What a difference a week makes! On one of my return trips to the surgeon’s office this past week the really nice vet tech told me, “Yeah, the first week is really hard. But then it will get easier.” And he was right. Jack ended up having to go back in for a second catheter on Friday night, but on Saturday he really seemed to turn the corner. He started taking care of his potty business with no issues, his personality was back to normal, he started putting a little bit of weight on his leg… funny, now that I think about it, he also got his Fentanyl patch taken off on Friday night. Well, I’m sure the narcotics really helped him get through the first few days. But we’re glad they’re gone now!
Here’s a picture of him today.
We get to start rehab and physical therapy on Friday, which I am so excited about. I noticed today that his thigh muscle has gotten really small. It will be good to have some people who know what they’re doing show us what we can safely do to help Jack get strong again. We go back in to the surgeon for a follow up X-ray in two weeks; I feel like he is healing well but I will be so nervous that day. One day at a time, I guess. That’s what Jack tells me, anyway.
Yay Jake! That’s wonderful! What a handsome boy he is. Tomorrow is Libby’s one week ampuversary and you’re right..what a difference a week makes! I’m glad you are all doing so well 🙂
Amy
Hey hey, handsome! You’re looking pretty good! I bet you feel great not being on such strong drugs, huh? You’re about to be a super, rock star this week. Have a great appt with the PTs! I know you’re going to do so well!
Looking good Jack! Glad you’re off all those meds! Now you can start showing everyone how cool Tripawds are!
awe you’re a cutie Jack, glad you are feeling better.