So man-man had his post-op today with Dr. Ross. My dear husband took him in. Here's the scoop.
First, Dr. Ross asked how he was doing, then asked to see him walk, unassisted, up and back down the hallway. Then, he palpated and manipulated both hip joints while my husband held Otis still. He said that we no longer have to give him pain meds and we can start walking him about 1/4 of a mile a day, or so. Next week we can scrap the sling (yay!). He now needs to start building up those muscles. Apparently he's healing splendidly!!
His final (hopefully) x-rays and castration have been scheduled for April 28th. Fingers crossed that, at that time, we'll get the all clear for his full activity. April 28th will be 10 weeks from surgery 1 and 6 weeks from surgery 2, so we'll be at the early end of the 6-8 week estimated recovery time. Our little man is a fast healer! He'll have to take it easy for a little while after the neutering, but he'll be running and playing in our new backyard by May. What a great spring it will be!
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