I wish you all the best and I am glad an Ortho Specialist is doing the surgery.
Roxy stayed at the hospital for 3 nights. I picked her up on a Friday and was home all weekend. I stayed home from work on Monday, and then had to go back to work on Tuesday. For the remaining 6 to 8 weeks of recovery, I went to work a little late. Since Roxy had Bi-Laterial surgery, I needed to help her stand (with the use of a blanket made to act like a sling) to go potty. I stayed home in the morning until she peed and pooped. Then I gave her the pain meds, placed her in a tiny, tiny x-pen with food and water and her bed and pee pads. She was fine while I was gone, it's when I came home. They seem to act 'all better' very fast, BUT, recovery time is serious. That's why I suggested doing one dog than 3 or 4 weeks later do the second dog. The first couple of weeks are critical for healing properly. I know with Roxy, by week 3 or 4 she thought she could run and play again and she certainly DIDN'T want to remain in the x-pen.....SO, to make sure she didn't injury her legs, I had to carry her ALL the time
Well, anyway, I'm sure it will all work out fine. Please keep us posted!