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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom  I'll call the vet-surgeon Monday morning and talk to his staff about taking her home, but I think I may leave her there overnight. They have staff on-site 24 hrs. so she won't be alone. If she's in pain, I'll want to stay up with her all night and my body can't handle that right now. 
I'm really a little worried about getting her the intense physical therapy she will need. She has to walk alot and that is so hard for me. I'll just have to rely on God to help me out there - wow what a novel idea! Just something I do all the time and He always comes through for me. Why do I even worry? 
My little Tinkerbelle is laying on the floor beside me now. She's making an early evening of it I think. Her little leg is bothering her quite a bit today. Poor baby, but I'm sooooo glad to have her. What a precious little pal she is!  |
it is possible to do a bilateral but it does take a lot of work for the owner to help with the PT. If your not able (tho i know your willing) then its best to do one at a time. Tink will need to be walked with a sling and a harness to prevent her from falling after surgery. She'll probably need three short walks a day. No stairs, no furniture, no playing, no jumping, no running, etc. its tough not only on the pup but its tough on the owners too to restrain the pup after surgery and be there for them at all times.
It also is best to leave them over night. If its a referral center like where i work then there is most likely technicians there 24/7 to look after the patients. The patients are also on heavy pain meds and sedatives to keep them relaxed and calm after surgery so they don't injure themselves by trying to get up too soon. Most of the time they sleep anyway, which is best for them.
I wish you and tink the best with her future surgery.
edited to add: Tink herself might not be up to the bilateral or she might not need it right away which are other reasons your vet may not want to do it.