Bella's Surgery today!

**mellie** · 12th July 2009, 07:19 AM

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Bella is home,and doing well. She can actually walk a few steps without falling over now! I support her with a towel under her belly, as the vet suggested. She has a pain patch on, and is on an anti-inflammatory medicine. Last night was rough! Not much sleep, she just cried most of the night.

Today has been much better. I bought an Xpen for her to stay in during the day. I knew she wouldn't tolerate the crate for two full weeks! Its weird to see her legs straight and with out hair!

I got used to her being bow legged! Poor girl!
I am so glad we did the surgery now,and not when she was older. Recovery is hard, and even harder on an older dog! I will post some pics I took of her in her Xpen with her princess blanket! She is such a trooper! I love my girl!

Thanks again for your support! I love it here!

**Sabby** · 12th July 2009, 08:48 AM

So glad everything went ok.
It’s always nice to have them back home with you again.

**mellie** · 12th July 2009, 11:07 PM

Thought I would post some pics of Bella in her Xpen Condo! She seems to like it. I hope so... since she will be in it for two weeks!

Notice her shaved bum!

**patg** · 13th July 2009, 05:26 PM

I love Bella's condo. She certainly is a princess. Her hair will grow back fast and you will never know she was once shaved. Riley thinks he should have a condo now since he is the "King" in our house.

Wishing Bella a pain free speedy recovery.

Pat & Riley

**Claire L** · 13th July 2009, 09:36 PM

Sorry I missed this. Glad everything went well. Sending love and hugs for a speedy recovery for Princess Bella

**Mindysmom** · 14th July 2009, 03:01 AM

Glad everything went well for Bella.

**mellie** · 14th July 2009, 05:18 AM

Thanks for the well wishes! Bella is doing pretty good. Still some sleepless nights, but overall doing great! I am a little worried she won't want to get back in her regular crate once she spends her two weeks in the "condo" !!!

She is able to support herself now when she walks! Its so noticeable now how badly bow-legged she was! Her legs are so straight!!!

I really appreciate everyone! Thank you all!

Oh Pat... I think Riley needs a condo!

**sarahso** · 14th July 2009, 09:53 AM

bless her.

so glad she is doing well.

**patg** · 14th July 2009, 05:23 PM

I knew I never should have shown Riley a picture of Bella's "condo". I wouldn't blame her for not wanting to go back in her crate after thay. I'm so glad to hear she is doing well.

Can't tell you how much I loved those pictures.

Pat & Riley New Jersey