When I first brought Malachi home, I was worried he was going to lick his surgery area to death, but luckily he didn't and he seems to be doing just fine now!
KAK, nope - I don't need to bring him back in since it's a dissolve-able suture. Phinehas and Malachi seem to be doing ok, so I'm really hoping we're on an upward swing with them both right now. The meds that Linda gave me really seem to have helped clear up Phinehas's eyes, even though they're still a bit crusty...they're looking more clear. His attitude seems a lot better too and he's back to meowing for me in the morning if I don't open my bedroom door early enough to feed them!
Thanks for all the good vibes for my boys!