Oh I thought Maggie had OSA. I don't think the link will be pertinent. Maggie's progress is encouraging. She is a senior golden too, 10-11? 

I have reduced Blazes pain meds to the dose recommended by the discharge vet. I was giving him his pre surgery levels just because he is so grumpy on a good day I thought it was best to let sleeping dogs lie! He is a bit perkier. Isn't too enthusiastic about meals or treats but will eat. He lets me know if I hover too closely to encourage him to eat however! So I just let him be. 

Fortunately he doesn't have to use stairs except for the gently sloping steps to the back yard. I prefer to keep him confined to the living room with us and have him sleep there too. We are back to using lots of baby gates! I find that Blaze gets stuck when he wanders to far out into the yard to do his business. This morning it was cold, 25 degrees, I went out with him and came in to fix his breakfast. In just a few minutes I found him laying on the frozen ground. I could not get him up and coax him back to the house. Because of his grumbly personality I ended up using his muzzle in order to move him and put the sling under him. He was not a happy boy! I got him into the house where he would be safe and warm. So now that his pain meds are lower he is a bit more willing to move about, but still wears himself out quickly. 

Its such a balancing act! For the dogs on three legs. Managing pain levels and meds. Managing activity. Ensuring all functions are working properly. And trying to convince my wary boy I mean no harm and simply want him safe and well. 

Mary