NS 0631 Bono

He does not seem to be in as much pain as the first three days. He can get up, stand and walk short distances on his own. He still has to be supported by a towel when walking as his walk resembles that of a drunken sailor. He has to be carried outside to avoid the stairs. His appetite has returned as has his love for the recliner and chasing the cats (which will have to be shelved until he is better healed). From this point forward he will spend the majority of the next 4 weeks in a crate so he does not injure himself.

Bono had his first hip replacement surgery on December 20th. The ride home from the vet's office, which should have taken 2 1/2 hours, took more than 4. His constant whining and yelps of pain forced Mom to make several stops to sit and comfort him. He couldn't get up on his own, can only stand or walk with the support of a towel under his midsection and has to be carried outside so he can take care go to the bathrrom. Despite taking two types of pain medications, any movement at all causes excruciating pain.