I think the fentanyl patch is what is making tramadol a no no. It's tooooo much. Tonight, she's hacking up slime so I think maybe her pills (gabapentin) got stuck half way down. She did walk from the kitchen to her bed sp maybe she inhaled a piece of food that she was "saving for later" in her mouth. Either way, it's been raining here like nobody's business (tropical storm related, I hear) and she stepped in shit both times she went out tonight. All over her bandaged foot. The fentanyl patch. Which I'm not supposed to touch. So so SO frustrating. She literally has pooped once and stepped in it twice. One damn log. 

Hey, at least the mosquitoes have made a resurgence with the rain!

Tomorrow will be better ... but I really do need some sleep tonight. Fingers crossed.

The surgeon may ask to see her sooner rather than later. I sent over photos of he incision and swelling ... I think it's fine but would rather be overly concerned than not enough. I think they will say she's ok and on track as well. 

Will keep everyone updated, provided I manage to stay alert! 

Last night -  SO   MUCH   BETTER!

Izzy has decided that she's good and tired of laying on the same side and finally has enough power to get the ball rolling on rotating from one side to the other. So while I was up every 2 or 3 hours to help her turn over, she was SO much more peaceful. I also took the vet office's advice and gave her a supplemental Gabapentin in the dead of night.

It seems that now, Izzy's whining is her new "I gotta pee" ... she used to snap/fake bark. Not sure I can chalk allllll the whining she's done since surgery to that, but, I took her out at 8 and 1230ish last night and both times, that what that whining was about. Obviously, food/water intake is increasing now as well, so more frequent potty breaks are expected.

Heard from the surgeon's tech this morning and she advised that the doc is pleased with the looks of the incision. So glad that my amateur diagnosis was spot on. She also suggested to start alternating cold/warm compresses to help with the fluid buildup. I knew that after a few days out, I was to switch to warm, but seems that because she's got  fair amount of fluid, they want me to alternate.

I can't tell you how much better *I* feel after getting some sleep. Even interrupted sleep is better than next to none! We stayed downstairs so that I don't have to do so much carrying. Izzy's poppa only came for the weekend so it's back to just me. It really worked out fine, the couch is big and comfy enough ... especially for 2 hour naps lol

I'll be going to the office for about 6 hours today so Izzy will have to wear the cone of shame . She doesn't rest as well with it but who knows ... maybe less peaceful rest during the day will equate to sounder sleep at night?! Goals, baby!! Goals!

BTW - I'd meant to put the turd emoji in my last post but forgot this isn't messenger and typing sh*t doesn't make it appear LOL Opportunity lost. 

Uhhhhohhhh ... she's mobile! And can get to her staples with the cone on!

Izzy is doing alright but now I'm worried about her being home alone while I'm at work. YIKES! I guess I'll be shopping for doggie pants tomorrow ... bought some online and they don't fit at all. Booooo

Anyway - just a short post. Will update more later 🙂

Thanks, Karen! Actually, after a complete failure with the dog jammies on Amazon, I found some that I think will work on Drs. Foster & Smith. I will take photos once they arrive, but they actually have some made for BIG dogs. I ordered a size up because of Izzy's barrel chest, but I think these could be a godsend for so many on here - I hope they work out like I think they will.

Fatty (Izzy) is back at the vet today. She had a tough night of coughing and hacking. It's like she's got something stuck in her throat and she's lethargic ... this after being quite perky the last couple of days. Hoping it's just a sore throat from the incubation tube ... I'll be sure to post once I know more!

xoxox

Amy & Izzy

Izzy spent the day with her most favorite veterinary team and was sent home with Cerenia just in case the "throat clearing" is nausea. She's out like a light and I'll take her out to potty and have a late dinner but she seems ok for now. I'm glad the good doc wasn't overly alarmed and didn't feel like we needed to rush to xrays and antobiotics. In other good news, her incision looks good even though she can lick it with the e-collar on. *sigh* My girl.

Here she is, passed out like a champ!

And another after she switched position ... how is that comfortable?! Especially while healing from a ligament repair?!!!

Thanks or the love, everyone 🙂