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eyespy
10-24-02, 01:32 PM
His leg swelling is almost totally resolved, so I removed the Penrose drain today. Unfortunately, he now has just his "thumb" on that foot but the leg is no longer infected and the wound is scarring down nicely.

Now that he's feeling a little better, it turns out The Gimp is a blonde!!:D
SilverTongue
10-24-02, 01:35 PM
Awesome glad he is much better and still beautiful!
jay76
10-24-02, 02:59 PM
Good to hear he's doing better... and looking great :)
Jaylyn
10-24-02, 07:02 PM
Wonderful!!! Keep us posted on his recovery!

Jaylyn
Tim_Cranwill
10-24-02, 07:09 PM
I'm glad things are working out for you two....
silke
10-24-02, 08:56 PM
YAY
i am so happy that he is getting well
YAY to you for giving him the chance !
Canadaherp
10-25-02, 04:32 PM
he looks like hes doing great, and has a big belly!
eyespy
10-26-02, 08:28 AM
Hee hee, he's getting really spoiled, I take pity on him hobbling after his food and he gets lots and lots of handfeeding.

Guess I better start chasing him around a bit so he gets enough exercise.
SilverTongue
10-26-02, 04:04 PM
hehe fat and happy beardie!!!!!
Wilma
10-27-02, 04:46 PM
What a pretty boy! Has he grown at all during this time? how long do you think it will take for the wound to ehal now the infection has cleared up?
eyespy
10-28-02, 12:25 AM
He's not grown in length, but the width of his hips and shoulders has increased by maybe 75% and he's gained 2 grams. Externally the wound is nearly healed already, but it will probably take 2-3 months for the inside of the wound, which was in contact with the drain, to heal completely.

I had to keep the drain in 2 days longer than I had hoped, so the wound may have scarred down around it, and that "calf" may always look a bit thick but I won't know that for sure until he sheds off the bruised skin and internal healing progresses.

Whatever happens, I'm still pretty happy with his progress and a leg with a swollen appearance is better than one amputated above the knee, which was originally what I feared we might have to do. He's going to be a fast-moving guy once he rebuilds his strength for a few weeks. :-)
eyespy
10-28-02, 04:03 PM
One of my vet friends, an orthopedic specialist, emailed me today to let me know he wants to adopt the Gimp. Obviously, the Gimp will be in excellent hands and how could I say no??

The Gimp will be leaving me this evening and should have an excellent life.
silke
10-28-02, 04:24 PM
YAY
that is wonderful news!!!
it's so good to hear a happy ending to this
Wilma
10-28-02, 07:08 PM
Thats great to hear that he gets a good home! Congrats to you for all the great care you gave him!

:)
stormyva
10-28-02, 08:07 PM
I am glad your little buy made out!
lance
10-29-02, 12:22 PM
ah a nice ending to tragic story good to hear
glad everyone made out for the best