I, for one can't wait!! Those "E" collars are a pain in the butt, but they get used to them....kind of...when we had to get Billy's eye taken out, he was pretty amusing for awhile until he got used to it. The other dogs just treated it like a toy and chewed the snot out of it! Picture that one if you will! lol Good luck baby Hope!!! Prayers are headed your way!!! Hang in there Julie, just know we're all with you on this!