Still recovering

I'm thrilled to report that our little girl, Josie, came through her surgery with flying colors!  She had a metal plate, and a metal pin removed from her hip and rear leg. {see exhibit A}  We picked her up from Dr. Wilson (world's greatest vet) on Saturday.  

Exhibit A

Plate removed here

 The edges of the plate are very sharp and jagged.  No wonder they were bothering her!  She is two days out of surgery and obviously feeling better than before.  She has two small incisions on her knee for the pin removals.  She's been going up and down stairs, playing with Patrick, and humping her toys with out a single complaint! 

And now for the less heroic:


Saturday The Team met at Gardner Village for a 5 mile run.  I was able to make it, and able to do the whole distance, however I didn't run.  I felt fairly good during the walk, and my endurance felt fine and right on target, but afterwards and the following day (yesterday) my siatic nerve was angry.  I was really in pain and feeling down about my progress.

This afternoon I had my third appointment with Dr. Luce.  After the treatment I felt so much better!  I'm still feeling great, a couple hours later, and hope the good feeling lasts. 

I also purchased a Tens Unit from Dr. Luce.  This portable little electro stimulus machine is part of our treatment sessions and feels marvelous!  I'll be able to zap my painful parts whenever I want now.