Thursday, May 17, 2007

Project Recovery: Day 14

Things have improved drastically in the past week. Out of the 3 things that were making our lives suck, I am thrilled to report that we have made serious progress on all 3 fronts:

1) Diarrhea
Gone! Our vet cured her. She is down to one poop a day (two if it's a big day). The process of deep cleaning the first floor of our house has begun. I wonder if you can buy Soft Scrub by the case?

2) E-collar
The staples came out on Monday, but since Bean just can't leave well enough alone and was licking at her incision, she has to wear the E-collar until Saturday. But then we will be rid of it! She has been clumsy with it on (understandably), and can't see where she is putting her front paws. She has twice now accidentally stepped in and overturned her water bowl. But I am not complaining. I would much rather clean up spilled water than poop!

3) Confinement
Bean is two weeks out from her surgery, and the doctor says she can now have three 5-minute walks per day. This means going to the end of our street and back. At the end of the street is a little grassy area, which we spend some time in before heading back. Bean, the little angel, has figured that we want her to poop and pee here on this area if she can. So we have had no more poops in the house, and only one pee. We can increase her walks by 5 minutes in 2 weeks.

Things are looking up! Thanks for the kind words during the rough patch. And keep checking for updates.

6 comments:

Tiki, Kirby, and StanLee said...

Bean still looks sad. Can't wait until the e-collar comes off.

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to hear Bean is doing much better.
It will soon be over and she will be better than new.
Grandmabecker

Huskee's Maid said...

Hope Bean feels better soon! Meanwhile, hang in there! Take care!

Anonymous said...

Very glad to hear Bean is recovering well! And sounds like her parents are hopefully having a better time of things as well!
Best,
Adam

Anonymous said...

Whew! We're very glad to hear that Bean is doing better and that you folks have been able to relax a bit. Keep up the good work Bean! We love you.

2 Bean Fans

Brandi Mills said...

So glad you're feeling better, Bean! Recovering from surgery is the worst!

-China