Bummer you have to be here, but as you can see from Karen's informative  feedback, you are in the right place for support and "all things tripawd".  It is scary for you, but we promise  you, she'll adapt  and you'll soon mirror her confidence and resilience.   That's  not saying reco is a picn9c at first, but it doesn't  last furever!!

Has Dixie already spent the night at the clinic, or is she coming  home same day as surgery.   If same day, that br be a bit unsettling  as you see her shake off the anes and still on strong hospital meds.  Some sleep or off and some are a bit restless and vocal.  Just depends  on the dog.

How old is Dixie and how much does she weigh?  Good pain management   is cruc to healing.  Most dogs come home with Gabapentin. Rimadyl (or so e other anti inflammatory) and an antibiotic. Some have a Fentynal  pain patch for a few days, some don't.

Some dogs are mobile enoigh to hop a vit when they come home, some dogs need a few days before they get their sea legs.  So no worries, she'll work ot out st her own pace.

Stay conn and let us know how the homecoming  is going and how we can help, okay?

Oh, and she mat not feel like eating mich at first and she may not poop for a few days.  Drinking and pee are import though.

You've got this.....and so does Dixie!!👍

Hugs

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!