Thanks for your reply Meg! We also went through the surgery with our RB Harvey but it was 25 years ago. He obstructed twice - I remember the vet describing it like you did - basically turning him into a little girl with a wide urethra. He came home with a big collar on his neck so he would not bother the sutures, I do not recall any blood though. Harvey never had another single incident Guess we were very fortunate! I am VERY glad we had it done.

Hope o hear from KAK and maybe some others!! I know my experience is probably very outdated. Thanks again Meg