Patti~

That's great you are trying to be strong.  It was very hard for me as well when things didn't go exactly as I had played it out in my head, but it is important to remember that our doggies can sense our feelings.  Jack also had to go on an antibiotic due to possible infection (he had broken some capillaries and had blood pooling in his abdomen), and pulled through like a trooper!  I wish the same for Jewel.  I wish I had advice on how long you wish to put her through this.  Just keep listening to the doctors and keep Jewel as comfy as can be.  From my own personal point of view, I would say its still waaay too early to tell since she's only 2 days out of surgery.  Every dog recovers at his or her's own rate, and most are likely to hit a few bumps along the road.  Keep us updated on her recovery!  <3

Has anyone told you yet what the vet who did Yoda's surgery told me?  It probably won't be any less stressful to know, but I was told that statistically dogs who get infections post-amp actually do better long term.  Yoda didn't end up getting an infection, so I don't have personal experience to offer, this little factoid just came up when he was answering questions pre-amputation.