Hi Jenna, Zak will thank you.  The difficult part is finished, the rest will be easier comparatively.  It is like you are trying to fill in the missing pieces on a puzzle.  Things will go into place eventually.  Take one day at a time.  As many have already said, the first couple of weeks might be a challenge, but all of us have gone through this process are more than happy to answer your questions, offer you comfort and support.

Someone mentioned that she used yoga mats to cover the slippery surface.  Whatever you get, runners/rugs/mats, to cover at least the most frequent places, paths, Zaks usually goes to.  Put his dishes on a riser...  Be sure to check out Jerry's Top 10 Questions .  Use a bath towel, or a canvas bag (cut up both sides) as a sling to assist him.

Please keep us posted on how Zak is going when he gets home.

Hugs.

HARNESS: We would not recommend to use a harness before the incision is healed up, or at least wait till the staples are removed.  For front-leg amputees, the front strap of the harness might rub against the wound. 

TOWELS: wrap (4-8 inch width) around his chest, and hold both ends up, like a sling.  This is very useful to help the new tripawd on balancing.  Walking alongside with him while he is hopping, it is always nice to have something as a backup if in case he loses his footing, you have the towel right there to give him a lift before he lands on the ground.  The last thing you wanted to happen to him was to fall on his wound, or sprained his legs, or spine.  Since most harnesses are with two straps, front and rear, the amount of pressure each strap put on the body is a lot greater than using a towel, which the pressure gets spreaded out in wider area.

SLIPPERY FLOOR: he is probably groggy, tired, today coming home; he might not hop that much in the house, so I think with your help and a towel, and watch him like a hawk, he should be fine on uncovered hardwood.  But I would still recommend to get the carpet runners asap.  Folding up the quilt might not be a good idea, the fluffy material could be potential tripping hazard.  I do not know about others, but I had carpet runners laid down all over the hardwood floor throughout Genie's entire tripawd life. I did not want to have any accidents happened to her, cause she did not have any spare leg anymore. 

Hey Jenna,

We're just really curious how you and Zak are doing.  If you have a moment and the inclination, I would love to hear.  I really hope it is well.

Sincerely,

Christine & Sophie