I know how you are feeling. When Pixie had her LP surgery I felt so bad for her and for me. I didn't know how I was going to keep her confined. I was really second guessing having had the surgery done. As far as the e collar, I used the soft one Mom to Hot Rod makes and that helped so much. After a few days she didn't need it as she wasn't bothered with the incision. I found that when I was gone she would just sleep so I would go out for a few hours (DH was home) each day and it helped me cope. Also after a week her surgeon said it was ok to put her sister Roxie in with her and that really helped. Pixie's confinement was only 6 weeks so that was easier. Maybe once he is further along in his recovery the vet will ease up on his confinement time. Hang in there and try not to worry about getting things done, it gets better. |