Got up at the crack of dawn and headed down to Las Vegas. We arrived there at 0700 local. Checked in and had to watch as the nurse led Angus away. For the second time. The nurse at the desk indicated that we might be able to take him home today and promised to call as soon as Angus went in for the operation.
Went to breakfast as we skipped a meal this morning. No way we were going to eat in front of Angus since he was on a no food order as of midnight last night. We decided to just hang around until we knew. About 0930 the nurse called to let us know he was about to go in. She figured about an hour and a half or so. Lu and I walked around a little and said a prayer.
The surgeon called us back around 1130. The operation went well and he was happy. He got the plate off without too many issues and was able to get all the screws as well (He was initially uncertain about the lateral ones that held the split bone together). We talked for a few minutes and he reassured us that Angus had come through well. He did have to open the leg up the length of the old incision but indicated that shouldn't be an issue. He talked about cleaning it all up and flushing the bone and site of the infection. I specifically asked him about the leg bone and he said it looked fine. I asked about picking Angus up but he wanted to keep him overnight.
Lu and I had discussed and prepared for an overnight stay but we agreed. We both wanted to be home. It seemed right somehow. We'll get up early again tomorrow and go back down to bring our little man home. We said a thank you prayer and hopefully we'll get some sleep tonight. Neither of us got much last night.
Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers. They mean the world to us. I'll do another post tomorrow when we get home and a picture or two. Lu and I are still on pins and needles to get Angus home where we can love and care for him. Today Lu reminded me of something I hadn't thought of. We brought Trooper home in January of 1996. Chrisi came home about a year later. Since that day in January 1996 we have only been without a dog in the house twice. The first time was last year when Angus went down for his initial surgery for the break. The second time is today.
The house seems so lonely and empty without him. I can't wait to see him tomorrow.
Six
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So glad to read the good news Six! I know somebody who is going to be spoiled rotten this week! But I know what you mean about the house seeming empty...
I can hardly believe it's almost been a year since I had to put Charlie down. Even with 2 other dogs and 3 Monkeys, the house is still too quiet sometimes.
Great to hear things went well.
Great to hear the surgery went well!
I'll be keeping Angus in my thoughts and hoping for a speedy recovery!
Feeling it with you, my friends. But it sounds like it's going well, so continued prayers for Angus and he'l doubtless be home tomorrow, waiting on you to hand him a nice fresh welcome home steak.
Thanks you Guys. Yep, if it's possible to further spoil an already spoiled Lab it'll happen this week!
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