Griffin’s One Week Surgerversary Update
I cannot believe that exactly 1 week ago Griffin was in surgery having his front right leg amputated. His recovery has been amazing! As of this morning, he is officially off all pain medications. Every day he grows more stable and sure of himself. I am so impressed with how quickly he learned how to sit, lay down, and get back up again – even on slippery tile floors! Since he came home, I’ve been using a wagon to cart him to and from a park about a block from our apartment so that he could save all of his energy to explore the grassy area. Today was the first day that Griffin walked to the park, and as you can see in the video linked below, he was booking it!
I need to add a disclaimer that Griffin’s rapid progress after surgery is not the norm for most dogs – each one needs to go at their own pace. And, as great as Griffin is doing, he was off on his appetite all day today after that walk, so it was back to supporting local NYC restaurants so he could have fried chicken for dinner! And, he developed a pretty sizable seroma today. I sent photos to the vet who said to try warm compresses. Have I explained how much I love Animal Medical Center and Dr. Spector? He literally replied to my email within 10 minutes of me sending it tonight. He also loved the videos and cheers on Griffin every day. I feel so lucky to have such a large group of supporters throughout this process!
The support and advice I have received from everyone at Tripawds has not only reassured me through stressful times, but also given me confidence as I grow into my new role as a tripawd parent to Griffin. Thank you!
xoxo Stacy
Griffin “manspreading” this morning. The bruising which spread down his torso and covered his groin is fading and his incision is healing quickly!
