Gracie needs surgery!

[SevenGirl]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Mom of 3]

I am so sorry about little Gracie. Our prayers are with her during her up coming surgery. Rocky Rosie Romeo and Darlene

[Monday]

I am sorry to hear this. Hugs to you both.

I hope the surgery and the recovery go well.

[IluvLucy]

Poor Gracie! But I have to tell 'ya, she'll be fine. Rebel had surgery on his left leg before he was a year old and did great. The surgeon is waiting on the right one, because it's not as bad.



Good luck to you both

[Bruce's_Mom]

Bruce went to agape vetrinary specialty center in Lynwood. They actually took care of all the aspects of his care but kept his regular vet informed. So it seems way more convenient how you are doing it. If for some reason you are unhappy with your surgeon I highly highly reccomend Dr. Steven Stoll, he is a really well known orthopedic surgeon in our area and nationally and he really went out of his way to give Bruce personalized care. From the pre op appointments on. He called me himself after surgery and the day after when he was still at the hospital. He knew I was scared to leave Bruce and he actually had the whole staff say a prayer for him, AND HE IS THE ONLY VET BRUCE IS NOT AFRAID OF.

He had both legs done at once, and boy was it hard for the first couple of weeks. Basically he had to be crated nonstop and because he had both done potty time was difficult. You could tell though that each day he got a little better.

TIPS:

The surgery although it spares them pain later hurts fairly badly at first (Gracie will hopefully be sent home with a little pain medicine patch on her butt so you do not have to try to force feed it) so she may not be likely to want to eat her regular food. Bruce refused his for 2 days so I cooked boiled hamburger and rice and he ate that great.

Go for the after therapy. Bruce did water therapy where he walked on a treadmill underwater (to relieve preassure) and it really helped speed his recovery.

Try to do activities where she can just sit next to you instead of being crated all the time, like sit on the floor on a pillow and watch TV or something, trust me she will thank you.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

I just got the results of Gracie's knee x-rays. She has a grade III luxating patella on the right and a grade II on the left, surgery is recommended for BOTH. The surgeon is there today so the vet is going to chat with him to get more info. I am so upset. I feared this may be the outcome but it is so very hard to face. My poor little baby girl! I will probably schedule the first surgery for mid to late January.

Zada has grade 3 in both knees and they were operated on at the same time. Azrael has grade 2, but she's had that for almost three years and it hasn't changed. My Vet. doesn't like operating on a grade 2 unless they are in some kind of pain. I hope you can get just the grade 3 done instead of both.

[zoeybear]

I feel for you both. I dreaded the recovery from a spay. That was nothing compared to both legs. I wouldn't know if I should do both at once or not. It is good to hear from the people who have been through it and can give you guidance.

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by Bruce's_Mom

Bruce went to agape vetrinary specialty center in Lynwood. They actually took care of all the aspects of his care but kept his regular vet informed. So it seems way more convenient how you are doing it. If for some reason you are unhappy with your surgeon I highly highly reccomend Dr. Steven Stoll, he is a really well known orthopedic surgeon in our area and nationally and he really went out of his way to give Bruce personalized care. From the pre op appointments on. He called me himself after surgery and the day after when he was still at the hospital. He knew I was scared to leave Bruce and he actually had the whole staff say a prayer for him, AND HE IS THE ONLY VET BRUCE IS NOT AFRAID OF.

He had both legs done at once, and boy was it hard for the first couple of weeks. Basically he had to be crated nonstop and because he had both done potty time was difficult. You could tell though that each day he got a little better.

TIPS:

The surgery although it spares them pain later hurts fairly badly at first (Gracie will hopefully be sent home with a little pain medicine patch on her butt so you do not have to try to force feed it) so she may not be likely to want to eat her regular food. Bruce refused his for 2 days so I cooked boiled hamburger and rice and he ate that great.

Go for the after therapy. Bruce did water therapy where he walked on a treadmill underwater (to relieve preassure) and it really helped speed his recovery.

Try to do activities where she can just sit next to you instead of being crated all the time, like sit on the floor on a pillow and watch TV or something, trust me she will thank you.

Thank you so much for all of this info. Knowing what to expect helps so much. I will try and remember to ask my vet what the surgeon's name is. Thanks much for the referral. Lynnwood is only 10 minutes or so from my work. I have some time to think about things.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Bruce's_Mom

Bruce went to agape vetrinary specialty center in Lynwood. They actually took care of all the aspects of his care but kept his regular vet informed. So it seems way more convenient how you are doing it. If for some reason you are unhappy with your surgeon I highly highly reccomend Dr. Steven Stoll, he is a really well known orthopedic surgeon in our area and nationally and he really went out of his way to give Bruce personalized care. From the pre op appointments on. He called me himself after surgery and the day after when he was still at the hospital. He knew I was scared to leave Bruce and he actually had the whole staff say a prayer for him, AND HE IS THE ONLY VET BRUCE IS NOT AFRAID OF.

He had both legs done at once, and boy was it hard for the first couple of weeks. Basically he had to be crated nonstop and because he had both done potty time was difficult. You could tell though that each day he got a little better.

TIPS:

The surgery although it spares them pain later hurts fairly badly at first (Gracie will hopefully be sent home with a little pain medicine patch on her butt so you do not have to try to force feed it) so she may not be likely to want to eat her regular food. Bruce refused his for 2 days so I cooked boiled hamburger and rice and he ate that great.

Go for the after therapy. Bruce did water therapy where he walked on a treadmill underwater (to relieve preassure) and it really helped speed his recovery.

Try to do activities where she can just sit next to you instead of being crated all the time, like sit on the floor on a pillow and watch TV or something, trust me she will thank you.

good info!

I too would ask to have them both done at the same time. even tho one leg is only a grade two, if you don't have it done at the same time it will only get worse quicker because it will have to compensate for the grade 3 leg while its healing. best to have it done and over with all at the same time.

I also recommend having it done at a 24 hour clinic so she can be on IV pain meds all night long and under constant supervision. I don't know if your regular vet offers this? the patch on the butt is called a fentanyl patch and its excellent for pain management. They usually get rimadyl to go home with as well. During and after surgery orthopedic patients are usually put on a high pain med drip to help them rest and sleep.

good luck with her surgery

[ellie81]

I'm very sorry to hear this. I'll pray for little gracie

[Yorkiekids]

Prayers coming your way.

[yorkiecrazy]

I'm sorry to hear this. Sending prayer Gracie way!

[diggy4]

Awwww I am so sorry to her that! Bella sends her love to her little GE buddy She said she hopes she feels all better soon

Diggy said sorry pretty girl!

[sadiesamie]

you got that right- recovery is rough. I would strongly advise you getting a play pen. walmart has a nice one less than 30.00. My little one had the surgery and it was hell to get her through it. i moved the play pen all over the house (it had wheels) in the bedroom she slept in it next to my bed. I padded it real good and put her fav blanket and toy in their wth her. after the surgery they are down for a few weeks. The first week was murder for us, after that- "keeping" them down becomes rough bc it is the scar tissue that forms that helps the surgery be sucessful. my little one had a rough time bc they sent us home without torbetrol (pain meds) make sure you leave the vet after surgery with the pain meds.

i have pics of my little ones surgery-if i can figure out how to do it I will post them in a few days.

[chattiesmom]

I am so sorry to hear that Gracie will have to have surgery. I will pray for a successful surgery and a fast uneventful recovery.