dmswartzfager Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 suffered a pathologic fracture in her right rear femur while I was helping to position her for radiographs of her right rear knee. We just got back from transporting her to the Annapolis ER/Referral Center so that they may give her heavy-duty pain medications overnight and hopefully amputate the leg tomorrow. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Oh no-- I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Oh I'm so sorry. 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...
Guest verthib Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 suffered a pathologic fracture in her right rear femur while I was helping to position her for radiographs of her right rear knee. We just got back from transporting her to the Annapolis ER/Referral Center so that they may give her heavy-duty pain medications overnight and hopefully amputate the leg tomorrow. Yikes how does that happen from moving a dog? Did she already have bone issues? Or was the handling too rough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 suffered a pathologic fracture in her right rear femur while I was helping to position her for radiographs of her right rear knee. We just got back from transporting her to the Annapolis ER/Referral Center so that they may give her heavy-duty pain medications overnight and hopefully amputate the leg tomorrow. Yikes how does that happen from moving a dog? Did she already have bone issues? Or was the handling too rough? The bone was probably weak. 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...
Batmom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 What an awful shock for you. Sending hugs for the people and best wishes for lovely Symbra. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yikes how does that happen from moving a dog? Did she already have bone issues? Or was the handling too rough? I was one of the people handling her, so no, not too rough. She was toe-touch lame last night, and still limping this morning and then when I got home from work this afternoon, so I took her back in to work. Dr. Kortney localized the pain to her knee area, not muscle, so we took her right to the surgery suite to do the radiographs. It broke while we were trying to get her to lay down on her side. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm so sorry this happened to you also. It happened to our Jamey as they were turning him over for another angle for an X-ray. His leg (right front) was amputated that same afternoon and he lived 27 months post amputation and chemo for osteo. I hope that the same, plus longer time holds for your Symbra. Lots of good thoughts coming your way. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest verthib Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yikes how does that happen from moving a dog? Did she already have bone issues? Or was the handling too rough? I was one of the people handling her, so no, not too rough. She was toe-touch lame last night, and still limping this morning and then when I got home from work this afternoon, so I took her back in to work. Dr. Kortney localized the pain to her knee area, not muscle, so we took her right to the surgery suite to do the radiographs. It broke while we were trying to get her to lay down on her side. Poor girl. At least she'll get pain meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 suffered a pathologic fracture in her right rear femur while I was helping to position her for radiographs of her right rear knee. We just got back from transporting her to the Annapolis ER/Referral Center so that they may give her heavy-duty pain medications overnight and hopefully amputate the leg tomorrow. Oh no! Deanna sorry to read this let me know if I can help in any way. Give that sweet girl some lovins from me please. Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abarnet1 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thinking of you and your family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Praying for Symbra to get well soon and put htis behind her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Oh no! I hope that she does well with the surgery. Our thoughts are with you and Symbra. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear the news. But thank goodness it happened on the table instead of in your yard or when you weren't home. I'll pray for a quick recovery and long tripod life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Sending get well wishes to Symbra & hugs to you. As said above at least you had her at the vets office so she wasm't alone. Let us know how she does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Poor girl & what a heartache for you. Hope surgery goes well & recovery is swift v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) The surgeon called about 30 minutes ago. Other ER cases needing surgery came in last night, and are more urgent, so they will be done first, but Symbra WILL have surgery today; it just won't be until later this afternoon/early evening. Edited February 9, 2012 by dmswartzfager Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Good thoughts and prayers for your beautiful girl. 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...
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carronstar Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Sending good thoughts and prayers for beautiful Symbra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I forgot to mention that I had my vet do the lateral views of the lungs for a met check, and we both agreed no way in hell were we going to try to put her on her back for the VD view - really no way to stabilize her without hurting her more. The laterals looked clear, thus why we took her for surgery versus euthanizing her last night. While we were filling out paperwork at the ER last night, they were able to get enough pain meds on board to do the VD view of her lungs, which also looked clear. Of course I'll be in contact with Ohio State for the most current chemotherapy protocol, but I will wait until we know she comes out of surgery okay, and also see if the surgeon has any more thoughts once he gets in there and sees everything. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mysymba Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Prayers for your sweet girl...may the angels watch over her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Very best wishes for your girl. I'm sorry she has to wait today. 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...
Burpdog Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 The surgeon called about 10 minutes ago and said she was out of surgery, and that she had done well during the procedure. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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