Cindy Evans Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Well, I took Hope back for another post op x-ray because there had to be a reason she wouldn't use her leg after the FHO surgery. The first post-op check up was three weeks after the surgery and it was fine, but this time they say the femur is rubbing on the pelvic bone. I was told that they could hear it grinding. That makes sense as the reason she wouldn't use the leg. They will do the surgery again on Monday. I hate putting her through this again, but she will never walk with that leg if I don't, and there is a very good chance she will if I do. I don't have a choice here; I want her to walk and be able to work again. So we are back at square one, and I'd like to ask for good thoughts for her. Thanks, Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Good luck and good mojo comin your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Good mojo coming from NC. Is there any talk of discounting the second surgery, or is this just pure bad luck that it didn't work the first time (vs. their mistake)? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hope is in excellent hands and one vet is a longtime personal friend. She'll come through this one and be back working! Hang in there Cindy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Healing thoughts for Hope from WV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Evans Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Yes Julie, just cost. I don't know how much that will be though. From what my vet said it will be a little less than half. I love my vet and trust her completely. I know she'll treat me right. She had a second check up at three weeks post-op and everything looked good then, but she is growing bone spurs. She started out trying to walk on the leg, but gave it up after about week four. I guess since it was a traumatic accident, instead of hip dysplasia, that may have made a difference in how close the femur is to the pelvis, since she had very good hips. I don't really have a clue though. I just hate putting Hope through this again. The pain has got to be bad because she lies there and grits her teeth and grimaces when I do the stretching exercises. I also worry I'm turning her into a drug addict. By the time this is finished she'll have been on Tramadol and Mobic, or whatever else they give me, for six months or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Good thoughts and mojo for Hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Best of Luck for Hope! Having brought my dog through one orthopedic operation, I can appreciate your perseverance to go through a 2nd operation and rehab. It will be worth it to see Hope run without pain. Jovi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Best wishes for a successful surgery and recovery from WI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 One of my dogs will be facing surgery soon ( elbow dysplasia). I feel so bad for her because she won't understand why this is happening to her and the pain. Don't you wish you spoke dog? Good luck to Hope, it sounds like you have a wonderful vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sending good thoughts your way for a successful outcome. We did double FHO surgery (3 months apart) on a dog a couple years ago. Within a few days, he was putting weight on the foot and consistently walking on it a couple of weeks later. So, hopefully, this next surgery will do the trick for your Hope and she'll be back to walking on the foot again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hoping to hear a good report soon! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Evans Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I got a call from my vet about 3:00 pm, and all is well. I get to pick her up tomorrow afternoon. We are going to keep her pain well under control for the first few days this time. They took off some more bone, and pulled a layer of muscle over the top of the femur so that there shouldn't be any more rubbing. Mary, that's great to hear. I was worried that after not using it for eight weeks she would have just given up on using it. My vet did offer to take Hope home after she gets her stitches out and take her swimming daily. I may take her up on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Good to hear the surgery went well. I'd definitely take your vet up on the swimming offer! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Good to hear she made it through the surgery well - many good thoughts coming your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLLt3cK Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 How bad were Hope's hips prior to you deciding to go ahead with the FHO surgery? What type of mobility did she have prior to the surgeries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Evans Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Her hips were excellent, my husband hit her with the back wheel of a 55hp tractor. There was no other choice. Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Glad to hear the surgery went well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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