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@Mersada, I just read through your thread. I was on my own after my bilateral surgery, too. I stayed in the hospital for three nights, and my dad stayed with me at home for two. I had two large dogs at the time. They came home on the 4th night. I think having the aids is a huge help. I used everything: the commode, the raised toilet seat, grabber, walker, and tray to carry food on my walker. I also wore an apron and put things in the pockets. I found sun dresses and a nightgown to be easy to put on and take off after surgery. (mine was in August.) I lived in them. Oh, and having lots of ice and plenty of food for meals helped, too.
It sounds to me like you are focusing on the word complicated. This surgery really brings up fear and control issues. (Well, it did for me.) My surgeon told me that I also had childhood hip dysplasia, which I didn't know. I had never had my hips looked at until the OS was in its final stages. I had the anterior technique, but my surgeon, (Dr. Matta,) teaches it. I think your case is probably much more severe.
I encourage you to have faith, to read the positive reviews of your surgeon, and focus on your recovery. It is so easy to get panicky and to want to cancel. I was hysterical. The waiting is much worse than the actual experience. My friend told me to focus on the physiotherapy, not the surgery. You go to sleep and wake up. It's a snap. For most of us, it's far easier and less painful than what we imagined. My pain was between 0 and 3 in the hospital most of the time.
I think you will do really well. It's a life changing operation, and for most of us is totally worth it. My dogs sensed that I had been through surgery, and reacted with care and concern. The walker will protect you. Even though I had the anterior method, I still followed the precautions, just to be safe. You can do it.
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