it looked the same as before the bone graft we both were very disappointed. He is able to put a little weight on it maybe 20 percent of his body weight. They say if he does more then that he could bend the plates and screws. And we do not want to start all over.. I will stay positive he is so sick of this and has been so good. But I think this last visit really depressed him. __________________ loving life with my furry friends

06-14-2012, 06:18 PM	#18
lynzy420 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7,652	Prayer said, candle lit....now, please keep the faith! Bless you and dh. __________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!!

06-15-2012, 06:19 AM	#19
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 18,134	I am so sorry you both didn't get better news. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for healing. I was thinking of the same apparatus as what Chattiesmom has posted. My brother had something similar to it after a bad car accident. It is something to consider at least. __________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley

07-20-2012, 07:32 PM	#20
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	We go back this Thursday. I am praying it is doing something. Otherwise I am afraid he is ready to give up on it. We are going on nine months and he is defintly very tired of it. If the bone grafting has not done anything i don't think he will let them do another he is having pain from the first grafting. I think he is to the point of saying if you can't fix it take it. His spirits are pretty good but this week will be lots of what ifs till we see the X-ray. I have had my hopes up the last two times just to have them shattered. Not ready for another negative X-ray. So hopefully in these last six weeks something has grown. Will update after the appt. on Thursday . Any extra prayers wouldn't hurt. __________________ loving life with my furry friends

07-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#21
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Sending prayers your way for a positive report. Hang in there!! Hugs! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-21-2012, 05:52 AM	#22
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Hoping for better news for you folks. Just a suggestion- before he totally gives up be sure he talksmtomsome folks who have prostheses - they can be a problem, also. Sending hopes and prayers! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

07-21-2012, 07:03 AM	#23
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	It's a huge decision But if in nine months it's not healing not sure what the options are. We have heard you can get phantom pains. But he is having shivers sometimes all the way to his jaw. We have many questions this time that is for sure __________________ loving life with my furry friends

07-21-2012, 07:10 AM	#24
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I am so praying for your husband, that he gets at the least a report that there has been progress. I cannot imagine being in this kind of pain for 9 long months. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-21-2012, 08:03 AM	#25
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 18,134	You both have gone through so much. Praying hard for a positive report next week. __________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley

07-21-2012, 08:20 AM	#26
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	praying and keeping positive thoughts. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

07-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#27
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I can only imagine how difficult this is for him. My thoughts and prayers are with him. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-21-2012, 09:29 AM	#28
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Prayers going out for his appointment on Thursday and I pray that things are better. I know how very depressing this for him and you as well. Sending lot's of hug's and good vibes. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]