Well, a week has gone by since Cooper has been home. These last couple of days have been ok, each day a little better than the one before. My husband went back to work Wednesday, I was a little apprehensive about that, but I haven’t had any major problems. I had to do my first bandage change yesterday, with the help of a friend it was ok. There was a small piece of bandage stuck in the incision that I tried to get, it it pulled the skin so I left it. I will try again tomorrow. I am celebrating every pee, every drink still. Yesterday he meet me at the door when I came home, first time in ages. I have been leaving him by himself for a couple of hours the last two days. Cooper was happy to have a visitor yesterday. He is off the metacam now, and I think the tramadol runs out today . I am still keeping the bandages on, when changing it yesterday he went right for the stitches, trying to lick. He is a little more alert every day.
I have not got a picture of his incision yet, its always just changing his bandage as quick as possible.
This has been hard, especially day 4 & 5 , but I have been holding it together. I thought I would be a mess, especially seeing him right after surgery for the first time, but I think I have been handling it good. The first tears since surgery was today, and that was more remembering the loss of the dog that came before him.
Oh my gosh his eyes look so bright!
3-paws up to you, things are going GREAT. Hang in there, you’re almost through the worst of it. Keep us posted oK?
I’m glad that each day that passes things are getting a little better for Cooper. He definitely looks like he’s feeling better today than day 4 (I think) with the pic of him on the couch.
As you saw with him greeting you at the door he’s getting back into his old habits…it just takes a little while as recovery can be hard at times.
Since his pain meds are starting to run out just keep an eye out for any indication that he’s uncomfortable. I was able to keep Leland on the Gabapentin longer so that may be an option if Cooper appears to have any discomfort.
Keep up the great work you’re doing taking care of Cooper!
Sending well wishes that Cooper continues improving and showing signs of his old self!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
Lookin’ good, Cooper! 🙂