It will be easier than you think, but the waiting.... There was no easy way through that!
I hated counting the days before surgery, it was such a relief once I walked into the hospital on the day.
When I was in pre-op and changed into the hospital gown, handed over my street clothes in the big white plastic bag, it was like I'd handed over all my problems and responsibility to this hip business. It felt like a burden of mine was going to be taken care of by all head other people....it was great!
And I hope you you'll find the same relief, after the damn waiting is over lol