Update

[DeeanDave]

I'm home......doing okay.  I was first on the schedule for surgery --- we were home by 12:00 Noon with surgery scheduled at 7:30 a.m.  All went well with only a not so fun reaction to the sedative wearing off....i.e., getting sick.  We stopped to get the "chemistry".  I have slept most of the afternoon.  Dave and the pups have been great.  Looie is glued to me.  Sarge isn't too sure about my wrapped up hand but he is also glued to me.  More later.....Dee

[David C.]

Glad to hear the surgery was successful.   Getting anesthesia out of your system isn't much fun.   Sounds like the puppers know exactly what to do to help nurse you back to health!

[Kari]

Glad to hear that everything went well and you have some great nurses at home!

[PattyInAK]

I'm okay with the anesthetic, but pain killers make me sick, and I really hate throwing up.  I feel for ya!  I hope you are at least able to sleep.  Take it easy, and get well!

[Roberta]

  Dachie Rays f rom down under. You guys look after Mum, it's not all about you little gorgeous short legged guys, but sometimes about the hooooomans who you require to get what you want when you want it. So look after MUM............
Hugs Roberta

[Leslie]

Glad to hear that all went well.  Try not to use yer paw for anything except RESTING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sarge & Louie can snuggle while Dave cooks, cleans, fetches you iced tea and turns the pages on yer book.   
Get well soon 'cause you gotta get ready for retirement!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Barb]

Glad that is over with - sending rays and prayers that your recovery is smooth and pain free !  You will get a taste of retirement early...... I AM SO JEALOUS !!!!  Take care of you and keep us posted!

[cheryl186]

   So glad the surgery is over!!!  Just rest and let Dave, Sarge and Louie take care of their mommy!!!

[Delia and girls]

Glad to hear it's over and went well. Enjoy your rest. The pups and Dave will take care of things. Just dream of your retirement that is just around the corner. That is so cool!

[Teresa]

So glad everything is over and now you can rest and heal. I remember when I had my ankle surgery and also when we had our accident. Schatzi really wanted to check out the bandages and we finally figured out it had to do with the "hospital" smell. Probably the betadine used. After a while she got used to it and realized that my being home was a great way to get lots of attention. Enjoy getting spoiled a little!

[TerriL]

Hey Sargey an Looie, Toby-Man here.    Dis yer big chance dudes!  When yer mama is broken you gotta step up to da plate!  Ya gotta be sure dat she has plenty of snuggles and slurpy kisses.  Dat is specially important when she is tryin to sleep.  Ya gotta make sure she is OKAY!  Remember dat mamas are da ones who take care of us when we gots problems.  It's yer turn now and I know dat you two are up to da challenge! 

Dee... Terri here.  I'm so glad to hear that your home resting.  Let the nursies do what they do best.  Take care of YOU and let us know how you do over the weekend. 

[Doxherding Karen]

. . .and you'll be amazed at what you can't do one handed!  Hope your meds aren't in a safety cap - I tried to chew mine open one time about 10 days after surgery.  I still can't use a manual can opener or open the twist top on a soda!

(Hey, Sarge 'n' Looie - if you can get a line on some of those opposable thumbs, now would be a good time!.  Merlin)

Karen

[Brekkesmom]

Good job, Dee!  :thumb:  Glad to hear you're doing well, post-op.  How soon are you able to drive after surgery?  I wondered about this and forgot to ask earlier, although I think they'd have a better estimate for you now.  Glad to hear your boys have become velcro doglets!    Milk it, girlfriend! 

[papbouv]

Glad everthing went well get well soon.
papbouv

[Suzie]

Glad you are at this point. You will be be amazed what you can do with one hand and;  your knees, your side, or one really good screeeeam.  Don't let your pain meds run out!  My mother used to say "you hit 40, and it's just patch, patch, patch."  I started at 18.............Heal soon.  Slritches to the dogger nurses. Is Dave a good nurse?  ; o}

[Sandishooligans]

How are you doing today, Dee?  I just KNOW those two needle-nose nurses know they are needed!

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Thanks for the update Dee! How are you doing now? Looks like you took to typing with one hand ok! (or did Sarge and Looie lend a couple of paws?  )

Good thoughts coming, hope you are healing up nicely. I remember when Patty had the surgery, she seemed to do well!