inkinupstamps
11-20-2007, 09:00 AM
We just returned from taking 'Bella to the hospital where her surgery for Luxating Patella will commence at 10 a.m. Surgery is anticipated to take about 2 hours. Of course I'm crying my eyes out and worry about my big girl but the prognosis is that this should take care of her knee problems and she'll be able to walk and play with Gabe once she's healed.
Has anyone else encountered this type of surgery and knee problem with their giant breed dogs?
I just felt the need to come to y'all and ask for good and positive thoughts for my 'Bella. Yep, we really do love and worry about our big dogs as though they are our children. I shouldn't be crying because I know her doctor is good and skilled but all the same, I'm scared for her and for her long recovery ahead.
Of course we had a first major snowfall this morning so Paul and I are working on having clear areas (non slippery) so when she can go out it will be as safe as we can possibly make it. We are also building a ramp so she won't need to use the three steps on the deck. Gabe is THRILLED with seeing his first snowfall. He's been running and playing in it.
Anyway, sorry for the wordy post. I just needed to talk with people who understand how much love we feel for our pups.
Has anyone else encountered this type of surgery and knee problem with their giant breed dogs?
I just felt the need to come to y'all and ask for good and positive thoughts for my 'Bella. Yep, we really do love and worry about our big dogs as though they are our children. I shouldn't be crying because I know her doctor is good and skilled but all the same, I'm scared for her and for her long recovery ahead.
Of course we had a first major snowfall this morning so Paul and I are working on having clear areas (non slippery) so when she can go out it will be as safe as we can possibly make it. We are also building a ramp so she won't need to use the three steps on the deck. Gabe is THRILLED with seeing his first snowfall. He's been running and playing in it.
Anyway, sorry for the wordy post. I just needed to talk with people who understand how much love we feel for our pups.