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Post by Nancy & Polly on Mar 15, 2013 20:32:12 GMT -7
Polly continues to improve. Our biggest difficulty at this point is keeping her from doing too much. I continue to fear another disc episode, but am feeling more confident in my ability to handle whatever comes, thanks in large part to the information I have gained from Dodgers List.
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Post by PaulaM on Mar 16, 2013 7:28:26 GMT -7
Glad to hear Polly is continuing to improve her walking....nerves can still heal for many months. One of the best things for Polly is swimming and going for fast paced walks or runs. These activities keep the core muscles which support the back strong.
We are so happy to hear that our educational information has given you confidence to know you can live with disc disease. Go Polly, keep getting stronger!!!
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Mar 31, 2013 11:36:19 GMT -7
I'm still so worried that I'm making myself crazy. She seems to have days where she doesn't seem quite as strong in the backend, which makes me feel panicked. When she's walking quickly she does fine. It's when she stops and stands that I see the wobble, and when she walks slowly it's obvious that something isn't right. The neurologist said to let her go back to normal activity, which she has for the most part. Keeping her from jumping , and rough play with our other dog is SO difficult. She shows no sign of pain, so I guess I just need to go with the flow, huh? Do you EVER get over the obsessive worrying?
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Post by Pauliana on Mar 31, 2013 13:40:41 GMT -7
Nancy,
All I can say is keep an eye on Polly. When she seems to be slowing down, or wobbling or even rough housing too much with your other dog, crate her for a little nap time, then let her out and see how things go. As Paula mentioned, nerves continue to heal for many months. If you continue to see something is not quite right, take her to the Vet to have her examined to make sure..
I think once our dogs have had a disc episode we always have that worry that it will happen again. I know I have the same worries when Tyler greets company in his excited way or tries to run when we are out for a walk. It's natural that we worry.. after all, we went though it right along with our dogs. It was as much a trauma for us as it was for them. I still get looks from him as if to say. "Good Grief Mom, I'm all better now, let me do stuff!"
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Mar 31, 2013 17:27:44 GMT -7
Thanks. I continue to need reassurance, and I appreciate your taking the time to give me some.  When I say something isn't quite right, I mean in comparison to a normal gait. I'm not sure it's any worse than it has been since she finished her 6weeks crate rest after surgery. Sometimes it just seems more noticeable to me. |
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Post by Pauliana on Mar 31, 2013 21:26:59 GMT -7
Nancy,
Does her gait seem more wobbly after she has been active for a while or when she is getting tired? Or alternatively when she has been resting and then gets up to move around after being still for a while?
Thinking of you and Polly..
Pauliana
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Mar 31, 2013 21:38:51 GMT -7
Yes, that's it exactly. I suppose that's normal? I hope so. I especially notice it when she's been lying down for awhile, or first thing in the morning when she gets out of her crate.
While I'm asking questions, I noticed tonight that she has a pea sized lump right at the top of her incision. Is that anything to worry about?
thanks for your responses.
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Apr 1, 2013 18:02:56 GMT -7
Anybody?
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Post by Pauliana on Apr 1, 2013 18:46:53 GMT -7
I wonder if it could be the way the staples or stitches were put in that could have left a raise in the skin during healing. I would describe it to the vet and see what he has to say..
Pauliana
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Deborah & Angel
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Post by Deborah & Angel on Apr 1, 2013 18:50:24 GMT -7
Feeling your pain and concern, wish I could help..  |
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Apr 1, 2013 18:53:07 GMT -7
Thanks. I just called the vet, and they didn't seem concerned. They said its probably a suture, and that as long as it isn't getting bigger, or causing any pain, it will eventually resolve itself.
Paulina, was I right that you were suggesting that Polly's extra wobbliness is normal at those times? I hope so.
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Post by Pauliana on Apr 1, 2013 19:04:16 GMT -7
Nancy,
I am thinking she might be stiff upon waking up and it seems like it resolves after she starts moving around.. I am thinking its a normal considering that nerves and muscles continue to heal for months.. I am glad to hear that the Vet said it wasn't a cause for concern about the lump in the incision.. Yeah!
Sorry for the delay, lots of distractions around here..
Pauliana
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Apr 1, 2013 20:07:18 GMT -7
No worries, thanks!
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