Hey Everybody,
Lex's cataract surgery at UT went very well. They had no problems putting in the implant lens, and he had no complications during/after surgery :)
I picked him up this afternoon, and boy, is he ever feeling sorry for himself! I don't think he hurts, but he hates the Elizabethan collar and refuses to move. When I could get him to move, he mostly knocked things over. Within the first 5 minutes of being home, both kitchen chairs, the garbage can, and his x-pen were all on the floor. He has also "punished" me by running into me with that collar every chance he gets. OUCH!
I finally got all his eye drops put in, fed him, and managed to get him in his crate. It's a 48 inch one but he can't turn around with the collar on, so that took some effort. Luckily, he'll be day-boarded at the regular vet's office for the next 2-3 weeks, so they can do his eye drops during the day, and "baby-sit" him to make sure he doesn't get that collar off. As I expected, keeping him still and quiet for the next couple weeks is going to be a challenge. They said no neck collars since that can increase eye pressure, so I'm using his tracking harness (and he knows to PULL in it!). Anybody know a good chiropractor for me? LOL
I can't tell much about his vision yet, mostly due to the disorientation he's having with the collar. Maybe in another few days, it will be more obvious as he adjusts to being in the collar. He did eat well and has learned to dip his head accurately for the water bowl.
Oh yeah - they shaved around his eye so he looks kinda like a raccoon!
At least there are lots of b-ball games for me to watch this weekend while I baby-sit him!
Take care everybody and thanks for all the "well wishes!"
Lorrie & Lex
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