Lacey has a torn ligament!

*update* Lacey just got back from the vet. He feels we should give it some time, maybe 2 to 3 weeks, to see if it tightens up. Best way to describe it is a 'sloppiness'. He says the popping is not painful and just continue to restrict her until then. It seems that she's putting 70% of her weight on her leg and that would be normal for 2 weeks after surgery. If it gets worse they will do surgery and he would only charge for the anesthesia. Please everyone keep your fingers and paws crossed that Lacey doesn't have to have surgery again!

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It seems that she's putting 70% of her weight on her leg and that would be normal for 2 weeks after surgery.

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That is encouraging news :). I will continue to keep sweet Lacey in my thoughts and prayers that no more surgery is required.

Please give the sweet girl a gentle hug for me.

We are thinking about you and prayers are on the way!

Thanks. Hubby says now he wants a second opinion. Not sure what we're gonna do. Will give it a few weeks, maybe. I don't think it will get better on it's own, no matter how positive I try to be. But we'll see.

*update* I hate to keep this thread dragging on as it has been almost two months since this started. Lacey is going to have surgery again on the 21st. She walks with a waddle and her leg continues to pop! The vet feels it needs to be tightened up a bit. He is only going to charge for anesthesia.
Yes this dragging on is really wearing us out and we feel so bad for her. :( Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Lacey's surgery went well. She'll come home tomorrow. The vet said he did something different this time so it would hold better. Said he never saw one of these come undone before.(go figure) Mandy really misses Lacey and that's so sad. She doesn't understand where Lacey is like we do. Now if we can just get her all healed up this time. Thanks for all the good wishes! :)

Oh no sorry i missed sending well wishes before Lacey's surgery :(. Sending plenty of prayers and get well soon wishes to Lacey. Dont worry Mandy your Sister will be home soon.

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well lets hope that this time,, the surgery took the right way and she will be keeping you all on your toes once again soon!!!!

Lacey's home! I found myself in tears feeling so bad for her. She has a second incision now and this time it's staples and a few inches longer. :( When I took her out to try to get her to pee she collapsed, but seemed ok. Called the vets, they said she's just exhausted and weak. Also she isn't using the bad leg at all so her other leg would be tired. Lord give me the strength to get through this again, and this time is going to be a little tougher because they did more. In a few days we should see much improvement. The vet didn't charge me a penny. At least not yet!Please keep Lacey in your thoughts and prayers that she gets better. Thanks to all of you! Annette :)

awww,,, poor lil Lacey,,, sending big puppy cookies and hugs her way,,, and a big ol cyber hug for you too,, hang in there!!!!!!!!