Bubba is a sneaky boy.  When our backs were turned and preoccupied he snuck up stairs.  We have a trilevel, the steps are carpeted and there too many steps.  I was making dinner and turned my back to find him standing in the kitchen looking at me like no big deal.  Now, I know new amputees shouldn't be going up and down stairs.  My question is, when is a safe time to allow them too.   He loves to lay up here and seems so happy to be up hear.   What do I do now?  

Thank you Sally and grew....  You and your fur babies are an inspiration.  

Bubba has mastered the stairs and loves being back upstairs again.  It's had to believe we are already nine days post surgery. We tend to still be cautious with maneuvering steps.  Mostly going down as he is 106lbs and that is a lot of weight pushing him.  For the most part, he is more of himself each day with the exception of being on his pain medications, they make him sleepy and withdrawn.  I find myself reading about everyone's stories and experiences as this definitely helps us manage things here.  

Enjoy the photo attached-Bubba says good morning

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My how time has flown.....  We are 10 days post op and he is just a champ.  I'm so proud of how strong and courageous he is-my heart is so full of love for this boy.  When we first were told of his diagnosis December 15th, we were all just crushed and ached over the excruciating pain he was in.  When our vet explained all our options we all new that quality of life was way more important than quantity of life.  So, December 19th he underwent amputation of his leg, scapula and lymph nodes.  Uncertain of our time together is hard to digest, but as for now, we live for the moment!  Enjoy the little clip below of Bubba enjoying a romp in the snow...  I am just so thankful for this site and to know that we're not alone through this journey.

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Oh yes, he was out there just for the short time I recorded him.  This was the first he was allowed to venture as far as he did and usually only out long enough to go to the bathroom.  He's been snoozing most of the day .  Thank you for the tip on adding videos.  This is such an awesome site and I just can't help myself from sharing his journey.  

Karen,

Agreed, it amazes me how he changes each day and this time next week we hope he will be even stronger.  Yes, he tires easily and gets plenty of rest.  He has a lot  of weight to carry around.  He gets a nice message twice a day from me  and he sure looks forward to it. We're just loving that each day he is more and more his old self.  I'm on vacation and have been off since the 16th and go back on the 2nd so the timing couldn't have been better.  He's funny because when he wants to eat, go out, or just wants to be loved, it's me who he wants.  I'm actually going to feel sad when I go back to work next week.  I'm seriously contemplating on bring him to work with me on Tuesday. I teach and he would be spoiled by coworkers and students.  I'll work from home the remainder of the week and take him Wednesday to get the sutures out.   Here's a good picture of him without his cone and t-shirt on.  I wish I could figure out how to have to picture show instead of the link.  

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His incision is remarkable. There's no bruising, redness, heat, oozing or anything.  He's not tender to the touch and seems pretty comfortable.  I've worked acute settings and I've had patients in far worse condition.  I'm excited that I've finaly figured out media sharing   Thank you.