Might Be Less Active In The Coming Weeks.

I will try to remember to snap a selfie at some point. =P


That is actually not allowed for TPLO recovery. As the incision heals, he will begin to take steps on the leg. He's already doing it sometimes. It's actually a huge change, because he had been a three legged hopping dog for two weeks prior to surgery.

Now the danger is no running, no jumping, no stairs, and no sudden jerky moves. Which is a tall order for a middle aged, high energy lab who loves chasing critters and tug of war. Tucker also goes nuts and jumps around when we have visitors or the doorbell rings. He can't stress the joint until the screws have fully set in the bones and his ligaments and swelling have settled down. And no licking the incision. So he has to be policed every waking moment because he only wears the cone to sleep.

Wonderful update....your buddy's in good hands.

I am holding my breath until Monday night. No cone at three weeks, and I can stop policing the wound nonstop while Tucker is awake. We have started going for 10 minute walks.

I cannot wait to be able to get back to my coin desk! About all I've managed are the occasional post here and some ebay searches.

Looking forward to some coin desk activities this evening. Tucker and I had a nice little stroll down the street at lunchtime. He saw his little chihuahua friend and my neighbor, who he absolutely adores, so he was ecstatic. He did manage to fall off the curb while trying to mark a mailbox, but I guess these things happen.

My dad is recovering nicely as well. He was in the hospital for almost a week, and is now home for about a week. Even with my mom and sister, It has been a real strain managing sick dog and a sick dad! I have been taking him to a half dozen follow-up appointments, but today is the last major one where I think we will get the long term treatment and management options.

I am hoping for a quiet finish to 2026. Time will tell. =)

First coin posted in October. I thought it fitting to get back into the action with a gift from another CCF member. -makecents- sent me some really neat coins, including this trail die. It's the first strong example that I've examined, definitely a cool learning experience.

https://goccf.com/t/493440