Bionic Woman? Heck, when your time comes, we won't know whether to have a proper funeral or put ya in the Blue Box!

I know quite a few people who have had them - and almost without exception, they turn out VERY well. I think usually the worst hip is done first - though I guess they might do both, though I just don't know.

One woman I know is healing more slowly - but she is very overweight which I'm sure isn't helping. Still, she is doing her physio and coming along very well!

To ease your stress with everything else going on with your folks, PLEASE look up the Elder lawyers in your area: http://www.naela.org/

A lady I know was having a heck of a time finding a place for her elderly parents that wasn't going to break the bank...I thought there must be SOME way of looking after our elder citizens. I snail-mailed her a pile of info (a lot of it provided by PTrs here) and next thing you know, her folks are in a nice place. They are dear friends of mine - I phoned them a couple of weeks ago at the home and they are doing very well!

Sorry to digress...but it all adds up. If you are recuperating from surgery, it would help to have less stress. You may find one of these lawyers who can work pro bono.

HUGS and good luck!