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ladyjane · 03-19-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dinkster

Dinky is scheduled for surgery with the board certified vet who just does surgery.
I am so thankful for the advice here. Not only is this vet doing two parts of the surgery with improved techniques than the regular vet, but they have staff there 24 hours. We even met the nurse who will tend to him at night. Also, he explained everything in detail with models and charts, and he did a great job of explaining the post op care.
I feel so hopeful now, and before I was feeling dread.
Also, if anyone hesitates to go to a surgeon bc of cost, you should know that the cost at the surgeon is 25% less than the regular vet and he has no charge for post op visits.
The surgery will be on Monday still.
I'm so glad I checked in here and got the advice to go to a surgeon!

I am so happy to hear this! Please keep us posted!!

dinkster · 03-22-2015, 02:10 PM

Tomorrow we bring Dinky in for surgery. We are bringing his blanket, monkey toy, and a little container of chicken I roasted today. I'm nervous but happy his little leg will be better.

maxdog · 03-22-2015, 07:00 PM

There is a ton of happy thoughts going out to Dinky!

ladyjane · 03-23-2015, 05:14 AM

Prayers for Dinky...

gemy · 03-23-2015, 10:07 AM

Prayers for Dinky. And just as a note I have been very pleased with physio for my dogs. I think they heal faster and end up stronger overall in terms of health. Remember the profession of physio for dogs is relatively new, and many ortho canine surgeons don't recommend it - remininscent of the early days with medical doctors and physiotherapists.

The physio in my experience will give you at home exercises to do - and one of them may be swimming in the bathtub. Underwater treadmill you would have to do at the physio - those machines are uber expensive!! $50K or more

My best wishes for you and dinky

dinkster · 03-23-2015, 01:08 PM

Dinky is out of surgery. The surgeon called and said things went well. He had a completely torn ligament. He is a little stoic. Except or the yelp when he injured himself, no whimpering or crying. His appetite has been good. And yet, I kept telling DH, "I just know he hurts."
No pins were necessary. Two fiber lengths of fiber "fishing line" are in.
He said the staff told him Dinky seemed scared as he was waiting, which is hard to know, but I love the honesty. He told me he is giving the night nurse directions to hold him in her lap tonight! It's hard knowing this is hard on him emotionally, but I just remind myself that he is getting what he needs.
We are to call in the morning and should be picking him some time before 3 tomorrow.
Thank you all for caring and crucial information. We'll take our walk without our little guy tonight. I can hardly wait to hug him tomorrow.

dinkster · 03-23-2015, 01:09 PM

gemy, I did not see your post. I will ask about the physio tomorrow. I will look online about it tonight. thanks!

OwnedByJezebel · 03-23-2015, 01:39 PM

So glad to hear it went well.

ladyjane · 03-23-2015, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinkster

Dinky is out of surgery. The surgeon called and said things went well. He had a completely torn ligament. He is a little stoic. Except or the yelp when he injured himself, no whimpering or crying. His appetite has been good. And yet, I kept telling DH, "I just know he hurts."
No pins were necessary. Two fiber lengths of fiber "fishing line" are in.
He said the staff told him Dinky seemed scared as he was waiting, which is hard to know, but I love the honesty. He told me he is giving the night nurse directions to hold him in her lap tonight! It's hard knowing this is hard on him emotionally, but I just remind myself that he is getting what he needs.
We are to call in the morning and should be picking him some time before 3 tomorrow.
Thank you all for caring and crucial information. We'll take our walk without our little guy tonight. I can hardly wait to hug him tomorrow.

Glad to hear all went well. Definitely listen closely to what they say about activity. These surgeries can come undone.

As for physical therapy, I have never used it for a CCL recovery, but I know that some do. My pups all did fantastic without it (I have had multiple personal and foster pups with torn CCL repairs). The hospital I use has had physical therapy for many years. First time it was suggested to me was for a pup who had some leg defects requiring multiple pins and fixes. He went to PT for 10 weeks. That was in, I believe, 2006. The surgeon I use only suggests it if absolutely necessary and he does not routinely use it for LP and/or CCL repairs. If people wish to use it, certainly he does not discourage it.

Dayswalters · 03-23-2015, 04:04 PM

I'm glad to hear all went well...I hope the homecoming goes well also. I'm sure he will do fine overnight even though it will be difficult for you.

gemy · 03-23-2015, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinkster

Dinky is out of surgery. The surgeon called and said things went well. He had a completely torn ligament. He is a little stoic. Except or the yelp when he injured himself, no whimpering or crying. His appetite has been good. And yet, I kept telling DH, "I just know he hurts."
No pins were necessary. Two fiber lengths of fiber "fishing line" are in.
He said the staff told him Dinky seemed scared as he was waiting, which is hard to know, but I love the honesty. He told me he is giving the night nurse directions to hold him in her lap tonight! It's hard knowing this is hard on him emotionally, but I just remind myself that he is getting what he needs.
We are to call in the morning and should be picking him some time before 3 tomorrow.
Thank you all for caring and crucial information. We'll take our walk without our little guy tonight. I can hardly wait to hug him tomorrow.

