Uppity date on my wrist (if interested)

[K9karen]

it'll be a summer of still wearing my attractive splints. One side looks healed (radius-thumb side) but the pinky finger side (ulna) is destroyed. Eventually I'll have all 9 pins taken out and either have a bone graft (to replace 3/4 inch missing bone), metal plates or maybe leave it be, depending on the pain (almost constant) The doc was nice enough to let me make my decision after the summer cause I'd be roasting in another huge cast. Physical therapy to strengthen my fingers prior to more surgery is going well. I can't make a fist or bend my fingers yet, but the improvement is awesome. Long road ahead. More court hearings (township-animal control) since the dogs' owner keeps asking for a continuance. Caught him off guard with my 9 witnesses. He has to be physically outside with the dogs when they go out. Shame to live in fear.

[gemini9961]

Glad to hear you are coming along as well as can be expected. I'm sure nurse Klo is doing a fine job as long as she gets her Rrrr Rrr's, right?

[Corinna]

glad to hear update sorry it's not better news . thinking of you.

[Karen]

Document everything, every doctor's visit, therpist visit, pain, suffering, etc. That man should not be allowed to own those dogs, and should pay compensation for the very real suffering and permanent damage which has been caused you.

[K9karen]

Glad to hear you are coming along as well as can be expected. I'm sure nurse Klo is doing a fine job as long as she gets her Rrrr Rrr's, right?

Absolutely! I ran out of Rrr's the other day and replaced them with "K's" (special K)...you know, for a thinner waistline! Just a temporary fix! BTW, she still LOVES her beaten up "vet"-nobody can go near it. I still wear the slippers and use my mug every day!
Sweet thing killed 2 groundhogs in one day and ripped the shreds out of something else, and dropped them at my feet in pride. She's making up for not protecting me from the attack dogs, but i'm glad she didn't get involved.

[shais_mom]

hugs still sent to you Karen!

[RobiLee]

I was just thinking about you this morning. I'm so glad you posted an update for us. I wish there was something I could do to help out. Sounds like such a long and painful ordeal. I always keep you in my thoughts. You hang in there! Keep up the great work with the physical therapy and don't let the legal stuff get you down. Just keep up the good fight!

Wishing you all the best!

{{{HUGS}}}

[jenluckenbach]

Glad to hear from you. I sure wish the news was better, but SOME improvement is better than no improvement. Keep upi the good work, you'll beat this.

[pitc9]

{Hugs} to you......

[finn's mom]

I'm glad something is being done about the owner, although I don't know that it's enough. It's more than happens to a lot of others, though. Look at you. Nine witnesses, you go girl. Sounds like you have a great doctor, can't wait to hear that you're able to make a fist again! Then you can go and shake it at the guy who owns those dogs. Get better faster! I'm thinking of you.

[catnapper]

I was wondering how you were doing! It sounds awful, but I know you'll do the physical therapy and get that hand working again!

Please keep us updated on the court hearings as you get more info.

[anna_66]

Karen thanks for the update.

I know how painful it still must be, still reminds me of my mom. But as I said before, have faith. Mom's arm and hand still gives her pain needless to say but she is able to use it, It's just not as strong as it used to be. I'm hoping the same for you.

I agree with Karen, this man should have to pay for all this pain and suffering you are going through.

Glad to hear that Klo is showing you how much she loves you

Lots of hugs to you and your sweet girl!

[Pam]

Karen, I almost missed this and I am so glad I came back to PT for one more glance before leaving today. First of all, Bella is quite impressed and in awe of Klo's groundhog hunting skills. You are right! Better that she didn't get involved when the dogs were attacking. You have a long road ahead of you I am afraid, but I hope at the end of it there will be justice for you and a complete healing of your hand/wrist. You are always in my thoughts friend! Please keep everyone here updated as you have been doing.

[ramanth]

Always thinking of you!! I wish you lots of love and luck with the surgerys and physical therapy.

*HUGS*

[Rachel]

Document everything, every doctor's visit, therpist visit, pain, suffering, etc. That man should not be allowed to own those dogs, and should pay compensation for the very real suffering and permanent damage which has been caused you.

Karen, Ms. Karen's advice is critical. I can't emphasize this enough. WRITE IT DOWN! Everything and don't wait because you surely will forget over time and don't forget to take pictures too. This isn't something you can just rely on your lawyer to handle. Consider yourself his partner in this matter.