Bella's MPL (luxating patella) surgery - YorkieTalk.com Forums

pstinard · 03-21-2014, 07:18 AM

I dropped Bella off at the animal hospital at 7:30 AM this morning for Bella's MPL surgery. I just called them up for an update, and she is in surgery right now. Her blood work and pre-surgery exam went perfectly, and the surgeon will call me after the surgery. I'm a little nervous, but they told me that everything was going well so far. I'll update as soon as I get some news. In the meantime, I'm trying to stay distracted at work. Prayers are always appreciated!

kjc · 03-21-2014, 07:27 AM

Good Luck with staying distracted. Praying for Sweet Bella!

richards6402 · 03-21-2014, 07:32 AM

Thoughts are with little, sweet Bella and you. I know she will do just fine but it's always harder on the humans. Hopefully won't be too much longer.

pstinard · 03-21-2014, 07:53 AM

The surgeon just called me. The surgery went very well, and he was pleased with the results. He said that Bella is already awake and groggy. I will be able to pick her up tomorrow morning. She will have to be confined to her crate for two weeks when I cannot keep an eye on her. Leash walks are permitted during that time. She'll need an Elizabethan collar. She was given a long-lasting antibiotic, and she will be sent home with pain medicine (Metacam in pre-measured syringes to squirt into her mouth).

She has mild LP in her other knee as well, and I need to keep an eye on that. She may or may not need surgery on her other knee in the future. More updates later. Thanks for the prayers and well-wishes!

kjc · 03-21-2014, 08:13 AM

Yay for Miss Bella! Praying for a speedy and uneventful recovery!

richards6402 · 03-21-2014, 08:14 AM

Glad to hear surgery is over for her and you and it went well.

danniko · 03-21-2014, 09:45 AM

I am glad the surgery went well for Bella! Sending positive thoughts for a fast recovery for her

ladyjane · 03-21-2014, 10:44 AM

Happy to hear that all went well. Personally, I give more than Metacam for the first few days. The surgeon I use normally gives Metacam and either Tramadol or Torbutrol. You might want to ask about it and have it on hand if the Metacam does not keep her pain free. Hard to know though since they hide pain well. I automatically give it for the first 3 days.

I have to wonder if the vets who prescribe Metacam would take Motrin if they had knee surgery.

107barney · 03-21-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Happy to hear that all went well. Personally, I give more than Metacam for the first few days. The surgeon I use normally gives Metacam and either Tramadol or Torbutrol. You might want to ask about it and have it on hand if the Metacam does not keep her pain free. Hard to know though since they hide pain well. I automatically give it for the first 3 days.

I have to wonder if the vets who prescribe Metacam would take Motrin if they had knee surgery.

Barney also was given metacam and tramadol after CCL and LP surgery. He spent two nights in the hospital and they still sent us home with both.

pstinard · 03-21-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Happy to hear that all went well. Personally, I give more than Metacam for the first few days. The surgeon I use normally gives Metacam and either Tramadol or Torbutrol. You might want to ask about it and have it on hand if the Metacam does not keep her pain free. Hard to know though since they hide pain well. I automatically give it for the first 3 days.

I have to wonder if the vets who prescribe Metacam would take Motrin if they had knee surgery.

I'll ask about the Tramadol as well. My biggest concern is that Bella will want to be too rambunctious after she gets home. I will have to crate her much more than I normally would, and it pains me to have to do that, but it's for her own good. If I didn't do that, she'd be jumping up and down off the furniture, running up and down the stairs, and chasing the cat. She just can't help herself

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joyce evans · 03-21-2014, 12:05 PM

Glad to hear that Bella is doing well!!

OwnedByJezebel · 03-21-2014, 01:29 PM

So happy she is doing well, it's always a relief to hear that the surgery is over. She is allowed to go on leash walks already? I'm surprised that's allowed so soon!

pstinard · 03-21-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

So happy she is doing well, it's always a relief to hear that the surgery is over. She is allowed to go on leash walks already? I'm surprised that's allowed so soon!

No leash walks at all in the traditional sense. They said to keep her on a leash when walking inside the house. No outdoor leash walks.

pstinard · 03-21-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Happy to hear that all went well. Personally, I give more than Metacam for the first few days. The surgeon I use normally gives Metacam and either Tramadol or Torbutrol. You might want to ask about it and have it on hand if the Metacam does not keep her pain free. Hard to know though since they hide pain well. I automatically give it for the first 3 days.

I have to wonder if the vets who prescribe Metacam would take Motrin if they had knee surgery.

I called the vet back, and they will send Bella home with a second painkiller as well. I thought about visiting Bella at the hospital this afternoon, but thought better of it. I didn't want to excite her and then disappoint her when she couldn't come home with me. It's best that she rest peacefully.

Connie · 03-21-2014, 02:28 PM

I'm so glad Bella got through the surgery and will soon be home with you. Bless her sweet heart!

03-21-2014, 07:18 AM	#1
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Bella's MPL (luxating patella) surgery I dropped Bella off at the animal hospital at 7:30 AM this morning for Bella's MPL surgery. I just called them up for an update, and she is in surgery right now. Her blood work and pre-surgery exam went perfectly, and the surgeon will call me after the surgery. I'm a little nervous, but they told me that everything was going well so far. I'll update as soon as I get some news. In the meantime, I'm trying to stay distracted at work. Prayers are always appreciated!

03-21-2014, 07:27 AM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Good Luck with staying distracted. Praying for Sweet Bella! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-21-2014, 07:32 AM	#3
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	Thoughts are with little, sweet Bella and you. I know she will do just fine but it's always harder on the humans. Hopefully won't be too much longer. __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

03-21-2014, 08:13 AM	#5
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Yay for Miss Bella! Praying for a speedy and uneventful recovery! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-21-2014, 08:14 AM	#6
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	Glad to hear surgery is over for her and you and it went well. __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

03-21-2014, 07:53 AM	#4
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	The surgeon just called me. The surgery went very well, and he was pleased with the results. He said that Bella is already awake and groggy. I will be able to pick her up tomorrow morning. She will have to be confined to her crate for two weeks when I cannot keep an eye on her. Leash walks are permitted during that time. She'll need an Elizabethan collar. She was given a long-lasting antibiotic, and she will be sent home with pain medicine (Metacam in pre-measured syringes to squirt into her mouth). She has mild LP in her other knee as well, and I need to keep an eye on that. She may or may not need surgery on her other knee in the future. More updates later. Thanks for the prayers and well-wishes!

03-21-2014, 09:45 AM	#7
danniko YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 342	I am glad the surgery went well for Bella! Sending positive thoughts for a fast recovery for her

03-21-2014, 10:44 AM	#8
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,466	Happy to hear that all went well. Personally, I give more than Metacam for the first few days. The surgeon I use normally gives Metacam and either Tramadol or Torbutrol. You might want to ask about it and have it on hand if the Metacam does not keep her pain free. Hard to know though since they hide pain well. I automatically give it for the first 3 days. I have to wonder if the vets who prescribe Metacam would take Motrin if they had knee surgery. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-21-2014, 12:05 PM	#11
joyce evans YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 1,519	Glad to hear that Bella is doing well!! __________________ Hannah's Mom

03-21-2014, 01:29 PM	#12
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	So happy she is doing well, it's always a relief to hear that the surgery is over. She is allowed to go on leash walks already? I'm surprised that's allowed so soon! __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

03-21-2014, 02:28 PM	#15
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I'm so glad Bella got through the surgery and will soon be home with you. Bless her sweet heart! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?