Molly's first week...Post op day 4

Molly is doing great.

Dr Tudor called us after the surgery was finished on Monday...she said everything went well. They had xrayed Molly's other leg (the left leg...first one operated on) and everything looked great. Molly had a little bit more bleeding during the surgery this time on her right, nothing alarming...so there may be a little bit more bruising.

On Wednesday 8/4 Sean and Tyler picked Molly up from the vet. She was so happy to be home. We rearranged the kennel again...her kennel is in the family room so she can see us all. She went right in it and slept pretty much the rest of the day.

Today is Friday...she has been home two days. There has been a little bit of whining about wanting to get out of the kennel. However when we open the kennel she seems to know the routine and wait for us to put on her leash and get her sling in place.

But I have to say her energy is back...we really have to be careful with her she seems something in the backyard...or sees our other dog Chelsea run after something Molly wants to take off as well. She doesn't realize she has had sugery.

We are happy that it's over and that we are well into her first week of recovery. We are getting closer to the end of this process. The first leg healed so well and we are being strict with her now knowing the outcome will be so worth it.

Her leg does have some more bruising as predicted, but is it not hot to touch. There is some swelling but I don't think it's as much as the other leg was. Her staples look good and just like last time she is not licking them.

We have been icing her down twice a day and doing ROM on the right leg.

We have let her out of the kennel a few times to lay with us on the floor...she likes to lay with her legs stretched out straight behind her....great extension Molly! However when we let her out we have to keep a leash on her and hold it just in case someone comes to the front door and Molly want to go meet and greet.

Pictures of her first week are coming soon!