Lily is now 6 months old and it's time to get spayed! She will be getting spayed laparoscopically tomorrow. We switched vets recently, and our new vet offers this minimally invasive option. I was sold when he said that the incision will be much smaller (<1 inch opposed to 3-5 inches) and that the pain/recovery will be significantly less. I got a very good vibe when I visited the office. When the vet found out that I was a medical student, he showed me the operating room, the equipment, and images/video from other surgeries. I'm a huge nerd, I guess, because I thought it was awesome!

I'm a little nervous about it, but I think she will be ok. I don't know what to expect because I've never had a dog before. I know she will be in good hands tomorrow, but I'll be thinking about her all day!