StarFox Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Ok well we are FINALLY going to meet with the surgeon on sunday morning to talk about Zebra's Hip Dysplacia. I'm so happy that we are finally going to go..but i'm still a little scared. I have some questions that I'm going to ask him but I wanted to know if there was anything else I should ask. Here is what I have so far- - How often have you preformed this type of surgery? What precent of these surgery's is a total sucess? -Does this surgery require special equipment? Is it available? -What should I expect the outcome of the surgery to be? -What fallow-up care is needed/Necessary? -What should our realistic expectations be after the surgery? That's all i have...any suggestions on what else to ask? I'm really happy with the vet that will be preforming this operation he is board certified from The America College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has been threw a three year residency program and has had his reseach published. And he specalizes in Orthapedic surgery. Well I'll tell you all how it goes when I get back from the vets on Sunday. Quote
Malamum Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Good luck on Sunday and let us know how it goes. Quote
nadooshkinz Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Fingers, toes, paws, and eyes crossed for you Starfox! Hope all goes well for you and Zebra :D :angel: Quote
ellieangel Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Everything crossed here to Starfox :wink: Quote
imported_Kat Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Good luck Star, best wishes and paws crossed for you and Zebra :wink: Quote
imported_nea Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Good luck, I hope it goes well! :) Quote
xavierandrea Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 My Free has Hip Dys also. We found about about 7 months ago. I haven't made a decision yet because I am too scared. GOOD LUCK with your doggie. All will be well.... :wink: Quote
JudyHoffman Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 How about questions about the anesthesia: What type? how long with the dog be under anesthesia after the surgery? Will they bring her right out of the anesthesia after the surgery? How long will she be hospitalized (estimated time)? Can you come to feed her? Will she be on antibiotics? If so, what kind and how long? When will they try to get her up on her feet? Can you help in doing that? How long will she need to be "crated" or kept under "control" at home? How long do they estimate the surgery to be? What type of hip dyplasia surgery is it? Are they replacing the entire hip, or just shaving and reshaping the femur to go into the socket? Is there arthritis or calcification of the joint/socket? Just off the top of my head, this is what I can think of. Quote
Nancy B Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 StarFox napisał(a): - How often have you preformed this type of surgery? What precent of these surgery's is a total sucess? Good luck!!! I would also ask him to define what he calls a "total success". Sounds like a no brainer but, sometimes a total success surgically can still mean restrictions in activity for the rest of their life. (I know nothing about this type of surgery. I'm thinking in relation to wobblers and how surgeons define success with that. Dog's mobility is still very bad but, the surgery was a success.) Quote
abker17 Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Fingers and paws crossed here best of luck! :calus: Quote
behle Posted October 31, 2003 Posted October 31, 2003 Good luck with the surgical consult! I am hoping everything gets explained to your satisfaction and that you feel comfortable with the procedure after you meet with the surgeon. We will be thinking of you Sunday! :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 1, 2003 Posted November 1, 2003 Good Luck Star! I hope all goes well and the surgeon answers all your q's! :D Quote
courtnek Posted November 1, 2003 Posted November 1, 2003 How about questions about the anesthesia: What type? how long with the dog be under anesthesia after the surgery? Will they bring her right out of the anesthesia after the surgery? How long will she be hospitalized (estimated time)? Can you come to feed her? Will she be on antibiotics? If so, what kind and how long? When will they try to get her up on her feet? Can you help in doing that? How long will she need to be "crated" or kept under "control" at home? How long do they estimate the surgery to be? What type of hip dyplasia surgery is it? Are they replacing the entire hip, or just shaving and reshaping the femur to go into the socket? Is there arthritis or calcification of the joint/socket? Judy touched on some excellent points here. I am a firm believer in "home healing" - animals and people do much better at home when they are healing, in familiar surroundings and with people they love.... Quote
StarFox Posted November 2, 2003 Author Posted November 2, 2003 Oh thoes are some great questions, I'll be sure to ask him them tomarrow! Thanks!! :P Quote
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