We've got poop!

Yes, I'm excited about PC finally pooping. Why is it you ask? Because the last time he went was Tuesday morning! The pain meds make him constipated, but he's feeling much better today so he didn't need any. I took him outside, he sniffed a bit and squatted like the good boy he is and out came the most wonderful thing I've ever seen. Ok, maybe not, but I'm still very happy that he's functioning properly. Dawn, you reading this? You're the only one that understands the importance of poop!

So it's day 4 now, and he's doing very well. He seems very happy today and slept all night last night. I know several people were concerned about the post-op instructions, telling us to walk him outside on a leash instead of carrying or using a sling. I called the hospital this morning and they assured me that those instructions are correct.

They said those that are told to carry their dogs end up in physical therapy after, because the muscle atrophies. You want them to use the leg, he said. The doc said he won't put weight on the leg if it's hurting him, but will if it feels ok. He assured me that they've been doing this for years and have never had issues with dogs rupturing the surgical site. So, (very) slow leash walks it is. He only goes out to pee and it's 5 feet from our door, so I'm not worried.

I hope he continues to be pain free and as happy as he is today. Here are some pictures of day 4. Yea, doesn't look good, but he seems to be in very good spirits and from pictures I've seen, right on track.