I think my Molly might need another surgery Update post 35

[chirurgeon]

The day before I left for the Podcast cruise trip, Molly decided to jump off one of the steps on the back porch and injured her right hind leg. I had hoped she had only sprained it. But she is still not putting significant weight on it. She blew out her ACL 2 1/2 years ago and had surgery to repair it. I can't remember which leg it was last time. I had really thought it was longer ago than that. But then we remembered that was they year from HE Double Hockey Sticks. My cancer, her knee and then I broke my shoulder.

We have an appointment with the same vet next Tuesday. Doggie specialists are as hard to get appointments with as human ones. I am guessing she need surgery again.

Pixie dust for the little furry one, please.

Thanks,
Kim

[Dodie]

Pixie dust for you and Molly. We've been through doggie knee surgery a few times. It's no fun.

Hugs for your pup!

[ADP]

Kim,
Mucho Pixie Dust to both you and Mollie. Keep us posted.

[Tonya2426]

Prayers and happy thoughts for you and Molly. Having an injured dog is very difficult since they don't cry and suffer in silence. It just breaks your heart.

[DVCsince02]

Pixie dust for you and Molly.

[cocowum]

Hugs and pixie dust to you and Molly! :wizard: :hug:

[daneenm]

So sorry Kim! Fingers crossed that it is just crate rest and no surgery that is needed.

[safetymom]

Sending pixie dust your way. I am hoping for good news next week.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Wishing all the best for Molly Kim.

[jeanigor]

Furry hugs from my fur babies to yours. Hope things go well at the doggie doctor!!:hug:

[kab407]

pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

I hope Molly is alright.

[chirurgeon]

Thanks for all the well wishes. I will let you know what the vet says. Of course the timing is really rotten. High school graduation for my oldest niece and the DD of a good friend, parties, youngest niece's spring musical and who knows what else will pop up. And I have to find a way to make a barrier to stop her from doing this again.

Kim

[BilltM]

Sorry to hear about Molly. Hopefully it's not that bad as you fear. What breed is Molly?? Pets can be resilient ... so maybe with good thoughts all will be well.

Bill

[exwdwcm]

Kim- lots of prayers for your sweet little Molly! :grouphug:

[aGoofyMom]

pixiedust::grouphug:pixiedust:

I hope all goes well for you and Molly!

[bcvdreamer]

Kim,

Good luck with Molly. I hope all goes well.

Isn't she a Bichon? I swear that they think they're bigger than they really are. I think you posted her pic. once...the only reason I remember that is because I have a Bichon too.

[chirurgeon]

Just got back from the vet. Molly will have surgery tomorrow on her right ACL. There appears to be some other damage to the knee as well, but the dr said they could take care of all of that at once. We can bring her home on Thursday. Then 6 fun weeks of keeping her quiet. And on a diet.

Kim

[daneenm]

Just got back from the vet. Molly will have surgery tomorrow on her right ACL. There appears to be some other damage to the knee as well, but the dr said they could take care of all of that at once. We can bring her home on Thursday. Then 6 fun weeks of keeping her quiet. And on a diet.

Kim

Bummer Kim! The bill and the crate-rest afterward are never fun.

[hapandpam]

Our beagle tore both his acls over a 2 year period just running. The vet told us some breeds and dogs are just more prone to do it and there was really not much you could do to prevent it. Ironically, our daughter tore both her acls playing soccer during her junior and senior years. After all that surgery and pt, she decided to major in physical therapy so something positive came out of it!

Wishing Molly a speedy recovery!

[katscradle]

Just got back from the vet. Molly will have surgery tomorrow on her right ACL. There appears to be some other damage to the knee as well, but the dr said they could take care of all of that at once. We can bring her home on Thursday. Then 6 fun weeks of keeping her quiet. And on a diet.

