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2/4/02
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know how Annie (Casino
litter) is doing after her hip surgery (for hip displasia). She had a
Darthoplasty done on her left hip on Monday, January 28th, came
home on Wednesday the 30th and we stopped by to see Grandma Gina and Grandpa
George. Annie was really glad to see them!! Annie looks a little
strange as she is shaved from the middle of her tummy, all the way around, down
to her paws . . .
Surprisingly she is doing quite well after a
week. Initially she had some trouble walking when she first came home, but
has gotten steadily stronger on her left leg. Originally Dr. Tom VanGundy,
from Portland, was going to do surgery on both hips. Annie's left hip had
gotten quite a bit worse since her X-ray in December and he felt it was too
risky to do both hips. Annie's next checkup is 2/12 and if everything goes
well, she'll have surgery on her other hip in approx 1 month.
This has been quite an experience for John & I
. . . but I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Gina. She has been sooo
supportive and caring. Some times we don't really realize how special
people are until you really need them and they're right there to help, answer
questions and give hugs. OK Gina, you got me teary eyed, but we still love
you!!
It looks like Annie will have very limited exercise
for 2-3 months - she's supposed to be confined to an exercise pen except when we
take her out on a leash to go potty. We are really looking forward to
having Annie up again on all 4 feet and anxious to go to the park to walk, run
& play.
Take care & if you haven't told Gina/George
lately how special they are, JUST DO IT!!
Hugs to all!!
John & Ruth Dolezal &
ANNIE!!
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