George had his operation yesterday

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Couldn't post yesterday as of course the forum was down, but I am pleased to say that George had his nerectomy and fasciatomy operation yesterday and he is fine :).

Coming round from the op was a bit traumatic, the vet described it as 'a bit of a car crash', apparently George went from flat out to leaping up on all four legs in one go, realising he couldn't stand and falling over :( in this time he manged to pull out some of the staples in his leg, nick and artery and bend the steel reinforcing beams behind the recovery box :eek: He then got up slowly the second time round and stood with no problems. Vet redressed the wound, put a stitch in, replaced the staples and gave George a once over and all is well, no harm done..........well except for the damage to their recovery box - oops!

I was so stressed yesterday waiting for the vets to call and the relief when they did was wonderful. I also got to see him in the afternoon, he still looked a little groggy but he seemed pleased to see me and my carrots :) and he got the biggest hug ever!

Hoping to have him home on friday and then we start the road to recovery.
 
Wow...sounds like he kept them on their toes :-)

So please for you both that it all went well and that this is the start of a new beginning :-)
 
I have missed out on George updates, just so you can draw some confidence my own horse had a N and F over 18 months ago, he has made a full recovery and got us in Horse and Hound for winning first time out BD last year. Take the rehab really carefully and he will soon be out and about.
 
Glad it went well! Fingers crossed for a smooth recovery from here.

When my old horse came round, apparently he was up and down like a jack-in-the-box. They began to wonder whether he was actually going to be able to stay upright :eek: (he did!)
 
Have been waiting for an update, so pleased it's a good one!
Good luck with the recovery and sure you'll be out and about again soon.
 
Thank you all, I am so relieved, I know there is still a long road ahead of us but at least we're over that scary hurdle.

Going to see him again after work, give him a brush and a cuddle :)
 
Trish, have been watching your George threads and am so pleased that the operation went well. Trust George, bless him, to cause more problems after the operation that during it! Got to love that horse.

Will keep all fingers crossed for a swift successful recovery. With love and good wishes from me and DD.
 
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