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[clc9 644]

I was able to manage the bending over part within a couple days of surgery, although it made me wince a bit! I think it's good to be up and moving around.

How long until your surgery? Is there enough time to work on training your dog to stop pulling, or accept a Halti-type collar so he can't pull? I was fortunate in that I live in an extremely quiet neighborhood where it is safe to walk well-behaved dogs off leash, so I never had to worry about that part. But I would think as long as your dog doesn't pull you off your feet, you should be fine after the first few days to walk him. Good luck!

I wish! He won't pull me off my feet, he just changes direction quickly sometimes. After 9 years of working with him and his stubborn demeanor I think he's as good as he's gonna get! He's very sweet, just willful and physically very strong.

I have good neighbors who would happily walk him (or with us) for a few days, so thank you for the information! I don't have a date yet, but the doctor suggested it could be February.

[Frenchie1977 262]

My 100 pound chocolate lab does the same thing sniff and pull in the opposit direction sometimes and I was able to handle walking her fairly soon probably three days post op, the pulling didn't really bother me as it really only pulled on my arm not my stomach and the walking is good, they want you up and walking as much as possible as soon as possible.

[obxshell89 33]

I am pre surgery, first appointment is January 6th. I've not told my family, we don't talk anyway, but work friends and these online forums, I know I can do it. Please contact me if you ever need a buddy, I believe we can do it, remember, you are NOT alone. You have all of us to get you through this.

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My first appt is Jan 6 also! Let me know how yours turns out

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