Today was the big 8 week post-op checkup at 9 weeks.<\/p>\n
It was a mad co-ordination of an orthopedic vet and his travelling surgical team…Dr. Calm and Calm Veterinary… and Bear and me.<\/p>\n
We all survived.<\/p>\n
At 11:15 a.m. I headed for Kila, MT (Calm Veterinary) with computer, Kindle Fire HD, smartphone and SNACKS including dog treats.<\/p>\n
At 1:04 p.m. we received word that the travelling surgical team were on their way with a 30 minute ETA. It was Dr. Calm’s day off but she had agreed to be at the clinic for a joint session. <\/p>\n
Bear’s medical team assembled about 1:30. Bear was whisked away for x-rays. Then I was whisked away to assist in the x-ray procedure. <\/p>\n
One look at Bear and a comment that they had muzzled him at one point and I called a halt and took him out of there for a calm-down break. <\/p>\n
After some quiet time and hands on checking of knees, hips and back – we tried again with Dr. Calm and myself at his head and feet AND “gowned” in protective gear that weighs a TON. We “flipped” Bear, spoke quietly, held and the xray was taken in short order.<\/p>\n
The x-ray along with the manual exam showed Bear’s surgery leg was fully healed – YEA! The manual exam of the non surgery leg was good as were his hips but the x-ray showed some fluid on the knee of the non-surgery leg. So…the instruction was to go to normal activity, and see how things go. Bear also had a chiropractic adjustment on advice of both Drs and we go back in two weeks for another.<\/p>\n
The hope is that there is no tear on the non-surgery leg and that it is just muscle catching up. If there is a tear, it will probably be evident as things progress. I am relieved that there was no immediate suggestion for the 2nd surgery.<\/p>\n
We came home via the grocery where I procurred cheddar goldfish crackers and a bottle of wine…fell OFF the color detox wagon!<\/p>\n
The sun was shining. <\/p>\n It had been a beautiful day to drive to Kila and back and I thought maybe Bear would want to spend a bit of time on Beardog Point. <\/p>\n No…he just wanted to go in the house.<\/p>\n He stood by the treat cupboard so I gave him a Greenie.<\/p>\n Nom, nom, nom!<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/beardogco.com\/WPBlog\/blogimages\/Feb13\/Bear9730.jpg\")
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