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brezofleur · 08-19-2013, 06:18 PM

Poor wittle guy...he'll be ok though.

Still better give updates! Thalia has been begging for playdates!

P-Nut Mom · 08-19-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brezofleur

Poor wittle guy...he'll be ok though.

Still better give updates! Thalia has been begging for playdates!

Oh, the boys would love a play date! Hard to believe we haven't been able to do that yet, but there has been a lot going on for a while (lol).

P-Nut Mom · 08-20-2013, 01:26 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that I just got word Pickles is out of surgery, all went well, he's recovering nicely and we get to pick him up at 6:30. WHEW!

ladyjane · 08-20-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

Just wanted to let you all know that I just got word Pickles is out of surgery, all went well, he's recovering nicely and we get to pick him up at 6:30. WHEW!

Yay!! Happy to hear the good news...I know he will be happy to see you!

.. and you him of course.

P-Nut Mom · 08-20-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Yay!! Happy to hear the good news...I know he will be happy to see you!

.. and you him of course.

Thanks, Linda! Can't wait to have him safely home. Poor P-Nut isn't sure what to do at home without him!!

-Sherry

lovespandp · 08-20-2013, 01:33 PM

So happy to hear this!! Yeay Pickles!! Now it's TLC time for Pickles!

P-Nut Mom · 08-20-2013, 01:40 PM

YAAY is right!!! I have to brace myself to see him because they look so pitiful after this surgery with the hip and leg shaved and what's usually a pretty big incision. But, we'll be grateful to have him home and on the mend shortly!!!

ladyjane · 08-20-2013, 01:54 PM

If you lived close, I would refer you to the surgeon I use. My Adina's incision was only about 1.5" .. he is so amazing. Not that it really matters...they all recover the same I think.

P-Nut Mom · 08-20-2013, 01:58 PM

That is amazing! I remember P-Nut's was pretty long, I was kind of surprised. But he did so well recovering and is in great shape now, so I didn't let that bother me tooooo much.

Maximo · 08-20-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

Thanks, Linda! Can't wait to have him safely home. Poor P-Nut isn't sure what to do at home without him!!

-Sherry

I am very happy to hear that surgery went perfectly and that you can bring him home tonight. Yay!!

I'm sure P-Nut will be relieved to have his brother home.

How long does Pickles have to be on bedrest?

P-Nut Mom · 08-20-2013, 02:33 PM

P-Nut is definitely the leader of the pack and on patrol at the moment making sure his kitty is where he should be and waiting for Pickles. LOL.

About bed rest...let's see...last time with P-Nut, he wasn't allowed to put any weight on the leg for 3 days and the general restriction was 6 weeks with no excessive activity. He didn't have to be crated except for the first few days and when we were gone. Within a few days to a week, he was able to "hop" down the street for potty a few times a day, and we gradually increased the walk time from there - he started being able to use the leg pretty quickly. I remember within about a month, he was in good shape, but still no rough play. So, in short, no bed rest, per se, after the first few days, he'll just have to be mellow for a while.

Maximo · 08-20-2013, 02:37 PM

Too funny that P-Nut is in charge of the kitty too. Judging from your FB pic of him with the kitty, he takes his job very seriously.

I'm glad the restrictions after this surgery aren't too bad.

P-Nut Mom · 08-20-2013, 02:42 PM

P-Nut "herds" the kitty, and is concerned the cat's going out back (wasn't allowed previously), so he's thinking about writing me up for that. HEE!

FHO is a pretty tough recovery, but mostly just at first. The doc does want Pickles using the leg fairly quickly. Keeping him on complete "lock down" wouldn't be easy!

Give T & M a snuggle for us!

ladyjane · 08-20-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

P-Nut "herds" the kitty, and is concerned the cat's going out back (wasn't allowed previously), so he's thinking about writing me up for that. HEE!

FHO is a pretty tough recovery, but mostly just at first. The doc does want Pickles using the leg fairly quickly. Keeping him on complete "lock down" wouldn't be easy!

Give T & M a snuggle for us!

Do what I did with my wild child, Cookie....put him in a stroller and move him from room to room with you. She loved it!!

lovespandp · 08-20-2013, 06:30 PM

Just checking in to see how Pickles is doing..

08-19-2013, 06:18 PM	#16
brezofleur Donating YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,982	Poor wittle guy...he'll be ok though. Still better give updates! Thalia has been begging for playdates! __________________ Heather Zeus \| Thalia

08-20-2013, 01:33 PM	#21
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	So happy to hear this!! Yeay Pickles!! Now it's TLC time for Pickles! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-20-2013, 01:54 PM	#23
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	If you lived close, I would refer you to the surgeon I use. My Adina's incision was only about 1.5" .. he is so amazing. Not that it really matters...they all recover the same I think. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-20-2013, 02:37 PM	#27
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Too funny that P-Nut is in charge of the kitty too. Judging from your FB pic of him with the kitty, he takes his job very seriously. I'm glad the restrictions after this surgery aren't too bad. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-20-2013, 06:30 PM	#30
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Just checking in to see how Pickles is doing.. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-20-2013, 01:26 PM	#18
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	Just wanted to let you all know that I just got word Pickles is out of surgery, all went well, he's recovering nicely and we get to pick him up at 6:30. WHEW!

08-20-2013, 01:40 PM	#22
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	YAAY is right!!! I have to brace myself to see him because they look so pitiful after this surgery with the hip and leg shaved and what's usually a pretty big incision. But, we'll be grateful to have him home and on the mend shortly!!!

08-20-2013, 01:58 PM	#24
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	That is amazing! I remember P-Nut's was pretty long, I was kind of surprised. But he did so well recovering and is in great shape now, so I didn't let that bother me tooooo much.

08-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#26
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	P-Nut is definitely the leader of the pack and on patrol at the moment making sure his kitty is where he should be and waiting for Pickles. LOL. About bed rest...let's see...last time with P-Nut, he wasn't allowed to put any weight on the leg for 3 days and the general restriction was 6 weeks with no excessive activity. He didn't have to be crated except for the first few days and when we were gone. Within a few days to a week, he was able to "hop" down the street for potty a few times a day, and we gradually increased the walk time from there - he started being able to use the leg pretty quickly. I remember within about a month, he was in good shape, but still no rough play. So, in short, no bed rest, per se, after the first few days, he'll just have to be mellow for a while.

08-20-2013, 02:42 PM	#28
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	P-Nut "herds" the kitty, and is concerned the cat's going out back (wasn't allowed previously), so he's thinking about writing me up for that. HEE! FHO is a pretty tough recovery, but mostly just at first. The doc does want Pickles using the leg fairly quickly. Keeping him on complete "lock down" wouldn't be easy! Give T & M a snuggle for us!