Grandawgma's Lazarus 12/4 Surgery MinPin

Welcome to Dodgerslist. My name's Marjorie - what's yours?

I'm sorry to hear of Lazarus' difficulties. Nerves can take a long time to heal - think more in terms of months, even a year. The swelling from the surgery also can take a week or two to resolve so it is common to see some diminishment of neuro functions immediately following surgery. It's very early days following surgery so don't be discouraged. Hopefully, you'll see more improvement soon.

You can find wheels for crates online by searching for crate caster wheels or at Walmart if you have one in your area. It's great to be able to wheel the crate from one room to the other so he can be with you.

Here's Dodgerslist page about what to expect discharge day. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/surgery.htm#discharge

Here is a list of questions to ask on discharge day, too. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/dischargequestions.htm

Also these two pages would be helpful for you to read:
www.dodgerslist.com/literature.htm
www.dodgerslist.com/literature/healingsurgery.htm

Be sure to get his recovery suite ready for the homecoming. Here are some links to show you how: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/CrateRRP.htm www.dodgerslist.com/literature/cratesupplies.htm www.dodgerslist.com/literature/EmergencyCrate%20Training.htm

Acupuncture and laser light therapy are helpful treatments that can be very beneficial to assist with re-establishment of nerve connections in the body and usually can be started right away.
www.dodgerslist.com/literature/healingacupuncture.htm

Also water therapy can be performed after the stitches/sutures are removed. Some of these exercises can be done right in the bathtub.
www.dodgerslist.com/literature/watertherapy.htm

I hope Lazarus will be discharged soon so he can come home where he can recover from his surgery with his loved ones. Please keep us updated and let us know what meds are prescribed when he's discharged and what instructions are given for crate rest and PT. We're here to support you.

Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery for Lazarus.