TPLO - What do you wish you knew going in

Hey everyone!

My dog had torn her CCL and as she’s little we tried conservative management per the vet. That has failed and I’ve signed her up for TPLO (god help my back account!)

We have our consult and booking appt tomorrow and i am terrified, both for the surgery and the recovery.

I’m curious what people who have been through this wish they knew before the surgery? What do you wish someone had told you?

Thank you!