So glad to hear he is out of surgery and doing well!!

dinkster · 03-24-2015, 09:36 AM

Dinky is home and has finally relaxed. I think we were crossing the mountain divide between Asheville and where we live when he realized there was not a veterinary surgical clinic in sight! For all he knew, we were taking him to another one for more surgery. It was such an intense experience for him.
The instructions are very clear and good. In a nutshell, strict limitations on l activity for 6-8 weeks and supervise him like crazy to avoid jumping. We go back in 2 weeks to have sutures removed.
He's still out of it, but he feels safe again and is so happy and relieved to be home. I know the feeling!

gemy · 03-24-2015, 09:42 AM

Great news indeed! Relax now Momma your boy is home under your loving arms again.

maxdog · 03-24-2015, 09:47 AM

Great news! Now the hard part begins. Keeping a yorkie calm? Like trying to keep me out of the fridge - next to impossible! We bought a big cage for Sasha and the only time she was allowed out was when we were holding her (which was a lot!). Her small bed, pee pad and food/water fit in the cage. She whined a lot because we have never crated her but she got used to it. She go the stitches out last Thursday and now I can say "Cage" and she goes in it. Of course she only goes in long enough to get the treat I give her and then she come out!

dinkster · 03-24-2015, 12:37 PM

Thanks Maxdog, today, I'm sitting with him. He's pretty much sleeping. I got him to drink some water. Hopefully tonight, he will be hungry enough to eat something.
He has a crate that is about 18 by 28 inches. He won't like being in it when we are around, but he will be if we can't hold him.

03-22-2015, 07:00 PM	#18
maxdog Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brownstown MI USA Posts: 18,650	There is a ton of happy thoughts going out to Dinky! __________________ Max & Sasha's daddy

03-23-2015, 05:14 AM	#19
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Prayers for Dinky... __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-23-2015, 10:07 AM	#20
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Prayers for Dinky. And just as a note I have been very pleased with physio for my dogs. I think they heal faster and end up stronger overall in terms of health. Remember the profession of physio for dogs is relatively new, and many ortho canine surgeons don't recommend it - remininscent of the early days with medical doctors and physiotherapists. The physio in my experience will give you at home exercises to do - and one of them may be swimming in the bathtub. Underwater treadmill you would have to do at the physio - those machines are uber expensive!! $50K or more My best wishes for you and dinky __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

03-23-2015, 01:39 PM	#23
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	So glad to hear it went well. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

03-24-2015, 09:42 AM	#28
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Great news indeed! Relax now Momma your boy is home under your loving arms again. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

03-22-2015, 02:10 PM	#17
dinkster YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Tomorrow we bring Dinky in for surgery. We are bringing his blanket, monkey toy, and a little container of chicken I roasted today. I'm nervous but happy his little leg will be better.

03-23-2015, 01:08 PM	#21
dinkster YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Dinky is out of surgery. The surgeon called and said things went well. He had a completely torn ligament. He is a little stoic. Except or the yelp when he injured himself, no whimpering or crying. His appetite has been good. And yet, I kept telling DH, "I just know he hurts." No pins were necessary. Two fiber lengths of fiber "fishing line" are in. He said the staff told him Dinky seemed scared as he was waiting, which is hard to know, but I love the honesty. He told me he is giving the night nurse directions to hold him in her lap tonight! It's hard knowing this is hard on him emotionally, but I just remind myself that he is getting what he needs. We are to call in the morning and should be picking him some time before 3 tomorrow. Thank you all for caring and crucial information. We'll take our walk without our little guy tonight. I can hardly wait to hug him tomorrow.

03-23-2015, 01:09 PM	#22
dinkster YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	gemy, I did not see your post. I will ask about the physio tomorrow. I will look online about it tonight. thanks!

03-23-2015, 04:04 PM	#25
Dayswalters Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 842 Blog Entries: 1	I'm glad to hear all went well...I hope the homecoming goes well also. I'm sure he will do fine overnight even though it will be difficult for you.

03-24-2015, 09:36 AM	#27
dinkster YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Dinky is home and has finally relaxed. I think we were crossing the mountain divide between Asheville and where we live when he realized there was not a veterinary surgical clinic in sight! For all he knew, we were taking him to another one for more surgery. It was such an intense experience for him. The instructions are very clear and good. In a nutshell, strict limitations on l activity for 6-8 weeks and supervise him like crazy to avoid jumping. We go back in 2 weeks to have sutures removed. He's still out of it, but he feels safe again and is so happy and relieved to be home. I know the feeling!

03-24-2015, 09:47 AM	#29
maxdog Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brownstown MI USA Posts: 18,650	Great news! Now the hard part begins. Keeping a yorkie calm? Like trying to keep me out of the fridge - next to impossible! We bought a big cage for Sasha and the only time she was allowed out was when we were holding her (which was a lot!). Her small bed, pee pad and food/water fit in the cage. She whined a lot because we have never crated her but she got used to it. She go the stitches out last Thursday and now I can say "Cage" and she goes in it. Of course she only goes in long enough to get the treat I give her and then she come out! __________________ Max & Sasha's daddy

03-24-2015, 12:37 PM	#30
dinkster YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Thanks Maxdog, today, I'm sitting with him. He's pretty much sleeping. I got him to drink some water. Hopefully tonight, he will be hungry enough to eat something. He has a crate that is about 18 by 28 inches. He won't like being in it when we are around, but he will be if we can't hold him.