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Post by Manuela & Sofie on Aug 26, 2016 19:24:43 GMT -7
Hi there, Sofie is a mini LH Dachsie, she and I found each other 10y ago in a shelter. A few years ago she contracted Lymes dissease and about 2y ago had one episode of a lame hind leg. This past monday she missteped a step and I didn't think much of it. Well tuesday morning she couldnt' walk. So of to vet, a shot of steriodes long story short. Thursday eve of to a Vet Hospital. It is the best in the state and she had surgery this afternoon. They did an MRI and she had pain sensation and was still able to move her legs,tail etc. So we have a 90% prognoses. The bill is around 6G, but hey who needs food,water to bath or a roof over their head.So I am positive we will pull thru this. I had foster dog that had to be on crate rest and I know it will be hard,but we will make it!! Thanks ..Manuela |
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Post by Pauliana on Aug 26, 2016 20:21:49 GMT -7
Welcome to Dodgerslist, Manuela! First thing to know is that it IS in the cards for your Sofie to get back to enjoying life whether immediately walking after surgery or waiting on more nerve repair - IVDD is not a death sentence. Find out why that is true: www.dodgerslist.com/index/SDUNCANquality.htm No doubt much is swimming in your mind. As things come to mind do jot them down so that on discharge day everything gets an answer. Here's a starter list of questions to which you can add some of your concerns to ask your surgeon: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/dischargequestions.htmThis page is good reading by Dr. Isaacs, ACVIM (neurology) as he explains many post-op questions for our IVDD community: meds, crate rest, PT and discharge day. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/surgery.htm#medsSee if there are any things you can do to make post-op crate rest go smoother with these very useful tips and ideas: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/CrateRRP.htm and www.dodgerslist.com/literature/cratesupplies.htmIt is very early in the nerve healing department. In two weeks all the surgical caused temporary swelling should be resolved where you will have a better idea of nerve healing direction. Please keep us posted on how Sofie is doing at the hospital..and let us know when she comes home. I am sure you miss her! I remember very well how I felt when my Tyler was in surgery 3 1/2 years ago.. He recovered very well and I wish the same for your Sofie! |
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Post by PaulaM on Aug 29, 2016 12:59:29 GMT -7
Manuela, how is Sofie today?
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Post by Manuela & Sofie on Sept 10, 2016 12:55:54 GMT -7
Thank You for checking up on us.This board has taking a lot of my anxiety and approached her surgery fearless.Today she had her two week check.Staples are removed and she is doing GREAT. We got some excersizes for her to do ,and she can sleep with daddy, follow us around the house for excersize. we are very excited and looking forward to a bright future with her. Oh and we will incorporate swimming for her as soon as we are allowed.
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Sept 10, 2016 13:18:53 GMT -7
I am very glad that Sofie is recovering so well. How are her neuro functions? Is she walking now? Is she on any meds currently? Even though the surgeon said she could follow you around the house be extra careful not to allow her to get too active during this post surgical period while she is still healing. What type of exercises did the surgeon recommend doing with her? We have some post surgery PT information below. If these are different than what you are currently doing, ask your surgeon about them first. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/massagepassiveexercises.htmSwimming is a good form of PT for after crate rest. My Frankie did aqua therapy after his surgery. He walked on an underwater treadmill. I do not think he would have recovered nearly as well without it. |
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Post by PaulaM on Sept 11, 2016 8:52:52 GMT -7
Manuela, let me chime in a bit more about PT. It is done under a controlled situation. That is during the time you are working with Sofie you are eyeball to eyeball, have a harness/leash on to control darting off, to control speed. When you are finished with PT, then right back to the recovery suite. A dog allowed free roam to follow you around the house does not sound like the safest of ideas. Dr. Isaacs, ACVIM (neurology) clarifies about PT and why crate rest is important after a surgery: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/surgery.htm#restPT |
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Post by Manuela & Sofie on Sept 24, 2016 13:55:46 GMT -7
Sofie~ 4 weeks after surgery~~ yesterday she had her first water treadmill experience,she did very well. if you didn't know you would not guess she had surgery at all. The PT Doc said her hinds legs are very strong and she is cleared for salt water swimming, which we will start in two weeks. We are very happy we caught it early and she is doing so well. We have blocked of all the stairs and ordered a ramp for the couch. On the financial note we also received good news so we can stop eating out of cans... Thank you all for your support and I keep on reading these boards....  |
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Sept 24, 2016 14:24:17 GMT -7
Very good news about Sofie. My Frankie had great results for aqua therapy also. With crate rest soon to be completed, you may like to take a peek at introducing Sofie back to physical activity and modification to the home. The idea is to gradually give more freedom under controlled conditions. Not free reign of the house and yard immediately! Also check out how to teach four paws on the floor! www.dodgerslist.com/literature/AfterCrateRest.htm |
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Post by PaulaM on Sept 25, 2016 7:39:27 GMT -7
Manuela, congratulations on Sophie's graduation and such a good post op recovery! Do check out the ideas of a slow introduction back to salt water swimming and other activity around the yard and #7 for making your home back friendly found in the link Romy gave..it's good stuff! We love it when any member has a mind to pay forward and help another. We invite you to hop on to our educational bandwagon team in any way that makes you happy. Education about disc disease is our number one mission! We wish we did not have to hear of another dog that was put to sleep because of disc disease nor one denied the correct principles of crate rest to help them heal.
-- "Share" our FB/twitter/ posts to widen the reach of IVDD knowledge www.facebook.com/Dodgerslist twitter.com/DodgersList-- Hand carry our literature and introduce us to your vet. When in conversation at the grocery store line or wherever you meet breeds most prone to IVDD (Dachshunds, Beagles, Poodles, Spaniels, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, and Chihuahuas) to give out our little cards. Ask Linda to send you our free packet: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/litorder.htm
-- We have store where you might find something you absolutely need! Our earnings go to paying for our webpage and literature to hand out. www.dodgerslist.com/store.htm-- Help another trying to make quick decisions about surgery… We have a directory where you can share surgical costs: dodgerslist.boards.net/board/10/guidelines-postingState: Hospital: Address: Cost: Date of surgery: What was included in cost (MRI?, days stay, ER? PT? meds for home, sling, etc.) Comments: And lastly don't be a stranger. We absolutely LOVE updates from our Dodgerslist family members through the comming months, years. It gives new members just starting the scary IVDD journey knowledge that dogs can resume family life and live many happy years ahead. |
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