Dee - I'm not sure how long the actual operation is. I know they kept Lola in the hospital for 2 nights. For about 2-3 weeks after, we had to be very careful about letting her run, play, go up and down steps, etc., because they put a "ring" around the shunt during surgery to close the shunt, and we did not want the ring to move. My Lola is like a new dog since the surgery, no problems at all. She runs, she plays, she eats, she bosses her brothers around and...she is NEVER sick! It was an expensive surgery, but worth every penny! The incision was rather large, but they seem to manage the pain well. The incision heals quickly. Lola is only 3.5 pounds and she did great. I don't think she would be with us today had she not had the surgery! |