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Duskypearls -> RE: I Admit It I........ (2/19/2013 10:36:37 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Lucifyre
I admit Jade's leg is still very much broken. The surgery failed completely. The rod they put in to hold his bones together has backed out 3/4 of the way in just a few weeks. The surgeon I spoke to this afternoon about it said that the aftercare instructions of how to give his meds and nothing else was a complete failure on their part and I should consider asking for my money back. I know they won't give it to me, I would have to sue for it and I'm not sure I have the energy especially when their argument is going to be "no garuntees blah blah". The fact that the lack of aftercare instructions is most likely the reason the surgery failed isn't relevant.
Both the new surgeon AND my regular vet have now told me that it may just be best to let him live with it broken. He is 18 years old and another bout of surgery might kill him especially since he is still underweight. Just like an amputee animal, he will learn how to make it "work" for him. It makes me extremely sad that there really isn't anything further I can do for him. It's not neccessary to euthenize him, he isn't in any pain but it sucks that his leg is no longer really functional. Fortunately, he is no longer going outside, he eats like a miniature horse and he is able to use his litter box and when he wants attention he tells me...which gets him picked up and loved on frequently, but it still sucks. The mommy in me wants so badly to be able to fix it.
I admit Mr's new work hours are taking a real toll on both of us. Neither of us is getting much sleep at night, but not for lack of trying...we both went to bed before 10 last night and actually tried to go to sleep. He fell asleep only to sleep too lightly for it to be restful, and I wasn't able to even fall asleep until after 1 in the morning, after which I also slept too lgihtly to really get any rest. This has been going on since His hours changed and we are both a little cranky. I am hoping that we can settle into at least the new sleep schedule pretty soon.
I admit I' really friggin tired and I wish the shorty would finish his evening chores so I could go the fuck to bed.
Luci
Oh, Luci dear, what a shame about precious Jade. I am so sorry it did not work out as hoped for. How stressful it must be for all of you.
Please take comfort in the fact animals are incredibly resourceful when learning what new accommodations must be made about an altered limb. In no time at all, Jade will be getting around just fine on it, and you'll be able to put all your focus on being happy she's alive and well.
Good luck to her, and you all.
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