Bandit's Surgery Update
Today was Bandit's 2 week post-op appt.
He has been doing well; not bearing any weight (but with as bad of a fracture as it was I wasn't shocked by that) - so I FULLY expected to get his staples out and be sent on our way....
Why would I think we would be THAT lucky???
One of his pins has slipped BELOW the fracture (thus serving NO purpose for the fracture; simply creating irritation for Bandit at the pin is right at his skin)
Dr said "luck" is on our side because even with just 1 pin in the fracture repair it is holding up well.
So.... he sent us home; Dr's orders say 1 week of VERY little activity (they are putting him back on sedatives and pain meds)- - he wants to give his body 1 more good week to heal the fracture. We go back Tuesday morning; xrays will determine what happens next - - 2 choices: #1- the fracture repair is still in alignment & they do a "simple" procedure to get the pin out. #2: The fracture is NOT aligned and they have to go back in & redo surgery to repair it again.
I am asking for prayers - - actually BEGGING for prayers at this point!
Attaching 2 xrays - one from day of surgery; pins in place :)
2nd one from today :(
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Permalink Reply by Amy Wilcoxen Richard on
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Dr Wooldridge: "I have no explanation as to why this fracture repair is holding in place because it shouldn't be! I worried about this surgery a lot last night because I knew it would be a hard repair. Looking at the Xrays all I can say is that a higher being than us is watching over Bandit. So today we will do the procedure to remove the pin since it is serving no purpose other than a source of irritation for Bandit. I will call you when we are done"
BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER! I am sooooo happy!
Thank you all so very much for your prayers - - there is no way to believe they didn't help!
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Permalink Reply by Rachael McClanahan on
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So glad to hear the wonderful news!
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Dr Wooldridge: "I have no explanation as to why this fracture repair is holding in place because it shouldn't be! I worried about this surgery a lot last night because I knew it would be a hard repair. Looking at the Xrays all I can say is that a higher being than us is watching over Bandit. So today we will do the procedure to remove the pin since it is serving no purpose other than a source of irritation for Bandit. I will call you when we are done"
BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER! I am sooooo happy!
Thank you all so very much for your prayers - - there is no way to believe they didn't help!
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Permalink Reply by Cathie on
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YAY!!! I believe the prayers and good vibes helped, too. So happy for you.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on
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I fully believe in a Higher power....congrats to all of you! Have a VERRY merry Christmas!!
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Permalink Reply by Laura and Tommy Jefferson on
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That's awesome news, Amy!! So glad to hear Bandit is doing well!!! :)
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Permalink Reply by Susan Stanton on
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We're so glad to hear your good news. We've been sending you all our good Corgi vibes since your original post, and have been wondering how Bandit was doing. May everything continue to to improve so Bandit can frap with the rest of us!
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Permalink Reply by Chloe's parent Liz on
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Most wonderful news!
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Permalink Reply by Alison Prasavath on
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Poor Bandit (and you and everyone else). I think you all could use some good news the next time you go in. Extra prayers being sent Bandit's direction.
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