Posted by HVMMA guy on January 09, 2008 at 21:41:26:

In Reply to: Re: MMA/GA at Mayo Clinic? posted by buckthorn on January 09, 2008 at 13:59:41:

i would second the no lifting or exertion warning. I have 5 cats at home (my heaviest is 16 lbs) and i didnt pick one up for at least a week and a half after i got home (that put me at a total of 2+ weeks from the day of surgery). You will feel absolutely horrible the first few weeks. Bending down will make you dizzy and the pressure on your already swollen face and sinuses would probably make you pass out. I am a Veterinary Pharmaceutial Representative and its an absolute NO NO! I would also hate to see you actually accomplish the feeding and other chores - to then trip on some shovel or other equipment in your barn. The things we take for granted everyday you'll come to see how hard they are to do after you wake up from surgery. I cant even go to work after 30 days and i wouldnt even dream of putting my jaws and teeth under a lot of pressure right now. In my opinion, i would also recommend having a second person, to at least check in if not come by as much as possible to make sure you're ok at the beginning. Best of luck to you and your animals.

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