Guest wickedliz Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 My baby, Jackson, fractured his calcaneous bone today (basically his ankle -- right rear). He is doing fine, home and on pain meds and antibiotics with a hard splint until he can get in for surgery on Monday. They said it is "very repairable" so that is such a relief. I just wanted to post to ask for good thoughts from all the great people on here. I know it is not exactly uncommon for a Grey to break a leg, but I just feel so scared and lost, and as if I don't even know what to do with myself. I just want to get past the surgery and get into recovery so I he can get back to being himself. He is just resting quietly, and I think still very scared, but he has been so brave. It was probably the most terrifying moment of my life. I actually heard the bone snap, and then I could see the white bone sticking out of his leg. I just keep replaying it in my mind and wishing so much that I could just rewind and somehow prevent it from happening. Just needed to share, this has been a very emotional evening! Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurnerMiller01 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 My baby, Jackson, fractured his calcaneous bone today (basically his ankle -- right rear). He is doing fine, home and on pain meds and antibiotics with a hard splint until he can get in for surgery on Monday. They said it is "very repairable" so that is such a relief. I just wanted to post to ask for good thoughts from all the great people on here. I know it is not exactly uncommon for a Grey to break a leg, but I just feel so scared and lost, and as if I don't even know what to do with myself. I just want to get past the surgery and get into recovery so I he can get back to being himself. He is just resting quietly, and I think still very scared, but he has been so brave. It was probably the most terrifying moment of my life. I actually heard the bone snap, and then I could see the white bone sticking out of his leg. I just keep replaying it in my mind and wishing so much that I could just rewind and somehow prevent it from happening. Just needed to share, this has been a very emotional evening! Thanks for listening. oh my goodness.. i'm so sorry .. you did have a rough evening.. but it is over now.. you did all the right things.. and you said he is resting now... that is good. Awww... I feel so bad for your baby Jackson... just try to take it easy and know that I am sending you many prayers and well wishes for your baby Jackson. And i will say more prayers for his surgery on MOnday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'll be thinking of you and your boy. It will be no consolation for you to know that you'll be mentally reliving that awful moment forever (although it will become a bit less vivid over time). But try to remember that Jackson is not reliving it. He knows how he feels now--but doesn't really remember how it felt then. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RynnAndLyra Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Oh I am so sorry for your baby. How awfully scary - please keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swindypops Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 hope hes ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sorry you had to go through this, but like you said, it is "very repairable!" THAT is the "good part," for lack of better words. We are thinking of you, and wishing you all the best! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Jackson. Let us know how he makes out with his surgery. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest katieandpadfoot Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hi there!!!! I'm so sorry you have to be going through this!!!!!!!!!! I can actually say (very saddly) I know how you feel. My girl Katie just broke her ulner and radius a week and half ago. I'm very glad in your case they said it's very repairable. They weren't so sure in my case. But she is home and doing well. Did they say if hes is gonna be in a splint afterwards or and external fixator....I think with that injury it's just a splint. I'm sorry you keep replaying it in your mind....the first couple days after it happen to my girl...I kept thinking, I just wanna go back and stop it from happening...but I relized thinking like that isn't gonna help her now....and it won't help your boy now either. Just prepare him for what's gonna be happening. Someone actually said to me be very thankful that dogs live in the now....cause they probley don't remember what happen to them. Just take it easy and give him lots of love!!! Please keep us updated!! Hugs to the pup!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) We are glad you shared your story of Jackson with us and we all know how scary it is but remember we are here for you. Please continue to keep us posted. Sending good thoughts and prayers out to you and Jackson. Welcome to the group and just noticed this is your first post! Edited June 7, 2009 by brandimom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Paws crossed in prayer for Jackson and for you. You must have been so worried. Hope he sails through surgery and recovery. He will be running zoomies again before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) Just broke out a new candle tonight, so there's plenty of space for Jackson! Edited June 7, 2009 by Patsy 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 SoulsMom Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Oh how awful, I'm so sorry the two of you are going through this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sending prayers for Jackson 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...
sweetdogs Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Best wishes for an uneventful surgery & speedy healing for Jackson. Best wishes for you too. 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 GreytMuse Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Adding my prayers and good thoughts for your boy! Please do let us know how he is doing -- there is so much wisdom and compassion on this site, and I am so glad you've found us so we can offer support during this very rough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My baby, Jackson, fractured his calcaneous bone today (basically his ankle -- right rear). He is doing fine, home and on pain meds and antibiotics with a hard splint until he can get in for surgery on Monday. They said it is "very repairable" so that is such a relief. I just wanted to post to ask for good thoughts from all the great people on here. I know it is not exactly uncommon for a Grey to break a leg, but I just feel so scared and lost, and as if I don't even know what to do with myself. I just want to get past the surgery and get into recovery so I he can get back to being himself. He is just resting quietly, and I think still very scared, but he has been so brave. It was probably the most terrifying moment of my life. I actually heard the bone snap, and then I could see the white bone sticking out of his leg. I just keep replaying it in my mind and wishing so much that I could just rewind and somehow prevent it from happening. Just needed to share, this has been a very emotional evening! Thanks for listening. Oh, if that wasn't worthy of a "wish I had a do-over", I don't know what is! How terrifying! Fortunately it's repairable - the leg that is. I know that your psyche won't be as easily fixed, but you have come to the right place for support and comfort. Welcome and keep us updated on Jackson's progress. Would love some photos! 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...
GreyPoopon Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Oh, do I know that feeling. Although I did have it easier since Cora's femur was not sticking out of her leg. that the surgery goes smoothly, and that he heals quickly and well. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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