Sign of hope?

[cdguy]

Hi again,

I posted here for the first time a few days ago, my dog Ellie had back surgery and I was wondering what people found was the time-frame for seeing improvement.

It was so nice to hear from so many people that had gone through it, and I also heard from many people that were just beginning the experience as I was.

So I thought I'd share the advancements Ellie seems to have made so far, so maybe I can help the next person who comes to this board worried about their pet. I'm sure every experience is a little different, and it really helped me to see the courses many of you took when dealing with your pets injuries.

So, today (Tuesday) was one week and one day after her back surgery. She had been peeing on her own for about 5 days, and has been really good about going outside, which suprised me, I was expecting her to just go in the cage whenever she had too. I even bought a TON of those cage diapers, but haven't really used many. She HAS however not had a bowel movement outside for some reason, she only does that in the cage, and since she can't lift her hind end it's always very messy.

At any rate, I was encouraged today that when I lifter her out of the cage I noted she tensed up her hind legs, I could feel them pressing lightly on my hand which was under her belly. They went limp immediatly, and still are not being used at all, but I took it as a good sign regardless.

I'm hoping that before she has her stitches out next Wednesday she'll be atleast trying to stand.

Thanks again for all the "rays" everyone has been sending her! I can't tell you how helpful this site has been to me!

[Mark]

We're sending more DBB Healing RAYZ for Ellie :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

Thanks for the update!

[Heide]

Continuing Mega DBB healing rayz for Ellie :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Sausage Mom]

Lots more :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for Ellie, and thank you for updating your post, please continue to keep us up to date as to her progress. You're doing a wonderful job taking such good care of her!! :hugs1:

[Joyce]

Ellie we are rooting for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery

[LUVMYGUNNER]

You might want to check out Dodgerslist it deals with downed dogs and dogs that have had surgery. Good luck.

[dutchman]

More ryas on their way. Thanks for the update. We always wonder how the little ones are coming along.

[LandLeaper]

Glad to hear there are signs of progress, I hope they continue to come your way!

[minicooper]

sorry I am so late responding to this one :(

I am so happy to read that Ellie is making such good progress! :bounce:

A few more :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for recovery!

[lotsadox]

That sounds like a good sign to me! Sending more rayz. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Scoobymum]

Sending rays for Ellie! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[cdguy]

Hey guys,

Your rays must be magic because Ellie is making a startlingly fast recovery!

I dont' want to jinx it, but only 11 days after surgery she's starting to stretch her legs, and she's actually able to support herself for a very short time. When I bring her in from going outside to releive herself she will stand in her cage for a short while before sitting down!!! WOO HOO! What a relief!

Thanks again for the rays! THEY WORK I TELL YA!

:partytim:

[Sausage Mom]

Yep, when I first joined, I thought...what the heck are these things, but then I saw them in action, and I'm a believer too! Here are some more for Ellie :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: and I'm really happy to hear she is making such great progress :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[alfina]

Great news! Glad she is doing better. More rayz for Ellie! :rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz::rayz:

[TessieMom]

That is great news! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[dutchman]

We will continue to send our rays. All we ask in return is an update from time to time. I'm glad she is doing so well.