Hi Susanlanc,
You sound just as I did when I first came on site in January. I want to tell you that your surgery date will be here before you know it. Before you can think straight your surgery will be done and the work starts. How do I know? I'm 2 weeks post surgery and have absolutely no regrets. In my case I had both hips done in a two day period. The only pain that I have is from the rehabilitation because I'm putting all I can into getting my life back. I, like you, was pretty active and I watched my life revolve around the distance from the car to wherever I needed to go. Yes, needed to go because I didn't go anywhere unless I needed to go. Make yourself happy by preparing your home for your recovery, so that all you'll have to focus on is recovering the life that you had to put aside.