Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Hi , So which doctor will you have your myo? Let me know if you need help with the drive to or from the hospital. Email me off line if you want. I have one cat, and she would be too heavy to sit on any spaghetti strainer. For two weeks, I learned how to sit up straight - with something to support my back - and kept a book near my incision, so she could sit on my lab but not curl up close to the incision. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Animals are pretty good at sensing pain or change so they may not get near your incision. Other than that I don't have advise because I haven't had a cat in years, but have watched dogs change how they behave around children or sickness. A friend had part of her cervix removed - her dog was very careful around her until she returned to her normal self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 I have a cat and 2 dogs. I had my abdominal myo in October. I was worried about my cat jumping on me or stepping on me while I was sleeping or lying in bed. He has claws, and I can't imagine how bad that would hurt! He also likes to " knead " me with his paws, so I was extra nervous because of that! I kept him out of my room at night for this reason, and often kept a pillow on my abdomen if he was around, just in case. As for the dogs, they seemed to really pick up on the fact something was wrong with me. They were very gentle. Or, maybe they just enjoyed having me in bed and at home with them for so long! deduncan94010 deduncan94010@...> wrote: Animals are pretty good at sensing pain or change so they may not get near your incision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Hi , I just had an abdominal myo on Thurdsay and I have 2 wonderful cats as well (along with 2 dogs and a 14 month old daughter!)...I came home yesterday and already my incision (which is vertical) is feeling better. My cats love to sleep next to me or on me so what I've done is put a small pillow over my belly when I'm sleeping on my back or next to me when I'm sleeping on my side. They have been good about not stepping on me. You may find that putting a folded up towel or pillow in front of you may help, or an old fashioned binder. I think you will find that it won't be too many days, maybe just a week or two and it won't bother you to have your kitties on your lap. I think animals also sense when something isn't quite right and they'll be careful around you. Just be sure to have some pants available that are comfortable & loose fitting - your abdomen may be swollen for a while. Good luck to you. My experience is that it's really just the first few days that are pretty uncomfortable...each day it gets better and better. ~Cindy Has anyone ever purchased or rigged something to strap on your abdomen and cover/protect your incision? It seems do-able: maybe something firm but maybe soft; not too high; perhaps porous [like a spaghetti strainer]; rests on the hip bones; anchored in place by straps around the waist and around the crotch? I could wear it over or under sweat pants. Could wear in my sleep, to prevent said cats from jumping on my belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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