Happy to hear she is doing well today. 6.5 years is still young and not a cause for concern for surgery in general. My friend's adult Yorkie recently underwent emergency surgery for an umbilical hernia and everything went smoothly.
With any surgery, always do the pre-op blood tests and discuss anesthesia protocol with your vet. There is a "sticky" thread at the top of the health section if you have concerns.
As I mentioned above, be careful with adding too much fiber to your girl's diet. Check that the GI supplement you are giving isn't more fiber. Too much fiber can cause various problems. While stools may be softer, fiber increases volume and can cause painful bloat.
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