Maggie Mae's 2nd TPLO

Maggie had to have her left leg operated on January 22nd. She had really hurt this leg again on Christmas. This was the first leg she had injured but when she tore her right legs cruciate we decided to have the right leg operated on because the left wasn't as painful...at the time. Well the surgery went well and she is laying right here next to me.

The doc said when he did the surgery that her meniscus (the disk between the knee bones) was shredded. It took some time for him to pick out all the pieces. He also said he tried to straighten her leg some (it is very bowed). Her leg was at 30 degrees and he managed to get it to 5 degrees which he said is perfect. Her right leg was 33 degrees.. so she just never formed those legs right.

Tomorrow.. Monday 2/2 she is supposed to have her stitches removed. However, I've noticed some redness that is lingering and a possible infection at the top of her incision. I hadn't really noticed it until Friday night. It looks better then Friday but I'm concerned none the less.

The good news is she thinks she can run and play so she isn't in alot of pain.. or is it that she is so used to pain that it doesn't phase her anymore. In any event.. she is in great spirits and that is what matters.

Will post again after the doctor appointment tomorrow and see what they say about the leg.