Surgery Day

Today Sidney is having his FHO surgery to relieve the pain from his luxated hip joint caused by hip dysplasia. It was a tearful goodbye this morning, but I know he is in excellent hands. They will call me later this afternoon, and I should be able to bring him home tomorrow.

Thank you all for your messages of encouragement, well wishes and prayers. It really means a lot to me :)

***UPDATE***

Just got a call from the vet. Sidney is already done and is starting to wake up. He said the procedure went well. He also said the hip was in really bad shape and Sidney will be able to move much more comfortably once he heals.

***UPDATE 2***

My husband talked to the overnight vet tech. She kept calling Sidney "too cute" and said he may have glitter on his nose because she'd be giving him extra love during her break. Sidney continues to work his magic, even when incapacitated :)

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Comment by Allie Christie on October 4, 2010 at 1:48am: Aw. Gotta love the corgis! Hope your doggie is doing well. I'm always concerned that my little guy will have to go through that one day...

Comment by Carol Rea on September 8, 2010 at 1:57pm: I am so glad everything went well for Sidney! Aren't those vet techs great!

Comment by eric potempa on September 8, 2010 at 12:52pm: hope he is pulling through

Comment by Jessie & Alwyn on September 8, 2010 at 11:41am: Great job Sid, glad everything is going well and you're charming your way even through recovery. Keep up the great work!

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on September 8, 2010 at 11:09am: Way to go Sid!!! You are a charming boy, how couldn't you work your magic :)

Comment by Lauren + Winston on September 8, 2010 at 10:49am: yay sidney! glad everything went well, saw the post on the daily corgi and was worried. now for a quick recovery!

Comment by Judi, Dawn, Soffie & Griffyn on September 8, 2010 at 10:08am: Awww Sidney... you little charmer you!!! Keep up the good work, you'll be back home soon! Thanks for the updates Geri! We know you're getting ready for rehab!!

Comment by Marianne Timko on September 8, 2010 at 10:04am: We have been thinking about Sidney and you all day yesterday. Here is a message from our Corgi who had the same surgery on May 12, 2009 on both sides.

Hi Sidney, hang tough young friend. It was no fun at first but between the vet and my parents I came through just fine. I had to work very hard to get where I am now. I am sending you a photo and as you can see, the scars are still there even after all this time. You know what got me through it most? LOVE!!! I am being loved.

Comment by Sam Tsang on September 8, 2010 at 9:50am: :)

Comment by Jane Christensen on September 8, 2010 at 8:56am: It's always nice when someone gives our beloved corgis extra love when we can't be there! he might be spoiled before you bring him home!!!!! Have a wonderful day....I know it may be a little "trying" to see Sid like this but I am so happy for you both things will be getting better soon! Keep us updated!