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Sadie seems to be coming along as she should. Slow go as expected with wound care/infection, but surgeon saw her yesterday along with our vet and said he was pleased with how things looked. we have cut back a bit on her pain meds and she seems to be ok with it. I am watching it closely though, don't want her to be in pain unnecessarily. She has been more active,too. Showing a few of her "old ways", like helping me load the dishwasher   and looking out the window. Today she is very clingy. I went outside and she layed by the door! This is unusual for her, sick or well. But we are just giving her lots of love and attention through this, though sure hope she is not feeling insecure when we are not right by herside.  We haven't been given any reason to think she shouldn't recover from all this. And I'm trying to take the advice of 'not looking for things to worry about'.  Next week, my work schedule is during the day, so the plan was for her to be alone like she was before. We have made adjustments to the house so she cannot hurt herself, etc. Though it makes me nervous.  Otherwise, she is enjoying seeing the vet so much! Who wouldv'e thought that! She used to drag her butt and legs when we approached the door.  but now is tailwagging and enjoying meeting the different "friends" that come in. This is a good sign. She is so friendly and social. I'm glad for that part. It helps me as well!

Just wanted to update on Sadie and touch base with everyone!! She still has the open "hole" wound, but it is about the size of a pencil eraser! Used to be the size of an orange! We are to keep it covered with a large bandaid and using silvadene cream on it daily. Those bandaids DO NOT stay, but I haven't found anything better. Spent plenty of cash at the local Walgreens and such trying different things. We keep a tshirt on her cuz she licks the incisions like nobody's business. When this happens, then she gets all gimpy and sick(er) acting. Crazy girl. Funny how she remembers where the treat cabinet is, but doesn't remember that licking her incision makes her feel bad.  She is getting around well, though. I can see that she still has episodes of pain, but doesnt seem to be a constant thing. We are looking ahead to spring and summer and what "gear" we may need  to help her out when we are more active outside. As far as our "moods" go, the sorrow is not the forefront anymore. We have been able to heal a bit through the silliness of our "three-legged-dog". Only you guys would understand that humor in the midst of such an ordeal. Of course, we haven't made our first payment on the CareCredit line we used to pay for her surgery and aftercare..we will see if we are still chuckling then!! 

Sadie and fam