Well, we reached the 4 week post-op mark on Friday and began our walks. Needless to say, Heidi was thrilled to venture beyond the "potty area". This week, she gets two 5 minute walks every day. It doesn't sound like much, but it makes a world of difference for her. Gives her a chance to briefly release some of that pent up energy. (She has a LOT of it!)
I would like to note that her limp is continuing to get better. It's much much less noticeable when she walks- maybe just a tiny hitch in her step- although she still doesn't put full weight on it when standing still. I do think that has improved a little since my last post, however.
As far as aesthetics go, her knee looks all kinds of funky. The wedge of bone they pushed out to make room for the titanium implant looks really creepy and uncomfortable, but obviously it's working because she continues to improve each week. I'll just have to get over the bumpy knee. I need to try to get a picture of it... I promise, it's really weird and creepy... more so when she is walking. Oh well, whatever works! Her other knee looks very different. It's still bulkier than a "normal" knee, but in a different slightly less creepy way.
At this moment, Heidi is laying with head against the base of the couch couch looking under it (probably at a toy) and whining with her tail thumping against the floor. Sorry neighbors :-/ Obviously we haven't burned enough energy today. We are looking forward to our 10 minute walks next week! Until then, have a great week/weekend and I'll update again soon!
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