Thanks everyone. Gigi does get some exercise outside of her den. She runs and jumps all the time actually since day 1 from surgery). And today I decided I am taking out the cone. She has been doing pretty good in not licking the stitches and I think she will be good to go in the process in going back to the normal routine. Wish me luck! I am very tired due to lack of sleep. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz