Surgery

[Hobbit]

Jacsmom napisał(a):

I am assuming (oh that bad word :oops: ) that by NC they are referring to a DVM at the State University? Which would be excellent for Guy and you both! They are excellent there and extremely knowledgeable... Yeah ADVICE on what though and can I talk to the person in NC..Like NOW!

Okay Guy think sheep...okay maybe PUG!! :wink:

Yes, a DVM at the University in NC. He was the one that viewed the x-rays, checked over the calculations of the halo (to make sure they were correct) and is continuing to view the x-ray's (via computer scans).

The Dr here wanted to make sure the procedure was done correctly ( :o :o ). And wanted a second opinion before he done any procedure. We've asked for a conference call with him on Wednesday.

The tech called last night and said he is continuing to improve and is willing to do anything they ask of him. He has become quite the little "man" on campus! I'm sure they tell all the owners that!!

They are taking more x-rays today to check the elbow and the overall view of the leg.

[Guest Anonymous]

Thank you for the update!

[Guest Anonymous]

Is he using the leg now?

[Hobbit]

Still not using the leg, but will set it down when he rests.

His appetite is good, no vomiting, no diarrhea, no fever. He's happy (as can be expected), likes to go to the lecture hall and have everyone fuss over him --- what a ham! He will jump into his cage (hate that *cage* word), which is about 3 inches off the floor. He doesn't bark or fuss -- just waits to be taken out, fed and petted.


Jacsmom, how long after Jac was casted, did he use his leg?

[Guest Anonymous]

What a sweet boy you have.

[Hobbit]

gigishiba napisał(a):

What a sweet boy you have.

Thanks --- we are counting the days to be able to bring him home. He has been TOTALLY missed! Okay.....it's been real quiet without him here! :lol:

[Guest Anonymous]

Was it a two week wait before you could bring him home???? I can't remember and it's 8 pages of stuff to read through on this thread!

MAN, Guy is popular. 8 pages dedicated to HIM!

[Guest Anonymous]

Hobbit Jac's leg was never casted... Break was in the middle of the femur... too high up for a cast.. Just pins and wire!

Took about 2 days... Guy probably will do more once he is back on his own turf!! Are they waiting for him to use it some?

[Hobbit]

Yes, they want him to use the leg. I imagine he'll be lots more comfortable at home. They've moved it to tentatively getting to come home on Wednesday (instead of Tuesday).

[Guest Anonymous]

That is great that you get him so soon. Well, I'm sure it seems like a lifetime by now, but in two days, you should get him.

BIG SMILE ON THIS END OF THE COMPUTER! :D

[Guest Anonymous]

Just a thought here but is there any chance on you getting to take him to potty or for a little time outside...Just you guys... I think that would be productive. Owner contact counts for alot more than some realize (vet offices)... Just a thought! :wink:

[Hobbit]

gigishiba napisał(a):

Was it a two week wait before you could bring him home???? I can't remember and it's 8 pages of stuff to read through on this thread!

MAN, Guy is popular. 8 pages dedicated to HIM!

Gigi, totally missed this -- sorry. The Dr wanted us to wait a week; then longer if the elbow isn't relocating properly.

Yeah, I'm taken by the all the encouraging words. We really appreciate it and it's so overwhelming and heartfelt, because the encourage is coming from strangers. Very much so are appreciative. The "family" --- the only words from them is -- they can't believe we are spending the money on a dog, or why don't we just euthanize him...he's just a dog. :roll:

[Hobbit]

The Tech called just a little while ago --- WE GET TO BRING GUY HOME TOMORROW (Tuesday)! :multi: :smilecolros:

So, I'll update you guys tomorrow when we get him home and settled down (probably late tomorrow night).

:P :P

[Guest roo]

Glad he is on his way home. :angel:

[Guest Anonymous]

Oh how exciting!

Can't wait to hear how he's doing! I'm sure he'll be snapping back into normalcy as soon as he's home! :lilangel:

[yellowlabsrule]

Is Guy home yet????

[Guest Anonymous]

OMG I always miss this stuff!!!!!

Ok glad he is coming home!! :angel:
Is he actually home yet?? I know it is a 2 hr. drive!
How is he doing now he is at home?
What pain med did they finally put him on?
Is he using his leg now?

Okay I will stop for now!! :wink: :lol:

[Guest Anonymous]

[quote name='sashagirl']Hobbit!!! Is he home??

I have a feeling we wont be hearing much from Hobbit....He's gonna be cuddling wtih Guy ALL DAY LONG! :wink:

Although I wish he'd hurry up...I'm dying to know what's going on....

