Knee replacement operation and dogs [View all]

Hi folks, I am planning my knee replacements and have a dog who shows his affection by rubbing up against my legs like a cat (but harder) and jumping in my lap. I am trying to figure out how to avoid the obvious problems that this would create post op.

He’s a good boy, but he’s very determined, strong willed, and not persuadable. (In Hawaii we would call that pa'akī'kī, hard head.)

Do you remember how long it took for your sutures to heal? Has anybody else figured out a solution other than boarding him?

Any other lessons learned would be most welcome too.

Mahalo.