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PrincessLila · 07-02-2010, 03:12 AM

Hey all,

I post infrequently but lurk very, very frequently. Anyway, I posted a while back about Lila having grade III LP on her right leg. So I took her in for surgery on tues at Animal Emergency and Referral Associates (Dr. Singer) for surgery and initially he was still unsure if he should do the surgery. I was very impressed with his knowledge and explanation (I'm a human doctor but he still he explained things easily). Anyway, we decided to proceed with surgery because Lila still has pain at times and I wouldn't be able to do the surgery until February. I picked her up on wed morning and she was in quite a bit of pain, and vomitted 3x. She's much better now, has a ton of energy. Confining her to her crate is a big pain but we're dealing. I've been walking her, and I give her some freedom when I'm with her but I don't let her walk too much (this is ok per my vet team). Her incision looks great and when she walks she's bearing weight which I think is great. Anyway, thanks for the assistance in finding a great surgeon!

-Sessy and Lila

Ringo1 · 07-02-2010, 03:53 AM

So glad to hear her surgery went well! Lucy has LP on both legs but she is still a puppy and we are waiting until surgery is absolutely necessary.

Pa Yorkie Mom · 07-02-2010, 04:10 AM

Good news that the surgery went well and Lila is recovering.

yorkiemalt · 07-02-2010, 04:47 AM

so happy you had a good experience with Dr. Singer and AERA. they're the best! hope Lila continues to improve.

Patti · 07-02-2010, 06:31 AM

I am so glad Lila's surgery went well. Pixie is 2 weeks post LP surgery and harder and harder to keep confined. I am letting her walk a few minutes several times a day and she appears to be bearing weight on it. How much walking is Lila allowed to do? When can it increase? Did they cut the bone and move it over too? I hope her recovery goes quickly. I know I am counting the days until I can lt Pixie go back to her normal life.

PrincessLila · 07-02-2010, 01:11 PM

So the vet told me to start walking right way, but that's the only thing she is allowed to do. She can go for a 5-10 min walk 3x daily, but I start PT next week with her. Also, when she's with me she doesn't need to be confined to her cage, she should be on a leash and not allowed to run/play/jump. The surgeon said he made a groove where the patella should be attached since she didn't have the groove.

kjc · 07-02-2010, 01:41 PM

Glad to hear Lila's surgery went well...

Patti · 07-02-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessLila

So the vet told me to start walking right way, but that's the only thing she is allowed to do. She can go for a 5-10 min walk 3x daily, but I start PT next week with her. Also, when she's with me she doesn't need to be confined to her cage, she should be on a leash and not allowed to run/play/jump. The surgeon said he made a groove where the patella should be attached since she didn't have the groove.

How's Lila doing today? I am starting to let Pixie walk a little bit more in the house. ARe you doing the PT? Pixie's surgeon said she didn't need PT since the little ones get enough exercise on their own? I hope that's right.

PrincessLila · 07-02-2010, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the positive thoughts guys! As for Lila's PT, I was told to hold off until day post-op day 5. My surgeon said to only do flexion/extension of the knee/hip at that time. He does want me to let her walk alittle daily so I take her for short walks 3x daily. She still hasn't had a BM since the surgery on tuesday so I'm off to buy her metamucil. She has a fentanyl patch for pain control which I think is contributing to her constipation.

Patti · 07-02-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessLila

Thanks for the positive thoughts guys! As for Lila's PT, I was told to hold off until day post-op day 5. My surgeon said to only do flexion/extension of the knee/hip at that time. He does want me to let her walk alittle daily so I take her for short walks 3x daily. She still hasn't had a BM since the surgery on tuesday so I'm off to buy her metamucil. She has a fentanyl patch for pain control which I think is contributing to her constipation.

Pixie finally went on the third day. I think it is hard for them to get in the position to poop with the sore knee.

07-02-2010, 03:12 AM	#1
PrincessLila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 79	Lila had her LP surgery Hey all, I post infrequently but lurk very, very frequently. Anyway, I posted a while back about Lila having grade III LP on her right leg. So I took her in for surgery on tues at Animal Emergency and Referral Associates (Dr. Singer) for surgery and initially he was still unsure if he should do the surgery. I was very impressed with his knowledge and explanation (I'm a human doctor but he still he explained things easily). Anyway, we decided to proceed with surgery because Lila still has pain at times and I wouldn't be able to do the surgery until February. I picked her up on wed morning and she was in quite a bit of pain, and vomitted 3x. She's much better now, has a ton of energy. Confining her to her crate is a big pain but we're dealing. I've been walking her, and I give her some freedom when I'm with her but I don't let her walk too much (this is ok per my vet team). Her incision looks great and when she walks she's bearing weight which I think is great. Anyway, thanks for the assistance in finding a great surgeon! -Sessy and Lila __________________ Best Yorkie in the World!!

07-02-2010, 04:47 AM	#4
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	so happy you had a good experience with Dr. Singer and AERA. they're the best! hope Lila continues to improve. __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

07-02-2010, 06:31 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so glad Lila's surgery went well. Pixie is 2 weeks post LP surgery and harder and harder to keep confined. I am letting her walk a few minutes several times a day and she appears to be bearing weight on it. How much walking is Lila allowed to do? When can it increase? Did they cut the bone and move it over too? I hope her recovery goes quickly. I know I am counting the days until I can lt Pixie go back to her normal life. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-02-2010, 01:11 PM	#6
PrincessLila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 79	So the vet told me to start walking right way, but that's the only thing she is allowed to do. She can go for a 5-10 min walk 3x daily, but I start PT next week with her. Also, when she's with me she doesn't need to be confined to her cage, she should be on a leash and not allowed to run/play/jump. The surgeon said he made a groove where the patella should be attached since she didn't have the groove. __________________ Best Yorkie in the World!!

07-02-2010, 01:41 PM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Glad to hear Lila's surgery went well... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-02-2010, 03:53 AM	#2
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	So glad to hear her surgery went well! Lucy has LP on both legs but she is still a puppy and we are waiting until surgery is absolutely necessary.

07-02-2010, 04:10 AM	#3
Pa Yorkie Mom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 384	Good news that the surgery went well and Lila is recovering.

07-02-2010, 04:41 PM	#9
PrincessLila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 79	Thanks for the positive thoughts guys! As for Lila's PT, I was told to hold off until day post-op day 5. My surgeon said to only do flexion/extension of the knee/hip at that time. He does want me to let her walk alittle daily so I take her for short walks 3x daily. She still hasn't had a BM since the surgery on tuesday so I'm off to buy her metamucil. She has a fentanyl patch for pain control which I think is contributing to her constipation. __________________ Best Yorkie in the World!!