FosterFlunker Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 :hope :candle Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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duncan41 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sending lots of best wishes for Lincoln and his Mummy Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 We are sending out good thoughts to Lincoln, and to you! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for Lincoln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripley488 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks everyone! Long day... We got there at 11am as scheduled. They took Lincoln back for the Ortho to exam him again before meeting with me. When he got me to talk about Lincoln he made me very nervous. He mentioned that he has pain in his toes & knees -so more damage than originally discussed. He reminded me that this surgery had never been done on a Greyhound and with his other joint issues would probably not be 100% after the THR. He said he wanted to take more xrays & asked that I return at 3pm. I went to lunch - same place boondog & I went last time since I recognized it. I spent the entire time on the phone with friends discussing my nervousness. When the Ortho met me in the afternoon he showed me the new xrays & said it was no worse than it was 3 weeks ago. I just asked me if he felt trepidation with the surgery. He said his concern was he has never done it on a Greyhound & could not tell me what to expect. If he were a lab he could tell me how the surgery would go & what would happen with recovery. He doesn't have that knowledge for a Greyhound. With Lincoln's other joint problems he is concerned he may need both hips done and/or that he may need long term anti-inflammatories to give him relief. I told him I am not made of money, but I want Lincoln to have the best quality of life he can have. If the THR can give him that then I want to try it. He said with just pain mgmt he would not be able to walk in a couple of years. I asked if there is a chance his toes will quit hurting if he walks better - he now walks on the toes of high right feet. He said it might, but no guarantees. They normally keep a dog overnight with a THR, but he wants to keep Lincoln until Friday. He wants to be sure there are no complications & his meds are right before he releases him. For at least the first 4 weeks he will be leash walked only & kept in an xpen. We will have to see how he does & play it by ear from there. I saw Dr. Couto before I left & he asked how it went. I told him the surgeon made me nervous because Lincoln is a guinea pig. He said surgeons always strive for perfection & to not worry. He said Lincoln was in the best hands available. He also asked me if he could send some blood to Cornell who is currently doing research on hip dysplasia. The control group in the study is Greyhounds since they are not prone to the disease. I hope Lincoln doesn't bias their research. They let me go back & say goodbye to Linky. He was still groggy from the xrays. The nurse caring for him just carried on about how wonderful he is. Several people commented on his beautiful black brindle coat. I know - they say that to everyone, but it helps when you are nervous. Another 3.5 hr drive home. Lincoln's student called tonght to tell me he was awake & had eaten his dinner. His surgery will be either late morning or early afternoon tomorrow. She will call me post-op to let me know he is done. Then she will call me later after their surgery schedule is complete to give me all the details. So tomorrow is his big day. He will breech some unchartered Greyhound territory. I will post more when I know it. Quote Jennifer Watkins Shamrock Greyhound Placement, Louisville, KY Greyhound Festival of the Bluegrass -July 19-21, 2013 Holiday Inn/Hurstbourne, Louisville KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sending prayers for Lincoln. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Continuing to send prayers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylover97 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sending many good thoughts. 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 md7nd Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 my thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Please let the best results be the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Keeping the candle lit Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChancesMom Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Jennifer, I am just seeing this. I know how nervous you must be but we also know that he is in the best hands that he could be in. I will be praying for him and for you today. Please post when you know something. Hugs to you, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thank you for the update, Jennifer. Paws crossed for Lincoln... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sending lots of prayers Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Best wishes for the surgery and his recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 We are sending lots of positive thoughts to a great outcome for Lincoln.. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myjazzy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Good wishes that the surgery goes as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poopsie1 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sending good thoughts and prayers for Lincoln's surgery today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sending lots of good wishes Lincoln's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Lincoln, from one "bionic person" to an about-to-be bionic hound, let me tell you bionic is the way to go! Scritches and you're in on the ND candle, of course. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripley488 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Finally got the call... He just got out of surgery, but is still sound asleep. They have moved him to recovery. His student said the surgery went well & she will call me tonight with all the details. Thanks for the thoughts & prayers! Quote Jennifer Watkins Shamrock Greyhound Placement, Louisville, KY Greyhound Festival of the Bluegrass -July 19-21, 2013 Holiday Inn/Hurstbourne, Louisville KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor baby! Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the details later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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