Operation time

Hi, I've Bella booked in tonight for her pre op with the aim to get her 'sorted' in the next few days. Just wondering what I can expect in the few days after the op. Is the wound big? How long will it take for her to recover? Do I need to keep her separate from my other dogs?
My God, so nervous, like one of my kids going into hospital

do u mean spayed ? if so the wound is big but very neatly stitched . its important to give on lead exercise and less jumping and excitement as possible not easy I never gave mia anything to eat after 5pm day before the op , the day of the op u take her down early as your vet will tell you there will be a form to sign regarding the anaesthetic and the risks of the operation. the vet does these ops all the time theres nothing to worry about the only worry will be keeping the dog quiet for 2 weeks to give them a chance to heal . best of luck with the op keep us updated how she gets on

Thank u for the advice. Yep that's what I mean, had a total mind blank with regards to the right word
I'll try my best to keep her calm, but as u know not the easiest thing in the world to do lol

She will be fine Laura, when Katy was done oh came with me to lift her in the truck. We got to the truck which is a big 4x4 opened the side door & before we knew it she had jumped in it Bit quiet for a while but next day she wanted to play tug o war, just try & keep her brain occupied & lead walks are a pain but she will be back to normal in no time

Thanks Jen, she goes to the vets tomorrow morning at 9.30....So so nervous

It will be a long time waiting Laura even though its only a few hours!! I couldn't believe how long it felt, keep yourself occupied & it will fly by She will be absolutely fine I promise

Thank u. I'll be cleaning the house from top to bottom lol x

That will keep you occupied Laura

Hopefully!!

Good luck for tomorrow!

Hope all goes well Laura, try to not worry too much

Thanks everyone. Left wee Bella in at 9.30. She cried like a baby
Feeling like a bad mother

Oh Laura - all the hugs for you! I felt exactly the same leaving Una. You know Bella will be settling down and getting lots of snuggles and attention from the vet team - bet they think she's the bees knees.

What's your plan for today to keep you busy? x

Oh they all love her and she gives loads of kisses every time we go over. Today my house is getting scrubbed within an inch of its life lol

Ach well then, Bella will be getting snuggled and fussed over. Apologies for the unrequested "mother hen" paragraph below!

Make sure you get yourself some food and tea/juice today. I spent the time fretting and fussing and then spent the night watching and caring and ended up worn out - just as Una was getting her bounce back

Very true, haven't even thought of food but I will. Thank u

I was not a smart person - Una ran rings round me inside as we were trying to keep her calm in the following days

Yep, that's what I have visions of Bella doing. She spends most days running round, and round...and round

Una got the better of us and took a zoomie in the back garden on day 3, I was trying to be all calm and stop her and she was all "look at me go! zoom! zoom!"

Sounds exactly like Bella. Might have to drop her a sleeping tablet

LOL! By the end of it Una was back to fighting fitness and I was all worn out

no long to wait now

I know, getting there, can't wait to get her here

Hope all goes well for Bella today
At least she'll have a lovely clean house to come back to

that's true My husbands away over to get her now. It'll be great to get her home

oh fab bless her dnt expect too much hen she will likely sleep most of today and maybe drink a little I got mia chicken and wholegrain rice to eat at the time when eventually she did eat she ignored the chicken and went straight for her food

Oh excellent - you made it through today! I hope tonight is calm and peaceful with Bella all wrapped up next to you x

Thanks guys. Getting and giving loads of cuddles tonight. Shes feeling pretty sorry for herself crying a bit when she moves. Just glad to have her home