Nervous to bring her home after surgery. She use to love to jump on the bed or furniture and I know that she will no longer be able to do that right now, if ever again…? We are newbies to this handicap that has befallen us. I’m reading and reading this website. I just keep thinking… clean and get everything prepared for her return later this week. Buy more rugs for the wood floors, get elevated dog bowls, buy a new dog bed or two, find better dog food.. the list goes on. Not to mention… I have to work and do not know where to keep her while I’m at work. I have a small room I can put her in, but will she be well while I’m gone? worries. I plan to see about have the Vet office keep her for the first few days after the amputation, but it is expensive. They have 24/hr. care and I want her to be successful following this amputation surgery. I feel unequipped to handle her recovery almost, but I know that all will be well no matter.
YIU ARE NOT ALONE, OKAY? STAY CONNECTED! We are all right here with you and will help you navigate this crazy journey….especially during the recovery phase!
I just read your previous vlog introducing Ruby. She sounds like an absolutely delightful dog! Full of sooo much persone! I love the story about pulling clothes out of the laundry vasket! 🙂
And Ruby is clearly a very loved dog too! I know it’s hard at this point to realize that you are doing this FOR Ruby and not TO Ruby. We all second-guess our decision during the recovery bcause it is certainly no picnic!
It’s important to remember that Ruby does not have a time frame stamped anywhere on her butt! She doesn’t care about days on a calendar or about any old silly statistics. She only cares about being by your side and getting loved and spoiled like crazy every single second of every single day! Ruby lives in the present, in the moment, in the now. The only thing that matters is the Bliss of each and every moment. And to Ruby, each moment is absolutely glorious with no ending and no beginning.
It sounds like you are pretty well set up for Ruby’s homecoming. When you do go pick her up, don’t even bother to look at her incision, she sure isn’t! Just looked into her druggie as and tell her what a good girl she is and let her know you are taking her home! If you have someone who can go with you to pick her up that would be really really good.
Also you mentioned that you had to go back to work. Most vets do keep the dogs at least one night and very often too. I’m not sure how soon you actually do have to go to work, but yes, keeping her confined in a small room is important if no one is there. You’ll need to keep a cone on her so she cannot get to her stitches. During those first five or six days, if you have a neighbor or friend who could go check on her a couple of times during the day that would be great. If you could arrange at all to be off work for just the first Maybe three days or so, that would really be good. I certainly know it’s not always possible.
Everyone here understands that Ruby is not just a dog. She is a beloved family member and a best friend and you are doing everything possible to give her the best chance at a quality life without pain. Others may not understand the links we will go to for our loved ones, but we sure do here. You are an excellent company even if I say so myself!
Going to make a quick suggestion. These blogs can go up and down pretty quickly sometimes. You may get faster responses in the forums as far as tips for recovery, and answering questions about recovery, Etc I want to make sure you can take full advantage of all of the support that is offered here. We’ve pretty much seen it all so you have a whole lot of knowledge surrounding you.
We also have a TRIPAWDS HELPLINE available that is staffed with volunteers from here. The number is 844 TRIPAWDS.
TRY and get some rest! And eat lots of CHOCOLATE!!!!!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Oh but you are SO equipped. You are here and you’re researching and getting to know what Ruby needs for a good recovery. We don’t doubt for a second that you will be just fine!
Hang in there and remember that you can always post in the forums and chat or call the helpline (877-TRIPAWD) for fast answers to any questions or concerns you may have about Ruby’s life on 3. Keep us posted!