Love the avatar  picture 9f Patches and can't  wait to see more. 

Yes, we all understand what a kick in the gut it is  to hear "amputation ".  It is sich a time full of uncertainty and doubt  and fear.  It exhausts you mentally and physically to get to this point.  Of course Patches is blissfully unaware of all the emotions  we hoomans go through. 

As you already know, dogs are stoic.  If she's limp, she's hurting. I think the "silver lining" is that she has adjusted somewhat  to being a tripawd.

Reco is no picnic for a couple of weeks and every recovery mis different.   Every dog is different . One thing we can assure you though, once that bum leg is gone and recovery  is over, you will be amazed  at how happy  she is once her sparkle has come back.

Aounds like she will be staying  at an overnight  staffed clinic.  That's  when you need to catch up on your sleep.  She'll be high as a kite and feeling  no pain.

Based on your research here and after goi g through  some of the links the Admin Guy gave you, I'm guessing  you're  pretty well versed on nonslip  rugs for traction ,  pain meds she'll come home with, etc

STAY CONNECTED!!!  YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Let us know as questions arise and how we can help I  anyway, okay?

Hugs 

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