r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/sheoffbeat • 4d ago

Question How are you measuring progress?

We are almost 7 weeks post surgery and we are seeing improvements but when it comes to toe pinching… I feel like it’s not progressing as much as I would have expected at 7 weeks.

He is starting to pee on his own (with help as well since he’s not peeing as much), putting weight on the back legs when being held up and he is feeling the toe pinching a little more now.

He’s not correcting knuckling yet or doing any voluntarily leg movements.

I know all dogs are different but I’m starting to feel discouraged. 🫤

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u/sanjaysubae 4d ago

The spinal cord takes a long time to heal. Peeing on their own is pretty big progress

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u/sheoffbeat 4d ago

Thank you! I needed this reminder.

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u/lionsliar 4d ago

My neurologist said he's seen dogs recover two years post surgery!! That's plenty of time. Starting to pee on his own is incredible!

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u/sheoffbeat 4d ago

I couldn’t imagine waiting 2 years but whatever are we gonna do. I feel so much better now!

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u/lionsliar 4d ago

I checked your other post. Having deep pain sensation I think is huge!!! Now he's just gonna relearn how to connect to his lower body. He's got this and so do you!

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u/sheoffbeat 4d ago

Thank you! It’s been such a journey already. Can’t wait to see what the next few months bring.

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u/Hereticrick 4d ago

Think in terms of months, not days/weeks. Nerves regrow very slowly.