I'm sorry that I didn't see this thread until now but I'm sending my best wishes to you and beautiful Buttons. I'm guessing that she must feel a whole bunch better with the pressure relieved that she must have been experiencing before the rupture. She looks great in the pics and hearing that she is taking her bandages off sounds like she is feeling pretty good!
You are taking wonderful care of her. Her soft hippo stuffie sounds very sweet! I'm sure she appreciated having that with her at the hospital.
She will be on cloud nine when she is back home with you and able to snuggle up in bed. Hope that day comes soon for both of you.