Barbaro had surgery last night

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I have a much worse feeling about this than you do. I'm worried he is starting to take a turn. Not a good week in terms of info on him.

You could be right. They weren't concerned at all about his last one a couple days ago. Now I sensed they were a little more worried. They said he is still better than 50-50 so I guess it is a complication but there is a belief that this is all that really was the issue and it was taken care of.

I was told today he was much better. They are big time optimists though, which is a requirement in their business or they would lose their sanity.

[paisjpq]

thank you for the update ruler. I have to say that this concerns me far more than anything else that has been said so far...but i'm pulling for him.

Originally Posted by paisjpq

thank you for the update ruler. I have to say that this concerns me far more than anything else that has been said so far...but i'm pulling for him.

From what I gather there is reason to be concerned this time.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by boldruler

From what I gather there is reason to be concerned this time.

absolutely, no doctor/vet will reopen a surgical site unless completely warranted. He must has been in clear distress both in his vitals and demeanor.
fingers crossed.

[zippyneedsawin]

dang.. I hope he keeps fighting.

[sumitas]

Upsetting. But we knew there would be hurdles. This looks like a big one. Hope his temp. comes down and he can take a break from the procedures.

[Scurlogue Champ]

All these Barbaro headlines that are on the racing websites sure don't feel right to me.

It seems like they are preparing for the worst.

The pictures showed shift in the structure of some pins. Probably because he was putting so much weight on the leg they conjecture. But I am sure they would rather not have opened him up again.

It really is all about infection now as his bones appear to be healing very well from what I have read. Hope he makes it. And it would be an added bonus for me if he was sterile. I would love to see how all involved would react.