little bucko getting amputation today

lamoncha lover · #1 08/25/09, 09:32 AM

he is in surgery right now. My regular vet just g ot back from vacation and squeezed h im in. She is more expensive then the other estimates but I do trust her more then the other vets I spoke to.Course anything can happen. They are going to call me when he wakens. Poor lil man was snuggling me at the vets/ Positive thoughts please for his surgury going well. and I know..some BBQ sauce would have been alot cheaper,,,,,,,,:baby04:

firefly81 · #2 08/25/09, 09:35 AM

good thoughts are comeing from our way. heel feel like a new man when he wakes up

Backfourty,MI. · #3 08/25/09, 09:59 AM

I sure everything works out & he's fine when he wakes up & he'll probly learn quickly how to get around, just hope the other bigger goats don't beat him up too bad because it seems for sure he'll be slower with 1 less leg. Poor little guy he'll be sore for quite awhile I'd imagine too.

lamoncha lover · #4 08/25/09, 10:19 AM

vet just called and he is awake and bellering./ Good signs. I do not let him hang with anyone but momma. Makes shifting evetyone a pain but that way I can be sure he is as safe as he can be. I will be glad when he is weaned and ready for his new home. thanks for your well wishes lori

firefly81 · #5 08/25/09, 10:49 AM

our three legged goat did so well after her surgery she can run just as fast as everyone else and no one picks on her.
i am sure he will adjust very well. i am glad he is up and holloring. thats a great sign.

Wonderland · #6 08/25/09, 11:43 AM

Yay, I'm glad he's up and at 'em! I'm sure he'll be just fine!

DairyGoatSlave · #7 08/25/09, 12:04 PM

IM glad hes doing well!

Cheryl aka JM · #8 08/25/09, 12:47 PM

OH GOOD!
I've seen a 3 legged dog outrun a dog with 4 legs~ he'll do great once he gets past the surgery!

southerngurl · #9 08/25/09, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lamoncha lover

I know..some BBQ sauce would have been alot cheaper,,,,,,,,:baby04:

Well, you'll still have that leg

Lizza · #10 08/25/09, 02:12 PM

That's wonderful he made it and it doing good! I'm sure he'll learn real quick how to get along on three legs. He's probably been doing it mostly anyways since its been hurt.

Does he have a home yet? We are keeping a wether this year, first one we've ever really kept, and I guess he'll just live with the does. He is the most pathetic goat you have every seen, and wants to still be carried and held (he's about 3 months old, a Nubian). He was born with a bad leg and half the size of his sisters, now he's a giant baby, even though he's caught up and learned to walk within about a week. He's the 4 year old's goat and she loves him a little too much, she takes him on daily walks, and snuggles with him. I guess he's ours now

Jyllie63 · #11 08/25/09, 02:25 PM

Wonderful news!

Sweet Goats · #12 08/25/09, 02:37 PM

Prayers for a full recovery. He will be fine I am sure.

Minelson · #13 08/25/09, 03:07 PM

THat is just great! I'm glad he survived the surgery

keep us posted!

Pammielu · #14 08/25/09, 04:50 PM

I have been wondering about him all day!!!! I have been in Knoxville doing my doctor visits and just now checking in on him!! Wonderful news!

lamoncha lover · #15 08/25/09, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by southerngurl

Well, you'll still have that leg

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
that was some much needed humor. Today was a hard day. I am glad its done. When i droppped the lil guy off he snuggled into my neck. When I picked him up he snuggled into my neck.I felt so much guilt when I saw his lil stump. I had to go out and have a lil cry in my car.I j ust don't know how I could have taken him so far..from deaths grip just to allow this to happen, I felt so bad..and responsible. Lesson learned for sure...I will NEVER get careless with a wrap again. I surely hope someone reads this post someday..and maybe my experience will help someone else.I would be happy to share how I saved him if anyone is ever in need. AND I will share my mistake and how I created a 3 legged goat. thanks again guys you have been wonderful and your support most appreciated.

lamoncha lover · #16 08/25/09, 04:55 PM

pam they took it off really high. it looks so sad

Pammielu · #17 08/25/09, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lamoncha lover

pam they took it off really high. it looks so sad

I have never dealt with a three legged goat before, but I did bottle raise a three legged black lab pup. The mom chewed her leg off instead of the cord. She never knew any different, and lived a long happy life.

I am sure he will soon figure out how to get around, and never know any different either. How high did they take it? Above the knee? Don't get down on yourself please. You learned and others have too. He will be fine after he heals. Kudos to you.

lamoncha lover · #18 08/25/09, 05:20 PM

yes well above the knee. she did not want him to try and use it at all.said there would be constant skin breakdown etc, my friend s dog was amputated at same place...same level of amputation and is doing great, so i belive he will be fine. He is definetly an amputee tho. no mistaking it

Laverne · #19 08/25/09, 05:57 PM

Maybe less leg will be less weight to balance around with and less weight on the one leg now.

momagoat61 · #20 08/25/09, 06:47 PM

I'm so glad to hear he's doing well after his sugery. Where in TN do you live? I live in Thompsons Station just south of Franklin TN and about 5 miles from Saturn Car Plant.