Hi Laura and sweet Mason.  Goldens are such delightful  pups!

You have come to the right place for support  and information.  Your post has been approved and we are all here to help you navigate  through recovery. 

We know how physically  and emotionally  exhausting  it can be getting to this point.   We understand  it all too well!!!

Keep in mind that Mason just had major surgery and, hopefully, is nicely drugged up on some good pain meds. A human would still be in the hospital for several days and on a morphine drip! We promise you, recovery doesn't last forever, it just feels like it right now!

The first two weeks should jist be short, leashed potty breaks and back in for rest and rest and more rest.  You mentioned him being "anxious".  Right now what  you are probably seeing is him shaking off the effects of anesthesia and strong hospital meds as opposed to "anxiety".  

You can also familiarize  yourself with pain signals on the link  highlighted.  Additionally,  here is a link Tripawds What to Expect

Drinking and urinating are more important than food and pooping right now. Give him any yummy thing he will eat as the pain meds sometimes dull their appetite for a couple of days.

How much does Mason weigh?  What pain meds did he come home with...dose and frequency.   What was the reason for the amp?

If you have Hardwood floors you'll want to put down non-slip rugs for traction .

As far as mobility  and not getting up uet....perfectly normal this early on.  He'll start getting his sea legs in the next couple  of days.    You can assist him with a towel sling if he needs that kind of help.

Stay connected  and ask any questions  as they arise, okay?  YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!

Hugs

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