Ranee has been recovering very well. For the past 5 days Ranee’s body has been building up water that then leaks from her scar. The surgeon said it’s expected as the body compensates for the missing limb and tries to flush out the dead tissue. At first, there was a lot of leakage, now, it’s almost competely dry. A couple days ago, Ranee ripped through her bandage and pulled out most of her stitches. The doctor stapled it up, and now we have put a cone on her so she can’t get at her scar. Otherwise, she is doing great! She does everything on 3 legs like she did on 4. When she runs it’s almost a flawless stride.
When I put the cone on Ranee’s head, she makes this really sad face:
oh ranee….the cone of shame, we hate to see it’s come to that!! you must leave your stitches/staples alone, and then you will heal faster, and your hair will grow back and, well you get the idea …. so, just be good, listen to your mom, and take a couple of medicinal naps every day!!
charon & spirit gayle
That is SUCH a cute picture! Glad to hear it’s going well!