Jerry gave you great links chock full off advice and tripawd information

And yes, dogs do seem to handle this whole ordeal better than we do

I believe she will heal quickly and adjust better than I will

Recovery is nompicnic for the first two weeks, especially  the first several days.  It's major surgery, dogs are adequately drugged with good pain meds (hopefull), all while adjusting to three.   It may take a couple of days to be mobile and get their sea legs, but they'll figure things out and get on with living  life to the  fullest pain free!!

Just to highlight  a couple of things  from the links you  can do now to help Lucy navigate  through  recovery.  If you have hardwood f,doors, get non slip scatter rugs for traction   or yoga mats.   A solid foam mattress  bed rather than a squishy on that may be less sturdy when she tries to stand.

She may be off food a bit and not poop for a few days when she first comes ho e.  Drinking and peeing  are important  though.

First two weeks just short, leashed potty breaks and back in for more rest.  Rest is very healing .

She may, or may not, need assistance  to help her fet up at first.  Sometimes  just using a towel will work.

When you go to pick her up at the clinic (fully staffed overnight??), don't  even bother to look at her inc or draw atten tion to it.  Just look into her druggy eyes and tell her what a good girl she is and she's going home!!!

Stay strong and co fide t and upbeat!  Lucy will pick up on your energy so that's  important. 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!   We are here with you the whole way, okay?  So take a look at the li us and let us know as questions arise

Hugs

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