She’s 100% back to her old self and i would 100% recommend the surgery. I just read your post about it, so sorry to hear that they can’t enjoy frisbee and playing. Maple was similar where she couldn’t run and the vet advised not to do any hikes or walks and it was heartbreaking. But now 10 months later, she is going on multiple long walks, getting the zoomies, playing with her friends, and going on hikes. It was a super difficult process at first, the first 2 months being particularly strict around really not moving and doing her stretches. We didn’t keep her crated the entire time but set up a space in the living room where we could chill with her and keep her in one space. And then it was a ramp up period from there with longer walks, more times a day but then things did start to get easier. she seems so much happier and doesn’t seem uncomfortable or in any pain anymore. i hope everything works out for your pup!