[Guest Anonymous]

Okay I know you are logged in soooooooooooooooooooooooo :lol: :lol:
How is Guy doing and all the other previous post questions I asked??? :lol:

[Guest Anonymous]

Hobbit is logged in????

I am glued to my computer......

[Guest Anonymous]

HOBBIT! IT'S NOW THURSDAY AND WE HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU!!!!!!!!

[Guest Anonymous]

Is your nose itching or ears burning yet, Hobbit???? Sash and I are talking about you. Well, maybe it's Guys ears and nose, not yours!

[Guest Anonymous]

Yup. Sash and I are already planning the trip.

[Hobbit]

Alrighty --- buckle yer seat belts.

Tried to post earlier but it was raining so hard, it kept knocking our signal out (we're on satellite).

We were walking out of the door on Tuesday morning and the Tech called and cancelled us until Wednesday. :o The surgeon had an emergency surgery and would not be available for conference before allowing Guy to come home. Okay....we went and ran some errands, got groceries, livestock feed, dog food, paid bills, went to the post office...etc.... bought Guy a sleeping bag (stop laughing), and inserted an egg crate, then folded the sleeping bag on top of itself --- man-o-man a comfy bed. Oh yeah, he prefers to sleep on our bed or the chair!! Go figure.

Thursday --- can you say NIGHTMARE? The goat decided to kid early (about a week early) and have the twins in a water puddle. Tried to save them, worked on them all day (while spouse went to gather Guy) --- lost the babies about 6pm. Terrible, terrible.

Guy FINALLY home around 4pm. EVERYONE was elated to see him. They kissed, hugged, lots of tail wagging (including my own), lots of barking and chaos, just total happiness.

Okay, time to adjust the halo. OMG, can you say FREAKING NIGHTMARE, again? He is rather tired of the pull, tug, sting, hurt and general uncomfortable feeling.

We use a wrench to loosen a bolt, then turn a nut 2 full turns on what is called the motor. Then tighten it down. Then on another location, loosen a bolt, then turn a nut 1/2 a turn (do this on two places), on what is called the hinge. It takes both of us to do this. One to loosen, turn and tighten, and one to distract him and keep him still (hard to do). It HAS to be painful, because Guy grabbed my thumb and clamped down. He wouldn't let go until the last nut had been tightened. It was like the cowboy that bites on the leather as the Dr pulls out the bullet! He wasn't being mean, it was just hurting. While the wrap is off, we also have to clean all the places where the wires are coming out. They had been bleeding some and were scabby. The Dr said to use regular water and gave us some gause pads. Too rough, so we use Q-tips. After we clean them, we put Triple Antibiotic salve on it. Then wrap it back up.

The bolts stick out and poke him --- the wires are curved and snag on things --- aauuuggghhhh! We put some electrical tape on the wires to help keep it from snagging on stuff. Some of the bolts have tape on it to keep from poking him. How uncomfortable can that be?

He still won't use the leg. So, we have to flex his paw and toes several times a day and rub it. Then lay a warm wet towel on the leg (oh yeah, try to keep him still for that!!).

He gets Clavamox twice daily and Meloxicam once daily. The Meloxicam is for inflamation and pain.

Today when we adjusted his halo, he had a dog biscuit to bite on. It sure hurt my heart, because he was begging us to stop and not do it. How do you make him understand that it's for his own good and soon he'll be able to run and play normally (as can be expected)?

All this must be done twice daily. Considering what he's been thru, he's being a good sport. We dread it, he dreads it. It's painful for him and emotionally painful for us.

He goes back on the 17th for x-rays and a check up. I'll get pictures of the halo tomorrow and post them.

THANKS again a million times over for all the well wishes, thoughts, prayers, and finger-crossings!! :wink:

[Hobbit]

....and let me add ~~ this morning about 4am (after getting in bed around midnight --- after getting Guy comfortable and to sleep) the two Anatolians commence trying to convince a skunk that he needed to GO AWAY. They chased him all over place while he gleefully sprayed! Oh yeah, he sprayed the house, the vehicles, the trees, the ground, the air, and did I mention THE HOUSE?! The inside of the house smells like a skunk and EVERYTHING in it --- towels, sheets, our cloths, toilet paper, plates, pens, paper, shoes, floor, walls, EVERYTHING!

I opened the pickup door ----- almost passed out! Whew.....so much for that "new" car smell, huh?

The skunk apparently was just trying to get away from Annie and Sable ---- so, I helped him, permanently.