Tia's Leg again! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

baileysmom31 · 02-23-2007, 12:46 PM

I don't know if I am frustrated, mad, concerned or what. As some of you may know, just before Christmas, Tia had leg surgery. I had to transport her to the city (about 400 miles away) to an orthopedic surgeon. Well all went fine, the cast was taken off up here. I did notice, however, Tia still wasn't using her leg all the time. I was reassured this was normal and she should be fine in ca couple of weeks. About 3 weeks later I took her back to the surgeon in Winnipeg for xrays ( this was about 3 weeks ago). The surgeon who preformed the surgery wasn't there that day but another vet took the xray and said it looked good but if there was a problem she would have him call me. Well I got the call the next week and the surgeon said he spotted something "strange" on the xray. He compared the pre-op xray with the one just taken and he said the surgery site is healing nicely but there is a "problem" just above the site. He asked how she broke it and I told him by jumping off the couch. He kinda mumbled that "that would make sense"

I asked him if he thought she had injured it again and he said no. He asked how soon could I get her down. Because it cost $700.00 to fly down (Crazy

) I try to go only when I have business and someone else is paying for it. I told him I had a trip planned for mid-March. He said he wanted her on Metacam for a couple of weeks and see if it helped. Well, I called him yesterday and said there wasn't any change and he said he needs to see her ASAP. The earliest I can get down will be March 14th. I asked him again what he suspects but he said he really wants to see her first before saying anything

I am so scared this might be something serious. I don't want to make more of this then there may be... but if anyone has had the same type of situation, maybe you could shed some light on this for me. Also to my YT friends, just keep us in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. I'll do another posting once we get the results.

Dina_Nichole · 02-23-2007, 12:57 PM

I'm so sorry your having to go through this. I'll keep you and your baby and our prayers. Hope she gets better soon..

LunasMomma · 02-23-2007, 03:15 PM

Oh my gosh

I have no clue what that could be but will send good thoughts your way

Connie · 02-24-2007, 12:11 AM

Oh no! I am so sorry you're going through this worry! I have no clue what it could be, but I will be praying for Tia and you! Maddie and I send get well wishes and hugs to you!!!

Patti · 02-24-2007, 05:29 AM

Sorry to hear this. Maybe the vet could tell you what he thinks it may be just so you can be as informed as possible.

psvidesigner · 02-24-2007, 03:28 PM

I am so sorry for you. I would just climb the walls if someone would not tell me what I was up against. If he will not give you any information maybe you could call your regular vet and ask if he will confer with the orthopedic. If that does not work call back and be more demanding. We are facing surger this tuesday for Mimi's broken leg from December 30. It is such a long road and all you want is for them to get better. Please keep me posted on how you make out.

IluvLucy · 02-25-2007, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by psvidesigner

I am so sorry for you. I would just climb the walls if someone would not tell me what I was up against. If he will not give you any information maybe you could call your regular vet and ask if he will confer with the orthopedic. If that does not work call back and be more demanding. We are facing surger this tuesday for Mimi's broken leg from December 30. It is such a long road and all you want is for them to get better. Please keep me posted on how you make out.

This sounds like such good advice to me. I'd have to know, the waiting would drive me crazy.

02-23-2007, 12:46 PM	#1
baileysmom31 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 869	Tia's Leg again! I don't know if I am frustrated, mad, concerned or what. As some of you may know, just before Christmas, Tia had leg surgery. I had to transport her to the city (about 400 miles away) to an orthopedic surgeon. Well all went fine, the cast was taken off up here. I did notice, however, Tia still wasn't using her leg all the time. I was reassured this was normal and she should be fine in ca couple of weeks. About 3 weeks later I took her back to the surgeon in Winnipeg for xrays ( this was about 3 weeks ago). The surgeon who preformed the surgery wasn't there that day but another vet took the xray and said it looked good but if there was a problem she would have him call me. Well I got the call the next week and the surgeon said he spotted something "strange" on the xray. He compared the pre-op xray with the one just taken and he said the surgery site is healing nicely but there is a "problem" just above the site. He asked how she broke it and I told him by jumping off the couch. He kinda mumbled that "that would make sense" I asked him if he thought she had injured it again and he said no. He asked how soon could I get her down. Because it cost $700.00 to fly down (Crazy ) I try to go only when I have business and someone else is paying for it. I told him I had a trip planned for mid-March. He said he wanted her on Metacam for a couple of weeks and see if it helped. Well, I called him yesterday and said there wasn't any change and he said he needs to see her ASAP. The earliest I can get down will be March 14th. I asked him again what he suspects but he said he really wants to see her first before saying anything I am so scared this might be something serious. I don't want to make more of this then there may be... but if anyone has had the same type of situation, maybe you could shed some light on this for me. Also to my YT friends, just keep us in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. I'll do another posting once we get the results. __________________ Leslie

02-23-2007, 12:57 PM	#2
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	I'm so sorry your having to go through this. I'll keep you and your baby and our prayers. Hope she gets better soon.. __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

02-23-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Oh my gosh I have no clue what that could be but will send good thoughts your way __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-24-2007, 12:11 AM	#4
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Oh no! I am so sorry you're going through this worry! I have no clue what it could be, but I will be praying for Tia and you! Maddie and I send get well wishes and hugs to you!!! __________________ 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?

02-24-2007, 05:29 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear this. Maybe the vet could tell you what he thinks it may be just so you can be as informed as possible. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-24-2007, 03:28 PM	#6
psvidesigner YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 288	I am so sorry for you. I would just climb the walls if someone would not tell me what I was up against. If he will not give you any information maybe you could call your regular vet and ask if he will confer with the orthopedic. If that does not work call back and be more demanding. We are facing surger this tuesday for Mimi's broken leg from December 30. It is such a long road and all you want is for them to get better. Please keep me posted on how you make out.