day 24

Today is day 24 post-op. These pictures aren't easy but Buster's story needs to be told. His surgeon was terrific. Buster had no swelling or any problems with his sutures at all. I believe he has phantom pains and I may put him on gabapentin soon. He has had one session of chemo with carboplatin, got sick a couple of times but nothing more extensive than that. His mood is still not what it was pre-surgery. He is a sensitive little fellow and may be milking it a bit, but I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt as he deserves as much loving as possible.

He will alternate the carbo with doxorubicin for a total of 6 sessions, spaced 2-3 weeks apart. His diet is changed to lower the carbs and increase protein and fats. He's also on several suppliments. He's eating well and getting freshly made and high-quality foods and lots of attention.

He won't walk around much outside on a lead, but in the house will follow me from room to room, sometimes with a little lope.