Hi Fuzzmom,  Sorry it's been a few days--I appreciate your check in especially since your Fuzz is just a few weeks ahead of Fiona post surgery.  Fiona is one week post surgery and every day we see progress!  She's being really good about resting and taking it easy, but seems to be in good spirits wanting pets and even crawling into my lap (as she did last night).  I'll start a new post with her one-week status in case it helps other pet parents understand the different behaviors and recovery patterns.  All in all, I think she is going to be just fine. Her stitches come out Saturday and I think the big next step after that is getting her comfortable on the stairs in our row house.  All in good time though--no need to rush if she is fine mainly dozing on blankets for the time being. Thanks again for your concern and good wishes--it's been terrific to have this forum to talk with people going through this.