My poor little man. He's home. UPDATE with pictures.

[chocolatepuppy]

Poor Frankie. Hopefully soon you'll be fixed up and playing without pain. It's no fun Carmen, I know, and the expense hurts too, but is well worth it. Please keep us updated on the little guy.

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG!!! I'm so sad seeing you, Frankie. Just think, buddy, after your surgery, you'll be a new man. I can certainly relate to the crappy knee syndrome. Thoughts and prayers going out to Frankie, Carmen, Beenie , Hubby and the rest of the family. Get well soon, Frankie Boy!!!! SMOOCH!!!!!

[beeniesmom]

I just got back home (alone).

I left the house at 6.30 am. and dropped him off at the vets at 7.30 am.
He didn't even give me a kiss bye bye. He was too busy showing off with the vet tech to bother with his mommy. I swear that dog would go off with anyone! All the other dogs were scared and pulled towards their owner... mine the opposite. He was ready to go with the nice lady.
This is the same dog that cries when I leave the house to go to the store for 5 min. but if my husband leaves he could care less.

I hung around the vets until 9.00 am.

I then went to get a little something to eat and then roam the nearby mall. I walked the mall back and forth... back and forth until 11.30 trying not to look like I felt and then went back to the vets.

They said they had just started prepping him for surgery (sedation and shave his leg) and that I was more than welcome to stay but I wouldn't be able to see him afterward anyway. I stayed in the lobby for about 5 minutes and called hubby at work who told me to go home. They assured me they'd call the minute he was done with surgery and awake for an update. According to the front office, that would be around.... 2.30 - 3ish pm.

So I will wait and try not to drive myself crazy with thoughts of stuff going wrong. I know, you all probably think I am a nut. This is a routine surgery that they do at least 5x a day. He will be fine and none the worse for wear and I will be a wreck. This is the first time I leave him anywhere for the night besides my in-laws. I can't wait until they call me to let me know everything is ok and I can't wait to go get him tomorrow.

[lvpets2002]

We think you are normal.. If you did not worry = thats when we would think your nuttss.. Its so normal to worry about our wittle ones at the Vet.. All Paws Crossed for Good News.. Sending Prayers & Huggss..

[lute]

Poor Frankie. I'm sure he will do just fine. Beanie has this problem with both his back knees. He also has arthritis in them too. He is rated between 2 or 3 in both. He gets uncomfortable sometimes, but it's not horrible. I have pain meds for when he does have flair ups. I chose against the surgery simply because my vet said he'll be in discomfort anyway because of his arthritis.

Prayers for Frankie for easy healing!

[Taz_Zoee]

I don't think anyone here on Pet Talk is going to think you are nuts. They might think you were nuts if you weren't worrying about your baby.

Well, I will be hoping that everything goes great and he is back home with you and on the road to recovery tomorrow. Try to stay busy so the time will go by faster.

[beeniesmom]

They just called. He is out of surgery. It went well with no complications.
They said he's awake but resting. I can go get him tomorrow at 10 am.
Now I can breathe.
Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

[Taz_Zoee]

Awww, Frankie, don't be embarrassed, we won't laugh at you. I promise.

He looks so sad. But I am sure he will be all better soon. Please give him a hug from me.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... sweet boy. I'm glad he's home. He does look sad, but he's probably just wondering why he's got a bare leg, lol.

Hope this does the trick for this leg and that if they operate on the other leg, it will go just as smoothly.

Hugs and kisses for Frankie!!

[kokopup]

I'm sure frankie will do fine. Koko had to have acl surgery on both knees when she was 9 months old. She spent 6 weeks in her krate for the first knee and then we had to take her back to Auburn University to have the other knee repaired. We decided after 12 weeks in her krate enough was enough. She hasn't been in her krate since. Two years later she runs like a deer with no knee pain. Frankie will be back running in no time.

[lv4dogs]

I'm so relieved to hear that everything went well... I am sure you are too! We'll still be thinking of yous, hoping the recovery is just as successful & speedy too.

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Ouch, poor baby. I wish a very speedy recovery for you Bean.

[beeniesmom]

I think Frankie is doing ok. He slept in the crate all night (not by choice).
He was whining a little around 3.30 am. so I took him outside for a few minutes and then I put him in the bed with me for about 20 minutes.
Right when I thought I'd fall asleep again, I put him back in the crate.
I really can't afford for him to jump off or on something, especially the bed.
This morning he ate his breakfast, took his pills (pain meds and antibiotic) and let me ice his knee for about 10 min. He didn't want to go potty (it's really cold here today). He is now resting in his crate. I will stay home with him today. The incision site looks a little red but not angry red. If it gets darker I will call the vets. He doesn't seem to be in pain so that's a relief.
I love you Frankie. Get better soon so you can give your sister a run for her money.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I love you too, Frankie Boy!!!! Get better sweetheart!! Carmen, please give him and Beenie some kisses from me.