Surgery results
Poko had his surgery Friday and did great! The vet clinic called me in the late afternoon to let me know he had been up, walked outside unassisted, and peed without a problem!
I picked up Poko this morning and am amazed! He walks as if nothing happened. He got into the car without help, and was smiling at me on the drive home. He’s on a bunch of pain meds…but seems to be doing very well. He’s tired and not too hungry. He’s just laying around, resting. Not sleeping, but just laying low.
The incision looks big, but I think the worst part is the buising. It looks red and sore, but it’s just normal bruising. The shave job also looks extremely strange. The good part is that he’s not licking or biting at the incision.
Poko One day post-op Nov 12, 2011
So far, things are going well. Thanks to everyone at Tripawds for sharing their experiences and stories. It would have been much harder if I wasn’t prepared. We’re on the road to recovery now!
Mira
November 12th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Hooray for successful surgery and being home to heal. Hope all goes well. If you have questions post in the forums and you’ll get lots of good advice!
Hugs to Poko and healing kisses from Abby,
Jackie, Abby’s mom
November 12th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
great news that poko is home!!! there will be good days and bad days, but hopefully the healing will continue and you guys will see few bad ones. if poko starts licking, some folks have tried using boy’s boxer shorts over rear amp pups…put the tail through the fly. remember to rest when poko rests!!
charon & gayle
November 12th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Glad Poko’s surgery went well! Hope his recovery is smooth and uneventful!
November 12th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Glad to hear that Poko is home! The bruising may get a bit “angrier”- my son thought it was pretty because there were so many colors in Chili Dawg’s bruises, but ice can help the discomfort if he appears to have any. Glad to know he is doing well. Make sure you get some rest too!
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
November 13th, 2011 at 3:56 am
So happy to hear that Poko and you have survived the surgery. Good luck in the days ahead. I look forward to seeing his happy smile again.
November 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Glad to hear Poko is adjusting well! Hope the healing continues smoothly.
November 13th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Glad all seems ok! So glad he’s home and resting – resting is good and try to get some of your own down time too! Hang in! Xo Sue and Sammy
November 14th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Oh….gawd….I hated the bruising. It just looked so painful. Thank dogness for Tramadol and other painkillers.
Paws crossed for a speedy recovery Poko!!!
Nancy & Butchey
November 15th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Very good information and facts! I have been seeking for anything like this for quite a while currently. Many thanks!