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hdpt00 · 07-31-2008, 02:57 PM

Surgeon called a few hours ago and said he did great and was just waking up, but everything went well. We will pick him up some time tomorrow afternoon.

What he has is known as Legg-Perthes.

hdpt00 · 08-01-2008, 07:58 AM

Surgeon said he did great, going to pick him up now, a bit nervous.

hdpt00 · 08-01-2008, 10:43 AM

Jay is going great, sleeping now. He ate a bunch and took a big pee (in the middle of the floor). He was hopping around a bit and hopefully he'll be putting down his foot a bit more in the coming days. First week we were told to keep it easy on him, but after that he can do what he likes. Attached is picture of the stitches. Looks a bit nasty.

momof4CA · 08-01-2008, 01:47 PM

I hope he feels better soon.

4doggiemama · 08-01-2008, 02:05 PM

Glad the surgery appears to be successful and that he is getting around, eatting, and peepeeing even if it is in the middle of the floor. Take what we can get, aye?

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 08-01-2008, 02:11 PM

So glad he's doing well and eating

You might want to keep him crated to cut down on his activity.

LuluMaye · 08-03-2008, 12:25 PM

My Lulu had the same surgery 2 years ago and let me tell you I was beside myself. The recovery time is quick. The only thing that the vet stressed was to make her walk as much as possible. So I would take her on walks every evening. We would start out just down the street, then add another block and so on. At first she would only walk on three legs (it was so sad and it broke my heart), but after about 2 weeks she started with all fours.
To this day you would never know unless she is walking fast on a grassy surface then she will hold her leg up.

Wish you lots of luck and prayers

Lulu, Bosley Beamer, & Baby Zoey's mommy

kalina82 · 08-03-2008, 12:45 PM

How is Jay doing today?

FHO surgery is an easier recovery then a knee surgery. For the first week walks should be limited but after that exercise is encouraged. Nothing crazy tho. walking is excellent. you can also start doing passive range of motion exercises by flexing and extending all the joints in the leg (hip, knee, ankle) just to keep things moving.

hdpt00 · 08-03-2008, 03:02 PM

Jay is using his foot a bit when walking slowly. My only concern now is that below the knee the leg feels a bit cold. I saw someone else on here say that may be because there is a blood clot. Above the knee up to the staples it feels pretty normal.

Is this normal?

Thanks.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 08-04-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LuluMaye

My Lulu had the same surgery 2 years ago and let me tell you I was beside myself. The recovery time is quick. The only thing that the vet stressed was to make her walk as much as possible. So I would take her on walks every evening. We would start out just down the street, then add another block and so on. At first she would only walk on three legs (it was so sad and it broke my heart), but after about 2 weeks she started with all fours.
To this day you would never know unless she is walking fast on a grassy surface then she will hold her leg up.

Wish you lots of luck and prayers

Lulu, Bosley Beamer, & Baby Zoey's mommy

Wow, I had no idea that they should walk as much as possible after this kind of surgery! Sorry that I spoke out of turn and gave a bad suggestion

Have you called the vet about the cold leg? I hope it's not a clot.

Jeri Cunningham · 08-04-2008, 06:39 AM

Poor baby, I hope he heals quickly and gets all better.

hdpt00 · 08-04-2008, 07:05 AM

With some messaging and gentle moving it warmed right back up. No discoloration and he can still feel if his toes are pinched, I think I'm just being a bit paranoid.

omega · 08-04-2008, 07:19 AM

Brea had the same surgery. Yes, they do want them up and walking right away. The recovery time isn't all that long. Brea still will raise that leg when she wants to run. She uses it all the time otherwise.

Hope your guy heals quickly.

pepe mint · 08-07-2008, 04:31 AM

Just wondering how baby Jay is doing? I hope he is feeling better and starting to get back to his normal self

08-01-2008, 02:05 PM	#20
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Glad the surgery appears to be successful and that he is getting around, eatting, and peepeeing even if it is in the middle of the floor. Take what we can get, aye? __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

08-01-2008, 02:11 PM	#21
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	So glad he's doing well and eating You might want to keep him crated to cut down on his activity. __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

08-03-2008, 12:45 PM	#23
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	How is Jay doing today? FHO surgery is an easier recovery then a knee surgery. For the first week walks should be limited but after that exercise is encouraged. Nothing crazy tho. walking is excellent. you can also start doing passive range of motion exercises by flexing and extending all the joints in the leg (hip, knee, ankle) just to keep things moving. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-04-2008, 06:39 AM	#26
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Poor baby, I hope he heals quickly and gets all better. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

08-07-2008, 04:31 AM	#29
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	Just wondering how baby Jay is doing? I hope he is feeling better and starting to get back to his normal self __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

07-31-2008, 02:57 PM	#16
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 136	Surgeon called a few hours ago and said he did great and was just waking up, but everything went well. We will pick him up some time tomorrow afternoon. What he has is known as Legg-Perthes.

08-01-2008, 07:58 AM	#17
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 136	Surgeon said he did great, going to pick him up now, a bit nervous.

08-01-2008, 01:47 PM	#19
momof4CA YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay area, CA Posts: 345	I hope he feels better soon.

08-03-2008, 12:25 PM	#22
LuluMaye Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 203	My Lulu had the same surgery 2 years ago and let me tell you I was beside myself. The recovery time is quick. The only thing that the vet stressed was to make her walk as much as possible. So I would take her on walks every evening. We would start out just down the street, then add another block and so on. At first she would only walk on three legs (it was so sad and it broke my heart), but after about 2 weeks she started with all fours. To this day you would never know unless she is walking fast on a grassy surface then she will hold her leg up. Wish you lots of luck and prayers Lulu, Bosley Beamer, & Baby Zoey's mommy

08-03-2008, 03:02 PM	#24
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 136	Jay is using his foot a bit when walking slowly. My only concern now is that below the knee the leg feels a bit cold. I saw someone else on here say that may be because there is a blood clot. Above the knee up to the staples it feels pretty normal. Is this normal? Thanks.

08-04-2008, 07:05 AM	#27
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 136	With some messaging and gentle moving it warmed right back up. No discoloration and he can still feel if his toes are pinched, I think I'm just being a bit paranoid.

08-04-2008, 07:19 AM	#28
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Brea had the same surgery. Yes, they do want them up and walking right away. The recovery time isn't all that long. Brea still will raise that leg when she wants to run. She uses it all the time otherwise. Hope your guy heals quickly.