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05-07-2007, 12:14 PM
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Location: Georgia
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Creole's had a complication
 I just talked to the surgeon, who called to tell me he won't be doing surgery on Creole until tomorrow because he's so busy (which I expected, he isn't urgent). I asked him to look at his right leg on the xrays and told him Dr. M had picked up on what he thought was an old fracture last night before I went home.
The surgeon (Dr. W) took a look while he was on the phone with me and isn't so sure it's old.  Worst case, doing surgery on the other leg might be a very bad idea and I might have to make a tough decision. Best case, it'll heal on its own with strict cage rest, maybe a splint?
I'll talk to Dr. W at four tonight when I go into work, but please keep this pup in your prayers. I've become completely attached to him and this would break my heart if it goes badly.
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05-07-2007, 12:31 PM
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Part of the Pack
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05-07-2007, 12:52 PM
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Will It Ever Change?
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oh hun *hugs* you're both in my prayers, best wishes
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05-07-2007, 01:05 PM
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*hugs and best thoughts for you and your new pup* 
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05-07-2007, 01:14 PM
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We'll be hoping for the best result... 
Thankfully you work for excellent vets!
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05-07-2007, 01:35 PM
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poor creole i hope ev everything work out fine for the both of you
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05-07-2007, 03:06 PM
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Poo dont scare me!!!
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I hope that they look over him again and come up with a better plan, or at least one that still keeps Creole with you!
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05-07-2007, 03:09 PM
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You are both in my thoughts  .
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05-07-2007, 05:27 PM
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Both rear legs need surgery. Dr. W thinks the right leg will do well (the femur fracture we just discovered), but he's worried about the tibia fracture (left leg we knew about). We'll see.
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05-07-2007, 05:28 PM
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Oh no! Steph!! I'm so sorry --- why oh why do these things have to happen??? Believe me I know how fast you can get attached! I hope I hope I hope that there is a better solution!!! Please oh please let things be ok!!!
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05-07-2007, 05:36 PM
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oh, poor baby!!
Is amputation for the left leg an option? He's young, so he should adjust pretty well.
I'll be keeping him in my thoughts. Poor sweetie.
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After seeing a shepherd come in with a gunshot wound: "You know we pretty much just paid for Ein all over again." (Pats him on the head.) "I'd do it again if he needed us to."
Lesson: Remember to take time to think about what's truly important. Oh, and give your pets a hug.
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05-07-2007, 05:43 PM
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Amputation may be an option down the road, but there's no way we could do that now with the other weight bearing leg broken as well.
We're going to try a repair on both and go from there, see how he does.
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05-07-2007, 06:16 PM
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Keep us posted! You and Creole will be in my thoughts! (BTW, love the name!)
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05-07-2007, 06:47 PM
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Poor little bub! I hope your Doctors can find a good solution for him.
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05-07-2007, 07:14 PM
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Title Thief Victim
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Awww poor pup has had it so hard so far. you are both in my thoughts!
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