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  • #181
    Fessy's Mom...thank you for taking the time to post about Abe's problems and all of the new developements. All of this info may help some other horse in the future.

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    • #182
      Any news on Abe today? I know you are on pins and needles for a response, so am I, maybe not to the extent that you are. I am keeping my fingers crossed for good news and still jingling.
      ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
      *Bugs 5/86-3/10 OTTB Mare* RIP lovely Lady, I miss you
      *Frodo '03 Anglo Trakehner Gelding*
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      • #183
        Weeee! Fesssssyyyy! This pleases me greatly

        Babe is alll yours for the rest of your lives now!

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          #184
          Aw Geez, you guys are so wonderful! I was at a rotten meeting all day today so I'm just now checking in to let you all know that I still haven't heard back from Rochester.

          BUT, my dear hubby did speak with the client relations (or some such) person today and she promised that the doctor would call us back today. Of course I'll probably be out cleaning the barn when he does, and I can't bring the portable phone out there because the signal doesn't reach out there, and I'll try to call him back but won't be able to get him...

          But I'll let you all know as soon as I do!

          Fairweather! Stop making me cry!

          Oh, and not only does Abe love head hugs, he also gives kisses!
          I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

          But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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          • #185
            Horrah!!! I am so pleased for both of you

            Still jingling here for Abe!
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            • #186
              I don't mean to be a nag but... Any news???
              ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
              *Bugs 5/86-3/10 OTTB Mare* RIP lovely Lady, I miss you
              *Frodo '03 Anglo Trakehner Gelding*
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                #187
                We're playing phone tag with the vet at the clinic. ARGH!!

                Will let you know as soon as I speak with him.
                I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                • #188
                  I'm glad to hear you're getting some positive news! Hope that keeps up!

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                    #189
                    Finally! I spoke with the doctor who reviewed Abe's x-rays. He told me that without surgery he probably would never be without pain. He saw a tiny slab fracture and several fragments that need to be removed. He said it's a good sign that he still has flexibility in the knee (I told him I can pick up his foot to be cleaned). And he also believes that the injury is new as he doesn't see any degenerative joint disease beginning. The only worrisome part is that he wouldn't say whether or not he'd be sound for ringwork. But I'm hoping he's just being cautious. He DID say that with the surgery he would be more than pasture sound. He'd go as far as to say he'd be fine for trailriding.

                    SOOOOO, we scheduled the surgery for next Wednesday, October 12th. But I had a total brain freeze when I was talking to him and totally forgot to ask the myriad of questions I have. So I'll probably start another thread on Horse Care and hope people can give me some answers from their experience with arthroscopic surgery.

                    And on another great note, I wanted you all to know that through the tremendous kindness and generosity of you wonderful COTHer's, my original bill is almost paid! So now we can start from scratch with the surgery at Rochester, which takes a huge load off our minds.

                    So keep him in your prayers that the surgery goes well and uneventfully, and I'll keep you all updated with his progress.
                    I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                    But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                    • #190
                      How very exciting!
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                      *Phenix* 1990 Trakehner Mare
                      *Vanderbilt* 2001 OTTB Gelding

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                      • #191
                        YEAH! I'll be jinglin' on the 12th.

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                        • #192
                          That is awesome news!!! Will be jingling for you and Abe on the 12th!

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                          • #193
                            Yeah Abe. Bodie and I are a jingling. Bodie would know about those knee surgeries. He will tell you it was easy and he got up well. No big swelling, kept wrapped for 14 days. Stall rest etc around 3 to 6 weeks and then slowly back to work. Abe will be better in no time.
                            Steph

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                            RIP Barbaro, you were my hero!

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                            • #194
                              That is good news. PT me if you want about the knee chips. Bugs has one and now has DJD at 18 but showed her stuff in the show ring in her prime.
                              ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
                              *Bugs 5/86-3/10 OTTB Mare* RIP lovely Lady, I miss you
                              *Frodo '03 Anglo Trakehner Gelding*
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                                #195
                                Thanks guys!

                                Gunnar - really?! I'm thinking I'm gonna be wrapping and icing and stall resting for months. Gosh I'm such an idiot for not asking such questions while I had the vet on the phone. That would be fabulous if he was ready to start going out in just a few weeks!

                                Bugs - will do!
                                I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                                But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                                • #196
                                  Now Abe, (I'm ignoring your mom - she's hogged this thread long enough ) this is your Auntie Blueboo speaking - and I want you to pay attention . When you get to the Dr's, just keep your cool. There will be some strange sights and smells, and pretty soon you'll feel really really sleepy - that's ok. The nice folks will help you lay down and you will have a lovely nap. When you wake up, I want you to take it easy - you won't be able to jump right up and walk off - so just relax. Nothing's going to hurt you there and you won't need to be getting all upset (though your mom probably will...mom's do that sort of thing you know). You're going to have a bandage on your leg, but it probably won't hurt too much right then. It may get a bit more sore over the next day or two (trust me on this, I had leg surgery myself this year - and that's JUST the way it worked!) but if you behave yourself, listen to your mom and the nice doctors, and don't bounce around too much, you'll be back out in your lovely pasture before you know it! And there's always the fact that for the next few weeks, you'll pretty much have your mom at your beck and call - that will be loads of fun, but don't get too used to it (I know you won't let yourself get too spoiled - you have waaaaay to much dignity..). Then just think, you'll probably even be able to give your mom a lift once in a while - won't that be fun?

                                  Best of luck Abe, and you be a good boy!

                                  (Luck to you too Fessy's Mom! )
                                  "The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear" ~ Socrates

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                                    #197
                                    Blueboo!

                                    I promise to print out your post and read it to Abe before he goes to the clinic. He's so smart, I'm sure he'll understand every word!

                                    Thanks for the well wishes.
                                    I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                                    But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                                    • #198
                                      Jingles from the midwest...I'm sure Abe will come through this with flying colors!

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                                      • #199
                                        Blueboo, that made me cry.
                                        ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
                                        *Bugs 5/86-3/10 OTTB Mare* RIP lovely Lady, I miss you
                                        *Frodo '03 Anglo Trakehner Gelding*
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                                        • #200
                                          abe, wonser has some advice for you too on the surgery thing, he said that the people at his clinic were sooo nice, they let him take a long nap and when he woke up they just let him lay around on those comfy mats until he was ready to get up.(he says his mom cried) but she is ok now. so tell your mom not to worry to much. and when you get to come home everybody comes and talks and plays with you. i get to go hand graze a least 4 or 5 times a day. we even walked down the gallop track today.(i was very excited)abe, if you have anymore questions abput surgery, i bet my mom stacey could help you with that,(she is really nice) , i loff her!
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