Thankfully transport went well.  No hooman help, but my other  "helper"was Trazadone.  They really have my boy quite drugged.  This is a dog who excitedly and loudly barks/howls non stop anytime he's  in the car going somewhere. Not a peep out of him.  I even pulled off the road twice to make sure he was okay!

Somehow I had a miscommunication with Frankie's Rehab  Vet.  I thought she was donating two visits to Frankie to give him laser while he is staying  at the regular Vet,   Yeah, a BIG miscommunication!   Anyway, I explained my disappointment  and concern to the Surgeon's  office.  By the time I got there to pick Frankie up, they did  one laser treatment on him and didn't charge!! One is better than none!   BTW, sweet Elizabeth offered to help with the drive of I needed it.  Very nice.

Too sedated  to "be Frankie" for now.  But I know that hard headed-strong willed, do-it-my-way Frankie will soon be healed enough to help me help him.

It was such a whirlwind day with lots of driving,  and a lot of concern about his trandport (which, thankfully, was ungounded), so I didn't  get to unveil his special fashionista  surprise!   Now that was a big hint!!

My sweet. Merry Myrtle is definitely  unsettled. 😥 She is constantly  going to the door to be let out....or the wall...or the chair...just depends on where she thinks the door is at any given moment. 🤔 Then she comes back in and repeats a few minutes later.🤔  I also find her standing  with her ears perked up "listening" for Frankie.

Not gonna focus on it now, but I will have to be really, really, really careful when he comes back home.   I  cannot risk Myrtle bumping him, or sitting on his leg, stepping on him,etc.  And this will have to be the case for months and months.  When I'm  not here watching them 24/7, I'm  afraid I'll have to separate  them.  That will  be rough on both of them, but especially  Merry Myrtle.  I think he's become quite a security blanket for her.

I'll figure all that out later.   Keeping it chunked down over here!!  Just need to get the boy up and start using that leg!  Surgeon noted muscle  atrophy in  other rear leg too (first cruciate repair leg).  That means he was relying heavily  on his front leg and what is now his TPLO leg.

Going to see Frankie tomorrow.  I KNOW he's in good hands. Even if not a 24/7,   they will ice him, do some heat and range of motion in a few more days, give him his meds, etc.  And during the week end one of my favorite people there is the one who comes in and tends to the dogs.  

In spite of some of the "less good" things that have happened to Frankie, all of that is outweighed  by all the miracles that have come his way!  He is certainly  a well loved dog who many hold in high regard, as do I😎😎😎

Thanks so much everyone!!!   THANK YOU!!!!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

Michelle😙   Just a miscommunication 😉🤣

Frankie has his howl back!!!!!  He has his strong willed determination bacl!!

I went to see hi, greeted me vocally, wiggled and w agged like crazy (in laying down position ...can't  get up on his own, or can he?).

Had some chicken  for him When he was thrilled.  Wouldn't  eat the food they had out for him...until I put the slop in my hand and he ate out of my hand.😎

I was laying down with him all snuggling all over him and telling him what a food boy he is.  The kennel door was half opened.

And he didn't  jave his Tramzedone since last night...kinda seeing how he does,  So he clearly was more alert!

Next thing I know he's  crawling  over me DETERMINED to get out that door!  I had 70 lbs holding me down.  I'm  holding onto his  collar and he is pulling hard as an Ox and a Tech had to come in and block him and haul him back to the cornering his kennel.  That's  my boy!!

It was a reminder  that I will probably have to have him somewhat sedated  when I get him home for awhile!

Not any progress leg-wise, but that's  to be expected coonsidering his.  I can already tell that this surgery seems to be less painful  than the other  cruciate.   Of coirse, he's  not really doing much, but he seems fairly  comfortable.  

As I left and headed out the reception area, the Hound was fussing loudly!  Got a feeling he jad Trazedone for supper😎

No poop!  

My visit was kind of a repeat of yesterday.  Except when I was in  the waiting room I could hear him howling.  The receptionist  said he must have known I was coming because  he started howling about a minute or so before I came in.  So proud of da hound😎

Wagged excitedly  to see me....tried to climb over me to get out again,,...yeah, Tech had to come in and pull him off.  His strength  and determination  astound me!

They took him out to pee while I was there.  I wanted  to see if he was using the leg.  Did some toe touching.  Front leg still collapses some.  But when he was trying to crawl over me to get out of the cage, he certainly  appeared to be using the TPLO leg to plow through me😁

One of his buddies  took him out to pee and he had a very, very  hard time bending over, trying to keep up with him hanging onto him.  The guy proably weighs 190 lbs and he was out of breath and sweating when he got in!  

He of course still can't  stand on his own or walk on his own  (unless he's  trying to crawl over me😎

No poop.  I know, I know, they will go.  I just  am so certain he will not...or cannot...go in his kennel laying down.  He has to have a certain stance when he poops because of his legs...and he cannot attain that with people trying to hold him up.   Prove me wrong Frankie!!!  

No, no wheels!

Yeah, I'll check into games for Frankie and use some Traz.

Now the pen/crate for Frankie.  I'll have to check into those and doguremput a way to fit one in my little "nest" area.  One major problem is Myrtle getting use to something new in her path.  I tried putting  up a baby gate on the porch to block Frankie from going DOWN the ramp.  I tried introduce Myrtle to it...take her up to it...sniff it, etc.  I stepped back to do something  for a second, she bumped into as she started to try and go down the ramp like she always does.   Scared her so badly!!!  Ahe would NOT come up that ramp for one solid hour!!!  Treats, nothing!!  I finally got her up halfway by pulling on her leash/harness and she laid down and would not budge.   Did I mention it was raining.  Long story short....got her in and didn't  use the babygate.  But it was still days before should would go down that ramp thinking the baby gate was there waiting to attack her.  Merry Myrtle has no,problem peeing or pooping on porch...unlike Frankie.

Monday is the first day for very preliminary ROM on that leg.   It will just be done by a Tech with no training, just by reading the instructions  that came with the discharge papers.    I KNOW he is going to be VERY reactive!

And listen my friends, I'm  "journaling" here, and as much and I loooove your posts...looove them.....I don't  want you to feel like you have to respond to what will be numerous posts!  You guys have PLENTY  to do with the holodays, your own every day lives, etc!!

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