Rosco is home! Our pick-up at the vet hospital went well - he was excited to see me and my husband, and tried to jump up to greet me on his hind legs and had a little stumble, but it didn't seem to faze him. 

We carried him home two blocks in his carrier bag, but let him out to pee before we went up to our apt.  Once we took the cone off, he was hopping along really well and had a good pee!  He still hasn't pooped, but Vet said he should be end of day tomorrow and to call if not by then.  He likes to pee on the trees on the left side of our street (when walking from our apt) so usually he lifts his left leg, which he can't do now. So, he has to change his routine a bit to turn himself around to pee, but he figured it out!  See the video here: https://vine.co.....5LmzTVaM2P. And, this is day 2 post amp!

Once at home he was nearly undone by the carpet pads we laid out - very foreign to him, he almost prefers the hardwood, but we will see if he gets used to it - I don't want him to slip! He was excited to have a bit more food and his pills - he's eating great.  We set up an air mattress in the living room (I read about someone else on here doing that), since he really wanted to be on the couch and we don't want him trying to jump up or down onto it.  He seems more comfy on the air mattress than his dog bed - I think because he can splay out - and he's been resting and snoozing.  It does take him a little longer than usual to get settled to lay down - he likes to circle and get his bedding just right by adjusting it with his teeth, and he seems to be futzing a little more than ususal, but then lays down!

Asked the vet about drugs, and she said he was off the heavy duty pain killer all day and was doing great - so we thought we would see how he's doing on the Rimadyl and call if he was uncomfortable. He is getting around great and resting quietly, so we will continue to monitor him closely, but we're going with it!

A few photos  - Rosco got a very sweet get well package mailed from my sister-in-law:

And, here is the surgery site:

A little redness and bruising but not much swelling. (That's his upper leg muscle you're seeing at the top)

We just got a surprise champagne delivery from one of our good friends. We've had some amazing support!

Thanks to you all for your messages and advice!

Rosco update!  We are 2.5 weeks post-surgery - stitches are out and Rosco is cleared to do whatever he wants, but we're working on ramping up slowly!  He has been jumping up on the couch, and has been fine going down the stairs.  A few stumbles going up stairs - he tries to RUN up them, so we have to hold him back a bit so he doesn't slip.  

Here is is running around at Prospect Park - 

His 10th birthday is next week