Shankly has made it through recovery  and is on some good pain meds!  Probably still seeing a few pink elephants  right about now!  So try and get some rest while he's in the hospital.   You have to be exhausted  emotionally  and physically. 

A good orthopedic helps in healing, so that a good choice.  If you jave hardwood floors you'll want nonslip scatter rugs for traction . 

And yes, dogs with arthritis,  etc usual doesn't  stop a Surgeon from proceeding with amp and successful  recover.  Shankly will recover at his own pace and in his own way. We will all be here to help you navigate through all this.  The first several days, especially  if he has a morphine  patch, can make you feelmj settled, but he'll get through it.  The first two weeks need to be rest, rest, rest, short potty breaks and more rest.  Drinking and peeing are important. but eating may be off a bit and pooping mah be delayed  a bit

You may need a sling  for support at first to help him stand or hop.  From there you can decide mif a harness is heeded. Some dogs, like my Happy Hannah would just freeze up if I tried to help her.  Some dogs are more receptive. 

pain management is crucial and can cause some tweaking  at first to get the right balance.  In the States, most dogs come home  with Gabapentin, an antiinflmmatory and an a antibiotic.  The patch is very effective  but can make them a bit whacked out for a couple of days.

STAY CONNECTED Update when you can.  We are all here for you andyour sweet Staffy

Hugs

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