Morgan has had two follow up visits to her surgery so far. She really is doing very, very well.
One week post-op the staples were removed and the incision was checked. Dr. Morrison was pleased with how it was healing but wanted to watch the back end of the incision because of how he had to close it up. I have not problem with follow-ups and re-checks. And, to be honest Morgan loves to visit (just as long as she gets to leave with me).
At that first visit, Morgan was given permission to climb stairs twice a day and go for short, easy walks. We were so excited! It is just too bad that a snow/ice storm in Greenville, SC kept us from celebrating with a walk.
Morgan was so happy to see that baby gate go away when we got home. She loves her Josie-girl so much and sleeps in her room 90% of the time and that was the first place she went after she climbed the stairs. (Although, since the amputation she has been spending a lot more time in Max’s room too.)
M&J joined us on the second follow-up visit which made it quite “fun”. Dr. Morrison noted how much more “pep in her step” Morgan had with M&J around! 🙂 I am glad others notice that.
The second visit brought us good reviews from Dr. Morrison. However, he did notice what my husband and I discovered on Morgan’s right side torso. I didn’t think it was a “bedsore” and he agreed. It isn’t in a spot that gets a lot of pressure when she lays down. So, they took her back, clipped around it and cleaned it up. They believe it is a Pyoderma: a skin infection. We don’t know the cause, but antibiotics will hopefully be the cure.The good news is that it doesn’t seem to be bothering Morgan and she cannot get at it very easily unless she is standing.
This Pyoderma gets us another visit with Dr. Morrison! Did I mention Morgan likes to visit Dr. Morrison? 🙂
Morgan would like me to ask her other Tripawds if they have ever experienced a Pyoderma post-amputation?