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Post by Linda Stowe on Apr 9, 2013 11:07:50 GMT -7
Let us know when the two of you get home and hope everything goes smoothly.
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Post by allison on Apr 9, 2013 14:58:24 GMT -7
Hi guys!
Just to let you know we are home and EXHAUSTED! The trip went smoothly as it can and security was lovely today (a dog lover)
<3
Phew.
I'll update more soon!
Xoxo
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Post by Maylin & Molly on Apr 9, 2013 15:02:28 GMT -7
Happy to hear you are both home safe and sound. Take care.
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Post by Linda Stowe on Apr 9, 2013 18:49:32 GMT -7
Thanks for letting us know. Take care of yourself and get Link comfortable. Then give us an update.
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Post by allison on Apr 13, 2013 14:32:46 GMT -7
Hi guys! Just an update from home  Sorry it's taken so long - just getting the hang of our daily new routines Link seems to improve a little every day - and the better he gets, the more energy he gets - so thats a bit of a challenge! I was a bit worried at first the day after the trip home that he may have been regressing a bit, but I've been in close touch with the hospital and they said everything seemed normal for a week post surgery (And the travel would be exhausting for the little guy, too)(and I am of course worrying about EVERYTHING) Since then - he improves every single day! The PT we were prescribed is bicycle motions and stretches 2 - 3 times a day on the hind legs - and standing for short stretches with a sling (which is pretty much what we do at pee time! Which he is also doing awesome at) I'm noticing the PT seems to help a LOT - and he always has a nice rest after! (Your video on PT is a HUGE help btw!!!) Our challenge now is to keep him relaxed because he's getting his energy back- but he's really doing awesome. I am so so proud of him!!! Our first follow up appointment is on monday - and then in a month! His crate rest is 4-6 weeks - and his surgery was april 3 I'll update more soon! Xoxo |
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 13, 2013 14:50:13 GMT -7
Glad to hear your routine is settling down and how well Link is doing!!! Glad our PT video is the same your surgeon has recommended for Link's therapy.
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Post by Maylin & Molly on Apr 19, 2013 17:14:32 GMT -7
That's great Allison. Keep up the great work Link!!
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Post by allison on May 7, 2013 17:41:55 GMT -7
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to report Link's graduation day is tomorrow We could not have gotten through this all without you guys, And our next challenge will be keeping him safe! Ill try to get a good pic or ten of him tomorrow hehehe I cant believe how strong he is now compared to just Even a few weeks ago - it was definitely a long road, But now at the end of it, it doesnt seem so! He's Good and strong already, and will be getting stronger im sure (A couple times during the weeks there was some pain,but with our Vet we got it all managed and now it's good!) And of course we will be going back to the vet to check On his progress as well soon! Yay! Thank you! Xoxo |
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Post by Pauliana on May 7, 2013 17:51:22 GMT -7
Hi Alison! Congratulations to Link and to you for getting him to graduation day! Here is a link to read about how to gradually ease Link back into activity. His stamina and muscles have to be built back up in an easy does it kind of way.. Read this link to find out how www.dodgerslist.com/literature/AfterCrateRest.htm |
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Post by allison on May 7, 2013 18:00:59 GMT -7
Excellent!
Thank you so much - this is excellent.
Xoxo
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Post by Linda Stowe on May 8, 2013 14:26:31 GMT -7
Congratulations Allison to you and Link. When you get time, please post his story to our FB page and I'll be sure and share it.
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