Lupe came home yesterday!!! I had to leave work early so that I could get things ready just in case she came home (a new more supportive bed, t-shirts to cover the incision, floor mats, etc.). I was honestly nervous to see her but Dr. Z assured me that she was doing wonderfully. So in walked my little girl. All that I’ve read about looking in her eyes, remaining calm and pawsitive really did help. I was just so happy to see her that it didn’t matter what she looked like, which really wasn’t that bad. It was better to see her without the bad leg than to see it reminding me of what was inside of her. I spent about 20 minutes with her, snuggling, taking pictures, feeding her and I knew she would be coming home. Dr. Z came back in and told me the decision was mine but she felt that Lupe would do better at home in her normal environment. Lupe walked out of the hospital (wearing a new shirt), head held high and proceeded to tinkle on the driveway…guess she had to go.
Our first night home went pretty well. She was okay walking around, ate a little bit and just rested. She woke up a couple of times during the night but seemed to settle herself back down fairly quickly. I did have to help her the first time cuz she had gotten off her bed. I’m a light sleeper so I was up at every little noise but got a decent night sleep, except that I’
m up extra early on a Saturday morning. Plan for today is to just relax and be around for her.
I know that we are not out of the woods but after all that transpired before the surgery, I truly feel like we are heading down the right path. The decision to do the amputation was the right one. Dr. Z said that if we had kept the leg, her quality of life would have declined very rapidly. So while we don’t know what the future holds and there will definitely be some bumps along the way but I’m glad to have her home.
Okay, now time for pictures…not many close ups but there are some shots with the incision visable…
Lupe 24 hours post surgery
Going home!!!Relaxing at home
4 thoughts on “She’s home!!!”
Yay Lupe!!!! Home is good.
Mom, it is great that she is up and about already, but please remember the advice others have given about pups who crash after a couple of days home and try not to panic if that happens. Lupe has been on some serious IV pain meds that are still in her system, plus the adrenaline rush from coming home usually carries them for a day or two. If she slows down a bit, try not to worry.
Good luck with recovery! Let us know if we can be of any help!!
so very glad lupe is home!!! she looks great, and she will be so much happier with you by her side. zeus is right, there may be some ‘down days…just know that she is healing and will be her ‘new normal’ once all the drugs are done and the sutures are out. thanks for sharing the pictures, we just love her little face!!
Yay Lupe! So happy she’s home! She looks pawsome in blue stripes!
Dakota did his crash on day 4 or 5. He spent about 3 days in a big funk, but he began to climb out. It was a gradual climb, so if Lupe crashes don’t worry if it lasts a bit. I think it’s helpful to keep in mind Karen’s story of her pug, Maggie, and how Maggie took her own sweet time deciding when and how to adjust. If Lupe continues to sail on without a hitch, that’s a bonus and reason for us all to celebrate.
Since Lupe already peed for you, we need to get the party started! What’s her treat of choice? We want to celebrate Lupe-style!
Thank you for your kind words. We’ve had a couple ups and downss today but I think things are going well. She ate a treat and a little chicken, is drinking, walking around pretty well and even rolled over for a belly rub. I have noticed the panting on and off a little tonight, wondering if this is going to be a sleepless night although shr is currently out cold. Fingers crossed its not…
Yay Lupe!!!! Home is good.
Mom, it is great that she is up and about already, but please remember the advice others have given about pups who crash after a couple of days home and try not to panic if that happens. Lupe has been on some serious IV pain meds that are still in her system, plus the adrenaline rush from coming home usually carries them for a day or two. If she slows down a bit, try not to worry.
Good luck with recovery! Let us know if we can be of any help!!
so very glad lupe is home!!! she looks great, and she will be so much happier with you by her side. zeus is right, there may be some ‘down days…just know that she is healing and will be her ‘new normal’ once all the drugs are done and the sutures are out. thanks for sharing the pictures, we just love her little face!!
charon & spirit gayle
Yay Lupe! So happy she’s home! She looks pawsome in blue stripes!
Dakota did his crash on day 4 or 5. He spent about 3 days in a big funk, but he began to climb out. It was a gradual climb, so if Lupe crashes don’t worry if it lasts a bit. I think it’s helpful to keep in mind Karen’s story of her pug, Maggie, and how Maggie took her own sweet time deciding when and how to adjust. If Lupe continues to sail on without a hitch, that’s a bonus and reason for us all to celebrate.
Since Lupe already peed for you, we need to get the party started! What’s her treat of choice? We want to celebrate Lupe-style!
Shari
Thank you for your kind words. We’ve had a couple ups and downss today but I think things are going well. She ate a treat and a little chicken, is drinking, walking around pretty well and even rolled over for a belly rub. I have noticed the panting on and off a little tonight, wondering if this is going to be a sleepless night although shr is currently out cold. Fingers crossed its not…