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@Bevelina , welcome! I think pre-op anxiety is pretty common. I certainly had it. In fact, it’s probably more accurate to call it pre-op terror! I’m prone to anxiety anyway, and I had every possible fear about dying, infection, dislocation, and all kinds of other problems… This was back in 2014 when I had my own right hip replacement, but I can honestly say the moment I woke up from surgery, I knew I’d made the right decision. And although the recovery process can be tough at times, if you’ve had a long period of pain and immobility, it is unlikely to be as tough as that. I found that there is a huge mental difference between pain and difficulties that get worse every day, and ones that get better every day, as your hip will after surgery. My mood lifted enormously as I felt myself recovering, and emotions that had become very rare like hope, and enthusiasm started to come back again.
My advice for what’s left of your pre-op period is to be kind to yourself. Kinda comfort and reassure yourself, as you would a small, frightened child. It IS a scary thing; you ARE being brave… but it’s gonna be worth it! Very best wishes with it all