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Tessa327 · 11-28-2012, 07:01 PM

I am sorry you are going through such difficult times. It all happens to us and you need not apologize. Take care of yourself and have these personal issues resolved first, worry about others later. One thing I've learn you can't please everybody.

As for your Annie.. In hard financial times, I would choose to split the cost. But do what you feel is best.

P-Nut Mom · 11-28-2012, 07:22 PM

So sorry to hear about your jobs and the LCP issue. Our 14 month old pup is recovering from FHO surgery #2 right now for the same disease - he had it in both legs. Each time, it's taken about a month and he starts using the leg a lot. We closely followed rehab protocol and started doing short walks/hops after the first few days. I recommend asking for specific rehab suggestions/protocols from your vet so you are confident about how to help your dog handle the recovery. I also took notes about how many walks and excercises we did and for how long to make sure we built up slowly. P-Nut 's dad is in charge of carefully massaging the legs, with vet approval and input into the process; this has also helped. We wish you all the best and I'm sure your doggy will be feeling better soon!

ladyjane · 11-28-2012, 08:08 PM

Again, I would like to say this: I have had a few pups with this surgery and every single one of them recovered very well and needed absolutely no rehab afterwards. Not that rehab is bad, but it is costly and for this surgery not necessary in every case. I use a board certified surgeon and he has sent me to his physical therapist for other surgeries....so it is not that he is not into rehab. My Adina was up and walking on her leg the next day. Her incision was only about 1" long (very small) and she did fantastic...but of course, I think the surgeon I use is awesome. I hope all goes well.. I saw your plans with your floor...sounds like you have all bases covered well for after care.

P-Nut Mom · 11-28-2012, 09:11 PM

To clarify, I was talking about rehab at home done by me -in terms of walks and exercises rather than going to physical thetapy/other rehab.

ladyjane · 11-28-2012, 09:20 PM

To clarify: I did nothing but let the pups progress at their own speed and they did terrific. I have seen a few people mention rehab and I am merely saying that in my experience it was not needed.
Just sharing my experiences is all.

Not saying anyone else is wrong.

P-Nut Mom · 11-28-2012, 09:33 PM

That's great they did so well and the 1" incision is SO much smaller than both of "ours". There's lots of hope for LCP babies leading happy, pain-free lives!

ladyjane · 11-28-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

That's great they did so well and the 1" incision is SO much smaller than both of "ours". There's lots of hope for LCP babies leading happy, pain-free lives!

His incisions are always smaller than some I have seen on others; but the one he did on her was amazingly small. He is an awesome surgeon. I have a feeling that is why she has done so well...I don't know that for a fact, but she really did fantastic.

Oh, and yes, these pups do very well and go on to live very active and happy lives. The first one I had done had me SO worried as it sounded like a barbaric procedure until I understood it......it was amazing to me how well they do.

dkcombs · 11-28-2012, 10:16 PM

This is all so encouraging!!! Thanks everyone for all your input!!! I have the best trust in our Vet that is doing the surgery. She is an amazing lady with lots of experience. She has an Orthopedic Vet on board at her practice that she owns and he is assisting her with the procedure. Everyone of you have made my heart fill so much better regarding the surgery. I will be glad I get the call tomorrow and know everything is done and we can start focusing on the recovery period. Thanks again. I will keep everyone updated.

P-Nut Mom · 11-28-2012, 10:18 PM

ladyjane · 11-29-2012, 02:40 PM

Looking for an update on Annie's surgery. Hope that all went well!

Teresa Ford · 11-29-2012, 03:28 PM

Prayers for your sweet baby's speedy recovery and prayers for you and your family.

dkcombs · 11-29-2012, 08:22 PM

Well everyone finally got a moment to give everyone an update. Annie made it through the surgery!!! YAY!!! She is home with us now.

She went in this morning about 8:30am. I hadn't heard anything by 1:00 so I called. They said it took a lot longer than expected. The bone was really decayed and large. They couldn't believe how well she had been walking. She was quite slow to wake up. But seems to be doing relatively well now. She continues to whine a little bit but not that she is in a lot of pain. Doctor said that is expected. Great news is her appetite is amazing, she wants chicken and I have had to portion it so she doesn't eat too much. Took her outside and she even went potty on her own. All is looking good. I am going to upload some pictures. Thanks for all your love and support.

Trying to resize pictures but didn't want to leave you hanging. I will post them here in a few. Thanks again!!

MandiesMom · 11-29-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dkcombs

Well everyone finally got a moment to give everyone an update. Annie made it through the surgery!!! YAY!!! She is home with us now.

She went in this morning about 8:30am. I hadn't heard anything by 1:00 so I called. They said it took a lot longer than expected. The bone was really decayed and large. They couldn't believe how well she had been walking. She was quite slow to wake up. But seems to be doing relatively well now. She continues to whine a little bit but not that she is in a lot of pain. Doctor said that is expected. Great news is her appetite is amazing, she wants chicken and I have had to portion it so she doesn't eat too much. Took her outside and she even went potty on her own. All is looking good. I am going to upload some pictures. Thanks for all your love and support.

