Gracie is in the recovery room...

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Gracie is doing great. I have an appointment to pick her up at 3:30 pm pacific time. I will post more after she is settled in.

oh yay, I bet you have been missing her so much . . .good thing you have another furbutt to keep you company give her warm and gentle hugs from me okay.

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

oh yay, I bet you have been missing her so much . . .good thing you have another furbutt to keep you company give her warm and gentle hugs from me okay.

Somehow Holly does not fill the void, but it does help to have her to care for while Gracie is in the hospital. Holly is missing her sister. I very much missed Gracie last night, the bed was cold and empty. All I want to do is hold her and give her gentle hugs and kisses.

[luckylady]

Just seeing this now.......I am so glad that Gracie did so well with her surgery and post-op. I am sure you will be so relieved and happy to get her back home with you. ((((((((HUGS to both of you!)))))))))))0

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

Oh my goodness. I hope she is ok.. please keep us updated on her. I would love to know more about this. I have a small boy that has LP. He is 5 and I do not want to do surgery unless I absolutely have to.

Also can you tell me how much this procedure costs. It seems to vary so much around North America.

pooh's mum

So far I have about $3000 invested in Gracie's knees. The pre-op x-rays under anesthesia were about $350. Today's bill for the hospitalization and surgery was $2750. This includes 3 take-home meds, an Elizabethan collar and cast covers should she want to go outside for a minute. She has to go back in two weeks to get her sutures out and bandages/cast changed. That might need to be done under anesthesia if she cannot tolerate it without. The charge for that is not included in the procedure fees. In spike of the cost, I feel like Gracie had an excellent surgeon and top of the line care. She was quite the popular patient, everyone knows her by name and everyone had been visiting with her while she was there.

Gracie is on a strong pain killer and an anti-inflammatory medication, as well as some cream for her groin which is being rubbed by the bandages/cast. She seems quite happy to be home but is very very tired. I think the pain meds make her sleepy as well. Feel free to ask any questions.

[Tink's Mom]

Oh, poor little Gracie. We're glad the surgery went well. Tink sends licks for Gracie!

[donnarod]

Our prayers are with you Gracie and your Mommie. Get well soon.