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So happy that all went well! As far as resting, will she rest if you do? (That's a hint: take a nap.) 
Daisy, 12 years young, had left forelimb amp on 5/19/2010 due to osteosarcoma. She left her body behind and joined the other spirit tripawds on 7/16/2010.
So grateful for each day with her!
Lexi (Daisy's momma)
Denali looks great, nice job on the surgeons part as the incision looks super. I think it was a great idea to post those pics, what a super way to prep those undergoing the same thing in a few days.
Keep up the good work Denali - you look maaaaarvelous. Good to see you're eating too, now if you can just find a way to ditch the cone.
Laura and Tai Dog
Tai – 9 yr old lab. Diagnosed Osteosarcoma Dec 18/09. Front right leg amputated Dec 21/09. Started chemo Jan 7/10. Lung mets discovered Sept 16/10. Valiant to the end on Oct 26/10 when cancer reappeared in a leg and we made the decision to set her free. Forever in my heart where not even cancer can take her from me.
Denali looks so happy. What a beautiful smile cone thing and all. Thanks for posting the photos.
Fortis'Dad
Denali's getting around a LITTLE better today - she's still figuring things out. I'm glad I saw her at the vets office when she had things figured out because yesterday bringing her home, she was so out of it!! Today the incision area still looks ok - but there's a lot of bruising in her tummy area. I'll try to get some pictures.
~~~~ Denali ~~~~
June 9, 2010 OSA suspected
June 17, 2010, July 14, 2010 Clear X-rays – no mets
July 1, 2010 Amputation
July 9, 2010 OSA Confirmed
November 23, 2010 Cancer took you from me - Never forgotten, Always Loved - Forever
Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, And never, ever giving up Hope
Here's some pictures from this morning (Saturday - her surgery was Thursday) -- I put one of Loki too just because (his picture is the last)
~~~~ Denali ~~~~
June 9, 2010 OSA suspected
June 17, 2010, July 14, 2010 Clear X-rays – no mets
July 1, 2010 Amputation
July 9, 2010 OSA Confirmed
November 23, 2010 Cancer took you from me - Never forgotten, Always Loved - Forever
Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, And never, ever giving up Hope
Those are two lovely dogs.
Trouble's bruising continued to get worse for a few days after she came home. Never was a problem, just looked bad.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Not to worry... this type of bruising and swelling is normal. Thanks for sharing to help others know what to expect.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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admin said:
Not to worry... this type of bruising and swelling is normal. Thanks for sharing to help others know what to expect.
I didn't know to expect the bruising. When she was sitting it looked like her guts were coming out of the incision - I now know what a heart attack feels like. My dad was over and level headed and helped me take a better look at her tummy and realize it was just a bruise.
~~~~ Denali ~~~~
June 9, 2010 OSA suspected
June 17, 2010, July 14, 2010 Clear X-rays – no mets
July 1, 2010 Amputation
July 9, 2010 OSA Confirmed
November 23, 2010 Cancer took you from me - Never forgotten, Always Loved - Forever
Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, And never, ever giving up Hope
Your furry friends are gorgeous! Here's to continued healing and feeling whole. 
Daisy, 12 years young, had left forelimb amp on 5/19/2010 due to osteosarcoma. She left her body behind and joined the other spirit tripawds on 7/16/2010.
So grateful for each day with her!
Lexi (Daisy's momma)
Denali looks great! We're so glad to hear she's doing so well! Hugs to both Denali and Loki, from Holly's pack.
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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hstanek said:
I didn't know to expect the bruising. When she was sitting it looked like her guts were coming out of the incision - I now know what a heart attack feels like. My dad was over and level headed and helped me take a better look at her tummy and realize it was just a bruise.
I'm so sorry you didn't know to expect the bruising. That would be a fright. Dr F warned us to expect it, and it is still a little frightening.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
I wonder if the bruising affects dogs with lighter skin pigmentation more? I know my bruise wasn't nearly that bad, but it seems like a lot of white dogs (I'm thinking of Wolf Dog Magic right now), seem to have worse bruising.
Hang in there, the recuperation won't last furever.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
what an absolutely beautiful girl....She will do just fine (love that about the selective hearing)
Magic's bruising was on the seroma , not on his incision...or if it was, it went away by the time he had his bandage off....but that bruising on the seroma just didn't go away, not ever....it got smaller, but it was only three months and it was fading a bit... I think that that is a good call about the white dogs...
Here are some pictures from today (hope I'm not driving you guys nuts!):
~~~~ Denali ~~~~
June 9, 2010 OSA suspected
June 17, 2010, July 14, 2010 Clear X-rays – no mets
July 1, 2010 Amputation
July 9, 2010 OSA Confirmed
November 23, 2010 Cancer took you from me - Never forgotten, Always Loved - Forever
Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, And never, ever giving up Hope
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