bigfish1965 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Jacks surgery went about as expected. There was too much ligament damage to do the TPLO surgery. Instead it had to be done the old fashioned way (like they do on us mere humans) and stick and staple stuff back together. Unfortunately this takes his recovery time up to 8 to 16 weeks depending on how quiet I can keep him. The good news is that somehow he managed not to tear any meniscus/cartilage when he got hurt. This means he is much less likely to develop arthritis at an older age. He is going to be heavily sedated for a week at home to allow healing. Any wrong movement can re-tear the ligaments. He's not allowed up any stairs or allowed to jump up onto anything for quite awhile too. I've used up some vacation time to be with him over the next week or so so there will always be someone here for awhile. He may be home tomorrow and I'll put up some pictures if he is. It's nice to be able to breathe again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Glad to hear he's gonna be ok Rick! Now go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 That's great to hear Rick. I thought about him all day. Take a deep breath and have a beer or something and relax. The hard part is over. Enjoy your time together over the next couple of weeks and let us know his progress. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) Good deal Rick. Been hanging out waiting for an update. Although the recovery time will be extended, it sure sounds like everything will be fine in the long run. Developing arthristis is a concern I'll have for my girl following her surgery in a couple weeks. Good to see you made it through the day as well. Edited December 28, 2007 by Rich Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 hope all turns out well. best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thanks for the update Rick. Ben's ACL/MCL surgery was done the "old way" too so I know pretty well what you are going to go through. Knowing you as a person, I know that he is in the best possible hands. Great news he is going to be OK. John..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I hope everything goes great for jacks recovery & that he will be feeling better in no time !!!! way to go rick,it takes alot to do what you did for your best friend....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) Hope your pup comes out of it all fine. Edited December 28, 2007 by cisco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Glad to hear it went well. My buddies dog had a similar problem and surgery. It took a while but she is almost as good as new... and still the fastest dog in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyemen Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Glad to here Jacks going to be o.k. Hard thing seeing your bud hurting, Iknow what ya mean about the meniscus tendon ,i'm having surjury on the 18th for my right knee, very painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 my golden had her knee done in the fall. she is still in recovery. its a long process but it will be well worth it! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 good to hear and hope for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebS Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Rick, that's great news that Jack's surgery went well today - with so many good thoughts being sent your way, how could it not go well??? Glad to hear that you'll be able to spend some time close to your buddy - I know he'll enjoy having you around for sure! Just enjoy your down time with Jack & keep thinking positive thoughts. I'll keep you both in my thoughts. Here's to a speedy recovery for Jack! DebS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hey Rick, Thanks for the update. I hope all goes well and that the recovery is as good as it can be. He's in great hands having you taking care of him. Will look forward to the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Glad to hear Rick, hopefully the 6 weeks will be over before you know it and Jack will be back to his old self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 That's wonderful news Rick, looking forward to some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 That is good news. I know he is in good hands and look forward to the report that all is healed and he is back to his normal self. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the update Rick, we're all pulling for Jack's full & speedy recovery. Marvin has asked that you please pass on his best wishes to Jack also Edited December 28, 2007 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 The hardest part is going to be keeping him calm and settled, he's not going to like that much ...any chance a sling can be fashioned so he is forced to keep weight off it? at least from time to time? Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hope his recovery goes well Rick. Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishless Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 rick he will bounce back.don't forget the ramp outside to do his buisness our lab had the same problem but the tear not as bad good luck jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) Dog recovery time and their ability to handle pain has always amazed me. What would put a human away for weeks seem to only be days for them, unfortunately thats why you have to be so careful with their recovery. Hard to keep them down so they do the medication for a week or so. Just do your best and time will go by faster than you think. Edited December 28, 2007 by Garyv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Glad to hear things worked out... a longer recovery time, but a recovery nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Sorry to hear about Jack and all that has taken place. Hopefully you won't get too worn down yourself. Soon you'll be a single man again....gotta keep those grey hairs at bay. lol Wishing you the best with Jack and in your personal life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thanks for the update Rick. Here's to a speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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