Hi Patty,
Often times the very thing you stress about pre-op is replaced with some other obsession post op.
Move slowly and carefully with an awareness of your surroundings. If something hurts, STOP.
You'll do just fine.
Concentrate on other aspects of recovery as a distraction from negative thinking.
Figure out the place in your home where you'll rest, sleep in the early days.
Make sure you have all you need close by. A Command Central of sorts.
Water bottle, Lip balm, hand lotion, chargers for your devices, outlet strip, magazines, books, whatever you entertain yourself with. A variety of pillows. Soft loose comfy clothing.
Make sure you have all the Recovery Aids you'll need or use.
http://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/recovery-aids-a-comprehensive-list-for-hospital-and-home.12499/
Plan meals, cook / freeze...if that's your thing.
Schedule any hair maintenance you regularly engage in as it may be awhile between visits.
Same for mani / pedi if you're into that. Usually nail, polish isn't allowed for surgery.
If you occupy your mind with what you'll need post op you'll have less time to worry about something that
will most likely never happen. You'll do great and you're going to love losing the hip pain!
@Gettysburg
Please sign up for Joint Replacement Awareness Day which is next weekend. It's free and will be very informative. You'll find a link in my signature below.