Guest wmlcml6 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) I thought I would start a new thread with pics of TJ now that he's home recovering from surgery and his broken patella. So far, it's been very interesting to see how this is being repaired. He's doing very well, and has learned to take tiny hop steps to get where he's going on three legs. His appetite is very good, which is always a plus following surgery. I have to say, this was not what I expected to see when I came home. Whatcha lookin' at, Mama C? Your purple knee, little man. He's such a good boy. :-) TJ went back to the vet yesterday (Friday morning) for a follow up visit and a rewrap. They took out the connector bars that immobilize his knee and took him for several walks to get him an opportunity to move it to avoid stiffness setting in too much. Then before Bill picked him up, they reconnected the bars and wrapped it up all nice and tight. We went to bed last night and he was doing fine. However, I woke up this morning to find gauze and vet wrap all over. So I went to the store to get new supplies so I could rewrap this monstrosity. Of course, before I rewrapped I took pics to show you how it looks without the wrap. Pretty Frankenstein, huh? My attempt at re-wrap. And then another re-wrap when he ripped it off again within 10 minutes. Now he's sleeping and being a good boy again. :-) Edited September 15, 2007 by wmlcml6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggersmom Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Wow--that's very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I couldn't figure out how they would set/immobolize it. This will be very interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ilse Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Many hugs to the brave little boy and good convalescence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 OOWW! that looks painful! but very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Ouch!!! Glad to hear he is doing well. He has such a sweet face!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Be a good boy TJ and keep your wrap on, you don't want to have to wear one of those funny e-collars. He's a very handsome guy! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 What a sweetheart! I had no idea how they repaired a break like that, thanks for sharing! Will he still race eventually, or be adopted out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hey TJ, leave that bandage alone or I will tell mom where she can get a puppy hound muzzle at! I know a place that makes them just your size!!!! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 What a sweetie. How long does the vet think he will have to have the apparatus? I hope it heals quickly. It's hard to keep a puppy quiet. Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 OMG........what a beautiful boy. I'm in love. Actually, it doesn't look that bad to me. I'm a old Ortho nurse. I used to work with external fixators all the time........the human type though! Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Because TJ is so young, with rapidly growing bones, the vet said 2-3 weeks barring complications and he can take the metal hardware out. If he were an adult dog, it would take 6-8 weeks. Right now the vet is cautiously optimistic that he can have a career in racing. But he said he won't know for sure how he feels about it until 3-4 months post-surgery. They need so much to be perfect to have a strong career, that to start him off with a less than perfect knee would be against his better judgment. We will follow his advice, whatever it is. TJ already has a home with Joanne and Denis Tyler (Greyt Inspirations) and they will bring him home not matter what age he is ready. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 What a precious little boy. He will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 TJ you need to listen to mama and leave those bandages alone. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I was trying to visualize how it would look, WOW! TJ, quit messing with your bandages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThunderPaws Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 TJ already has a home with Joanne and Denis Tyler (Greyt Inspirations) and they will bring him home not matter what age he is ready. :-) Great news, Joanne and Denis Tyler are wonderful people!! Diesel looks so cute in his tiger collar from Greyt Inspirations. Wow, I don't know how you manage to keep a 5 month old greyhound puppy quiet for more than a minute! Get well, little TJ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 What facinates me is his shaved areas. He almost looks like he should be a blue boy......... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Hey TJ! Aunty Janet is glad to see that you left the contraption alone when you took off your bandages. Hot were you? It's an amazing piece of work. Just think a few years ago and it would have been a hip to toe cast. He would never have had a chance to race then after being immobilized for so long. This way he has a chance and should have no issues with his knee later in life. Great vet you have there Cathie. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Oh Sweetie...leave your dressing alone and heal swiftly. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I got some nice rolled cotton and vet wrap from the kennel this morning. I think I actually did a pretty good job re-wrapping this time, and since he hasn't even licked it all day, I'm thinking that the thick cotton is keeping the metal from hurting him and therefore he's leaving it alone. Maybe the vet will give my handy work a two thumbs up when I take TJ back in tomorrow morning. Thanks for all the support. TJ and I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Poor little guy...I wish him a quick recovery! He's so beautiful! Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Good Boy TJ! Hope the visit goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 For more updates, I've started a "blog" on the Follow That Hound! website. I've been so busy with TJ that I think it will be easier to update the blog, and give you the link. It also give me a running diary for him, and other FTH events. TJ could really use some healing thoughts. He's been very uncomfortable since his appointment on Monday, and I hope they either take out the hardware tomorrow, or rebandage him. Thanks for your support. FTH News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Poor TJ. Is he getting enough pain meds? My knees hurt just looking at him. What a good little nurse Hope is. Get well TJ! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baloos_Mom Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Awww, poor baby! He is a cutie. It is crazy what they can do. We had a GSP that was hit by a car with crazy stuff like that sticking out of her leg. Makes me hurt to look at it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Oh Sweetie sending lots of healing prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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