We were asked how my leg is doing. It's not as good as Mama hoped it would be, but we are still hoping it will get better. We are hoping that once the plate and screws come out that I will feel better. I took off running in the house right before Christmas and that hurt. Little red dots showed up along my scar, so we think that was from the screws. I limped for quite a while after that and Mama put me back on full doses of my medication. I'm better now and normally just take a half of a pill a day, but some days I need a full pill. I'm stiff when I first get up, but I think that is just normal for me. My foot doesn't really place correctly when I stand, but that could be from my bones being fused together. I don't always put full weight on my foot. The cold weather bothers my foot because that plate gets cold in my foot. I'm supposed to be able to run in another month, but after my house run in December, Mama doesn't think I will be able to run until the plate comes out because of those screws. I will have to have a surgery to get the plate out, so that's a little scary, but in the long run, it seems like it will be for the best. Don't get me wrong, I really don't feel bad. The pain medication works. Mama just didn't think I would still need it. I hope this doesn't sound like we are down about my leg, because we are not. We are just hoping that it improves after the plate comes out and if it doesn't, well, I may just have to take medication when necessary. It's definitely better than it was six months ago.
This is how I spent my six month anniversary.
Daddy is out of town this week. Mama said we are not driving her too crazy this week. The last time he was out of town, we really pushed her buttons. LOL
Joey
The Greyhound Who Is Very Happy But Will Be Happier When His Daddy Is Back Home
Psst, Joey, Scout - tell your Mama that the Eagle cam is back on in NBG - not many sightings of the eagle pair in the nest but everyone is waiting for an egg! There are quite a few reasons and happenings that would mean an egg or two or three should come soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Joey and congratulations in finding such a good home!
ReplyDeleteHope you can have your plate and screws out soon, they must be uncomforatble but you are a very brave and patient boy.
Dip Bridge and Elliot x
If I didn't wish you happy anniversary, I am doing so now! Glad to hear your leg is still doing ok, even if there was a minor setback in running with it. Hopefully once you get the metal out of there things will be a lot better for you.
ReplyDeleteWe have sort of been missing in action here for a while, been very down about a few things, one being Renner. He fell a while back and part of his rear end was paralized. We have been working for a comeback, he is 11 and it is slow going. But he is starting to use his leg again though still having quite a few problems. Upon x-raying his hind area we found a suspicious area near the knee. We have just re-x-rayed and are waiting to hear about it now from the specialists as to whether or not it is bone cancer. Fingers and paws crossed because he has worked pretty hard to be able to walk normally again from his accident.
At any rate, any good thing is something to celebrate, and we are celebrating your anniversary!!! A wonderful occasion! Lots of scritches and take it easy on the leg there until it heals all the way. :)
That looks like a perfect way to celebrate your 6 month anniversary. I'm sure your counting the days till the plate comes out.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Joey! Do you always sleep on your back. You are a big dog to do that!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed (not really the right word) hearing about Joey's leg update. I didn't realize he needed a plate to come out. Looks like he's not too worried about it...at least not in the picture.
ReplyDeleteBlueberry's toe took a while to get completely better, but now, a year later, it's much better, too! I think you're right, once the plate and screws come out, it will heal much faster. I'm glad you're well on the road to recovery!
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P.S. No, I did not get the monkey sweater for Christmas!
I also celebrated your six month anniversary in a very similar way! I know parents are a bit rubbish sometimes, but we really are lucky to have families that love us so much, huh? Deccy x
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