recovery day #3
Well last night was even less pleasant than the night before. This time not only did I get no sleep, but Lyndon didn’t get any either. He has finally started to take an interest in his incision, which meant that I had to put the cone of shame on last night. He was upset about the cone and anxiuos because of the pills and restless because of having to go potty every hour. Poor baby.
The good news is that his stamina is increasing a bit. He has been wandering almost constantly and every time I lay him down he gets right back up again. Stubborn little rat is still refusing to eat anything other than ground turkey, so I’ve been really careful about taking him outside to avoid a nasty accident. Lyndon has really gotten the hang of postitioning himself for potty time, and he hops from one plant to the next trying to find that ultimate perfect spot.
My other dogs, Scampers and Fifi, are still quite the problem. Scampers has spent all morning crying and howling. Finally I brought Scampers down into the family room with Lyndon and I. Scamp could have given a crap about Lyndon, he didn’t even look at him. Scamp went straight to Lyndon’s food dish and started eating. Later on Scampers went over to Lyndon in his bed and barked in his ear. Lyndon jumped up and Scampers curled up in Lyndon’s bed… I was so mad at him. Scampy has calmed down now, he’s laying next to me on the couch.
I have to really watch Lyndon now because of his interest in the scar. He’s a bit redder and a bit more swollen today. Everything else is going pretty well, though. Here’s to getting a little sleep tonight (for us both).
November 14th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Awww the pottying all the time really is no fun. He’s so adorable. Things will get better. We’ll keep you and lyndon in our thought.
November 14th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
the first two weeks are ‘hell weeks’…sounds like scampy wants to add to that!! paws crossed you both get some sleep – the pain meds are probably giving lyndon a ‘goofy brain’ and messing with his sleep cycles as well. it well get better, you will get more exhausted, but this too will pass. paws crossed for a nice long nap!!
charon & gayle
November 15th, 2010 at 3:43 am
Hang in there Lyndon, things should get better soon. That wandering is likely just due to the meds.
November 15th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
ug…tramodol. makes for wonky dogs.