Finally, the veterinary surgeon called. She says Annie is much, much better. The swelling in her leg is gone, more of her drainage tubes have been removed, and they have started the Let's-Make-Skin-Grow process. (I can't describe it. I will ask more questions when I see Annie tomorrow.) I have been assured that I will be pleasantly surprised at how good she looks. I get to pick her up tomorrow afternoon to bring her home for the weekend.
The surgeon also said, and this is as direct a quote as I can manage, "She is a wonderful dog! She has been so good-natured, and she's the most cooperative dog we've ever seen. She lets us do whatever we need without any fussing at all."
Of course. She has experience. If she had her laptop, she'd be sending interoffice memos with helpful suggestions for the entire staff, and she'd be telling all of you (or all y'all) about it herself.