What to do now??

Well, as many of you know, my infamous running partner is out of commission for a while. Dusty was diagnosed with a cataract, which for only in being two years old, was quite a shock for Jon and I. I was just getting ready to get into a schedule with running, work, school and life but have now a setback.

Dusty has another one growing in his right eye, but the one in the left was blocking his whole vision. It really surprised me because he is so full of life. Always ready for everything.

Dusty went in to the vet on Tuesday night. He had the cataract removed the Wednesday. I was on pins and needles all day and finally relieved when I got phone call saying everything went really well. Dusty was doing good, was very sweet and a favourite with the staff.

He had to stay with them until Friday to monitor his progress. We went through the aftercare with the vet. Dusty has to have 16 drops a day and 4 pills a day. After explaining that we have to keep him calm, the vet said "I'm going to go get him, but he is going to go mental." Luckily for us, Dusty was a bit subdued but excited to come home. He could only be let out on a lead for a potty break and has to wear that lovely soft collar you see in the picture.

So now we have had the first followup appointment, where they said everything is going well. He can see (thank you God!). Overtime the drops will be reduced and so will the pills. He has been very patient and cooperating more than you could ever expect. We can take him out for very short walks.

Our running plans have been put on hold because this is a very serious operation and so Dusty cannot be very active until everything settles, which could be months. We have to keep him as calm as possible. So that means I cannot go for a run because he gets very worked up when I go without him. So I have decided along side a new plan that I have, I will be doing videos for working out, yoga and pilates that I have. If Davina looks that good, why can't I?

I am very happy that the surgery was successful and if the running has to be put on hold so Dusty can get better, I am fine with that. We will have other runs. I may try to squeeze in a run with DT at work then (for the record, Dusty is faster than DT but he will do :).

I am hoping that we will be able to run in the Newmarket Heath race together in May or the 10k in July that they hold. I know that he loves it and I haven't signed up for anything yet. His rehabilitation is the top priority.

Kimx