Guest trevdog Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 How awful for the poor guy. Prayers for a quick surgery and recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I went thru this last summer with my Rascal. Only he tore BOTH back legs at the same time.. The achillies tendon can be repaired, I interviewed several vets to find the right one who KNEW they could do the surgery. It was a long recovery, and truthfully, we are still working with him to use his right leg which was the really bad one. Rascal is a happy dog and has minimal pain now. I am very glad we did the surgery! Good luck to you and Beau over the next several days and weeks. PM me if you have any specific questions that I can try to help you with! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just don't know how to keep it together. I'm falling apart. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylover97 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Oh dear, poor Beau and poor you! Many prayers on the way for Beau and lots of hugs for you too. Quote Carolina (R and A Carolina) & Rebel (FA Ready).At the bridge: Kira (Driven by Energy) 7/19/97 - 6/17/04 & Jake (Jumpstart Dude) 9/12/00 - 1/24/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Get better soon, Beau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Oh Robin! Poor thing! Deep breaths. Beau is in good hands now, and will be taken care of. Worrying will just make you sick, stressed out, and less able to be there for Beau and the others. Try to relax for now. There will be plenty to do later. :bighug Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sending prayers for Beau and warm thoughts for you. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just don't know how to keep it together. I'm falling apart. Well don't keep it together for a bit. Have a really good cry. You're entitled. He shouldn't have been left in that kind of pain. But then.... deep breath. You have a diagnosis now. It can be fixed. Your boy is being properly cared for now and he is going to be OKAY! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 It's so,so hard,but try to bring into your mind that Beau is safe,they'll make sure he's comfortable. If you have any doubts,don't hesitate to give them a call. I'm sure they will understand. It's been a trauma the whole thing,no wonder you're feeling the bigness of that,and being so worried about Beau. Maybe you can ask the vet's office to call you when he's napping,or settled so you can see that in your mind,it'll be very helpful to know he's resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudiK Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) You know... Winterwish is probably right. He has been in so much pain that he is probably exhausted - you said that they were addressing his pain so he is probably sleeping like a log. I'm thinking that between lack of sleep, exhaustion from the pain and the sedation for tests and surgery... he is just going to sleep for the next 48 hours. He will probably wake up, wonder where you are - and you will be there within an hour or so to take him home. When you get home tonight give Chloe and Teddy the attention that they haven't been getting for the past couple of days. The worst is behind all of you. Edited May 30, 2007 by JudiK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sending calming hugs for you and keeping Beau in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CocktailGirl Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hugs and good thoughts going out to you and Beau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sending many prayers. Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 No advice just sending hugs and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoomerMom Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Prayers and positive thoughts on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taylorsmom Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Oh Robin I am just reading this now--how scary and upsetting!! Sending lots and lots of prayers, and healing and calming thoughts. I have gone through this with one of my babies--Taylor ripped out her toenail and the e-vet gave her morphine which caused an absolutely awful reaction--it is called a dysphoric reaction and it sounds like it may be what Beau had with the initial meds they gave him. What I learned from that is that you have to be very careful with the pain killers that are used for greys. Celebrating Greyhounds had an excellent article on this awhile ago, and it was recommended to use a medication called Ultram, or tramadol (generic--sp??) for pain management in greys, much less likelihood of this reaction. Please keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Prayers and gentle skritches for Beau. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sending prayers and caring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Robin, I'm sorry to hear this. It is upsetting but as long as he is comfortable now and gets all better soon is what matters. Sending lots and lots of prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gapeach1 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Glad that Beau is being treated by a specialized orthopedic surgeon. That will be the best thing for him, in the long run. I know the waiting is frustrating, hang in there. I'm sure the ortho vet will give him something to tie him over for the pain till the surgery. Our AKC baby grey pup broke his tibia at 4 months, and it was a bad break. He pulled the tendon, and everything had to be screwed back into placed and then wired in. Don't worry, it'll be all right. Sending healing white light and calming thoughts for Beau that he will feel better very soon and will quickly be at home on his own bed. GAPeach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sending for Beau and a for mom! Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Thank you all for your good wishes. It's amazing how support makes you feel like you are not going through it alone. I am going to visit Beau this evening. I'm not sure if that is the best thing for him or not. I will have to leave again and I'm sure that isn't good for him but i don't think they will let me sleep in the empty crate net to him. I would if they would let me. Tomorrow is the surgery. From what I understand from other greys that have been through this, it's a long road to recovery but we will take it one day at a time and do whatever it is that needs to be done to get Beau back to being Beau. Thank you all and I will update later. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Just saw this -- I'm adding my prayers for your baby. I hope that surgery goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ziggyzoe Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sending prayers that Beau makes it through surgery safely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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