mellie
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Well, we saw the Orthopedic surgeon today. Bella has Grade 4 luxating patellas, just as I suspected. He said her kneecaps have never been in the groove of her knee. She was born with them out, that is why she can't jump up on anything and why she isn't in severe pain. She has adjusted to the disablity as she has grown. She has to have surgery soon. If we wait too long, her femur could become curved and have to be broken and straightened. It will be a big surgery for her. 8 weeks of restricted exercise. Its very expensive also, but she is well worth it. I am praying my pet insurance will help pay for some of the expense. Has anyone here had experience with insurance and this surgery? How about recovery? I am so sad for my poor girl!