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In reply to the discussion: I took my pups out 6 weeks ago and [View all]mnhtnbb
(31,384 posts)39. That is just terrifying. What an experience.
I have two hip and one knee replacements already. Not from falls, but arthritis.
I never started carrying my cell phone with me on dog walks until I feared my elderly dog would collapse from her heart problem and I'd have to phone someone to help me get her to the car and to the vet. She passed away in June, but now I never go out for a walk without my cell phone just in case it's me who collapses.
Hope you to continue to heal well and the doc allows you to start putting weight on your leg, soon.
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OMG! That is terrifying! I am wishing you at least a comfortable recovery after that trauma.
Squinch
Feb 2021
#1
Oh, my Raven. I am so sorry but grateful you had the will & abiity to get yourself back inside.
hlthe2b
Feb 2021
#6
They stayed by me and licked my face the whole time I was trying to get back into the house. Then,
Raven
Feb 2021
#12
It's what Christopher Plummer suffered from which lead to his death.
littlemissmartypants
Feb 2021
#19