Patsy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 In a couple of hours Da Bones will be home . . . . sporting all 4 legs! What wonderful news. Good thoughts coming your way and I hope Mom had a good night's sleep. Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Keep us posted on the homecoming...hope all goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CorbysMom Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Adam and I are on our way to a Meet & Greet, but I wanted to stop by to say g'morning and cheer Bones on as he makes his way home, where he belongs. Heal, Bones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamborine Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm so happy for you and Bones! Sending and good, healing thoughts for Bones! Hope he makes a quick, smooth recovery! Maryann, Bama (TW Beltram), Stephanie (Tom's Stepinhi) & Henderson the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I told Derek last night that Bones still had his leg, he was happy. How is our favorite patient doing now that he's home? Shelby sends her healing kisses to him, she wants to come up there but your kitties would have to hide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi Nancy, Just read through your thread, my goodness how scary for you and Bones. I am happy to hear will be on the road to recovery. Bella, the puppy, had a major surgery on her leg when she was 15 months old, required several casts and had to try to keep her quiet for a long time. Luckily this happened in the summer, it is much easier to keep a cast dry without snow and ice. I used a baby sock over Bella's cast to keep it covered, it also deterred her from chewing. I did use an IV bag also when it was really wet out. The other thing I did was put duct tape over the bottom of the sock to prevent her from ruining the bottom of the cast from it rubbing on the ground. I have also used Pattersonville in the past, the Doc you had has a great reputation, probably not the best social skills but it sounds like he got the job done. Best of luck to you and hope Bones is felling better soon. Linda, Valor, Keeva and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 just checking in on Da Bones...how's he doing, Nanc? :hope Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm sure your extra busy making sure Bones is comfy but just checking in and letting you know that you all are on my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Good morning everyone. DaBones is.......................HOME!!!! :yay Guys, somewhere in the back of my little pea brain I knew this but in all the goings on I just..........I don't know.......forgot? This is not a leg break, it is a shoulder fracture. So..........no cast, no dressing changes.........nada. The vet tech who took care of him (Lisa, yikes is she good!) told me he was awake and TRYING to get to his feet 30 minutes after surgery ended. It took him 2 hours but he finally succeeded. She said they do not see a lot of greyhounds there, but DaBones has changed the staff's opinion of them. This place is very high tech and very good. I would not hesitate to go back there again. People skills are lacking, but I am not a people person either. I am not paying for pleasantries. I am paying for skill and I got that, in spades. Bones had a good night. He had a little spit up this morning that concerned Lisa, but he regurgitates at home too. He was just so anxious to get out of there.Hhe heard our voices as soon as we walked in and he started howling at the top of his lungs. He used to do that when I would try to leave him with someone else at a M & G. He has not done it for a long time, but he reverted back under these stressful conditions. O.K.................if you are squeamish..stop here. I am going to post a picture of Frankendog. He is bruised and purple and a mess. And this didn't have to happen. Many, many thanks to all of you and hats off to Dr. Thomas S. Bowersox DVM ( who came in to discharge his patient) and the staff of Veterinary Specialties Referral Center, LLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 tomato, tomahto, leg, shoulder oh my...as much as it hurts to see him like that, it feels good to see him home, and in one piece...even if the one piece is held together with metal. give that boy a gentle scratch on the head for me!! Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 I have a CD of before and after x - rays. They are truly astonishing. I can't seem to figure out how to get them off of the Cd bit I am going to keep trying. I think you would like to see them. Awesome job of restructuring. The gal who did the estimate was off, by about $1200.00. The hospital capped the bill at the highest estimate I was given and ate the $1200.00. They didn't have to do that, I offered to pay the whole amount. It is their policy to not charge the client if they underestimate the bill. I have a lot more respect for this practice than I did on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileyandBadger Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sending prayers and positive thoughts for a swift recovery for sweet Mr Bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Wow does that actually look pretty neat and clean. OK so no cast or wrap to worry about, cool Now I"m sure the vets told you, you are going to see drainage and more than likely swelling in his lower leg. IF you worked in a hospital before you will totally know this but don't freak out Also hydro therapy for the lower leg might work well. A gentle running of the hose on the lower leg with a bit of pressure from the water will help break up the swelling and get it to disperse quicker. Oh and I have no clue on shoulder breaks. We only had one girl that we had repaired with a shoulder break and um well let me just say the vet's office sucked and the out come was not good I'm just really amazed at how good that really looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It's good to see Bones home and resting. I'm sure he feels better now that he's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWrangler Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 He looks good. They cleaned him up well. Keep an eye on that drug patch though, I'm assuming it's Fentanyl. Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Get better quick Mr. Bones! Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh the poor guy that looks great though, I would be interested in seeing the x-rays. How long before he is good as new? I don't recall reading that anywhere "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I am so glad to see Bones home. He looks much better than I expected after the surgery - they did a great job with his injury. Bones is relieved to be home, you are relieved to have him back - now the healing begins! May you have a quick recovery Bones! Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Bless his heart. Gentle kisses for the top of his sweet head and hugs for you Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sending lots and lots of healing thoughts...so glad things worked out well at the hospital too. I bet you're both glad to be home. Get well Bones...we're all thinking about ya here! Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 He is home and well and wonderful--no worries mom Yay Da Bones My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh Bones, you look so sore sweetie. I hope you feel better real soon. Nancy, you better lay back & relax the rest of the weekend. He'll feel a lot better now that he's home with his mommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) So glad he's doing better! Go Bones! Edited August 9, 2008 by GreytNut Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 so glad he is home! he actually looks really good I hope you can figure out the cd, I'd love to see the pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Wow does that actually look pretty neat and clean. OK so no cast or wrap to worry about, cool Now I"m sure the vets told you, you are going to see drainage and more than likely swelling in his lower leg. IF you worked in a hospital before you will totally know this but don't freak out Also hydro therapy for the lower leg might work well. A gentle running of the hose on the lower leg with a bit of pressure from the water will help break up the swelling and get it to disperse quicker. Oh and I have no clue on shoulder breaks. We only had one girl that we had repaired with a shoulder break and um well let me just say the vet's office sucked and the out come was not good I'm just really amazed at how good that really looks Great minds think alike. I was thinking hydrotherapy too. They recommended hot packing it. I have never been a fan of hot packing, but I will try it for a day or two and see how it goes. They know their stuff, I don't . He looks good. They cleaned him up well. Keep an eye on that drug patch though, I'm assuming it's Fentanyl. It is. It comes off Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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