Overwhelmed with more than I can cope with

[Bayard]

13. That's a lot to deal with all at once, Liberty Belle

I'm sorry.

We recently lost one of our Great Pyrenees, so I'm with you on that. Our biggest boy has had both stifles operated on now, and tied back together. Our regular vet x-rayed him, and diagnosed the condition, then referred us to a vet surgical center in Louisville, where it would have cost $3,000. My horse vet recommended another vet to us, that did the surgery for $900. When the other joint went out a few years later, we went back to that vet to have the surgery again. Very successful both times. So, it may be worthwhile to ask around for other referrals if surgery is indicated. Have you taken him to your regular vet yet?

I also have a bad shoulder, that was broken years ago. I have had a lot of crepitation (crunchies) in it since. I take ibuprofen, but what seems to help the most is stretching it regularly. Its amazing how much something like that can tense your whole body up, and you don't even realize it.

Does your husband understand he is stressing you out more? Maybe he's impatient because he's also stressed out?

Glad you have friends to lean on. And you have a ton of them here on DU.