On October 20, 2010 we got a definitive diagnosis that our English Bulldog, Porkchop, needs TPLO surgery. We hope that by blogging about it, we can help others going through or about to go through the same ordeal. Follow this blog for periodic updates as well as picture of the handsome boy himself!
In preparation of surgery day, we are getting the house ready for his 8-12 week confinement. Since the main living area has pergo flooring, we bought rugs to keep him from slipping. He's not a fan of the crate, so to minimize stress, we purchased him a play yard where he will be confined for several weeks after surgery. We got ours from Amazon, but a lot of other sites sell them as well.
We also got a sling, so that we can help him walk outside without putting weight on his leg. The vet said we won't have to use it with him, since he's light enough to be carried (I disagree with this!) but we'll see as he heals.
So keep my little furbutt in your thoughts as he undergoes this procedure on Monday. I'll be sure to update his blog as soon as he's out of surgery. Porkchop says there will be lots of pictures of him in this blog, so it'll be worth your time! 
Oh, PC baby, you're going to be fine! You're going to get through this like a champ and then you're going to get to play and torment your brother 24/7!
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