Cast Sores

As if Bella hasn't suffered enough, it appears that her cast is really giving her problems and it has to come off.

Her reluctance to cush for 40 hours was followed by an inability to stand up without help. Her jaw was visibly tense and she was grinding her teeth - a sure sign of pain.

Now when she walks she drags the cast leg behind her and tries to avoid putting weight on that leg. We are still waiting for the new leg brace to arrive, which is necessary to stop her leg from bending too much and tearing the repaired tendon.

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She is now fitted out with a full body harness, so that we can easily pick her up if necessary or even help her down. I can tell you she is not overjoyed at having to wear this outfit and the other llamas have been seen rolling around on the ground, hurting with laughter at the outrageous clothing that 'Thoroughly Modern Bella' is sporting.

They keep their distance from her though!