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Posted 11/3/2011 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
I know this is a silly question, but when do you think I can bring my dogs home? My surgery was 10/20. My incision is mildly open, still can't walk far or do alot for myself... what do you suggest? How long should I leave them with my parents. I miss them so much.
Posted 11/3/2011 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
If you're at home on your own, I would leave them with your folks for now. You need to concentrate on getting stronger and you need to get that incision healed. If someone is there to care for you, then I think you should ask that person or persons if it's ok to bring the dogs back, as that person is going to actually be the one to take care of the dogs. When I had my ostomy, we let our dog stay with his sister (who is owned by my wife's sister) until I could walk him and be sure that I wouldn't rip myself open. I know what you mean about missing them. When our little guy was away, it was that much harder to feel happy about things. When we brought him back, it seemed like my recovery was able to speed up, at least psychologically. But, as I said, make sure you get better and stronger first.
Posted 11/3/2011 10:51 PM (GMT 0)
Do they need walked? Do you have to worry about them jumping on you? Will you have enough energy to care for them? Maybe your parents could bring them over this weekend for a test run to see how things go. I'm sort of lucky, I guess in that my little pug dog is old and mostly sleeps so it's easy for me to be home with him.
Posted 11/3/2011 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
Id say leave them for a while, I know its hard but its better for you and the dogs. I had to leave my son with my grandma while I recovered and while it broke my heart I knew he would be better cared for and I would heal faster
Posted 11/3/2011 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
My dogs are very needy. They would be all over me, and alot of work. I just feel like I'm getting a bit depressed. I haven't seen them in a month.
Posted 11/3/2011 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Can they come for a visit?
Posted 11/3/2011 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
I was thinking about it, but they have been confused and a little depressed. They are just now settling into my parents house comfortabley. I hate to confuse them
Posted 11/4/2011 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe your parents could come and get you and you could spend the day with your pups at their place?
Posted 11/4/2011 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
yea i agree w/ run4pancakes you should do that or have your parents bring them to your house ! i have a cat less intense as a dog but im bac in the hospital and i miss my cat cant wait to seee him having your dogs there for a while might help with getting well and moving im 17 i got a cat just for my sugery so when i got home i could have something to move for even if it was as simple as peting him :)
Posted 11/5/2011 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
We decided to ask the doctors opinion when I go Tuesday. We're going to introduce them back to me one at a time starting with the calmer one. Hopefully, it goes well. Jackie, your 17? How are you dealing with everything physically and emotionally being so young? I'm 25 and sort of having a hard time coping. Especially, with my wardrobe. :)
Posted 11/5/2011 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
I can't wait to get home from hospital to see my dogs again. I have three and they are very bouncy and like to sit on/around me so am wary of them leaping on me but they seem to sense that they need to keep some distance and take things a bit slower. Luckily, they don't need loads of walking as have a dog flap into our large back garden and so exercise themselves around house and garden chasing each other. When I come out of hospital or we get back off holiday can barely walk into the house they are going mad with excitement but that's nice except when I'm dying for a decent cup of tea and all I get is three dogs landing on me :)

Good luck with bringing them back home, they will go nuts to start off with but should soon settle into their normal routine.
Posted 11/6/2011 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
Was it open or laprascopic surgery? I had laprascopic surgery and it took almost three weeks before I could walk normally again and go back to work. When you think you're ready, take them back, I'm sure you miss them like crazy. By they way, I was very emotional for the first 4-5 weeks (which is pretty out of character for me) after that I started to get used to the stoma and it was all good. Especially when I realised I could eat/drink anything I wanted!
Posted 11/6/2011 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
My dog was with me after I got home from my surgery. I just was extra careful around her when I first got home b/c she was so excited to see me. My hubby made sure she didn't jump up on me. She laid by my side and was a great comfort to me. :)
Posted 11/6/2011 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I've really missed them this weekend. I think I'm going to bring them home one at a time next week!
Posted 11/6/2011 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely ask the Dr. The fact your dogs have a safe place and are being well cared for is a big benefit.

If one is more calmer than the other then one at a time will be the better way to go. I'm sure you miss them a lot. If they are on the rambunctious side just be really careful if they jump up on the sofa, your bed or whatever so you have no problems with your incision. They will be extra excited too being back with you so they won't know not to jump on you.
Posted 11/9/2011 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
I brought both my dogs home with me last night! So far, things have been going ok with them. The oldest has turned out to be more worrisome than the baby. I think she is having some anxiety issues. She jumped on part of my stomach last night, and I'm having to be really stern with her about getting next to me. I let them both check out my incision. The baby sniffed it, put his ears back, and started guarding me from my oldest dog. He has not left my side all day. He has been very calm around me and acting a little depressed. They both seem happy to be home. I think having them here will help my healing process. I've been less lonely today. :)
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