Kim


Hey Kim, sorry to hear this. I know you were worried about Molly when on Vacation. This sucks for both Molly and you.:hug:
My thoughts and prayers are with you both, and I will be sending pixie dust your way for tommorrow that everything goes smoothly. pixiedust:pixiedust:

[aGoofyMom]

:grouphug:

Lots of puppy pixie dust headed your way!
pixiedust:

eta - from Siri too...

[DVCsince02]

The first 2 or 3 days are going to suck. She is going to have the most pitiful look on her little face and sleep a lot. Then the fun part of carrying her all over to go outside and watching the leg "flump" over. It's so sad it's cute. She will be fine and will be as good as new in a few weeks. Our Bichon had ACL repair last summer.

[chirurgeon]

Molly was scheduled for a clip tomorrow. She is going to be such a mess when she able to have clip. The collar thingie is fun too.

Kim

[Tonya2426]

Try one of these collars - it looks so much more comfy than the plastic one

http://www.funstufffordogs.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1191609772&PNAME=Comfy+Cone+Soft+Pet+E-Collar+Alternative+-+Small

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15678&cmpid=01csent&ref=3665&subref=AA&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=23-39591245-2

[jeanigor]

I'm sure Molly will make it through spectacularly with a mom like you. :grouphug:

And, Tonya those alternative collars are a hoot!

[Tonya2426]

And, Tonya those alternative collars are a hoot!

I'm thinking the second collar would make a great travel pillow!!! :rotfl:

[cocowum]

Just got back from the vet. Molly will have surgery tomorrow on her right ACL. There appears to be some other damage to the knee as well, but the dr said they could take care of all of that at once. We can bring her home on Thursday. Then 6 fun weeks of keeping her quiet. And on a diet.

Kim

Here's some pixie dust for a quick recovery. :tink: :hug:

[kab407]

I hope everything goes well for Molly.

[halliesmommy01]

Hoping for a quick recovery for Molly.

Becky

[BillM99999]

Grey parrot dust from my parrot (it's as good as pixie dust, I swear :rolleyes1) for your Molly!

[sshaw10060]

The good news is you have been through this before so you know what to expect. I find that owners have a much easier time coping the second time around since the experience isn't new for them. Good Luck!

[experiment_627]

I hope all goes well for Molly today.

[kafitty]

from our Molly to yours...wishes for a speedy recovery!! :goodvibes

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4726/89/77/34500934/n34500934_32863626_6334680.jpg

[chirurgeon]

The vet called and Molly got through the surgery just fine. We should be able to bring her home tomorrow.

Thank you everyone for your good wishes and pixie dust. It is going to be a long 6 weeks. Been there done that before. At least we know what to expect.

Kim

[chirurgeon]

Well, the whining has begun. Molly is starting to feel better and does not want to be in her enclosure. She also wants to get at her incision, but the e-collar is taking care of that. She gets the stitches out on the 9th. Then we just have another 6 weeks after that keeping her from jumping and running around.

Kim

[daneenm]

Well, the whining has begun. Molly is starting to feel better and does not want to be in her enclosure. She also wants to get at her incision, but the e-collar is taking care of that. She gets the stitches out on the 9th. Then we just have another 6 weeks after that keeping her from jumping and running around.


This is always the hardest part, isn't it?! Hang in there.

[cocowum]

Well, the whining has begun. Molly is starting to feel better and does not want to be in her enclosure. She also wants to get at her incision, but the e-collar is taking care of that. She gets the stitches out on the 9th. Then we just have another 6 weeks after that keeping her from jumping and running around.

Kim

:hug::hug::hug: It's good to hear she's starting to feel better!:goodvibes

[DVCsince02]

Glad to hear she is on her way to recovery.

[Tonya2426]

Well, the whining has begun. Molly is starting to feel better and does not want to be in her enclosure. She also wants to get at her incision, but the e-collar is taking care of that. She gets the stitches out on the 9th. Then we just have another 6 weeks after that keeping her from jumping and running around.

Kim

Whiney is the first sign of recovery. :hug: