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Maggie had her leg removed on tuesday, i took her home yesterday. She is doing great, started eating, going outside to pee. This morning i wake up to a swollen remaining leg. I am freaking out a little. Waiting for a call from the Dr. Now what?
It's good that you contacted your vet so quickly. It could be anything, so try not to panic. Please keep us posted. We have our paws crossed for you and Maggie.
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It is hard not to freak out (i am a little freaked out about Abby this morning...) but I believe others have had some signs of swelling in the remaining leg post-op too. We did not have that, so can't offer any real advice, except to say that I don't think this is unheard of.
Hopefully someone who knows more will chime in, or your vet will call back soon! Good luck,
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
I would try to restrict her movements and keep her confined until you hear back from your vet.
Best wishes!
Laurie, did she have a pressure wrap on? Last week somebody here had a similar problem and it was from a pressure wrap. It restricted the blood flow and caused swelling. If she has one, you might want to cut it off because that would be highly suspicious.
There are a lot of reasons the other leg can swell. We'll think good thoughts until you hear from your vet.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Hopefully the vet will call you back soon. We'll be sending good thoughts your way!
Micki and Rio
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I was actually expecting swelling in my dog's remaining front leg after the amputation because I had read that it could and probably would happen. I also had read that any of the remaining legs can swell along with the abdomen and chest . Well My dog Valentina definitely did have swelling in her leg opposite the amputation as well as her chest,abdomen,and her other legs. The swelling in her back legs and abdomen went away in about 5 days but her front leg opposite the amp stayed swollen for quite a while. There is alot of extra fluid in the body after the surgery and it all moves downward. Especially since the leg that used to be there is now gone the fluid has to find somewhere to go. Swelling in the remaining leg usually resolves on it's own after a while but it's good that you called your vet about it to make sure. Also if the swelling is very extreme you definitely would want to check on that. Good luck. Hoping it's just normal post op swelling and that it will resolve soon. 
Thank you guys, you are soooo helpful!!! I hope i can be as helpful someday to someone here!
I thought she twisted or pulled it so i had been keeping her off it. The vet called later in the afternoon and said to get her up every two hours because it is probably edema. She didn't like the sound of it and suggested i come in in the morning if it doesn't get better.
Maggie is doing great!! Today is her 12 bday!!! she is gettig up and down by herself, and eating like a pig. I changed my avatar so you guys can see for yourself!!
love you guys.
Happy hoppy 12th birthday! Eating like a pig is a good sign! She must feel good.
Hope the swelling is better in the a.m.
All the best,
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
There is lots of sparkle in those eyes
12 Bdays is pawsome!
Keep getting better Maggie!
LOVE IT!!!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Hoppy Birthday # 12! That's pawesome. Hope the swelling goes down tonight and that you're feeling better in the morning.
Rio
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Hoppy birthday Maggie! You don't look 12, you look like a kid!
I hope your swelling goes down. Sounds like your vet is sharp though, you'll be OK if you do need to go in. Hang in there and feel better OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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maggie, you wear your age well!! hope it was a great birthday (with lots of treats!!!), and hope the swelling goes down. we forgot, but gayle had some swelling on her remaining front leg when the pressure wrap the goofs at the vet college put on her was too tight. we cut it all off, and the swelling went away... paws crossed this resolves quickly!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
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