laurenfabiero said
We got our drain out yesterday..we've had some leakage when she gets up and walks still. I'm assuming pretty normal. 

Have you guys been using warm compresses on Odin to help w/ swelling and drainage?  

No, the vet didn't say anything about that. The swelling seems to have gone down a lot. 

I'm glad you mentioned the leakage post-drain--I won't put away all the sheets and towels just yet, then. 🙂 

We had a good checkup at the vet today! Odin got his drain removed and fentanyl patch taken off. He jumped into the back of our small SUV like nothing had happened, I could hardly believe it! But he did need help getting down. He's still pretty lethargic, but the vet said his incision looks really good. We get sutures out in three days. 

Hi everyone,

I wanted to update our thread and let you know that Odin is doing really well! He is three months out from surgery and still loves to go on his walks (and pulls on the leash too hard sometimes, as per usual--he is still VERY strong!). If anything, he's doing *better* without the leg; he wakes up in the morning with some pep in his step since he doesn't have the pain of his leg bothering him. His hair is growing back nicely. 

In retrospect, I wish I had been warned before surgery about the amount of drainage he would have--it was a LOT. We were changing shirts multiple times a day in the beginning. Also, I appreciated this forum telling me about how the hospital pain meds would wear off, how it would take a full two weeks for him to really feel better, and much more. 

You've all been so great. Thank you.