Bo is having a rough time using his recently repaired left leg to hop, while holding his more recently injured right leg up. He tried three times to get up this morning, and fell back on his bed each time. I had to practically carry him from the bedroom to the dog run, using a belly band, and when we got outside he had to lie back down to rest.
It depresses all of us that he's so helpless. But, I count my blessings that we now know how this all works, that we have the second surgery scheduled for Monday morning, and we have high hopes for him to be walking again by January. RUNNING seems so far away now, but I'll be thrilled to seeing him walk again...
My sister Susan arrives on Tuesday and she'll be here to help with the worst few days post-op. We expect him to be completely unable to walk, or even stand for a few days, and will need to carry him outside a few times a day to do his business. Fortunately, he'll be doped out on codeine and won't be too aware of what's going on. Having my sister here to help lift my spirits will be a big help, too!
Looking forward to Saturday, December 26 - hoping the worst will be over by then...
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