Hi all. Belle is trying to muscle through showing minimal signs of improvement every day. She did finally defecate today and although we were excited, we are a little concerned regarding her reaction. She started to move throughout the process, not staying in one place. Upon doing so, she started to appear very nervous and once she was finished, she looked very anxious and was pacing. My husband said it appeared as if she "checked out" for a bit.

Anyone else ever experience this?

Hello everyone! 

Update for today...Belle is eating way more! She defecated on her own again last night and today with no freak out session! I can tell already that she is getting annoyed having to be confined to our bedroom! Again, showing signs of the old Belle every day! We are thankful and still remain hopeful we have bought her some time for "pettins," car rides, trips to lake to gawk at the ducks...and mostly, no more pain!

Update on Belle.

We are 9 days post op. Belle walked all the way to the stop sign at the end of our street today. Although a bit tired at times, she kept going. Basically she told me when she was done and I happily carried her home:) I'm being very cautious as to not let her do too much too soon and allowing her to walk the distance she is comfortable with. I quickly learned that she will do things in her own time♡

Her eating and potty habits are essentially back to normal, and her staples come out Tuesday. She's going to be super stoked to get rid of the cone!

Since our entire home is either tile, hardwood or stained concrete, we are laying carpet all around the house. (not permanent, just tossed around) and we were so fortune to have a buddy who had access to new carpet rolls leftover from home buildouts. Our home may look hilarious as they are all mismatched, but we do not care at all. Belle is worth it!

I'll continue to keep everyone posted♡

Question, Belle started panting around 4:30 this morning pretty consistently. She would sleep for about 20 min then wake up in a full pant, then drift back off only to do the same thing. 

I took her temp at that time, which was normal. Also, I just fed her breakfast and she ate most of it.

Her last dose of Tramadol was given at 10pm ish last night and we are to give it to her every 8 hours. I just gave her the next dose.

Could the panting be a side effect? She's been on Tramadol for hip pain for 2 years so that doesn't seem right. Perhaps her pain medication had worn off and the panting was due, in fact, to pain?

Anyone experience this? We are now 10 days post amp.

Thank you! 

P.S. We found a blue, under the skin, liquidy lump about the size of a half dollar on her abdominal area. It's been there since we brought her home we believe. We are going to have the vet look at it but was wondering if anyone else has seen one of these on their pup. 

Thank you.

The blue, fluid pocket is on her abdomen and not near the incision. Is it still possible that it is a seroma ?