Day 6 and Rosie is doing great.  She doesn't even bother with the incision because she is resting so well with the meds.  Of course, I never leave her alone without her cone on.  I had to build myself another dog pen in my bedroom so Rose could sleep in my room where she is used to sleeping.  Unfortunately, my bed is way to high for her to sleep with me any more.  She is taking things in stride and went right to sleep on the side of my bed in her new safe space.  I had my hubby cut down all of our ottomans in the den and TV room to 10 inches high so when Rosie is all healed up, she will still be able to easily get up on the sofas with us  That is the one thing she really wants to do now. We sit on the floor with her so she doesn't try to jump on anything.  Thank goodness we are retired because one of us is always either sitting with her by our side on the floor or she goes back in the indoor pen. Hopping around during her potty breaks is all the exercise I am letting her do.  The vet said it is important that she is kept quiet and not allowed too much hopping around during her recuperation period.  Once Rose gets the stitches out I plan on starting her in a rehab program so she can build up core strength and stamina before I let her off leash.  Even now, she thinks she tries to take off so I have to keep the leash short.  I'm afraid keeping her from running at top speed is going to be my biggest challenge.  

I would love to hear stories about those of you who took your dogs to rehab after amputation surgery.  Was it beneficial?  How long did they go?  

Did they have laser, or acupuncture?  I still feel awful about her losing her leg and I want to do everything I can to keep her strong and healthy.