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**Muffin's Mama** · 12-01-2012, 05:30 PM

Hi everyone,

Lulu was doing so well after surgery, I was allowed to bring her home yesterday, a day early. When I arrived at the clinic to pick her up, I spoke at length with one of the vets. (There are 7 at this clinic--the neurologist who did Lulu's surgery and 6 more.) She told me, "Yesterday was Lulu Day." She said she's never seen anything like this in all the years she's worked there. Apparently the clinic shut down while the Dr was working on Lulu. No one was allowed past the front desk while he worked on her for 4 hours and she said he told her it was the most difficult surgery he's done in 30 years. He devoted the whole day just to her. (Such are the charms of Lulu! How blessed we are! Thank you for your prayers!!) So you can imagine how shocked they all were to see her going home the very next day!

They brought her out to me in her crate. She stood up when she saw me and poked her little nose through the bars and licked me and wagged her tail. She settled down as I started driving. I put my fingers through the bars and she leaned her face against them and went to sleep.

When we got home, I made her a soft bed in a laundry basket with padding all around her and a rolled up towel under her chin for support. I carry it from room to room so she's always with me. She's wearing a neck brace that holds her chin up in the air and she's getting adjusted to it. Yesterday she didn't want to walk because of it. This morning when I took her outside to go potty, she took off walking.....and then running! She is walking better than she's walked in months! We're so amazed and grateful. She has a lot of healing to do, but she's well on her way!
Jane

**Maglily** · 12-01-2012, 05:35 PM

Wow that's amazing she came home so soon, and great news that they took such good care with her. Get well soon Lulu.

**Grace'sMom** · 12-01-2012, 06:04 PM

That's such wonderful news

I hope she has a smooth recovery!

**Sylie** · 12-01-2012, 06:08 PM

This is the best story I have heard in a very long time. What a little firecracker your LuLu is.

**Leila'sMommy** · 12-01-2012, 06:38 PM

I am so glad to hear she did well! Now, Lulu, don't overdo it too soon!

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**Snuggle's Mom** · 12-01-2012, 07:35 PM

So glad to hear how well Lulu did with her surgery and that she is now home again. Get well soon little Lulu!!

**revakb2** · 12-01-2012, 08:37 PM

What good news!

**Furbabies mom** · 12-01-2012, 09:33 PM

I am so happy that Lulu is doing so well, she truly is a wonder(ful) dogl!!! I can imagine your joy at seeing her walk!!!

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-01-2012, 10:09 PM

Your story brought tears to my eyes. So happy Lulu is home with her Mommy. I hope she feels better and is herself soon. Hugs to you and Lulu!

**maggieh** · 12-01-2012, 10:15 PM

How wonderful! I hope she continues to make progress!

12-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Muffin's Mama Newbie Name: Jane Dog's Name: Muffin, Scooter, & Lulu Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 39	Lulu the Wonder Dog Hi everyone, Lulu was doing so well after surgery, I was allowed to bring her home yesterday, a day early. When I arrived at the clinic to pick her up, I spoke at length with one of the vets. (There are 7 at this clinic--the neurologist who did Lulu's surgery and 6 more.) She told me, "Yesterday was Lulu Day." She said she's never seen anything like this in all the years she's worked there. Apparently the clinic shut down while the Dr was working on Lulu. No one was allowed past the front desk while he worked on her for 4 hours and she said he told her it was the most difficult surgery he's done in 30 years. He devoted the whole day just to her. (Such are the charms of Lulu! How blessed we are! Thank you for your prayers!!) So you can imagine how shocked they all were to see her going home the very next day! They brought her out to me in her crate. She stood up when she saw me and poked her little nose through the bars and licked me and wagged her tail. She settled down as I started driving. I put my fingers through the bars and she leaned her face against them and went to sleep. When we got home, I made her a soft bed in a laundry basket with padding all around her and a rolled up towel under her chin for support. I carry it from room to room so she's always with me. She's wearing a neck brace that holds her chin up in the air and she's getting adjusted to it. Yesterday she didn't want to walk because of it. This morning when I took her outside to go potty, she took off walking.....and then running! She is walking better than she's walked in months! We're so amazed and grateful. She has a lot of healing to do, but she's well on her way! Jane

12-01-2012, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Maglily Maltese Guru Name: Brenda Dog's Name: Jodi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NL, Canada Posts: 8,154	Wow that's amazing she came home so soon, and great news that they took such good care with her. Get well soon Lulu. __________________

12-01-2012, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,965	That's such wonderful news I hope she has a smooth recovery! __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

12-01-2012, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,509	This is the best story I have heard in a very long time. What a little firecracker your LuLu is. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

12-01-2012, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,104	I am so glad to hear she did well! Now, Lulu, don't overdo it too soon! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-01-2012, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snuggle's Mom Maltese Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,509	So glad to hear how well Lulu did with her surgery and that she is now home again. Get well soon little Lulu!!

12-01-2012, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
revakb2 Maltese Guru Name: Reva Dog's Name: Bogie and Cassie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Coast of Florida Posts: 6,053	What good news! __________________

12-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,955	I am so happy that Lulu is doing so well, she truly is a wonder(ful) dogl!!! I can imagine your joy at seeing her walk!!! __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

12-01-2012, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,784	Your story brought tears to my eyes. So happy Lulu is home with her Mommy. I hope she feels better and is herself soon. Hugs to you and Lulu! __________________

12-01-2012, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
maggieh Super Moderator Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Sweetness and Tessa Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago - Western Suburbs Posts: 5,721	How wonderful! I hope she continues to make progress! __________________ Sweetness and Tessa

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