Let Shark Week begin!!!
Sunny Pupdate @7/25
(Arriving Home and Establishing a routine)
I'll be documenting Sunny's recovery here on Mondays, (after a cute Aaaw-worthy picture Sunny of course). If you continue please note, I'll be showing her incision healing progress toward the end of the post.
We were very impressed with the detailed post op instructions given to us by the surgeon's assistant. He explained in detail everything we needed to do for Sunny during the next 2 weeks. She will go in for her first post op check up August 9th(about 2 weeks from now).
After a short ride home from the surgeon's office on Saturday...
....Sunny arrived home safe as sound, albeit a bit naked, and chilly.
We put an extra blanket in her crate after seeing that she didn't mind being covered up.
We are icing the incision areas 2-3 times a day for the first week.
Sunny has been cooperative most of the time but her left leg has been very sensitive and painful. This is making it difficult to ice for more than a couple of minutes at a time. After icing, we flex/stretch her back legs to keep her muscles conditioned. She does stand on her own, and we keep her crated and coned to ensure she doesn't move around too much.
We have a sling to help her get around. It is a big help keeping her weight distributed and lets us support her weight, especially when she goes potty. We are doing 3-5 outside potty walks a day, no more than 3-5 minutes each.
WARNING: GRAPHIC WOUND SIGHTS BELOW
Her right knee looks good, a bit red and a little swollen, not bad for 36 hours after surgery.
Her left knee is a bit more knarly, more of what we expected to see 36 hours after surgery. She is also favoring this knee/leg a bit more.
We're keeping an eye on both incisions and will report any issues to the Vet if needed. They warned us things would probably look worse before they got better.
Besides wanting to spend more time up and about, Sunny is being a very good patient so far!
She is on a variety of pain killers and suppressors, along with an anti-inflammatory. All of these help keep her calm and sleepy most of the time.
Aaaw, this is going to be a process needing much patience from dear Sunny and her humans. Gail and I do hope that left leg calms down a little. With such a big shaved area, we are thinking it was fortunate the surgery was carried out in the summer!
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Nobby.
we send lots of potp and we hope for good news about the healing and a super success of the surgery.. all our paws are crossed like crazy
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ReplyDeleteOh Sunny, you look like you have decided to wear hotpants for the summer! quite the fashion statment. Though I bet you wish you hadn't had to experience it, I am hopeful you will find it gives you a new perspective on life once all the healing is done! Add my POTP to the mix, hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Dear Sweet Sunny, you look so sad and so cute in your sling and even more adorable under your blankets. the photos of your knees make my heart hurt for you. you are such a good girl, POTP and prayers and hugs to you... we are praying this surgery will fix you up and take away your pains
ReplyDeleteGood morning my dear friends at LLB and staff
ReplyDeleteNiece Sunny I send you loads of virtual hugs and wishes that each day is better than the day before. As for you staff and PT you are so very lucky to have their assistance..
I was not sure how big your incision would be it doesn't look too bad.
You surely do have a most well toned thigh. That being said I think anything that involves muscles in surgery is very painful.
Hugs Aunty C
Such a sweet patient you have. We are keeping our paws crossed that you heal quickly, Sunny.
ReplyDeleteOh my, Sunny girl (having had hip replacement myself) I think you are a far better patient and more the good girl than I ever was, and paws up to you little one! Just keep doing what you're
ReplyDeletedoing, with Mommy Nurse's help and all will be well in time.
You're lucky to have such great parents and they will take great care of you. We're all here to cheer you on too.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches all around and healing hugs to you. My best to your peeps. ♥
Oh Sunny ~ sweet girl ~ heal quickly and so glad you have the Mom and Dad you do ~ love and hugs to you sweet one ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteTrying to see the good in each moment, Xo
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Lulu: "Poor Sunny! It's good to see you are healing so well on the one side!"
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "We are sure the other side will catch up soon, and send lots of tail wags your way for it!"
Charlee: "And we Hipsters send purrs!"
Chaplin: "By the way, if you have any extra chum for your sharks, feel free to mail it to us ..."
Oh poor thing Sunny!! We hope your speedy recovery! Sending you my virtual hugs!
ReplyDeleteDear Sunny - we are sending you lots of POTPs and hugs and before you know it, you will be running around having fun.
ReplyDeleteWe've been thinking of you too sweet Sunny. Heal up soon and be a super good girl for your Mom. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteKeep working out Sunny - we know it hurts but it will make you feel better soon !
ReplyDeleteSending ya lotsa healing POTP Sunny.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that looks so painful. Sending you love and healing prayers
ReplyDeleteAww what a brave doggie you are, Sunny. Keep the good spirit and you feel better every day, promise! Love Light and Healing Pawkisses from Heaven just for you🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteWe send you lots and lots and lots of AireZen and healing vibes, Sunny, and we pray that you feel better soon.
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