Trying to resize pictures but didn't want to leave you hanging. I will post them here in a few. Thanks again!!

Wonderful!!! She really sounds like she's doing great..an appetite is always good

Thanks for updating...looking forward to the pics

dkcombs · 11-29-2012, 08:37 PM

Hope this works. I will try and keep everyone posted how the recovery is going.

One picture is this morning right after her bath before the surgery. She is all dressed in her Christmas outfit. Then I have uploaded one of her resting in my daughters lap and also one of her incision. Thanks again for your support.

ladyjane · 11-29-2012, 08:41 PM

Happy to hear that all went well! She is adorable!!

11-28-2012, 08:08 PM	#18
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Again, I would like to say this: I have had a few pups with this surgery and every single one of them recovered very well and needed absolutely no rehab afterwards. Not that rehab is bad, but it is costly and for this surgery not necessary in every case. I use a board certified surgeon and he has sent me to his physical therapist for other surgeries....so it is not that he is not into rehab. My Adina was up and walking on her leg the next day. Her incision was only about 1" long (very small) and she did fantastic...but of course, I think the surgeon I use is awesome. I hope all goes well.. I saw your plans with your floor...sounds like you have all bases covered well for after care. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-28-2012, 09:20 PM	#20
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	To clarify: I did nothing but let the pups progress at their own speed and they did terrific. I have seen a few people mention rehab and I am merely saying that in my experience it was not needed. Just sharing my experiences is all. Not saying anyone else is wrong. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-28-2012, 10:16 PM	#23
dkcombs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 1,337 Blog Entries: 2	This is all so encouraging!!! Thanks everyone for all your input!!! I have the best trust in our Vet that is doing the surgery. She is an amazing lady with lots of experience. She has an Orthopedic Vet on board at her practice that she owns and he is assisting her with the procedure. Everyone of you have made my heart fill so much better regarding the surgery. I will be glad I get the call tomorrow and know everything is done and we can start focusing on the recovery period. Thanks again. I will keep everyone updated. __________________ Valentines Day 2013 Sweethearts Alfie Millar & Anniemay Bella & Yogi Dakota & Allie

11-29-2012, 02:40 PM	#25
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Looking for an update on Annie's surgery. Hope that all went well! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-29-2012, 03:28 PM	#26
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Prayers for your sweet baby's speedy recovery and prayers for you and your family. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

11-28-2012, 07:01 PM	#16
Tessa327 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 3,692	I am sorry you are going through such difficult times. It all happens to us and you need not apologize. Take care of yourself and have these personal issues resolved first, worry about others later. One thing I've learn you can't please everybody. As for your Annie.. In hard financial times, I would choose to split the cost. But do what you feel is best.

11-28-2012, 07:22 PM	#17
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	So sorry to hear about your jobs and the LCP issue. Our 14 month old pup is recovering from FHO surgery #2 right now for the same disease - he had it in both legs. Each time, it's taken about a month and he starts using the leg a lot. We closely followed rehab protocol and started doing short walks/hops after the first few days. I recommend asking for specific rehab suggestions/protocols from your vet so you are confident about how to help your dog handle the recovery. I also took notes about how many walks and excercises we did and for how long to make sure we built up slowly. P-Nut 's dad is in charge of carefully massaging the legs, with vet approval and input into the process; this has also helped. We wish you all the best and I'm sure your doggy will be feeling better soon!

11-28-2012, 09:11 PM	#19
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	To clarify, I was talking about rehab at home done by me -in terms of walks and exercises rather than going to physical thetapy/other rehab.

11-28-2012, 09:33 PM	#21
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	That's great they did so well and the 1" incision is SO much smaller than both of "ours". There's lots of hope for LCP babies leading happy, pain-free lives!

11-28-2012, 10:18 PM	#24
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684

11-29-2012, 08:22 PM	#27
dkcombs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 1,337 Blog Entries: 2	Annie Update Well everyone finally got a moment to give everyone an update. Annie made it through the surgery!!! YAY!!! She is home with us now. She went in this morning about 8:30am. I hadn't heard anything by 1:00 so I called. They said it took a lot longer than expected. The bone was really decayed and large. They couldn't believe how well she had been walking. She was quite slow to wake up. But seems to be doing relatively well now. She continues to whine a little bit but not that she is in a lot of pain. Doctor said that is expected. Great news is her appetite is amazing, she wants chicken and I have had to portion it so she doesn't eat too much. Took her outside and she even went potty on her own. All is looking good. I am going to upload some pictures. Thanks for all your love and support. Trying to resize pictures but didn't want to leave you hanging. I will post them here in a few. Thanks again!! __________________ Valentines Day 2013 Sweethearts Alfie Millar & Anniemay Bella & Yogi Dakota & Allie

11-29-2012, 08:41 PM	#30
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Happy to hear that all went well! She is adorable!! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP