Can't Get Around My Dog Until Incisions Heal???

[sews4fun 53]

When I saw my weight loss center nurse today she said that I should not let my dog get around me until my incisions heal. And definitely not to let him sleep in our bed. Has anyone else been told this? My dog has major anxiety issues and will only sleep curled up next to me. My poor baby!

[NWgirl 574]

I only was told no lifting or pets jumping on you.....

[Jellyfish 17]

I'm guessing he's worried that your dog could be a jumper. If he's not I wouldn't worry about it. If you're a pet lover, you'll probably rest better knowing that your animal is happy. I wouldn't let him sleep next to you for a while though, he might accidentally hurt your incisions and you don't want to take that chance. Maybe he would be okay at the foot of the bed for a while?

[Mjv013 67]

I had my dog stay with a friend 1 night cause I was worried he would jump on me. Dr never said anything about not being around dogs. When my dog came home he could tell something was wrong and just laid next to me.

[SageTracey 608]

There is also the risk of infection to consider

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Also, unless you are in the buff around your dog, and no bandages over the incisions I don't see where they would bother it (other than potentially jumping on you). I have 2 dogs that were my couch companions for the week I was home and recovering. For the first week I had a clear (fully sealed) bandage around each incision and under that guaze and steristrips covering them, plus my clothes. They are all healing nicely. My dogs both were sniffing my shirt though as they knew something was amiss.