Good Luck, Buddy

[jackiesdaisy1935]

It's so nice to hear good news about Buddy.
I'm so glad he is doing so well, there's not a better place on earth than sitting on a porch with someone you love.
Jackie

[Daisy's Mom]

Yay Buddy! You go dog Get well soon!

[tatsxxx11]

I can't think of a better way to recouperate than a little R&R on the porch, enjoying the view with your family! Soon you'll be up and running!!!! Hugs to you sweet Budster!

[Sudilar]

How are YOU holding up, Liz?

[lizbud]

Sue... i'm doing O.K. Thanks for asking...
Your question caught me by suprise . i really
had to stop & think about it for a few minutes..i'v been on 'auto pilot' for awhile
now.. Bud is feeling better every day and i
am so glad about that!!!
Being the only human species living here,
makes it a little stressful at times.i have
two grown children who years ago started
lives on their own.(one lives out-of-state & the other (daughter) give me moral support
They each have pets of their own.
But i rest when Bud sleeps.Feel kinda bad
about the kitties though..Don't get all the
playtime they are used to.ONE DAY AT A TIME
is my new mantra!!
Thanks to you Sue and all the other Pet
Talkers for the messages of kindness & support!!! I really helps.You'll never know
how much.
Thank You Everybody..from Bud & me...

[Sudilar]

Good to hear that, Liz. I know how stressful it is on you. Each day will get better and better. Hang in there. I'll be thinking about you and the wonderful Buddy.

[lizbud]

Hi Everyone..
Bud's getting more & more like his old self.
This morning on 'potty break' he wanted
to leap off the side of the ramp, instead of
walking all the way down it.With his 'short leash' & beach towel sling around his back end, i was able to steer him down correctly.
i thought maybe he was just had to GO NOW!!
but on the way back into the house Buddy did
the same thing...tried to step back up onto
the ramp from the side (about 1/4 the way up)
Bud wants to be my shadow again & follow
me around the house or lie outside the bathroom door while i shower..,It is hard to
make him stay still & rest.But Bud is teathered inside except for "potty breaks'
He has plenty of room to turn around in,just
cannot wander around the house at will like
he did before.
P.S. Sudilar...My local vet removed Bud's
sutures 8/10/01, & also removed the staples.
which kind of suprised me.Did Avalanche have
both stitches & staples removed at the same
time?? (Buddy's surgery site looks good)
Just wondering? Say Hi to Killian &Shiloh.

[Daisy's Mom]

I am so glad Buddy is doing better! Daisy and I have been thinking of and praying for both of you. Keep getting better, Buddy!

[Sudilar]

Hi Liz and good ol' Buddy-boy. Glad to hear you're feeling better. Now's the time you have to really watch him because he feels good and thinks he can do everything.

Avie only had stitches and was bandaged. They didn't use any staples. She took the bandage off and had to be rebandaged. When they took out the stitches, they left her unbandaged.

Killi and Shiloh say Ruff, ruff!

[lizbud]

Hi Everybody,
Buddy has an appointment for re-check & release by the surgeon in Anderson tomorrow.
i think Bud is doing so much better, but i'm
still kinda anxious to hear the what the Vet
thinks..
It's been real nice "porch sittin" weather
around Indy for the last 3-4 days,especially
early mornings or right before sundown.
I have to remember to keep a firm grip on
Buddy's short leash even when he appears to
be totally relaxed on the porch(laying down)
If somebody comes along walking their dog
he smells them & immediately sits up or
stands up to "check them out" No barks,just
real wants to see who's passing by.
Well, wish Bud luck one more time for a
good checkup.(I know you already do)
Hope to post a little after we've get back
home tomorrow. Thanks, from Bud and me.

[tatsxxx11]

Good luck tomorrow at the re-check appt.! Please let us know how it went. And of course, lots of hugs and kisses to brave, sweet, Buddy Love, Sandra, Cody and Star

[Sudilar]

Good luck, Buddy-Boy. I know you will be fine. Soon you'll be able to move around a little more. Keep us posted!!!!!

Sue, Killian and Shiloh

[Daisy's Mom]

Good luck, sweet Buddy! We will say a little prayer for you. Please tell us how it goes!

[KYS]

lizbud,
Will be thinking of Buddy tomarrow when
he has his re-check. Don't forget to write down any questions you might have for your
vet. I am sure the Bud will pass with flying colors.

[ August 22, 2001: Message edited by: KYS ]

[lizbud]

Buddy did really well on our trip to Anderson. Dr Lee said Buddy checked out just fine!!The vet said to let Bud walk around
a little more outside.(backyard/with leash)
to help him regain strength in his knee.
Doc said to remember Buddy had two procedures done so give it a few more weeks to heal up
internally.The pin is still in place & Bud
did not make a sound when the Doc moved &
flexed the leg.i'm so proud of that pup!!!
If that were me that had the surgery..i'd
still be complaining loudly & popping those
pain pills..DOGS ARE GREAT!!! Kitties too!!